Siya Kolisi made his Racing 92 debut, playing 55 minutes, as they beat La Rochelle, taking the top spot in the French Top 14 table. Henry Arundell also had a notable start to his Racing 92 career, scoring in the match. The United Rugby Championship round concluded with the Bulls, Lions, and Sharks securing big wins. Springbok players, including Eben Etzebeth and Rosko Specman, made significant impacts in their respective games. Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber began his role with Leinster, while Steven Kitshoff made his debut for Ulster. The SA Rugby Awards nominees included World Cup-winning Springboks, with Eben Etzebeth and Willie le Roux being highlighted for their performances.
Following a physical and mental break after his World Cup-winning exploits, Damian Willemse is recharged and ready to fire for the DHL Stormers. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/PXL5n0nF2g
John Dobson says the DHL Stormers will give their returning Springboks a run in Stellenbosch as they need to shake off their rust before the Champions Cup. https://t.co/GhV20P04iY
🗣️ "It was surely the most highly attended game since the Rugby World Cup." 🎥 @TwoCentsRugby picks out five of the biggest club rivalries in the game. https://t.co/w7D6R3Z6YW
Two Springbok-powered packs will collide when the Vodacom Bulls host the Sharks on Saturday, but Ox Nche is up for the battle with Wilco Louw. https://t.co/NEEID1gtRf
Duane Vermeulen will soon be unveiled as the new Springbok defence coach, ZELIM NEL believes Rassie Erasmus is about to hit another home run. https://t.co/MtVQ0KgLJL
🗣️ "Etzebeth will be among the favourites to win the award, although he will face stiff competition from previous winners Kolisi and Du Toit, who won the award in 2021 and 2019 respectively." 🇿🇦 Springbok World Cup winners eyeing top SA Rugby award. https://t.co/IrMtxArqIu
Etzebeth taking Kolisi’s move to Racing well 😅 https://t.co/LxrTNApdTH
Full highlights of Siya Kolisi’s debut here 👇🏼 https://t.co/fz68zvbpmW #SaffasAbroad
SA Rugby announced the list of nominees for the 2023 Player of the Year Award, who do you think was the Bok MVP? https://t.co/idIgkOWXaL
Double World Cup winners Willie le Roux, Siya Kolisi and Steven Kitshoff shot the lights out in their first appearance for the @Vodacom Bulls, Racing 92 and Ulster, respectively. https://t.co/48jdRqSKO7
Willie le Roux edged Eben Etzebeth for the most impactful performance when the Springboks returned to club duty last week, according to https://t.co/f7LjILzDuw readers. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/FqVWcNGTT3
SA Rugby Awards nominees feature RWC winners but no clear favourite 🤔🇿🇦🏅 All the nominees here ⤵️ https://t.co/5bt0sMQ4t9
Five World Cup-winning Springboks were nominated for the SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award for 2023, with Eben Etzebeth up to defend the title he won last season. https://t.co/gOmLKcHmlt
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber wasted little time with pleasantries before diving straight into his first training session with Leinster on Monday. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/VLieBEy8nb
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber wasted little time with pleasantries before diving straight into his first training session with Leinster on Monday. https://t.co/VLieBEy8nb
'This competition is proving to be a great stepping stone for our players as they strive for higher honours.' #SuperRugbyAupiki #BlackFerns Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/1DoqTjLkBt
Nienaber 'hits the ground running' on first day at Leinster Click pic to read: https://t.co/WIYZT9FnPr
Rugby in Ireland is on 🔥 Huge attendance in round 6 of the URC for Leinster v Munster at the Aviva 💥 Leinster ran out 21-16 winners over their rivals on Saturday #rugby #ireland #URC https://t.co/cH1H4ImFBA
WATCH: Watch - Racing 92's Henry Arundell finishes off 65m counter-attacking try #top14 Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/KhoU3pcJRJ
In pictures: Jacques Nienaber in good spirits at first Leinster training 🇿🇦🇮🇪🙌 View more here ⤵️ https://t.co/YHpTB6OFg4
Springboks in 🇮🇪 World Cup winning head coach Jacques Nienaber arrived in Dublin today to begin his role as senior coach with Leinster 🔥 While Steven Kitshoff made his debut for Ulster off the bench for Ulster away to Glasgow last Saturday How will both fare in the URC this… https://t.co/B3cS6zqI7p https://t.co/ILJqg84FZt
Springboks in 🇮🇪 World Cup winning head coach Jacques Nienaber arrived in Dublin today to begin his role as senior coach with Leinster 🔥 While Steven Kitshoff made his debut for Ulster off the bench for Ulster away to Glasgow last Saturday How will both fair in the URC this… https://t.co/74aEzvX1d6
