Craig Lewis

From the mag: Miracle Michael

New Zealand-born Michael Fatialofa’s inspirational story of recovery from a frightening spinal injury, writes LIAM NAPIER in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

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‘Sabbatical of sorts’ could benefit SA players

Former Bok and Sharks captain John Smit believes the one upside to the break in action could be that it presents South African players with an unexpected period of valuable rest, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bulls bid Libbok farewell

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White believes outgoing utility back Manie Libbok can ‘grow into something very special’ after confirming his move to the Sharks.

From the mag: Altered landscape

Planning is underway to rebound from a pandemic that has changed the game as we know it, writes CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Manie Libbok of the Bulls scores a late try during the 2019 Super Rugby game the Stormers and the Bulls at Newlands

Libbok to join Sharks

It’s been confirmed that talented 22-year-old Manie Libbok will be making the move from the Vodacom Bulls to the Sharks. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bok hopeful Sikhumbuzo Notshe of the Sharks avoids a tackle by Jackson Garden-Bachop of the Hurricanes during the round 3 Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Sharks at Westpac Stadium

Notshe: Why I needed to make a change

Sikhumbuzo Notshe says an inspirational Tiger Woods documentary helped him make a significant mental shift after feeling ‘down and out’ at the end of 2019, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions still in talks to keep Marx

The Lions remain in discussion with Malcolm Marx in the growing hope they will not have to bid farewell to their World Cup-winning Springbok star, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

How Notshe took flight at the Sharks

Sikhumbuzo Notshe still gets ‘goosebumps’ thinking back to the moment when inspirational coach Dave Williams set him a thought-provoking task upon his arrival at the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Damian Willemse of the Stormers during the 2020 Super Rugby game between the Stormers and the Hurricanes at Newlands

Willemse needs time to shine

The clarity and commitment to continue backing Damian Willemse to settle at flyhalf can only benefit the talented youngster going forward, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Dobson: Bongi committed to Stormers

Stormers coach John Dobson has emphatically stated that Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi remains committed to the Cape franchise until at least the end of October 2021. CRAIG LEWIS reports.