Boks well prepared despite distractions

While Rassie Erasmus could have done with a quiet weekend before the World Cup team announcement, the Springboks’ preparations for the event are a lot better than they were four years ago, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Lions earn home Currie Cup semi-final

The Golden Lions secured a home semi-final in the Currie Cup after they overcame Griquas 27-26 in an epic clash in Kimberley, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

WP Rugby set for R150-million deal

The cash-strapped Western Province Rugby Union is set for a potential game-changing R150-million partnership with a private school group that could drastically boost their ailing finances, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Five Boks robbed by injury

It’s every player’s dream to play in a World Cup, but sometimes that dream is dashed by an unexpected piece of bad luck. JOHN GOLIATH identifies five unlucky Springboks.

Bok bench conundrum for Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus has a pretty good idea of what his starting team will look like at the World Cup. However, he may still have a few sleepless nights about the makeup of his bench, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Bok ratings: Nkosi wings it at Loftus

The Springboks finished their 2019 home Test campaign with a narrow win over Argentina. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks’ performance at Loftus Versfeld.

Cheetahs down Pumas in high-scoring affair

The Free State Cheetahs have one foot in the semi-finals of the Currie Cup after they beat the Pumas 43-37 at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Trevor Nyakane won’t miss World Cup flight

In 2013 Trevor Nyakane was sent home and dropped from the Springboks’ squad because of issues with his discipline. But in 2019 he will anchor South Africa’s scrum at the World Cup in Japan, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Player ratings: Nyakane, Pollard tops for Boks

The Springboks clinched the Rugby Championship title with a convincing win over Argentina. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following their triumph in Salta.

Kolisi makes steady return in Province win

Siya Kolisi had a quiet, but solid, return to rugby in Western Province’s comfortable 45-14 win over the Pumas in their Currie Cup clash at Newlands on Friday, writes JOHN GOLIATH.