Watch: Ebersohn scores try for Castres
Robert Ebersohn went over for one of Castres’ two tries in their French Top 14 match against Castres.
Robert Ebersohn went over for one of Castres’ two tries in their French Top 14 match against Castres.
Jacques du Plessis scored twice to help Montpellier beat Pau 41-13, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Lyon, Stade Français, La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Grenoble wing Raymond Rhule scored a crucial try during their 17-16 win against Montpellier in the French Top 14.
Raymond Rhule scored a try as Grenoble beat Montpellier 17-16, while there were also wins for Stade Français, Toulon, La Rochelle, Racing 92 and Castres in the French Top 14.
Castres scrumhalf Rory Kockott has received a three-week suspension for making contact with the ‘eye area’ of Munster flank Chris Cloete.
WP Rugby CEO Paul Zacks says his union was not informed about the negotiations and subsequent deal between lock Eben Etzebeth and Toulon.
Stormers and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will join Toulon after the 2019 World Cup on a two-year deal.
Ben Smith will join Pau after the 2019 World Cup, but the French Top 14 club has missed out on signing Ardie Savea.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14 and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players.
Hanro Liebenberg scored a consolation try for Stade Français in their 49-20 loss to Toulouse.