Laporte: ‘Bakkies the greatest I’ve ever coached’
French Rugby boss and World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte has revealed Springbok lock Bakkies Botha is the greatest player he has had the privilege to work with throughout his career.
Elstadt to miss crucial playoff due to SA visit
Springbok flank Rynhardt Elstadt has been ruled out of Toulouse’s crucial Champions Cup playoff against Munster due to the stringent quarantine protocols in Ireland.
Saffas Abroad: Leyds throws name in Bok hat
Fullback Dillyn Leyds produced a dominant display from the back to guide La Rochelle to a 26-11 victory over Bordeaux in round 20 of the French Top 14 this past weekend.
Former Lions prop seals France move
Recently released Lions prop Dylan Smith has officially joined Stade Francais as a medical joker, the French Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.
Watch: More Kolbe magic for Toulouse
Check out this skilful piece of play from Cheslin Kolbe to keep a kick in play before evading several defenders.
Saffas Abroad: Du Plessis continues upward surge
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the French Top 14 this past weekend.
Kolbe embraces utility role
Cheslin Kolbe says he is happy to play in any position needed if it means he can help Toulouse recapture the French Top 14 title again.
Kockott prolongs playing career by a year
Veteran scrumhalf Rory Kockott has signed a one-year contract extension with French club Castres.
Have your say: Which positional switches have worked best?
From Pieter-Steph du Toit to Jaque Fourie, some world-class players have completed successful positional switches. We unpack this a little further.
Saffas Abroad: Kolbe sends Toulouse top
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the French Top 14 this past weekend.
