Boks to benefit from RWC continuity in selection

There’s no reason to believe the Springboks’ starting XV against the British & Irish Lions won’t be almost identical to the side that started the 2019 World Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Specman: I’m the player I am today because of sevens

Rosko Specman is showing no signs of slowing down as he continues to embrace new challenges at the Cheetahs, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Time for Trokkie to hit top gear again

Juarno Augustus has arrived at a crucial career crossroads as he heads to the Northampton Saints, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

De Klerk: Boks will need to contend with Lions’ kicking game

Faf de Klerk fully expects the British & Irish Lions to present a powerful kicking game in the series against the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Feature: How Stander answered Ireland’s call

Despite his omission from the B&I Lions squad, CJ Stander will retire on his terms after making an indelible impact on Ireland and Munster rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Former Bok captain: ‘SA Rugby operating a class system’

Former Springbok captain Tommy Bedford has written an open letter to SA Rugby president Mark Alexander suggesting there is favouritism towards the ‘big four’ franchises.

B&I Lions tour to start and end in Joburg

The British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa will start with clashes against the Lions and Sharks at Ellis Park, while the final two Tests are set to be hosted at FNB Stadium.

Duhan selection is the one mini masterstroke by Gatland

Warren Gatland mystified with several notable omissions from the British & Irish Lions squad, but the selection of Duhan van der Merwe was spot on, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Duhan in, Stander out as B&I Lions name squad

Duhan van der Merwe has earned inclusion in the British & Irish Lions’ confirmed squad, but there’s no space for CJ Stander in the touring team that will be led by Alun Wyn Jones.

Jones to lead British & Irish Lions

It has been confirmed that the British & Irish Lions will be captained by veteran Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones on the tour to South Africa.