Five players with big Bok opportunities
As the Boks prepare to head off on their end-of-year tour, CRAIG LEWIS identifies five players who will have plenty to gain in the UK.
Boks must continue to back Le Roux at 15
The suggestion that the Springboks should move on from Willie le Roux as their incumbent fullback is grossly premature, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Three things to consider during brief Bok break
Following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, CRAIG LEWIS identifies three points to ponder, including the latest deployment strategy of the Bomb Squad.
Boks take giant leap forward with result, all-round play
Just when so many were writing the Springboks off, the world champions produced a famous performance that has dramatically ensured this year can already be deemed a success, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Three things to consider ahead of Boks-All Blacks rematch
Ahead of the Springboks’ final Rugby Championship match, CRAIG LEWIS identifies three points to ponder, including whether Elton Jantjies needs a decent run.
Schalk Burger, now a world-class pundit, has viewers tuning in
Schalk Burger was one of the greatest players in world rugby, and he is now quickly becoming one of the most astute broadcast pundits in the modern game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Step forward for Boks, but killer instinct lacking
Despite defeat, the Boks rediscovered their soul in Townsville and, with captain Siya Kolisi front and centre, proved that their champion qualities remain firmly intact, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Springboks go soul-searching
The reaction from the Springbok camp following this past weekend’s loss to the Wallabies, and ahead of this Saturday’s blockbuster clash with the All Blacks, has been particularly revealing, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Pay attention to Plumtree: Boks will revert to default ‘DNA’
John Plumtree was spot on in his assessments ahead of this Saturday’s 100th Test between South Africa and New Zealand. The Boks will be “dangerous”, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Three things to consider after another Bok loss
After the Boks’ second humbling defeat by Australia, CRAIG LEWIS identifies three points to ponder, including whether there needs to be changes to the team.
