There were contrasting fortunes for South Africans in the Top 14 playoffs, as Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92 were knocked out, while Dillyn Leyds helped La Rochelle progress to the semi-finals.
Top 14
– Former Vodacom Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe scored a try to help send Bordeaux Begles to the Top 14 semi-finals with a 31-17 home playoff win against Racing 92. Tambwe dotted down for the opening try of the match in the 20th minute to send Bordeaux on their way to a semi-final match against 14-time winners Stade Francais. Tristan Tedder kicked four first-half penalties to keep Racing in the match, with Siya Kolisi enduring a trophyless first season in France, while Trevor Nyakane‘s time with the club ended on a disappointing note.
Es un caballo Madosh Tambwe. pic.twitter.com/ziqj9jsyeP
— Periodismo Rugby (@Perrugby) June 16, 2024
– La Rochelle claimed just their second away win of the season, running in four tries to defeat hosts Toulon 34-29 and set up a semi-final clash with Toulouse. Dillyn Leyds was on hand to finish off a spectacular move from La Rochelle, scoring his seventh try of the season.
LA CONTRE-ATTAQUE ROCHELAISE
Avec cet essai de Dillyn Leyds le @staderochelais reprend l’avantage à la demi-heure de jeu
#RCTSR pic.twitter.com/986rrBhKVG
— CANAL+ (@canalplus) June 15, 2024
– A trio of Springboks helped billionaire-backed Montpellier retain their Top 14 status in a nailbiting 20-18 promotion-relegation win against Grenoble. Scrumhalf Cobus Reinach, centre Jan Serfontein and loose forward Nico Janse van Rensburg all started for Montpellier, who finished second-from-bottom in the Top 14.
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There were contrasting fortunes for South Africans in the Top 14 playoffs, as Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92 were knocked out, while Dillyn Leyds helped La Rochelle progress to the semi-finals.
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