Etzebeth commits to Toulon
Stormers and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will join Toulon after the 2019 World Cup on a two-year deal.
Stormers and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will join Toulon after the 2019 World Cup on a two-year deal.
Ben Smith will join Pau after the 2019 World Cup, but the French Top 14 club has missed out on signing Ardie Savea.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14 and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players.
Hanro Liebenberg scored a consolation try for Stade Français in their 49-20 loss to Toulouse.
Clermont beat Montpellier 28-23, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Agen, La Rochelle, Lyon, Toulon, Bordeaux and Toulouse.
All Blacks captain Kieran Read could move to France after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Fit-again centre Jan Serfontein is hoping for a change of luck in the buildup to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14, Japanese Cup and Test matches involving South African players.
Frans Steyn scored a try in Montpellier’s 18-13 win against Agen in the French Top 14.
Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn scored tries as Montpellier beat Agen 18-13, while there were also Top 14 wins for Clermont, Toulouse, Bordeaux-Begles, Castres, Racing 92 and La Rochelle.