Powell: Nel deserved Bok call-up

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says Ruhan Nel has always boasted the all-round attributes to make it to the highest level in fifteens, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

World Rugby approves revised TMO trial

A revised TMO protocol will be trialled during the tier-one Test matches in November with the aim of leaving greater decision-making responsibility with the on-field officials.

Du Preez boost for Sharks, Boks

Springbok and Sharks flank Jean-Luc du Preez has returned to training and will be available for the Currie Cup playoffs, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Brits heading back to the Cape?

Springbok hooker Schalk Brits has been linked with a return to the Stormers.

Lions to fight for Mostert

The Lions remain locked in a ‘dispute’ with English club Gloucester over the signing of Bok lock Franco Mostert.

‘Bok belief is growing’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ recent performances against the All Blacks have made him hopeful of the team’s chances at next year’s World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks boasting brains and brawn

The Boks’ tactical evolution this season is cause for encouragement heading towards the 2019 World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the final round of the Rugby Championship, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Boks must learn from loss’

Damian de Allende believes the Springboks’ heartbreaking loss to the All Blacks could serve as an important learning curve ahead of the 2019 World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.

Marx: Boks deserved the win

Malcolm Marx says he would happily trade his Man of the Match award for what he believed would have been a deserved win for the Springboks on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.