French legend fires shots at SA sides

Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir says he is “still waiting” for South African teams to make a serious impression in the Investec Champions Cup. Since joining Europe’s elite competition in 2022-23, no South African side has reached the semi-finals. The Stormers...

Two-week gap between Six Nations, Rugby Champs?

French Rugby Federation vice-president Abdelatif Benazzi says a global season would be “fantastic” for the game. Benazzi was speaking on the eve of the Six Nations, which kicks off on Thursday. The European competition is currently held in February and March while the...

Saffas Abroad: Bordeaux bruisers bully Montauban

Rohan Janse van Rensburg’s Bordeaux Begles and Arno Botha’s Lyon earned convincing wins as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14. Former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward started in midfield for Stade Francais in a 44-7 defeat to Montpellier at the GGL...

Rassie embraces England’s ‘Pom Squad’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has welcomed England’s willingness to borrow from South Africa’s most famous tactical weapon. Speaking to The Observer, Erasmus made it clear that England’s emerging version of the Springboks’ famed Bomb Squad is not something he views...