Saffas Abroad: Polly scores a cracker
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.
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.
Damian de Allende dotted down to help Panasonic continue their winning run as the Springboks in Japan took centre stage, with the Premiership and Top 14 on a short break.
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.
Russian club Dynamo Moscow got creative with unveiling SA-born duo, centre Brandon Wilkie and flanker Philip Krause, as their latest signings.
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.
Jasper Wiese was colossal in the Premiership clash between Saracens and Leicester Tigers, barging through the defence to set up a try for fellow Bok Handre Pollard.
Following a frustrating spell at the Sharks, Jordan Chait rediscovered his inner fire at Tel Aviv Heat and is looking forward to getting back to his best in the USA with the Seattle Seawolves.
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.
Cheslin Kolbe played a major role in helping Toulon claim a vital win, but there was less positive news for the Springboks in Japan, where Faf de Klerk suffered an injury.