From the vault: Simelane’s oval-ball option
In an interview with SA Rugby magazine in 2018, rising star Wandisile Simelane revealed how he went against his family’s wishes to pursue rugby rather than soccer.
Alberts: I want to give back to rugby, the Lions
In the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, veteran flank Willem Alberts says Springbok stalwart Schalk Brits helped provide belief that the ‘older generation’ of players could extend their careers.
Editor’s picks: Top weekend content
Although there was no live action over the weekend, there was still plenty of compelling rugby content. Editor CRAIG LEWIS picks five top pieces to catch up on.
From the vault: Burger battles back from the brink
SA Rugby magazine brings you a classic read from 2015 when Schalk Burger detailed his battle with illness as well as his fight to revive his rugby career.
‘I was locked in a strange energy for years’
Former Springbok Joe van Niekerk says he looks back on his career with no regrets regardless of any perception that he never fulfilled his potential.
From the vault: Fassi’s star power
In the next instalment of our flashback series, SA Rugby magazine reflects on an interview with Aphelele Fassi shortly after the youngster made his Vodacom Super Rugby debut in 2019.
Editor’s picks: Top content from the week
As we come to the end of day eight of lockdown in South Africa, editor CRAIG LEWIS picks five top pieces of content from the week that was.
Off the radar: What happened to Dale Santon
SA Rugby magazine caught up with former Springbok, Vodacom Bulls and Boland hooker Dale Santon.
Duane sets sights on Lions in 2021
In the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen reflects on an emotional moment after the World Cup final and reiterates his desire to face the British & Irish Lions in 2021.
From the vault: Dayimani is his own man
In an interview with SA Rugby magazine in 2018, Hacjivah Dayimani revealed how he escaped a life of crime and poverty and why he defied his father to pursue rugby rather than boxing.
