Lions’ local woes a ‘mental thing’

Jaco Kriel and Julian Redelinghuys have cited a lack of belief as the reason for the Lions’ poor record against South African teams in this season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Magic Moment: Kurt-Lee bamboozles Smith

Kurt-Lee Arendse’s try against England at Twickenham capped off an outstanding debut Test season for the diminutive Springbok winger.

Breyton Paulse’s Perfect XV

Former Springbok and Stormers wing Breyton Paulse picks a dream team made up of those he played with and against during his 11-year career. 

Sevens’ party falls flat

World Rugby shouldn’t have messed with a winning sevens formula, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

England must strike at Bok backs

France defence coach Shaun Edwards has given England some attacking advice ahead of their Test against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Rassie’s got to play the game

Rassie Erasmus needs to show some political nous, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Tank to reinforce Boks for Twickenham clash

Prop Thomas du Toit is among a group of South Africa A players who will join the Springbok squad ahead of their Test against England at Twickenham.

Sacha suffers injury setback

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has returned to Cape Town after suffering a tibia injury while playing for South Africa A against the Bristol Bears on Thursday.

Rassie ‘shocked’ by latest Elton revelations

Elton Jantjies’ wife Iva Ristic has urged Rassie Erasmus to take action against Springbok team dietician Zeenat Simjee.

Dobbo on how SA Rugby mag was born

Stormers coach John Dobson was the founding editor of SA Rugby magazine in 1995. He reflects on four fun-filled years …