Craig Lewis

Frans Steyn and Duane Vermeulen in France

Duane, Steyn would bolster Boks

The Springboks have missed a trick by overlooking the value that Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn could have added to the end-of-year tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Powerful Province shock Sharks

Western Province overturned an 11-point deficit to claim a stunning 33-21 win over the Sharks in Saturday’s Currie Cup final at Kings Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Louw cited for eye-gouge

Francois Louw has been cited for allegedly making contact with the eye area of Marco Fuser. The Italian has been cited for allegedly biting Louw in the same incident, which took place in the 77th minute of Bath’s European Champions Cup match against Treviso. The RFU disciplinary hearing will take place in London on Wednesday night. If found guilty, Louw would receive a… Read more →

Boks embracing proactive approach

The Springboks’ varied approach in the final two Rugby Championship Tests speaks to a tactical evolution that does provide cause for encouragement, writes CRAIG LEWIS. There was something brutal, but beautiful about the manner in which the Boks regularly manhandled the All Blacks on Saturday. To be at the ground was to appreciate the sheer physicality that the Boks brought to… Read more →

‘Kwagga can do well for Boks’

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell believes Blitzboks and Lions star Kwagga Smith possesses the work ethic and attributes to also make it the highest level in the 15-man game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Three top Bok performers

CRAIG LEWIS picks three standout players from the Boks’ Rugby Championship campaign.

Treat the cause, not the symptom

The Springboks’ blowout against the All Blacks on Saturday is simply a microcosm of a far greater problem facing South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS. In the lead-up to the Test in Albany, there were some futile attempts to hype up the clash as a potentially competitive battle between two great rivals. Understandably, a passionate South African rugby public wants to… Read more →