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Toulouse wing Cheslin Kolbe (Saffas Abroad)

Column: Kolbe has reached new heights

Cheslin Kolbe’s meteoric rise at French club Toulouse has been a joy to behold, writes CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, French Top 14, Springboks, Top headlines, Tournaments
Springboks Showdown

Innovative ideas needed to get Boks match ready

It would be no surprise to see some creative thinking come into play from the Springboks’ upper hierarchy to ensure the team is prepared for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Posted in British & Irish Lions, Columns, Craig Lewis, Teams, Test Rugby, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized
Jacques Nienaber with SA players

Player welfare should take priority for Boks

It will be unsurprising to see the Boks have little option but to opt out of participation in the Rugby Championship, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Rugby Championship, Springboks, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized
Siya Kolisi with Rassie Erasmus

Rassie’s transformation transparency a good reminder

Rassie Erasmus’ policy of transparency to the ever-sensitive subject of transformation was one of the most compelling reminders to come out of the first episode of the ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Springboks, Top headlines
Kaunda Ntunja

Ntunja’s magic moments will be missed

One of the enduring takeaways from the Springboks’ ‘Chasing the Sun’ premiere is just how much revolutionary Xhosa commentator Kaunda Ntunja will be missed, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Top headlines
Sanele Nohamba

Column: Nohamba is a joy to watch

Although much of the Springbok Showdown was taxing to watch, a few golden touches from Sanele Nohamba offered a glimpse into the bright future of South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWS.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Springboks, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized
Bulls' Chris Smith scores

Well-balanced Bulls displayed a trick or two

The Vodacom Bulls made a statement of intent as they revealed a few enterprising options among their backs in Saturday’s warm-up game against the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Posted in Bulls, Columns, Craig Lewis, Currie Cup, Teams, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized
Angelo Davids of the Penguins gives chase during the Stormers friendly game between the Devils Peak Dassies (red) and the Boulders Beach Penguins (blue) at Newlands Rugby Stadium in Cape Town on 18 September 2020 © Ryan Willkisky/BackpagePix

New experience awaits viewers

This Saturday will herald the highly-anticipated return of live rugby, but the broadcast will be without ‘canned crowd noise’ in what will be a unique experience for viewers, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Currie Cup, Top headlines, Tournaments
Cheslin Kolbe Getty

Kolbe deserves the highest accolades

Despite a severely disrupted 2020 rugby calendar, CRAIG LEWIS believes Cheslin Kolbe would have every chance of being named the World Rugby Player of the Year.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Springboks, Test Rugby, Top headlines, Tournaments
Kings roleplayers Robbie Kempson and Loyiso Dotwana

Kings demise is a rugby tragedy  

The Kings’ withdrawal from competition and disintegration into liquidation could be the sad final chapter in the franchise’s demise, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Currie Cup, Kings, Top headlines, Tournaments
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