Welcome back Rassie, the party looked kief on TV
Our Afrikaans columnist Kaptein Kortbroek welcomes Rassie back to the snakepit and wonders whether some of Ireland’s rugby scribes had a few whiskeys before kick-off.
‘Unknown factor’ makes All Blacks dangerous
The rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks will enter unfamiliar territory next week as the New Zealanders go into the Rugby Championship opener with their backs against the wall, writes DYLAN JACK.
Cut and paste Kurt-Lee for Kolbe
Kurt-Lee Arendse ticks all the right boxes to replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe for the Springboks and make the green and gold No 14 jumper his own, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.
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.
SA rugby’s Cinderella men deserve a shot
The 2022 Currie Cup final being decided by the country’s smaller unions is a fairytale opportunity for hardworking local players with title aspirations, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.
Bok dark horse champing at the bit
A lack of time on the paddock for the Springbok back three in 2022 opens the gates for Dillyn Leyds to bolt, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.
Bismarck must learn from Frans
The selflessness of Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn at the Cheetahs should be a lesson for former teammates Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.
Pick URC stars to pummel limp Welsh
The Springbok selectors would do well to assemble a squad of SA-based players to take the fight to Wales in July, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.
Franchises can help boost Boks
South Africa’s top franchises and the Springboks must work together, writes JON CARDINELLI.
