Boks need answers at flyhalf, fullback

A thrilling victory against Wales at Loftus Versfeld served the powerful Springbok juggernaut yet another warning that the gearbox is long overdue for a service, writes ZELIM NEL.

Roos puts heat on Wiese to torch Dragons

Wales are first on the menu for the Springboks in 2022 and, with Duane Vermeulen absent, Jasper Wiese is on the clock to prove he can fill the No 8 jersey, writes ZELIM NEL.

Jake fluffs his lines as SA flourishes

Jake White is a World Cup winner, but he reacted to defeat in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship like it was his first rodeo, writes ZELIM NEL.

All-SA final but Ireland the big URC winners

While the Stormers and Bulls eliminated Irish contenders from the semi-finals, the Emerald Isle stands to benefit most from the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, writes ZELIM NEL.

Scrum strikes to replace dud penalty shootout

Let attacking prowess decide the outcome of a crunch tie rather than relying on a dead-ball crapshoot, writes ZELIM NEL.

Varsity Cup must hit ‘rewind’ to fast forward

The golden product so desperately sought after by Varsity Cup organisers is hidden not in the future, but the past, writes ZELIM NEL.

Roos is what Rassie is looking for

Evan Roos is what the Springboks thought they were getting in Jasper Wiese, writes ZELIM NEL.

Rugby isn’t ‘safe’, but that’s what makes it a hit

Either safety is the top priority, or rugby is the top priority. You cannot have both, writes ZELIM NEL.

Rassie, please scrap the cap!

The salary cap hurts South African rugby more than it helps which is why national director of rugby Rassie Erasmus must do away with it, according to ZELIM NEL.

Buckle up for a Currie Cup revival!

The Currie Cup is not what it once was, but Wednesday Night Lights may shine brighter than expected in 2022, writes ZELIM NEL.