State-of-origin match: EC/KZN team

With SA Rugby reportedly considering a state-of-origin match at the end of the year, CRAIG LEWIS selects a hypothetical team hailing from the Eastern Cape and KZN.

Internal SA clash: The coastal team

With New Zealand set to hold a North-South trial match later in August, CRAIG LEWIS picks a coastal team for a hypothetical South African version of the match.

Part 2: Picking the backs in an alternative Bok XV

In a month where the Boks had been scheduled to play Test rugby, editor CRAIG LEWIS explores the depth of SA rugby by picking a backline of ‘alternative’ players who weren’t involved in the World Cup.

Part 1: Picking an alternative Bok XV

In a month where the Boks had been scheduled to play Test rugby, editor CRAIG LEWIS explores the depth of SA rugby by picking a pack of ‘alternative’ players who weren’t involved in the World Cup.

Chiliboy’s rise and fall is a cautionary tale

The ignominious end to Chiliboy Ralepelle’s once-inspirational career must not be quickly forgotten in a South African rugby context, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Top Bok partnerships – The wings

In our continued ‘blast from the past’ series, we take a look at the memorable partnership of legendary wings Bryan Habana and JP Pietersen.

Breakdown law enforcement should be celebrated

The stricter policing of breakdown laws is a vitally important change being enforced at the start of Super Rugby Aotearoa, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

All hail the return of live rugby

After a near three-month absence, the resumption of compelling live action was food for the rugby lovers’ soul this weekend , writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Reinach elevated his game in England

Cobus Reinach has demonstrated how a carefully considered and well-timed move abroad can prove to be immensely beneficial, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Willemse needs time to shine

The clarity and commitment to continue backing Damian Willemse to settle at flyhalf can only benefit the talented youngster going forward, writes CRAIG LEWIS.