How the top RWC Boks are progressing

In the first article of a three-part series, CRAIG LEWIS looks back at the Springboks’ match-day squad from the World Cup final to chart their journeys over the past 15 months.

Bosch shouldn’t be a scapegoat

Criticism of Curwin Bosch must not be the enduring takeaway from a Currie Cup final that should be celebrated for the resilience of South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Etzebeth’s adaptability a timely reminder

Eben Etzebeth’s unexpected appearance on the flank for French club Toulon has understandably piqued some interest, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Vermeulen one of the all-time greats

As one of the few players who has consistently fired this domestic season, Duane Vermeulen’s status in the game only continues to grow, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Answers needed for WP woes

Western Province’s insipid semi-final defeat needs to be compartmentalised. There are bigger questions that must be answered about ‘off-field’ performance, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Goosen, Hougaard to boost Bulls

Johan Goosen and Francois Hougaard’s impending moves to the Vodacom Bulls will provide an opportunity for the talented duo to reimpose themselves on South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolisi coup a sign of things to come for Sharks

Siya Kolisi’s expected move to the Sharks is set to be the first trump card of the new partnership with American consortium MVM Holdings, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Don’t take team sacrifices for granted

Quality and consistency have been lacking at times this domestic season, but the players and management deserve immense credit for contending with unprecedented challenges, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks ‘see colour’, and it should be celebrated

The Sharks deserve enduring credit for becoming one of the truly transformed teams in South African sport, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

From zero to hero

Willie le Roux is proof of the dangers of prejudging a player based on limited facts, writes CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.