Playing selector: Picking a Bok 45-man squad
An enlarged 45-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series is set to be named on Saturday. Editor CRAIG LEWIS turns selector and picks a squad to face the tourists.
Stormers come knocking for ‘destined’ Dayimani
Multitalented Hacjivah Dayimani has only just scraped the surface of his potential and would be a superb signing for the Stormers, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Coetzee is a back-row warrior worth Bok consideration
Marcell Coetzee’s imminent return to action could slot in as another important piece of the Springboks’ preparation puzzle for the British & Irish Lions tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Boks stepping onto surer footing
The form of key overseas Boks such as Cheslin Kolbe and Damian de Allende will give rise to increasing optimism before the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
From famine to feast for Springboks
It’s been more than 18 months since the Springboks last played. The world champs now face 14 Test fixtures in the space of five months. CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at how this could be managed.
Playing selector: Picking an alternative SA A side
A South Africa A side is set to take on the British & Irish Lions on 14 July. Editor CRAIG LEWIS turns selector and picks a team to face the tourists.
Morne Steyn could offer multiple values to Bok cause
It would make complete sense for the Springboks to tap into Morne Steyn’s considerable Intellectual Property for the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
PSDT’s return has been superhuman
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s ability to get through back-to-back 80-minute performances after more than a year out of the game aptly demonstrates why he has been referred to as an athlete who is a ‘freak of nature’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Boks to benefit from RWC continuity in selection
There’s no reason to believe the Springboks’ starting XV against the British & Irish Lions won’t be almost identical to the side that started the 2019 World Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Time for Trokkie to hit top gear again
Juarno Augustus has arrived at a crucial career crossroads as he heads to the Northampton Saints, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
