Internal SA clash: The coastal team
With New Zealand set to hold a North-South trial match later in August, CRAIG LEWIS picks a coastal team for a hypothetical South African version of the match.
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SA rugby’s waiting game continues
SA Rugby is still waiting for the green light from government in order to kick off more comprehensive non-contact training, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Top Bok combinations – Second row
In our continued ‘blast from the past’ series, we look back at the legendary Springbok second-row combination of Victor Matfied and Bakkies Botha that will surely never be surpassed.
From the vault: Top reads from 2019
As we continue to reflect on past highlights during a period of lockdown, we look back on our most popular stories from 2019, which included the British media’s reaction to the Boks’ World Cup win.
Part 2: Picking the backs in an alternative Bok XV
In a month where the Boks had been scheduled to play Test rugby, editor CRAIG LEWIS explores the depth of SA rugby by picking a backline of ‘alternative’ players who weren’t involved in the World Cup.
Top Bok combinations – The back row
In our continued ‘blast from the past’ series, we look back at the powerful loose trio that started in the most Tests for the Springboks.
Part 1: Picking an alternative Bok XV
In a month where the Boks had been scheduled to play Test rugby, editor CRAIG LEWIS explores the depth of SA rugby by picking a pack of ‘alternative’ players who weren’t involved in the World Cup.
From the mag: Lion-hearted Springbok
Marcell Coetzee will do everything in his power to tackle the British & Irish Lions with the Springboks in 2021, writes CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
From the mag: On your Marx
A new role with the Springboks and a challenging stint in Japan has pushed Malcolm Marx in a new direction, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Chiliboy’s rise and fall is a cautionary tale
The ignominious end to Chiliboy Ralepelle’s once-inspirational career must not be quickly forgotten in a South African rugby context, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
