Richardson thriving in deep end of Shark Tank

Swimming with the big fish at the Shark Tank is evolving Dylan Richardson into an apex predator worth keeping a close eye on.

Pick your Bok bolter!

The likes of Sacha Mngomezulu and Henco van Wyk are rising SA stars who can shine for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour, according to Mark Keohane.

Nienaber: Willemse has proven himself

Jacques Nienaber has strongly indicated that Damian Willemse will be backed as the go-to flyhalf when the Springboks travel to Europe for the outgoing tour in November.

Jean: Willemse my Bok 10, not Goosen

Jean de Villiers says Johan Goosen has not “shown enough” to start ahead Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour.

Rassie: Door always open for Elton, Zeenat back on tour

Rassie Erasmus has shed further light on Elton Jantjies’ future with the Springboks, while confirming that team dietician Zeenat Simjee will return on the outgoing tour to Europe.

Dobbo’s Diary: Good enough is old enough

Playing Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches in bucketing rain on foreign soil has taught DHL Stormers coach John Dobson to trust his gut.

Goosen in poll position as Bok 10

Johan Goosen is the only player designated as a specialist flyhalf in a 26-man Springbok squad for a three-day training camp to prepare for the November tour of the northern hemisphere.

Two Boks in Wilko’s top 10

England and British & Irish Lions great Jonny Wilkinson has revealed the World Cup-winning Springboks he ranks among the sport’s best ever.

Dobson: Everyone out to beat the Stormers

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson insists there will be no panic stations despite the reigning champions’ 14-match winning run in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship coming to an end. #URC

Watch: Inventive tap-penalty plays

With the Vodacom Bulls forward pack producing innovative moves from quick-tap penalties in recent seasons, look back at some of the most creative plays from the past.