Paying it forward

Veteran players from Europe can boost the development of South Africa’s future stars, writes former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers in the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine.

SA Player of the Week (Round 3)

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies was the best South African performer on show in the third round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Mapimpi’s gone to the next level

From humble beginnings to the peak of the game, Makazole Mapimpi is now a strong contender to be regarded as the leading wing in world rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stormers face early test of depth

The clash with the Lions will show whether the injury-hit Stormers have the squad to push for silverware in 2020, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers more settled than Lions

The Stormers’ ability to execute effectively will ultimately determine if they are able to run up a big win against the Lions at Ellis Park this Saturday, writes former Springbok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Potent Sharks poised to snap Canes streak

A move toward a more balanced approach as well as the presence of several World Cup-winning Springboks have made all the difference for the Sharks in 2020, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie has a lot left to achieve

Rassie Erasmus’ refuted departure from SA rugby would have made no sense in the context of his long-term vision for the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Questions raised about rugby’s future

While a lot still needs to happen, SA Rugby’s pivot to the north would have a profound impact on both hemispheres, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Opportunity knocks for ambitious Boks

The structure and scheduling of the 2020 Test season will present opportunities as well as challenges for Jacques Nienaber’s Springbok team, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Dark side of schools rugby rears its head again

The recent cutting of ties and subsequent cancellation of a nearly century-long derby between DHS and Glenwood shows the ugly side of school sports is here to stay, writes DYLAN JACK.