Rohan Janse van Rensburg’s Bordeaux Begles and Arno Botha’s Lyon earned convincing wins as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14.
Former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward started in midfield for Stade Francais in a 44-7 defeat to Montpellier at the GGL Stadium.
Flanker Arno Botha and lock Janse Roux packed down for Lyon in their 44-24 win against La Rochelle at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre. Former Stormers winger Dillyn Leyds started for La Rochelle.
Perpignan’s James Hall started at No 9 in a 37-31 defeat to Racing 92 in Nanterre. Former SWD Eagles prop Nemo Roelofse scrummed down at tighthead for Perpignan.
Investec Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Begles stormed to a 31-16 victory against strugglers Montauban. Three South Africans featured for Bordeaux – lock Tiaan Jacobs, centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg and replacement prop Carlu Sadie. JT Jackson started in midfield for Montauban.
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