Stormers lock set for Sale move
English Premiership club Sale Sharks are reportedly set to add to their large South African contingent by signing a key member of the DHL Stormers’ forward pack.
English Premiership club Sale Sharks are reportedly set to add to their large South African contingent by signing a key member of the DHL Stormers’ forward pack.
A survey of approximately 500 players has shown that rugby players and coaches have experienced racism in the elite game in England.
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.
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson was delighted with the efforts of Juarno Augustus after the No 8 marked his return from injury with a tremendous performance in the Premiership.
It was a good weekend for the Springbok forwards playing abroad as Jasper Wiese came up trumps in England, while over in Japan, Malcolm Marx scored his eighth try of the season.
Handre Pollard is hitting form at the right time for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership, while Cheslin Kolbe, Cobus Reinach and Kwagga Smith rounded off an excellent weekend for the Springboks playing abroad.
Malcolm Marx was one of three Springboks to cross the chalk when he dotted down for his seventh try of the season in Japan’s League One over the weekend.
England’s Chris Ashton may be the Premiership’s top try scorer, but Wales’ Shane Williams was undoubtedly the better finisher, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.
Springbok playmakers Handre Pollard and Robert du Preez both continued their excellent form in the Premiership, while over in Japan, Willie le Roux capped a solid performance at flyhalf with a try.
Former Sharks and Cheetahs back Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been named Premiership Player of the Month for January 2023, following a string of excellent performances for London Irish.