Saffas Abroad: KLA edges Kolbe in Japan

Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cheslin Kolbe starred in a duel between Springbok flyers as South African talent was showcased in Japan’s League One at the weekend.

Arendse to fly in for Bulls playoffs?

Based on Mitsubishi Dynaboars’ current form in Japan’s League One, Bok try-scoring ace Kurt-Lee Arendse is likely to be available for the Bulls’ Vodacom URC playoff run.

Polly gets rave review from Pumas star

Julian Montoya believes the Vodacom Bulls have struck gold with the re-signing of Handre Pollard, describing the Springbok flyhalf as a massive loss for Leicester Tigers.

Trokkie’s England chances parked?

The same fate awaits the likes of Juarno Augustus as Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who will reportedly be denied from representing England by World Rugby’s qualification rules.

Bulls, Stormers in tug of war for Vermeulen?

Jacques Vermeulen is reportedly at the centre of a bidding war between the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers as the Exeter Chiefs loose forward weighs up his future.

Forgotten Bok signs Sarries contract

A seasoned Springbok and former Vodacom Bulls playmaker will continue his career abroad after putting pen to paper on a long-term deal with English giants Saracens. 

Watch: Boks, Wallabies team up to score in Japan

The powerful Jasper Wiese and Samu Kerevi combine to set up their teammate for a try in a Japan League One clash between Urayasu D-Rocks and Toyota Verblitz.

English club snap up Sharks flanker

Gloucester have secured the services of a powerful and versatile Sharks loose forward who brings plenty of energy and dynamism to the English Premiership outfit.

Watch: Kwagga goes samurai-mode

Bok dynamo Kwagga Smith has been cutting the line in Japan since 2018, enjoy this reel of his tries.

Saffas Abroad: Bok centres go big in Japan

South Africa’s world champion centre partners, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel accounted for three tries in Japan League One action this weekend.