Saffas Abroad: Leyds on the double
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.
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.
The hard-hitting De Wet Barry was a powerful force in midfield and respected leader for the DHL Stormers.
Thomas Ramos kicked 20 points to extend France’s Six Nations win streak over winless Wales to five with a gripping bonus-point victory in Cardiff on Sunday.
The six local unions set to host Springbok Tests this year are reportedly considering not paying the fees that SA Rugby has charged for the matches.
Jake White says Wilco Louw is the “strongest prop in the world” while hailing the Springbok tighthead’s impact since arriving at the Vodacom Bulls.
The Currie Cup is set to step away from a joint leaderboard this year and divide the eight Premier Division teams into two pools in a radical overhaul of the domestic tournament.
Jake White says Duane Vermeulen had a hand in the Vodacom Bulls’ win against the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, and hopes the former Bok is available to help when the season resumes.
Paarl Boys High cruised to a massive victory at the Porterville Festival, while there were also wins for Affies and Kearsney as schools rugby returned to action.
Hacjivah Dayimani scored a breakaway try from inside his own half as the DHL Stormers beat Northampton Saints in a thrilling exhibition match on Saturday.
Wales will play the Reds for the first time since 1991 to cap off their two-Test tour of Australia in July, it was announced on Saturday.