Duane delivers big time in Japan
Duane Vermeulen and Lappies Labuschagne played starring roles in the Kobuta Spears’ win over Sanix Blues, while other Saffas made telling contributions across round four of the Japanese Top League.
Duane: Nienaber never backs down
World Cup-winner Duane Vermeulen believes that the new coaching structure will improve the Springboks’ chances of sustained success. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Comment: Can a local No 8 stand up?
While overseas stars Marcell Coetzee and Dan du Preez are both thriving at their respective clubs, DYLAN JACK looks at locally based players who could come through at eighthman.
SA Player of the Year: The nominees
Five Springbok players have been nominated in the South African Player of the Year category. Here we take a closer look at each contender.
Pollard named Bulls’ best
Handre Pollard was given a perfect send-off after being named as the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls Player of the Year for 2019.
Paper Talk: Du Preez on Bok radar
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on the Springbok pack for 2020.
Why Vermeulen cried after World Cup final
Duane Vermeulen had an emotional moment after the final whistle of the World Cup final as he embraced assistant coach Matt Proudfoot.
RWC XV: Forwards of the tournament
DYLAN JACK picks a pack of the best-performing forwards throughout the 2019 World Cup.
Vermeulen: We did this for 57m South Africans
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says they won the 2019 World Cup for all the people of South Africa.
Vunipola: We’ll fight fire with fire
England’s Billy Vunipola says his side will be ready for the physical onslaught from the Springboks in Saturday’s World Cup final.
