Coetzee to captain Kobe in ‘Battle of the Brains’
Former Vodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee will lead Wayne Smith’s Kobe Steelers out when they face the Eddie Jones-mentored Suntory Sungoliath on Saturday.
Coetzee seals Japan move
Springbok flank and Vodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee’s move to the Kobe Steelers in Japan has been officially confirmed by the League One club.
Coetzee set to make Japan move
The Vodacom Bulls are reportedly in negotiations to extend captain Marcell Coetzee’s contract and would be willing to let the loose forward play in Japan as part of a new deal.
Watch: Bok centres in sync in Japan
Jesse Kriel provided a try assist for fellow Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am during a Japan Rugby League One clash on Sunday.
Saffas Abroad: Am’s Japan debut ends in disappointment
Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including how Lukhanyo Am’s debut for Kobe Steelers went.
Am to make first appearance in Japan
On-loan Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am will make his Japan Rugby League One debut for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers on Sunday.
Am looking forward to Japan adventure
Sharks and Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am says experiencing a different rugby culture will be important for the future of his career after arriving in Japan for his stint with Kobe Steelers.
