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Gloucester Rugby's Ruan Ackermann tackled by London Irish's Olly Cracknell during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester. Picture date: Friday February 4, 2022. (Photo by David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images)

Saffas Abroad: Ackermann, Du Preez steal the show in England

It was a good weekend for South African eighthmen as Ruan Ackermann and Daniel du Preez both turned in Man of the Match performances in the English Premiership.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: England Head Coach Eddie Jones during the pre match warm up ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England.

Eddie threatens to release a ‘Rassiegate’ video

Eddie Jones has warned he is producing a Rassie Erasmus-style video rant based on decisions made by the referee in England’s Six Nations loss to Scotland.

Montpellier's South African scrum-half Cobus Reinach celebrates after their victory at the end of the French Top 14 rugby union match between Montpellier and Pau on February 5, 2022 at the GGL stadium in Montpellier, southern France. (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP) (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Watch: Reinach dazzles Pau with hat-trick

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach scored three tries to guide Montpellier to a 29-12 win over Pau in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

Farrell bracing for ‘test of all tests’ in Paris

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was happy with his team’s “good start” in their one-sided 29-7 win over Wales but admits they face “the test of all tests” in their next Six Nations clash with France.

France ready to level up against Ireland

aphael Ibanez says France will take their performance “up a notch” when they host Ireland in a battle of the Six Nations favourites on Saturday.

Duhan van der Merwe embraces Scotland teammate Finn Russell after scoring a debut try

Six Nations: Three takeaways from Round 1

Following the first round of the Six Nations, which delivered wins for Ireland, Scotland and France, here’s a look at three things we learned from the action.

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 06: France player Gabin Villiere dives over to score the third France try during the Guinness Six Nations match between France and Italy at Stade de France on February 06, 2022 in Paris, France.

France secure full house against stubborn Italy

Gabin Villiere scored a hat-trick to help France open their Six Nations title charge with a bonus-point win against a dogged Italy in Paris on Sunday.

Cape Town , South Africa - 7 June 2016; Louis Koen, High Performance coach, South African Rugby Union, during squad training in Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa.

Koen joins Meyer in USA

SA Rugby has agreed to loan high performance manager Louis Koen to former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer in Houston.

Euro clubs come calling for Lions centres

The Lions could be fielding a new midfield partnership next season as senior centres Wandisile Simelane and Burger Odendaal continue talks with European clubs.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Dan du Plessis of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks at DHL Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dobson: Stormers can do something special

Coach John Dobson is optimistic about the Stormers’ prospects after the Cape side beat the Sharks on Saturday to climb to the top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s SA Shield.