Player ratings: Hendricks leads the way

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE selects some of the standout players following the Currie Cup final, and rates their performances out of 10.

Ackermann chasing England dream

Former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann’s contract extension at Gloucester is clearly in line with a possible quest to earn an England call-up, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

B&I Lions tour must be kept alive

Every option must be explored to keep the British & Irish Lions tour alive, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Column: Can South African rugby handle the heat?

With summer rugby set to become a permanent fixture, ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE investigates what that may mean for South African rugby.

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.

Currie Cup final: Players to watch

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE picks the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks players to look out for ahead of the Currie Cup final.

Notshe must continue to do it ‘his way’

Sikhumbuzo Notshe will be back on the centre stage as the Sharks brace for a physical onslaught from the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup final in Pretoria, writes DYLAN JACK.

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.

JdV column: Rugby is like a game of chess

There are fundamental aspects of the game that should never be undervalued, writes former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

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.