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Henry Arundell, who scored a joint England record five tries on his first World Cup appearance in September, touched down three times in his Top 14 bow for Racing 92.
Henry Arundell, who scored a joint England record five tries on his first World Cup appearance in September, touched down three times in his Top 14 bow for Racing 92.
Several Springboks returned to action in the Premiership and French Top 14 after celebrating the World Cup win.
Double World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi made his first public appearance as a Racing 92 player and admitted that it felt like “the first day back at school”.
Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti has extolled the extraordinary qualities of Siya Kolisi, ahead of the two-time World Cup-winning Bok captain’s arrival at the Top 14 club.
Top 14 giants Stade Francais are reportedly in ‘advanced negotiations’ to beef up their options in the pack with a move for one of South Africa’s World Cup winners in France.
Top 14 club Lyon reportedly have sights on boosting their options in the second row with a move for one of South Africa’s World Cup winners in France.
Veteran flyhalf Dan Biggar lined up a goal-kick for Toulon against Perpignan in the Top 14, but had to abort his attempt after collapsing to the turf with a back spasm.
A Springbok lock who skipped the World Cup trophy tour to help his struggling club made an immediate impact in the Top 14, while Tyrone Green scored a stunning try in the Premiership.
Robert du Preez tallied 14 points in the Premiership, while Dillyn Leyds suffered defeat in the Top 14, as the early parts of the northern hemisphere seasons continued.
La Rochelle coach and former Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara had to keep his cool after being involved in an off-the-ball incident with Clermont’s Argentina star Benjamin Urdapilleta.