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Springboks

Boks need to make mentality adjustment

The Springboks need to lose their underdog mentality, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber

Nienaber, Erasmus focus in on the ‘main thing’

Whatever the reasons behind it, SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus putting a bit of daylight between himself and the Springbok team was as timely as it was necessary, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Springboks, Top headlines, Uncategorized
Duane Vermeulen

Column: Who else can wield Thor’s hammer?

The Bok coaches need to prioritise finding someone to fill Duane Vermeulen’s huge boots, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story
Heading abroad shouldn't be the only route to improvement

Heading abroad shouldn’t be the only route to improvement

There needs to be a closer look at why South African players almost always improve when they play for overseas clubs, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Springboks, Top headlines
The Springboks

Boks have muscle memory to rely on

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are experts at finding solutions to tricky problems, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story
Duane Vermeulen

Embracing clubs is another win for Bulls

The Bulls’ decision to strengthen ties with rugby clubs in Pretoria is a shrewd move, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Posted in Bulls, Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines, Top story | Tagged duane vermeulen, Morne Steyn, Trevor Nyakane
Ardie Savea Hurricanes captain

When players and the press collide

Ardie Savea’s angry reaction to a news story highlights a trend of player isolation, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, News, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
Wings Bryan Habana and JP Pietersen

Column: JP Pietersen was a modern-day Rolls-Royce

JP Pietersen retired without much fanfare, but his impact on the game will never be forgotten, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Features, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines, Top story
Damian Willemse Curwin Bosch

Both Bosch and Willemse have value to add

Backing for Damian Willemse and Curwin Bosch doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Features, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
Column: Refereeing rot must be addressed

Column: Refereeing rot must be addressed

The standard of officiating in South African rugby has been cause for real concern this domestic season, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Currie Cup, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines, Tournaments
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