Top of the log Exeter, Bristol flex their muscles
The Bristol Bears moved up to second in the standings after beating Worcester Warriors 36-13, while log-leaders Exeter Chiefs edged the Northampton Saints 22-19 in the English Premiership on Friday.
The Bristol Bears moved up to second in the standings after beating Worcester Warriors 36-13, while log-leaders Exeter Chiefs edged the Northampton Saints 22-19 in the English Premiership on Friday.
The Saffa-laden Sale Sharks recorded an emphatic 40-7 bonus-point victory over the Bristol Bears in Eccles on Saturday.
Robert du Preez beat several defenders on his way to a brilliant solo effort against the Exeter Chiefs, while Jacques Vermeulen also crashed his way over the tryline for the visitors, who extended their lead at the top of the English Premiership table this past weekend.
Jacques Vermeulen starred as the Exeter Chiefs recorded a stunning come-from-behind 32-22 bonus-point win over the Sale Sharks in Eccles on Friday.
England and Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola has revealed why he didn’t take a knee to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Democratic Alliance, AfriForum and Solidarity have hit back at sports minister Nathi Mthethwa for demanding clarity from SA Rugby in response to certain players opting not to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the English Premiership this past weekend.
Josh Bassett scored two tries as Wasps claimed a crucial 34-21 bonus-point win over the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday.
The Sale Sharks have named eight South Africans in their starting lineup for Friday’s English Premiership match in London.
South African-born Northampton Saints prop Francois van Wyk says he hopes to get a call-up from Eddie Jones once he becomes eligible for selection for England later this month.