Dyantyi a soaring success
Aphiwe Dyantyi’s unforgettable 2018 season culminated in a World Rugby award, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Faf’s rousing return to Test rugby
Faf de Klerk established himself as one of the Springboks’ most influential players in 2018, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Running the rule
Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan on recent controversial calls, the role of the TMO, the benefits of a two-referee system and having only two South African referees on World Rugby’s panel.
Hendricks: I’m not scared of anything
MARIETTE ADAMS chats to former Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks, who will make his return to professional rugby in 2019 with the Bulls after a serious heart condition had threatened to end his career.
Black Legend: Silvin Isaacs
In the 18th instalment of a series on black rugby legends, JOHN GOLIATH looks back at the career of former Boland and Saru flyhalf Silvin Isaacs.
SA making slow transformation progress
While the black player pool has swelled significantly since 2014, SA Rugby’s 50% transformation target remains optimistic, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Bok report card: Rising from the ashes
JON CARDINELLI rates Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks in terms of results, player development, game plan execution and transformation.
Du Toit takes game to next level
Pieter-Steph du Toit raised his game in 2018 but could become even better, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Papier’s a raw gem
Embrose Papier’s meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Black legend: Fagmie Solomons
In the 17th instalment of a series on black rugby legends, JOHN GOLIATH looks back at the career of former Saru captain and flyhalf Fagmie Solomons.
