Can Lions cubs rediscover Super Rugby magic?

The Lions are in a rebuilding phase following the loss of a number of stalwarts. JOHN GOLIATH takes a look at their 2020 prospects after they missed out on a playoff berth last year.

Lions rookies to watch

The 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign is going to feature some new and young faces in the Lions squad. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at some of the rookies that could come through this year.

Stormers must lay down marker

The Stormers will need a collective squad effort if they are to challenge for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby title, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Three Sharks rookies to watch

The Sharks could be set for a big Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, if they can strike the right balance. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at three rookies to watch in their squad.

Breaking the Kiwi stranglehold

The South African teams’ success or failure will hinge once again on their results against New Zealand opposition, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Playing Selector: Stormers XV for opener

JON CARDINELLI picks his Stormers XV for the Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes at Newlands.

Do the Bulls have a fighting chance?

The Vodacom Bulls start their campaign with a trip to the Sharks this Friday. JOHN GOLIATH looks at their chances ahead of the new season.

Playing Selector: Bulls XV for opener

Ahead of this Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby opener for the Vodacom Bulls, DYLAN JACK selects his XV for the clash in Durban.

Playing selector: Sharks XV for opener

Ahead of this Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby opener for the Sharks, CRAIG LEWIS selects his XV for the clash in Durban.

Can SA teams defy the odds?

South Africa’s depleted Vodacom Super Rugby teams will be hard-pressed to replicate the Springboks’ success in the 2020 tournament, writes JEAN DE VILLIERS.