Team of the Year: Back row
In the third of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2021.
Five-try Argentina storm to victory over Italy
Argentina put up an impressive performance for a convincing victory over a youthful Italy side that continues to build.
Eleven-try England demolish turgid Tonga
A new-look England side missing regular captain Owen Farrell showed little signs of rustiness as they stormed to a comprehensive victory over Tonga.
Lions youngster completes switch to Scotland
Loosehead prop Nathan McBeth has become the latest South African to target a place in Scotland’s squad after signing for the Glasgow Warriors from the Lions.
Radebe: I’m feeling fit, healthy and happy
Former Sharks and EP Elephants flyhalf Inny Radebe says he is looking to reignite his love for the game as he returns to club rugby with Durban-based side College Rovers. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Nienaber: Steyn has been a ‘fantastic servant’ to SA rugby
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says he cannot speak highly enough of stalwart Morne Steyn, who has just announced his international retirement. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Cheetahs hopeful about fans return
The Cheetahs are upbeat over the possibility of fans returning to rugby stadiums, after the South Africa national football team was given the green light to host a limited number of supporters.
Three things to consider during brief Bok break
Following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, CRAIG LEWIS identifies three points to ponder, including the latest deployment strategy of the Bomb Squad.
Boks take giant leap forward with result, all-round play
Just when so many were writing the Springboks off, the world champions produced a famous performance that has dramatically ensured this year can already be deemed a success, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Nienaber, Erasmus focus in on the ‘main thing’
Whatever the reasons behind it, SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus putting a bit of daylight between himself and the Springbok team was as timely as it was necessary, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
