Saffas Abroad: Kriel back with a bang
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel marked his return from injury with a try in Japan’s Division One, where Lood de Jager continued his excellent form.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel marked his return from injury with a try in Japan’s Division One, where Lood de Jager continued his excellent form.
Andre Esterhuizen helped Harlequins secure a first-ever Champions Cup semi-final, while Jacques Nienaber’s Leinster dethroned the defending champions.
Tyrone Green scored the winning try to send Harlequins into their first Champions Cup semi-final after an 83-point thriller against hosts Bordeaux.
Ruan Ackermann put in a Man of the Match performance to help Gloucester overpower Ospreys and progress to the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Friday night.
Andre Esterhuizen and Thomas du Toit both continued their excellent try-scoring form in the Champions Cup round of 16, while Siya Kolisi suffered an injury blow.
Andre Esterhuizen scored as Harlequins beat Glasgow in a Champions Cup last-16 tie in London on Friday – their first knockout victory in the top European club competition.
Two South Africans have earned a place among the best XV chosen from the Welsh regional teams over the course of this season.
La Rochelle and Lyon warmed up for their Champions Cup playoffs against the Stormers and Bulls with wins, while Tyrone Green and Andre Esterhuizen inspired Harlequins to a thrilling Premiership victory.
Two-time Springbok world champion Faf de Klerk has been linked with several top European clubs, but it is believed that his salary expectations are too high.
Cheslin Kolbe made an immediate impact on his return from injury in Japan, where Damian de Allende scored a sensational try.