Saffas Abroad: Leyds on the double
Dillyn Leyds scored two tries as La Rochelle shot up the standings in France, while Bok pair Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager stayed unbeaten in Japan.
Dillyn Leyds scored two tries as La Rochelle shot up the standings in France, while Bok pair Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager stayed unbeaten in Japan.
Lood de Jager dotted down to help Wild Knights stay unbeaten in Japan’s League One, while a Springbok flank scored as Montpellier climbed out of the Top 14 relegation zone.
French giants Montpellier are reported to be confident of completing a move for an ex-Stormers midfield superstar.
Fijian speedster Peniasi Dakuwaqa went coast-to-coast for a sensational solo try to help Stade Francais beat rivals Racing 92 in the Parisian derby.
Cobus Reinach scored an incredible solo try to help Montpellier secure a major upset against Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92, while a Springbok battle took place in Japan.
Former Junior Springbok captain Jeremy Ward continued his superb season for Stade Francais as the nailbiting battle for the Top 14 took centre stage.
An action-packed weekend featured no fewer than 10 South African try-scorers in the Premiership and Top 14, with Juarno Augustus opening his account for Northampton Saints.
Siya Kolisi has jumped to the defence of “misunderstood” Owen Farrell while admitting that he hopes the England flyhalf becomes his teammate at French club Racing 92.
Two former Vodacom Bulls stars are set to be made available for transfer when their contracts in the Top 14 expire at the end of the season.
Reports linking Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen with a switch to France have resurfaced, with three-time European champions Toulon the interested party.