Watch: Saffa scrumhalf comes short at ruck
Veteran halfback Rory Kockott is manhandled by New Zealand lock Veikoso Poloniati during a clash between Stade Francais and Racing 92 in the French Top 14.
Veteran halfback Rory Kockott is manhandled by New Zealand lock Veikoso Poloniati during a clash between Stade Francais and Racing 92 in the French Top 14.
South African-born former France scrumhalf Rory Kockott has come out of retirement to join a European giant during the World Cup.
Known for putting spin on the ball, these scrumhalves showcase quick thinking to convert snap drop goals.
Wing Dillyn Leyds produced another storming performance in La Rochelle’s 38-23 win over Lyon in the French Top 14.
Veteran scrumhalf Rory Kockott has signed a one-year contract extension with French club Castres.
Rory Kockott got on the scoresheet to help Castres to a 10-point win over Pau in round 16 of the French Top 14 this past weekend.
Rory Kockott scored three tries for Castres against the Worcester Warriors in the final round of pool fixtures in the European Challenge Cup this weekend.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 matches involving South African players.
Castres claimed a thrilling 26-25 win over Montpellier on the opening day of the 2019-20 French Top 14 campaign, while there were also wins for Lyon, Toulon, Bayonne, Bordeaux and Pau.
Castres scrumhalf Rory Kockott has received a three-week suspension for making contact with the ‘eye area’ of Munster flank Chris Cloete.