Craig Lewis

Boks end year in defeat

The Springboks slumped to a fourth successive loss against Wales after succumbing to a disappointing 20-11 defeat in Cardiff on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Preview: Wales vs Springboks

The result of Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and Wales will be defining in the context of a 2018 season review, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Analysis: Boks’ encouraging composure

Ahead of the final Test of the year, CRAIG LEWIS looks at some of the Boks’ important plays that saw them clinically close out the game against Scotland last Saturday.

Erasmus faces balancing act

A desire to finish the year with winning momentum may see Bok coach Rassie Erasmus limit changes for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

SA Rugby must tackle player burnout

The Springboks will desperately need the buy-in of the Super Rugby franchises when it comes to the management of frontline players in a World Cup year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the Test between the Springboks and Scotland on Saturday, as well as Ireland’s win over the All Blacks, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Impressive Ireland overcome All Blacks

Ireland produced a performance of guts and gumption to claim a 16-9 win over the All Blacks in Dublin on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Preview: Ireland vs All Blacks

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the highly-anticipated battle between Ireland and the All Blacks in Dublin on Saturday.

Papier’s patience to pay off

Talented youngster Embrose Papier is in line to start his first Test when the Springboks take on Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.