Bayonne flyhalf Rob du Preez was among the standout performers as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the French Top 14 this past weekend.
Du Preez was the star of the show in a 46-24 win against Clermont at the Stade Jean-Dauger. The 33-year-old scored a first-half try and added 11 points from the tee as Bayonne claimed their second win of the season.
Nick Schonert packed down at prop for Vannes in a 29-23 loss to Toulouse.
Former Eastern Province lock Janse Roux featured off the bench in Lyon’s 51-25 thrashing of Pau at the Stade de Gerland.
Scrumhalf James Hall and fullback Tristan Tedder started in Perpignan’s 50-13 defeat at Montpellier.
Former Stormers speedster Dillyn Leyds captained La Rochelle from fullback in a 20-10 loss to Racing 92.
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