Banned Dyantyi a special talent lost

Without making an ill-informed judgement on guilt or intent, Aphiwe Dyantyi’s four-year ban is a cautionary outcome for one of the most prodigiously talented backline players, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Van Staden firmly back on Bok radar

If Marco van Staden maintains consistent form, he should remain firmly in selection contention for the Springbok squad to face the British & Irish Lions next year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

All Blacks strength is good for the game, Boks

The All Blacks must be celebrated for all they’ve achieved over the past decade rather than derided for any recent fall from grace, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Shadow cast over Currie Cup

Covid-19-enforced disruptions have seriously undermined the latter stages of Super Rugby Unlocked, and the knock-on effect for the Currie Cup is cause for concern, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Vamos Los Pumas!

As the Springboks did last year, Argentina illustrated the value in harnessing the power of a patriotic cause in Saturday’s stunning win over the All Blacks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Gelant must continue to ‘jol’

Warrick Gelant’s authoritative play is a much-needed boost for the Stormers and of real importance in a wider national context, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

No limit to what Boks can achieve

It’s been a year of unfortunate interruptions, but the Springboks still have every hope of creating a lasting dynasty, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Breakdown needs stricter policing

There is a need to focus on law application that would protect the ‘jackaler’ from potential injury threats at the breakdown, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Column: Gradually, fans should be allowed to return

The inability for small crowd attendances to be allowed for the rebooted local rugby competition does undeniably stand in contrast to some of South Africa’s other daily allowances, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Value added to Steyn’s role for Cheetahs

Frans Steyn’s value to the Cheetahs will only be heightened following the unfortunate injury to captain Ruan Pienaar, writes CRAIG LEWIS.