Everything to gain for SA Rugby

SA Rugby shouldn’t be fazed by New Zealand’s act of self-interest and self-preservation. In fact, it’s time to follow suit, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

SA Rugby should embrace change

A considerable shake-up to Vodacom Super Rugby and the Sanzaar alliance is long overdue, and South Africa should happily break free, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

There’s nothing quite like a Lions tour

Confirmation of the British & Irish Lions tour dates to South Africa in 2021 provides cause for excitement and anticipation when it’s needed most, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

State-of-origin match: WC/NC team

With SA Rugby reportedly considering a state-of-origin match at the end of the year, MARIETTE ADAMS selects a hypothetical team hailing from the Western Cape and Northern Cape.

State-of-origin match: EC/KZN team

With SA Rugby reportedly considering a state-of-origin match at the end of the year, CRAIG LEWIS selects a hypothetical team hailing from the Eastern Cape and KZN.

State-of-origin match: Inland XV

With SA Rugby considering a state-of-origin match to take place at the end of 2020, DYLAN JACK selects a hypothetical Inland XV.

Cheetahs have earned PRO14 place

The Cheetahs should not be kicked out of the PRO14 if the competition expands to include more South African teams, writes DYLAN JACK.

Internal SA clash: The coastal team

With New Zealand set to hold a North-South trial match later in August, CRAIG LEWIS picks a coastal team for a hypothetical South African version of the match.

SA North vs South: The northern team

With New Zealand set to hold a North-South trial match later in August, DYLAN JACK picks a northern team for a hypothetical South African version of the match.

Part 2: Picking the backs in an alternative Bok XV

In a month where the Boks had been scheduled to play Test rugby, editor CRAIG LEWIS explores the depth of SA rugby by picking a backline of ‘alternative’ players who weren’t involved in the World Cup.