Saffas abroad

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Leicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese in action during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese trumps Ackers in No 8 battle

It was a good weekend for the Springbok forwards playing abroad as Jasper Wiese came up trumps in England, while over in Japan, Malcolm Marx scored his eighth try of the season.

Watch: Saffas star in Mortal Kombat reveal

Russian club Dynamo Moscow got creative with unveiling SA-born duo, centre Brandon Wilkie and flanker Philip Krause, as their latest signings.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Handre Pollard of Leicester Tigers scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Pitch perfect Polly has Tigers purring

Handre Pollard is hitting form at the right time for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership, while Cheslin Kolbe, Cobus Reinach and Kwagga Smith rounded off an excellent weekend for the Springboks playing abroad.

TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 19: Malcolm Marx of Kubota Spears celebrates with teammates after make a try during the League One match between Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay and MHI Sagamihara Dynaboars at Edogawa Athletics Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (

Saffas Abroad: Boks going strong in Japan

Malcolm Marx was one of three Springboks to cross the chalk when he dotted down for his seventh try of the season in Japan’s League One over the weekend.

Watch: Wiese tears through for Pollard try

Jasper Wiese was colossal in the Premiership clash between Saracens and Leicester Tigers, barging through the defence to set up a try for fellow Bok Handre Pollard.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 24: Jordan Chait of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park on August 24, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

USA provides new dawn for Chait

Following a frustrating spell at the Sharks, Jordan Chait rediscovered his inner fire at Tel Aviv Heat and is looking forward to getting back to his best in the USA with the Seattle Seawolves.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Handre Pollard of Leicester Tigers reacts during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on January 28, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok flyhalves on fire

Springbok playmakers Handre Pollard and Robert du Preez both continued their excellent form in the Premiership, while over in Japan, Willie le Roux capped a solid performance at flyhalf with a try.

Cheslin KOLBE of Toulon during the Top 14 match between Montpellier and Toulon at Altrad Stadium on February 4, 2023 in Montpellier, France.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe shines, Faf crocked

Cheslin Kolbe played a major role in helping Toulon claim a vital win, but there was less positive news for the Springboks in Japan, where Faf de Klerk suffered an injury.

Saffas crack elite European team

Four South Africans have earned a place among the best XV chosen from the final pool clashes of the 2022-23 Champions Cup.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 21 January 2023; Duane Vermeulen of Ulster is tackled by Jono Ross, left, and Jean-Luc du Preez of Sale Sharks during the Heineken Champions Cup Pool B Round 4 match between Ulster and Sale Sharks at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Saffas Abroad: Duane dots down for Ulster

Catch up on the weekend action involving SA players based overseas and on duty in the final round of the Champions and Challenge Cup, as well as how some Springboks played in Japan’s League One.