Springbok overseas wrap

The Du Preez brothers were pivotal in Sale Sharks' 39-0 hammering of Ulster in the Champions Cup on Sunday.

Springbok pivot Robert du Preez scored 14 points for the Sharks, including a try in the second half, as the English club got their Champions Cup campaign off to a superlative start against the Irish giants. Daniel du Preez also crossed the whitewash, while Jean-Luc made ten tackles for Sale.

At the other end of the park, Bok hardman Duane Vermeulen made nine tackles but was shown a yellow card in the second half after a cynical offense close to the Ulster tryline.

Springbok winger Dillyn Leyds continued his form for La Rochelle, dotting down in the dying embers of the opening half as the French side ran out 46-12 winners over Northampton Saints on Saturday. Former SA U20 star Juarno Augustus made a big impact off the bench for the Saints, making six carries for 68 metres.

Former junior Springbok captain Hanro Liebenberg led from the front to take his Leicester Tigers to a 23-17 win over Ospreys, making ten carries, four tackles and a turnover.

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane ran out for Racing 92 in their 42-10 defeat at the hands of indomitable Leinster, who featured Bok lock Jason Jenkins.

Over in the Challenge Cup, Springbok No 8 Uzair Cassiem played 62 minutes off the beck in a losing effort for Bayonnais, who were soundly defeated 39-7 by Scarlets.