Saffas Abroad: Kolbe hits the ground running
Cheslin Kolbe made an immediate impact on his return from injury in Japan, where Damian de Allende scored a sensational try.
Cheslin Kolbe made an immediate impact on his return from injury in Japan, where Damian de Allende scored a sensational try.
Cheslin Kolbe makes a tryline tackle, then races away before setting up his teammates to score in a clash between Suntory Sungoliath and Canon Eagles on Saturday.
English Premiership outfit Bath have confirmed the signing of Jacques du Plessis following a successful rehabilitation period with the club.
The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the signing of Cobus Wiese from 1 July, with the utility forward set to link up with the Pretoria outfit at the end of the season from Sale Sharks.
Six SA-born players have been included in Edinburgh’s 30-man squad, three of them Scotland internationals, for their two-match tour of the Republic in the Vodacom URC.
Springbok lock Franco Mostert inspired Honda Heat to a first win of the season as Japan’s League One took centre stage over the weekend.
Dillyn Leyds scored two tries as La Rochelle shot up the standings in France, while Bok pair Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager stayed unbeaten in Japan.
Lood de Jager dotted down to help Wild Knights stay unbeaten in Japan’s League One, while a Springbok flank scored as Montpellier climbed out of the Top 14 relegation zone.
Cobus Reinach continued his excellent scoring form to aid Montpellier’s rise, while Rohan Janse van Rensburg dotted down for a debut try in Japan.
In a major coup for Welsh club Cardiff, head coach Matt Sherratt has added one of SA rugby’s experienced coaching exports to his staff.