Boks must make end-of-year statement

The Springboks should be quietly confident of enjoying a positive return on the November tour to the northern hemisphere, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Domestic rollercoaster reaching its peak

The epic semi-final clash between Western Province and the Blue Bulls was a welcome departure from the one-sided contests witnessed in the 2018 Currie Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks have pull in player tug-of-war

The selection of overseas-based players increasingly requires a delicate balancing act from the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Province a potent package

Western Province strengthened their claim to the Currie Cup title with a masterful tactical performance at a storm-hit Loftus Versfeld, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks boasting brains and brawn

The Boks’ tactical evolution this season is cause for encouragement heading towards the 2019 World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks standards are soaring

The Springbok coaches, as well as the fans, should be encouraged by the progress of the side in 2018, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bok defence must be applauded

If the Boks find the correct balance on defence, they have the capability to finish in pole position against the All Blacks this Saturday, writes defence coach OMAR MOUNEIMNE.

Louw adds string to Bok bow

The inclusion of Francois Louw will aid and abet South Africa’s efforts at the breakdown, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Captaincy a good fit for Kolisi

The Springbok captaincy has empowered Siya Kolisi as a player, but he self-admittedly remains on a learning curve as a Test leader, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bok brain game in spotlight

The Springboks’ game management needs to improve ahead of the showdown with the All Blacks in Pretoria, writes JON CARDINELLI.