‘Too small’ Stander will leave hole too big for Ireland to fill

The impact CJ Stander has had on Irish rugby has been immense and his pending exit from the Emerald Isle will leave a gaping void, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Five players with spectator appeal

Although most rugby around the world continues to be played without stadium fans, CRAIG LEWIS takes a nostalgic look at South African players worth the price of admission.

Kriel: I’ve never felt better

The absence of rugby has only heightened Jesse Kriel’s sense of motivation, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Off the Radar: Flip van der Merwe

What is former Bok, Vodacom Bulls and Clermont lock Flip van der Merwe up to now? We find out in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Feature: What does it take to invest in a SA franchise

After the private investment at the Sharks, SA Rugby magazine investigates how a franchise evaluates an equity split.

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.

Swanepoel’s rise from amateur to Lions star

Tiaan Swanepoel’s journey from working part-time in Australia to featuring in the Currie Cup playoffs is a lesson in perseverance, writes DYLAN JACK in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Have your say: Which positional switches have worked best?

From Pieter-Steph du Toit to Jaque Fourie, some world-class players have completed successful positional switches. We unpack this a little further.

Feature: We pick stars set for a big year

An action-packed year lies ahead. SA Rugby magazine pinpoints several players who could have a 2021 to remember.

Bulls scrumhalves: Learning from the master

Ivan van Zyl and Embrose Papier reaped the rewards of working with Vodacom Bulls consultant Fourie du Preez, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.