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Siya Kolisi in action

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Kings, News, Sharks, Springboks, Super Rugby, Teams, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized
Lukhanyo Am, Herschel Jantjies and Steven Kitshoff

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Springboks, Super Rugby, Teams, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized
Aphelele Fassi is one of SA rugby's most highly rated backs

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Springboks, Teams, Test Rugby, Top headlines, Tournaments
Sikhumbuzo Notshe

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Springboks, Teams, Test Rugby, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized
Chiliboy Ralepelle

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Springboks, Teams, Top headlines, Uncategorized
Wings Bryan Habana and JP Pietersen

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Springboks, Teams, Top headlines
Paul Williams at the breakdown

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Super Rugby, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized
Rugby

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Super Rugby, Teams, Top headlines, Tournaments
Cobus Reinach

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, English Premiership, Springboks, Teams, Test Rugby, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized, World Cup
Damian Willemse of the Stormers during the 2020 Super Rugby game between the Stormers and the Hurricanes at Newlands

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.

Posted in Columns, Craig Lewis, Stormers, Super Rugby, Teams, Top headlines, Tournaments, Uncategorized
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