Duhan selection is the one mini masterstroke by Gatland
Warren Gatland mystified with several notable omissions from the British & Irish Lions squad, but the selection of Duhan van der Merwe was spot on, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Nama Xaba: Remember the name!
Of all the young players worth getting excited about in South African rugby currently, Stormers flank Nama Xaba ranks right up there among the best of them, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Back Kolisi to find best form before B&I Lions series
The next five rounds of the Rainbow Cup SA will be of critical importance for Siya Kolisi to regain some eye-catching form ahead of the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Home Tests will be a game-changer for Boks
Even with limited or no fans, home-ground advantage will still be a series-defining benefit for the Springboks when they face the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Value added to Rainbow Cup by PSDT’s imminent return
From a Bok perspective, the opportunity for Pieter-Steph du Toit to return to competitive action in the early rounds of the Rainbow Cup is worth its weight in gold, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Closer look: Stormers’ options at hooker
All will not be lost for the Stormers even if Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi opts to leave Cape Town, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Rainbow Cup is critical for rugby industry
The PRO14 Rainbow Cup is a window to South African rugby’s future. It’s critical for the industry that this opportunity remains open for action, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Playing selector: Six Bok bolters for Lions series
As the British & Irish Lions series looms, CRAIG LEWIS picks six players who could be bolters for the Springbok squad.
Bok prospects looking brighter
A spark in form from players such as Damian de Allende should give rise to cautious optimism as the Springboks build towards the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Lions tour in SA needs limited fan concession
Stadiums at even quarter capacity would provide at least a semblance of much-needed atmosphere for the Boks’ series against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
