Draining format clogs Blitzboks’ blockage
A protracted schedule took the wind out of South Africa’s sails at the rain-soaked Cape Town Sevens on Sunday and extended their seven-year drought at home, writes DYLAN JACK.
URC primer: SA’s best rookie, comeback king and more …
The inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship had thrills, spills and even unexpected winners in the Stormers. Dylan Jack takes a stab at what the new season could have in store.
The benefit of Pollard’s absence
Handre Pollard’s absence will force Jacques Nienaber to focus on finding the best alternate flyhalf during the remainder of the Rugby Championship, writes DYLAN JACK.
‘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.
Gelant too good to ignore
Damian Willemse and Frans Steyn won’t play in the first Test between the Springboks and Wales. It’s time for the coaches to pick up the phone and give Warrick Gelant a call, writes DYLAN JACK.
