Springboks lock Orie to join French side Perpignan
Springbok lock Marvin Orie will join French Top 14 outfit Perpignan next season on a two-year deal.
Springbok lock Marvin Orie will join French Top 14 outfit Perpignan next season on a two-year deal.
South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe was carted off the pitch and left in tears after picking up a suspected ankle injury as Toulon beat Lyon 27-23 in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Fit-again Cheslin Kolbe will this weekend be one of six players striving to join an elite group of South Africans to have won a European title.
Cheslin Kolbe has suffered yet another injury setback and will be sidelined for “several weeks”, Toulon have confirmed.
Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including Cheslin Kolbe’s first tries for Toulon.
France kicking coach Vlok Cilliers believes Cheslin Kolbe’s versatility makes him as “special” as the world’s best player, Antoine Dupont.
Bakkies Botha and Eben Etzebeth have locked horns in the media this week, prompting questions over which of the legendary Springbok hard men is the ultimate enforcer.
Bakkies Botha believes that Eben Etzebeth is the “best lock in the world” but the legendary Springbok enforcer is disappointed that his successor hasn’t lived up to his reputation while on duty at Toulon.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is set for another spell on the sidelines after suffering a calf injury ahead of Toulon’s Top 14 match against Perpignan.
Toulon have confirmed Eben Etzebeth has been granted an early exit from his contract and the Springbok lock is believed to be in the final stages of agreeing to terms with the Sharks.