Saffas Abroad: Kriel cruising in Japan
Catch up on the South Africans in action during the European cup quarter-finals, and the Springboks in the thick of things in the race for Japan’s League One playoffs.
Catch up on the South Africans in action during the European cup quarter-finals, and the Springboks in the thick of things in the race for Japan’s League One playoffs.
Take a look back at all the Champions and Challenge Cup playoff action involving overseas-based South Africans, including Jasper Wiese’s incredible performance for the Leicester Tigers.
Toulon reportedly held talks with Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit about a move to the French giants, but have since abandoned their bid following wage discussions.
Jasper Wiese came off the bench to score on Friday, with fellow Springbok Handre Pollard on song with the boot as Leicester Tigers edged Edinburgh to reach the Champions Cup last 8.
Springbok lock RG Snyman will make his first start for Munster since his debut in 2020, against the Sharks in the Champions Cup in Durban on Saturday.
The European leagues returned to full action following the Six Nations and there were mixed fortunes for the Springboks as Handre Pollard scored, but Cheslin Kolbe picked up an injury.
The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly completed the signing of SA-born Scotland flyhalf Jaco van der Walt from fellow Vodacom United Rugby Championship outfit Edinburgh.
Cheslin Kolbe stands head and shoulders above giants on the field, yet the pint-sized Springbok needed a bit of help from a towering teammate in the Toulon changing room.
Damian de Allende dotted down to help Panasonic continue their winning run as the Springboks in Japan took centre stage, with the Premiership and Top 14 on a short break.
Handre Pollard was relentless in the Premiership clash between Leicester Tigers and Gloucester, taking out two players with a WWE-like backdrop.