Saffas Abroad: Wiese, Koch get shot at Premiership title

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the Premiership and French Top 14 playoffs, including excellent performances from Springboks Jasper Wiese and Vincent Koch.

Italy legend to play until 40

Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse, who turns 39 in September, has delayed his much-publicised retirement plans by signing a new one-year deal with Toulon.

Playoff predictions: Stormers going to the final

It’s not looking pretty for the Vodacom Bulls, but the Stormers have got the green light from the SA Rugby magazine team to make home ground advantage count against Ulster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-finals this weekend.

Saffas Abroad: Bok trio shine on Sale farewell

Faf de Klerk was among the Springboks who bid farewell to Sale Sharks as the Premiership and French Top 14 playoffs were confirmed on Saturday and Sunday.

Rhule: Rugby players need to find their voice

Raymond Rhule says his time in France with newly-crowned European champions La Rochelle has taught him to be more assertive when it comes to speaking his mind.

Eddie ‘maybe’ got a call from France

England coach Eddie Jones has dropped a heavy hint he had been approached by Racing 92 as speculation grows that he could join the French club following next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Watch: Big threes from little nines

Known for putting spin on the ball, these scrumhalves showcase quick thinking to convert snap drop goals.

Eben and Bakkies going for beers

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth says he and Bakkies Botha have moved past the spat that grabbed headlines in February.

Watch: ‘Kolbe’ doing Kolbe things

At first glance it looks like Cheslin Kolbe beats four defenders to score this wonder try for Toulon, but don’t let your eyes deceive you.

Watch: Unlocking defences

Featuring the likes of Lood de Jager, Brodie Retallick and RG Snyman, here’s a compilation of when rugby’s tall men get to stretch their legs.