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Frans Malherbe Dobson

Column: All shapes and sizes

It’s time to stop judging a player such as Frans Malherbe by his body shape, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
Former Sevens star Stedman Gans scored a brace against the Stormers

Sevens system deserves unreserved dues

South Africa’s sevens players are quickly proving they can make it big in the 15-man game, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Sevens, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
Kings players during the Pro14

Time to find a real solution for EC rugby

It’s time to try another tack with Eastern Cape rugby, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Kings, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
The Springbok 2019 World Cup documentary

Bok documentary comes at the right time

The documentary of the Springboks’ World Cup-winning journey is a timely reminder of how sport can inspire hope, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

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

Column: From hero to zero for Jaguares

Argentina and the Jaguares are set to be the big losers from world rugby’s shake-up, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Super Rugby, Top headlines, Tournaments
Peter de Villiers

Column: Reading between the lines

Award-winning journalist SIMNIKIWE XABANISA, who had first-hand experience of run-ins with Peter de Villiers, provides a different view point on the former Bok coach’s tempestuous relationship with the media.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
Kings roleplayers Robbie Kempson and Loyiso Dotwana

Kings’ false dawn was revealing

The disintegration of the Southern Kings’ private equity partners highlights a deep-rooted problem for SA Rugby, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Kings, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Teams, Top headlines
Jurie Roux and Mark Alexander

Tackling an unexpected challenge

You’d have to be heartless not to feel for SA Rugby as the governing body contends with the financial ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Springboks, Teams, Top headlines
Bok hopeful Sikhumbuzo Notshe of the Sharks avoids a tackle by Jackson Garden-Bachop of the Hurricanes during the round 3 Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Sharks at Westpac Stadium

Notshe’s stepping up

Sikhumbuzo Notshe’s revival at the Sharks is entirely self-driven, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Sharks, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Super Rugby, Top headlines | Tagged 2020 Super Rugby, sharks, sikhumbuzo notshe, The Sharks
Japan 'sabbaticals' present development dilemma

Japan ‘sabbaticals’ present development dilemma

Is Japanese club rugby the best platform for the supreme talents of players such as RG Snyman? SIMNIKIWE XABANISA poses the question.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
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Kolbe’s worth every penny

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