World Cup winning head coach Jacques Nienaber arrived in Dublin today to begin his role as senior coach with Leinster 🔥 While Steven Kitshoff made his debut for Ulster off the bench for Ulster away to Glasgow last Saturday How will both fair in the URC this season? 🤔 #rugby… https://t.co/yDFj021Tul
🗣️ “We’re all hoping to learn from Jacques when he comes in and Seánie will be someone who will grow a lot with his presence.” 🔵 Leinster ready to get going now that the #RWC2023 winning coach has arrived. https://t.co/OzWtsNwDJ2
I met up with Stormers coach John Dobson before and after their defeat to Cardiff at the Arms Park on the weekend. The end product was a very honest and forthright interview which you can read here. 👇 ✍️ https://t.co/eyiPnzbhJg
I met up with Stormers coach John Dobson before and after their defeat to Cardiff at the Arms Park on the weekend. The end product was a very honest and forthright interview which you can read here. 👇 ✍️ https://t.co/eyiPnzbPyO
Jacques Nienaber’s first day at the office 📷 Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/wXclWxlyXT
John Dobson gives brutal assessment of Stormers' 'extremely poor' tour Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/Luk42PLL9H
Two time, Rugby World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth got on the scoreboard as the Sharks put up a big score beating the Dragons 69-14 🔥 Etzebeth is loving life back playing in South Africa since moving from Toulon last year 🥵 #rugby #URC #southafrica https://t.co/LoIBIlKxQc
ICYMI last night, here’s my review of Round 6 in the @URCOfficial with comments from delighted Toby Booth and Matt Sherratt, disappointed Dwayne Peel and John Dobson, plus Morgan Morris, Leo Cullen, Franco Smith and Marco Zanon. 👇 ✍️ https://t.co/iXfUzQObCO
ICYMI last night, here’s my review of Round 6 in the @URCOfficial with comments from delighted Toby Booth and Matt Sherratt, disappointed Dwayne Peel and John Dobson, plus Morgan Morris, Leo Cullen, Franco Smith and Marco Zanon. 👉 https://t.co/tOhlvvkQ3l
The return of the Springboks to franchise duty had a massive impact on round six of the Vodacom URC, but who was most influential? @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/B5fa3JGCcM
Sharks boss John Plumtree has welcomed the boost from the returning Springboks for the team ahead of another tough assignment this weekend against the @Vodacom Bulls. https://t.co/C2EAaJoITU
🔵⚪️ Siya Kolisi looks to be settling in just fine in the #Top14! 📽️ Check out how excited the Springboks skipper was after a debut win! https://t.co/3l7mNjA4d0
Is there a more popular player in the game currently than Siya Kolisi? 🎥 @racing92 #Rugby #GBR4 #Top14 https://t.co/aR2p20gYF2
Rosko Specman is ready to make magic once again for the Blitzboks in his return to the Sevens Series circuit, while offering his support to stand-in captain Selvyn Davids. https://t.co/eb2C8ifHd8
Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said he had been nervous before tasting victory on his Racing 92 debut as they beat La Rochelle in Paris to take over the number one spot in the French Top 14 table. https://t.co/P3knTh5WdB
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said he had been nervous before tasting victory on his Racing 92 debut as they beat La Rochelle in Paris to take over the number one spot in the French Top 14 table. https://t.co/P3knTh6u39
All eyes were on SIya Kolisi in his Racing debut but French media gave praise to a former All Black in Paris. https://t.co/YR5W7xThrJ
History suggests the year after a Rugby World Cup produces a high number of new players for the All Blacks. https://t.co/1N78EWoWPA
The Most Loved Man in Rugby Siya Kolisi 🩵 #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/Ld6UmkAwSK
The Bulls demolished Connacht at Loftus, and the Lions and Sharks followed with big home wins in round 6 of the @Vodacom #URC. https://t.co/xglePKLbMN
Springbok skipper Kolisi helps Racing down La Rochelle to reach Top 14 summit on debut: https://t.co/VWAIIPwHpm
Reckon Siya Kolisi might be enjoying his time in France currently 🤔😅 #R92vSR | @top14rugby https://t.co/OeO5NjcrVA
Siya Kolisi Debut v Stade Rochelais 📊 55 Minutes Played 24 Meters Run 04 Tackles 01 Missed Tackle 02 Carries #SaffasAbroad | #R92vSR https://t.co/VHklwZt5V8
So Henry Arundell has scored yet again for @racing92 with a class finish in the corner, hope Steve Borthwick is watching!
Henry Arundell is having some start to his Racing 92 career.
Here’s my round-up of the weekend’s action in the @URCOfficial. There was plenty to write about! https://t.co/yvQjhKIl7N https://t.co/Gj9a7dyaVJ
Haven’t watched any Top 14 this season. But Racing 92 vs La Rochelle is a must-watch tonight. Kolisi debut vs Botia. Henry Arundell at fullback. The stars of the game!
📕 The latest United Rugby Championship round is in the books! #URC https://t.co/FBmEf7qEDA
Reminder: Our captain makes his Racing 92 debut tonight at 22:05 https://t.co/NsTN2tc87b