Saffas Abroad: Marx strikes thrice, De Allende sees red
Another action packed weekend for South Africans playing abroad saw Malcolm Marx score a hat-trick, while Springbok teammate Damian de Allende was sent off.
Another action packed weekend for South Africans playing abroad saw Malcolm Marx score a hat-trick, while Springbok teammate Damian de Allende was sent off.
Owen Farrell could miss England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland next month if he is cited for a dangerous tackle during Saracens’ 19-16 Premiership win over Gloucester on Saturday.
The Vodacom Bulls are reportedly set to boost their squad with the return of a Champions Cup winner to Loftus Versfeld next season.
The Glasgow Warriors scored a last-gasp try to snatch victory in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the DHL Stormers on Sunday evening.
Saturday’s assignment in gusty Galway proved too difficult for a much-changed Sharks side as they suffered a bonus-point defeat against Connacht.
Former Springbok forwards guru Matt Proudfoot says being able to work alongside the “demanding” Eddie Jones in England has allowed him to grow, as he prepares for his first stint as Maties head coach.
Munster reportedly have their eyes set on boosting their pack with a major move for a member of the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup-winning pack.
In the aftermath of La Rochelle’s demolition of league leaders Toulouse, Dillyn Leyds trotted off the field to share a beer with the delighted home supporters on Saturday night.
John Dobson is adamant that the DHL Stormers won’t deviate from what works for them when they take on the Glasgow Warriors on Sunday.
The Sharks suffered a disappointing defeat to Connacht on Saturday night.