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France to reward Galthie for Grand Slam success

France rugby coach Fabien Galthie has been rewarded for his side’s stunning Six Nations triumph with a four-year contract extension until 2027.

Toulon's South African wing Cheslin Kolbe (C) runs with the ball during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Toulon (RCT) and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at the Mayol stadium in Toulon, on March 19, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe finally touches down at Toulon

Dive into this wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including Cheslin Kolbe’s first tries for Toulon.

Stormers cook Cardiff in Cape heat

The Stormers scored six tries in a bonus-point win over Cardiff in sweltering conditions in Cape Town on Sunday afternoon.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Stean Pienaar of the Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Munster at Emirates Airline Park on March 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa,

Odendaal: Lions nailed defence against Munster

Captain Burger Odendaal hailed the Lions’ defensive organisation and commitment for laying the platform for the comeback win over Munster on Saturday.

Jones not concerned over future as England boss

England head coach Eddie Jones says he is not concerning himself with questions over his future after their third-placed finish at this year’s Six Nations.

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 19: Antoine Dupont, the France captain, raises the Six Nations trophy after their Grand Slam victory during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between France and England at the Stade de France on March 19, 2022 in Paris, France.

World Cup on backburner as France savour Grand Slam

France captain Antoine Dupont insisted he wanted to “make the most” of a long-awaited Grand Slam success and not worry about the World Cup, after a win at home to England saw Les Bleus to a first Six Nations title in 12 years.

Nkosi set to replace Tambwe at Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls are reportedly set to lose in-form winger Madosh Tambwe, but are trying to sign Springbok speedster Sbu Nkosi as a replacement.

Pieter-Steph du Toit Springboks Japan Verblitz

PSDT enjoying stint under former All Blacks coach

Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit has opened up on his experience of being coached by World Cup-winner Steve Hansen at Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.