Montpellier succumb to shock defeat

Handre Pollard fired for Montpellier, but it was ultimately not enough to see his side to victory over Pau on Friday, writes French-based journalist JAMES HARRINGTON.

Montpellier start Pollard, Serfontein

Springboks Handre Pollard and Jan Serfontein are among the South Africans in Montpellier’s starting lineup for their opening Top 14 clash against Pau on Friday.

Top 14 season opener postponed

The opening match of the 2020-21 French Top 14 campaign between Stade Français and Bordeaux has been postponed due to the rise in Covid-19 cases.

Pollard: We’re prepared to be tested daily

Springbok and Montpellier flyhalf Handre Pollard says players are so eager for the new French Top 14 season to begin that they’re willing to undergo Covid-19 tests every day if need be.

Pollard rubbishes rumours of Montpellier exit

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has dismissed rumours from England linking him with a move to Premiership side Bath at the end of the season.

Bismarck hints at possible Cheetahs return

Former Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis says he would love to return to South Africa to finish his playing career at the Cheetahs.

Best of YouTube: 32 Incredible front-row tries (Part 2)

Check out this compilation of some of the best tries scored by props and hookers – including memorable efforts from Ox Nche, Craig Burden and Pretoria Boys High.

Watch: Leyds pranked by new teammates

New recruit Dillyn Leyds was set up by his teammates during a video shoot with French Top 14 club La Rochelle.

Covid-affected Stade cancel Toulon friendly

Stade Francais have announced that their friendly against Toulon next week has been cancelled after some of their players suffered lung damage after testing positive for Covid-19.

Rewind: Bakkies – The original enforcer

Look back at highlights from the career of legendary Springbok and Vodacom Bulls lock Bakkies Botha – one of the most decorated and physical players in rugby history.