Zelim Nel

Habana backs Siya, silences Sir Clive

Bryan Habana has lauded Siya Kolisi’s Springboks as a special side and said their style of play should be viewed in the context of the journey the team was on, writes GASANT ABARDER.

Pollard needs Goosen

It’s true that Handre Pollard is South Africa’s best Test flyhalf and touted by some as the best in the business, but this doesn’t negate the fact that his goal-kicking form is a serious problem for the world champions, writes ZELIM NEL.

Saffas power USA to victory

The South African duo of Ruben de Haas and Hanco Germishuys were front and centre as the United States defeated Canada 38-16 to claim a 59-50 aggregate victory in their 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifying tie.

Rassie sticking to his story, suggests video was not leaked

Rassie Erasmus has responded to calls from Eddie Jones for World Rugby to take swift action against the Springbok director of rugby.

Venter: Bet just five cents on Wallabies, good money on Boks

Former Springbok assistant coach Brendan Venter has tipped his hat to Australia’s attack but says the “Wallabies are not supposed to beat South Africa”.

Curious absence of RG Snyman amplifies Bok success

While the mysterious absence of RG Snyman has depowered the Bomb Squad, it has magnified South Africa’s achievements in 2021, writes ZELIM NEL.

England coach Eddie Jones and Bok coach Rassie Erasmus

Jones: Rassie is in the wrong

England head coach Eddie Jones has urged World Rugby to take swift action against Rassie Erasmus for breaking ranks with his “famous video”.

Red-card rule gets thumbs up from Foster, Rennie

All Blacks coach Ian Foster and his Wallabies counterpart Dave Rennie agree that the new rule allowing red-carded players to be replaced stood vindicated after Jordie Barrett was controversially sent off this past Sunday in the Bledisloe Cup finale in Perth.

POLL: Was Jordie Barrett red card the right call?

All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett was red-carded after his boot made contact with the head of Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete while fielding a high ball. Did Australian referee Damon Murphy make the right call?