‘SA rugby stars a beacon of light’
The likes of Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese and master SA strategist Franco Smith are brilliantly showcasing the country’s sparkling talent abroad, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The likes of Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese and master SA strategist Franco Smith are brilliantly showcasing the country’s sparkling talent abroad, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been crowned the Premiership Players’ Player of the Year at the 2023 RPA (Rugby Players’ Association) awards.
Catch up on the South Africans in action during the English Premiership semi-finals, and the Springboks in the thick of things as Japan’s League One playoffs drew to a close.
The race for playoff places heated up in France, where a clash of Springbok wings saw Dillyn Leyds collide with Cheslin Kolbe.
Veteran Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has hinted on social media that he may be parting ways with his Japan League One club.
There were plenty of South Africans in action as the Premiership, Top 14 and Japan’s League One reached the business end, with teams starting to secure their semi-final places.
The Springboks can expect a livelier version of Faf de Klerk this year as the scrumhalf has been physically rejuvinated by his stint in Japan’s League One.
Domestic action resumed in England and France, with plenty of Springboks involved as the race for playoff places heats up.
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.