South Africa, April 16 -- TOP 14 broadcasts, giving viewers a front-row seat to the passion, rivalry and weekly drama that define the French game, will air across both ESPN (DStv 218, StarSat 248) and ESPN2 (DStv 219, StarSat 249), as well as on both linear channels on Disney+ in South Africa.

The action kicks off this Saturday 18 April with no less than three match-ups including Stade Rochelais vs Union Bordeaux Begles (2.30pm on ESPN 2), Aviron Bayonnais vs Section Paloise (4.35pm on ESPN 2) and Castres Olympique vs Stade Toulousain (9pm on ESPN 2). Sunday 19 April sees Racing 92 take on Stade Francais Paris at 9pm CAT on ESPN 2, making for a weekend full of exhilarating rugby action.

The league features a strong South African presenc...