Toulon president blasts ‘handicap’ Etzebeth

Toulon president Bernard Lemaître has labeled Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth as a “handicap” to the club because he was “expensive, is regularly injured and is often away on Test duty”.

Kolbe’s Toulon debut in doubt

Toulon head coach Franck Azema said on Friday an unnamed squad member has been hospitalised after contracting coronavirus, two days before Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe’s league debut for the club.

Bok signs extension at Montpellier

Montpelier have announced the Springbok centre Jan Serfontein has put pen to paper on a new contract.

Kolbe delighted with debut after injury frustration

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has expressed his gratitude to be back on the field after a lengthy, injury-enforced break.

Overseas-based Bok linked with Stormers

Western Province Rugby and the Stormers are reportedly keen to lure Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba to Cape Town in 2022.

Legendary France flyhalf calls it quits

Veteran France flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc has announced that he will retire at the end of the current European season.

France’s Willemse signs new Montpellier deal

France lock Paul Willemse has extended his contract with Montpellier until 2025, the Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.

Kiwi flyhalf joins Toulon

French giants Toulon on Sunday announced the signing of a former Blues and Hurricanes flyhalf on a three-year deal until 2025.

Bastareaud to ‘reflect on future’ after horrific injury

Former France captain Mathieu Bastareaud said on Monday he will think about his future after suffering two serious knee injuries last weekend, with his Lyon contract up at the end of the season.

Watch: Serfontein scores winner for Montpellier

Springbok centre Jan Serfontein powered his way over the tryline for the winning score in Montpellier’s victory over Castres in the Top 14 this weekend.