‘Pietersen has been a revelation in training’

Sharks coach Sean Everitt believes veteran wing JP Pietersen’s fitness and conditioning has improved significantly during his time in Europe.

White: Possession should be rewarded

Former Springbok coach Jake White says law changes need to be made to reward teams that dominate possession.

Three key points from past weekend

CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the semi-finals of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Let’s toast Coetzee’s Bok comeback

Marcell Coetzee deserves all the praise and recognition coming his way following a couple of tough years on the sidelines, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Schoolboy rugby losing fun factor

In his first column for SA Rugby magazine, former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE maintains schoolboy rugby is becoming far too professional in South Africa.

Credit to the Bulls’ Starsky & Hutch

Wingers Rosko Specman and Cornal Hendricks have been two of the most refreshing surprise packages in this Vodacom Super Rugby season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Beast: I’m grateful to P Div

Beast Mtawarira has clarified that comments made about former Bok coach Peter de Villiers in his soon-to-be released autobiography need to be taken in context.

Latu gets slap on the wrist for DUI

Wallabies and Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has received an AUS$1 300 fine and a six-month licence suspension after a drunk-driving incident.

Playing selector: Our in-form XV

As the Vodacom Super Rugby pool stage heads into its final round, the SA Rugby magazine team pick a lineup of players who they feel have been in the best form.

Watch: Hurricanes press conference

Coach John Plumtree addresses the media after the Hurricanes’ 37-17 win against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.