Springbok prop Thomas du Toit scored his tenth attempt of the season for Tub, whereas Pieter-Steph du Toit helped his membership declare a vital victory in Japan.
Premiership– Saracens held out towards a second-half comeback from Tub to say a vital 15-12 victory, after main 12-0 at half time. Springbok prop Thomas du Toit continued his outstanding season along with his tenth attempt of the season for Tub, making him the membership’s joint-top try-scorer for the season. Locks Quinn Roux and Jacques du Plessis, unfastened ahead Jaco Coetzee and scrumhalf Louis Schreuder have been additionally in motion for Johann van Graan‘s staff, who dropped to 3rd on the desk. Second-placed Saracens had Ivan van Zyl at scrumhalf.
– Playoff-chasing Leicester Tigers misplaced additional floor on the highest 4 after struggling a 21-19 defeat to Bristol Bears. Handre Pollard kicked two conversions, a type of for prop Frans van Wyk‘s attempt. Bok No 8 Jasper Wiese was joined by Hanro Liebenberg in Leicester’s again row. Centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg began for Bristol Bears, who climbed to fourth.
– Harlequins scored six tries in an exhilarating 41-32 victory towards Premiership leaders Northampton Saints, boosting their playoff hopes with two video games left. Captain Stephan Lewies was among the many attempt scorers for Harlequins, who had fullback Tyrone Inexperienced, centre Andre Esterhuizen and lock Irne Herbst of their lineup. No 8 Juarno Augustus performed off the bench for Northampton.
– Robert du Preez scored a attempt to assist Sale Sharks keep alive within the playoff race in a 35-14 away win towards Newcastle Falcons. Lock Cobus Wiese and No 8 Jean-Luc du Preez additionally began for Sale, who’re two factors off the highest 4.
– A brace of tries from unfastened ahead Jacques Vermeulen helped Exeter Chiefs beat Gloucester 38-17. Ruan Ackermann began for Gloucester.
High 14– Racing 92’s hopes of securing a spot within the prime two acquired a blow in a 32-12 loss to Toulouse. Bok tighthead Trevor Nyakane was joined by fullback Tristan Tedder in Racing’s lineup. Tedder kicked a last-minute conversion for fourth-placed Racing, who trailed second-placed Toulouse by eight factors.
– Marvin Orie‘s Perpignan climbed into the highest six with a 25-20 win in Montpellier. Bok lock Orie performed off the bench for Perpignan. Unfastened ahead Nico Janse van Rensburg scored a attempt for Montpellier, who stay within the relegation playoff place.
– Lyon boosted their possibilities of avoiding a relegation playoff by beating Pau 38-20. Arno Botha began at No 8 for Lyon, who’re eight factors forward of Montpellier.
– Bordeaux climbed to 3rd place on the High 14 desk with a 34-15 victory over Bayonne. Former Lions and Sharks tighthead prop Carlu Sadie began for Bordeaux.
– Clermont warmed up for his or her Problem Cup playoff towards the Sharks by demolishing league leaders Stade Francais 41-18. Jeremy Ward captained Stade Francais and scored a attempt for the Parisians, who noticed their lead on the prime reduce to only two factors.
Japan League One– League leaders Wild Knights survived a scare to proceed their unbeaten run with a 33-24 dwelling win towards Kintetsu Liners. Damian de Allende was on the bench for the Knights, whereas Lood de Jager was rested.
– Pieter-Steph du Toit performed a vital position in serving to Toyota Verblitz declare an exhilarating 35-31 victory over Canon Eagles. Du Toit began at No 8 and confronted off towards Springbok teammate and Eagles centre Jesse Kriel, who made his first begin since recovering from damage.
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