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Saffas Abroad: Tambwe ends Kolisi’s French race

There were mixed fortunes for the South Africans contesting the Top 14 playoffs, as Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92 were eliminated, while Dillyn Leyds’ La Rochelle progressed to the semis.

Photo: Adam Davy/PA/BackpagePix Tonga's Ben Tameifuna (right) during the Captain's Run at the Stade de Nice, France. Picture date: Saturday September 23, 2023.

Watch: Monster prop slots pinpoint kick

The hulking Ben Tameifuna managed to split the uprights with this textbook attempt from the kicking tee during training at Bordeaux Begles.

Bulls pip Bordeaux in Loftus thriller

Marcell Coetzee scored a brace of tries as the Vodacom Bulls beat Bordeaux Begles in a thrilling clash in Pretoria on Saturday to qualify for the Champions Cup playoffs.

Tambwe returns to Loftus Versfeld

Madosh Tambwe will make his return to his former home ground Loftus Versfeld when he starts for Bordeaux Begles against the Vodacom Bulls in the Champions Cup clash on Saturday.

Willie le Roux of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Bulls and Connacht at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 25 November 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bulls recall Willie to battle Bordeaux

Willie le Roux is among the star players returning to the Vodacom Bulls’ starting lineup for the final-round Champions Cup clash with Bordeaux in Pretoria on Saturday.

LIVE: Bulls vs Bordeaux

Follow the live action as the @Vodacom Bulls face Bordeaux Bègles. #InvestecChampionsCup #BULvUBB

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25: Rohan Janse van Rensburg of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with Lukhanyo Am of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on November 25, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bok centre linked with French club

Top 14 club Bordeaux Begles have reportedly secured the services of a seasoned campaigner from the Sharks to boost their options in midfield.

Euro clubs eye star SA duo

Vodacom Bulls flanker Marco van Staden and Sharks prop Carlu Sadie are reportedly being courted by two overseas sides.

Highlights: Sharks and Bulls run riot, Lions stumble

The Sharks and Vodacom Bulls thumped Bordeaux and Exeter Chiefs respectively, while the Lions suffered a disappointing defeat to Stade Français in Saturday’s Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action.