Dayimani races out the blocks in France
Hacjivah Dayimani has made a strong start to life in France, starring in a victorious Top 14 debut for Racing 92, while Madosh Tambwe scored his first try for a resurgent Montpellier.
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Hacjivah Dayimani has made a strong start to life in France, starring in a victorious Top 14 debut for Racing 92, while Madosh Tambwe scored his first try for a resurgent Montpellier.
Former Western Province speedster Christian Ambadiang scored a decisive try and made an incredible try-saving tackle to spoil Owen Farrell’s Top 14 debut.
The Sharks are set to pull off a major coup by re-signing Siya Kolisi, but the Springbok captain’s return to Durban could come at the cost of losing Vincent Tshituka.
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.
Sikhumbuzo Notshe is set to start a new chapter of his rugby journey in France after bidding farewell to the Sharks.
Siya Kolisi revealed that he has had to lose some extra weight from enjoying Paris’ culinary delights as he prepares to push Racing 92 through the Top 14 playoffs.
Veteran France flyhalf Camille Lopez produced one of the moments of the season when trying to tackle flying Fijian lock Leone Nakarawa in the final round of the Top 14.
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.
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.