Graphic: Saffas Abroad

SA Rugby magazine highlights the top-performing Saffas Abroad during last weekend’s Champions Cup, Challenge Cup and Japanese Top League fixtures.

Weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

Coetzee reminds Boks of his quality

Marcell Coetzee delivered yet another timely reminder of what he could offer the Springboks with an outstanding performance in the European Champions Cup this weekend.

Kockott hat-trick sends Castres through

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.

Champions Cup set for dramatic final weekend

The European Champions Cup is set for a climactic round of pool action, with three PRO14 sides looking to join Irish side Leinster in the last eight.

Wales great calls it a day

Legendary flyhalf James Hook has announced he will retire at the end of the current European season.

Barnes: Stop referee communication bias

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes has called for referees to be able to communicate in the languages of both teams during a game.

Vermeulen helps Chiefs into Champions Cup playoffs

Jacques Vermeulen scored as the Exeter Chiefs went through to the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the Glasgow Warriors.

Watch: Kolbe shows off skills

Check out this superb bit of skill from Toulouse star Cheslin Kolbe in a Champions Cup win over Connacht.

Saffas Abroad: Goosen hits top form for Montpellier

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.