‘Strauss has Bok team’s respect’

The senior players have given new Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss their full backing ahead of the 2016 Test season, reports JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch.

Strauss could be long-term captain

Allister Coetzee says there is a strong chance that Adriaan Strauss will lead the Springboks beyond the three-Test series against Ireland, reports JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch.

Boks thin at blindside

JON CARDINELLI looks at where the Springboks are well stocked and where they are thin ahead of the Test series against Ireland.

Coetzee’s balancing act begins

Allister Coetzee has picked a group of players that can meet SA Rugby’s transformation requirements. Whether it can win major Tests and tournaments in 2016 is another story, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jantjies on track for first Test

Allister Coetzee is confident that Elton Jantjies will be fit and ready to start for the Springboks against Ireland on 11 June. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Senior core to lean on Duane, Flo

While Allister Coetzee has yet to pick a Springbok captain, he has hinted that Duane Vermeulen and Francois Louw will form part of the team’s leadership group. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Lions extend lead

The Lions go into the June break with a six-point lead at the top of the South African group. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers edge brutal derby

The Stormers beat the Cheetahs 31-24 at Newlands on Saturday to snap their three-game winless streak. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers lineout bounced back

The Stormers lineout recovered from a poor start to make several influential plays in the second half, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

Classy Crusaders sink Blues

The Crusaders produced a composed and clinical performance in the final quarter to beat the Blues 26-21 in Auckland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.