Worrying signs as Bok cracks widen
The Springboks have been bullied and beaten by a Wallabies side that has brutally exposed the shortcomings of the world champs, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Wallabies carve Boks open in bonus-point win
The Wallabies scored two tries in each half to hand the Springboks their second straight defeat and earn a bonus-point victory in Brisbane on Saturday.
Habana backs Siya, silences Sir Clive
Bryan Habana has lauded Siya Kolisi’s Springboks as a special side and said their style of play should be viewed in the context of the journey the team was on, writes GASANT ABARDER.
Heat is on as All Blacks hunt Springboks’ No 1 status
Very little can be read into rankings, but as the gap narrows between the Boks and All Blacks, it does add some extra spice to proceedings as the historic 100th Test between the two rivals looms, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Pollard needs Goosen
It’s true that Handre Pollard is South Africa’s best Test flyhalf and touted by some as the best in the business, but this doesn’t negate the fact that his goal-kicking form is a serious problem for the world champions, writes ZELIM NEL.
Five things to consider after Bok loss
After the Boks’ disappointing defeat by Australia, CRAIG LEWIS identifies five points to ponder, including whether there should be a return to a five-three bench split.
Boks need more variety, accuracy to bounce back
Australia were deserved winners over South Africa on Sunday. Now, the response from the Springboks will be telling, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Bulls, Sharks both already winners
A second successive Currie Cup final between the Bulls and Sharks is no coincidence. It’s a reflection of two franchises that are holistically in especially good health, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Venter: Bet just five cents on Wallabies, good money on Boks
Former Springbok assistant coach Brendan Venter has tipped his hat to Australia’s attack but says the “Wallabies are not supposed to beat South Africa”.
Curious absence of RG Snyman amplifies Bok success
While the mysterious absence of RG Snyman has depowered the Bomb Squad, it has magnified South Africa’s achievements in 2021, writes ZELIM NEL.
