Addressing the human element

A new management role could have far-reaching benefits as SA Rugby moves towards ensuring that the national team are settled and supported in every area of their lives, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Can Boks prosper without Pollard?

Handré Pollard’s latest injury setback poses an uncomfortable question about the flyhalf position ahead of the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Mapimpi tops the list of spicy wings

While Makazole Mapimpi must be viewed as the sudden favourite to wear the Boks’ No 11 jersey at the World Cup, there are many in-form wingers who won’t make the trip, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

SA Team of the Week (Round 15)

CRAIG LEWIS picks a South African XV based on performances in the 15th round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Mallett: Bulls have run their race

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Vodacom Super Rugby matches involving the South African conference teams.

Three key points from past weekend

CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from round 15 of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Brain drain continues to hit SA hard

The ongoing exodus of experienced players will continue to hamper South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby challenge in the years to come, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Maxwane worth investing in

Rabz Maxwane is a prime example of a player who presents an opportunity for Rassie Erasmus to walk the talk when it comes to investing in the Pro14 franchises, writes DYLAN JACK.

Player drain’s paralysing effect

The domestic game faces the crippling impact of the ever-increasing player drain as Springboks and the best local talent pack their bags for moves abroad, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Back-row race heating up

JON CARDINELLI picks his 31-man World Cup squad, exactly four months before the Springboks’ first fixture against the All Blacks in Yokohama.