SR Unlocked: Five players who performed
SARugbymag.co.za looks at five players who stood out in the opening weekend of South Africa’s domestic Super Rugby Unlocked.
Future stars have chance to shine
The long-awaited return of domestic rugby with Super Rugby Unlocked will give a number of future stars their opportunities to fire, writes DYLAN JACK.
SA Rugby looking long term with PRO14 move
SA Rugby’s negotiations with PRO Rugby is the first step to securing its long-term financial future with a move to the northern hemisphere, writes DYLAN JACK.
Top comebacks: Sithole stuns Aussies
In the first of a new series looking back on rugby’s most memorable comebacks, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the day when the Blitzboks beat Australia in the 2011 Edinburgh Sevens final.
Pollard’s injury presents flyhalf puzzle
Handre Pollard’s knee injury will place a spotlight on the Springboks’ flyhalf depth as they build towards the 2021 British & Irish Lions series, writes DYLAN JACK.
In-form European loosies can boost Boks
The form of the European-based South African loose forwards could provide a potential solution to Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber’s selection quandary, writes DYLAN JACK.
Rugby’s judiciary needs an overhaul
The process followed in Owen Farrell’s five-match suspension is another demonstration that rugby’s judiciary is in dire need of an overhaul, writes DYLAN JACK.
Lood, Etzebeth injuries add to Bok lock stock concerns
Injuries suffered by both Lood de Jager and Eben Etzebeth over the weekend could force Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber to blood a new second-row combination, writes DYLAN JACK.
Vermeulen putting hand up as Bok bolter
Jacques Vermeulen’s displays for would-be Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs should earn him a Springbok call-up later this year, writes DYLAN JACK.
Most underrated Boks: Aplon the Pocket Rocket
In the second part of a new series, DYLAN JACK identifies magician fullback Gio Aplon as one of the most underrated Springboks.
