Top 14: Leyds legs it, Dayimani dots down
Dillyn Leyds grabbed a hat-trick of tries to help La Rochelle bounce back from a second-round defeat, while Hacjivah Dayimani scored his first try for Racing 92.
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Dillyn Leyds grabbed a hat-trick of tries to help La Rochelle bounce back from a second-round defeat, while Hacjivah Dayimani scored his first try for Racing 92.
Not all South African rugby heroes wear the green and gold, or play club rugby at the highest level, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
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.
Thomas du Toit produced a sensational performance for Johann van Graan’s Bath in the Premiership final, while Dillyn Leyds dotted down in a thrilling Top 14 finale.
Juarno Augustus helped Northampton Saints progress to the Premiership final, where they will face off with Bath on Saturday.
Juarno Augustus helped Northampton Saints claim a record win and secure a home semi-final in the Premiership, while Thomas du Toit continued his remarkable try-scoring season.
Jesse Kriel went on a sensational run to score his second try in Japan since returning from injury, while Tyrone Green dotted down in the Champions Cup semi-finals.
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit scored his 10th try of the season for Bath, while Pieter-Steph du Toit helped his club claim a crucial victory in Japan.
Johan Ackermann has expressed his desire to coach in South Africa again, after stints abroad in England and Japan.
Andre Esterhuizen helped Harlequins secure a first-ever Champions Cup semi-final, while Jacques Nienaber’s Leinster dethroned the defending champions.