The newly devised United Rugby Championship may bear similarities to the much-maligned Super Rugby conference format, but it’s the incentive of qualifying for European competition that makes it a game changer for South African teams, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Rainbow Cup SA finale between the Bulls and Sharks on Saturday should once again showcase the best of what South African rugby has to offer, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are masters at problem-solving, so what could be the alternatives if Duane Vermeulen is unavailable to face the British & Irish Lions? CRAIG LEWIS assesses.
Overlooked for selection to the Springbok squad, Marcell Coetzee has been picked to lead a hypothetical Best of the Rest XV, as chosen by ZELIM NEL.
In 2016, Morne Steyn’s recall to the Boks and last performance against the All Blacks were widely ridiculed. The fact his inclusion in the latest Bok squad has been warmly welcomed represents a remarkable comeback, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The surprise omission of Marcell Coetzee from the Springbok squad to face the British & Irish Lions confirms the world champions will continue to advance with a heavy bench, writes ZELIM NEL.
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.
The Bulls’ decision to strengthen ties with rugby clubs in Pretoria is a shrewd move, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
Multitalented Hacjivah Dayimani has only just scraped the surface of his potential and would be a superb signing for the Stormers, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
South Africa’s involvement in the Champions Cup is a mouth-watering prospect, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE.
