Saffas Abroad: Ruan roars, Tambwe and Tedder soar

South Africans starred on another action-packed weekend of northern hemisphere rugby, with Ruan Ackermann and Madosh Tambwe and journeyman Tristan Tedder delivering eye-catching performances.

Bok prop signs with French giants

Springbok anchor Vincent Koch has agreed to join French Top 14 side Stade Francais as a medical joker, ending widespread speculation around his future.

Saffas Abroad: Marvelous Madosh mesmerises all

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the English Premiership and French Top 14, including the try-scoring wizardry of Madosh Tambwe.

Ward: Stade move can get the best out of me

Former Junior Springboks captain Jeremy Ward said he is “finding his feet” at Stade Francais less than a month after arriving in France.

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez bros star for Sale

Another action-packed weekend in the northern hemisphere featured excellent performances from the Du Preez brothers, as well as Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese.

Watch: Kolbe’s eventful return to rugby

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe dotted down for Toulon in his first game since suffering a jaw injury in July, but had another scare when he was taken out in the air.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe back with a bang

There was good news for the Springboks’ November tour prospects as Cheslin Kolbe made an immediate impact on his return from injury.

Elton set for France return?

Elton Jantjies is reportedly the subject of interest from French giants Toulon, who are prepared to offer the Springbok flyhalf a career lifeline.

Bond with Leyds key to Rhule’s La Rochelle revival

Raymond Rhule says having a “special bond” with fellow Springbok Dillyn Leyds has allowed the pair to blossom at La Rochelle, before Saturday’s French Top 14 trip to Bayonne.

Kolbe is back!

Cheslin Kolbe is set to play his first match since July after Toulon confirmed the Springbok wing has fully recovered from injury and will start this weekend.