ReportSpringboksSA Rugby Mag27 Apr

Marx, De Allende and Kriel each bag brace of tries in strong weekend for Saffas abroad

Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel each scored two tries during the latest round of club fixtures in Japan and Europe. The trio's performances were among the highlights for South African players based abroad over the weekend.

Marx, De Allende and Kriel each bag brace of tries in strong weekend for Saffas abroad

Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel all crossed twice in their respective club matches over the weekend, headlining a productive round for South African players based overseas.

The trio's returns came across fixtures in Japan and Europe, though the standout contribution from all three suggests it was a particularly sharp weekend for Springbok-capped players plying their trade away from home shores.

Further details on individual match results and opponents were not immediately available.

Sources

SA Rugby Maghttps://www.sarugbymag.co.za/saffas-abroad-bok-trio-on-fire-in-japan/

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