Guys, cut Willie some slack

It would be a rugby travesty if Willie le Roux were to go down in history as the most underappreciated Springbok Test centurion, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Rassie picks Boks on form, not bonds

Rassie Erasmus combined transformation, transparency and Test-level preparation in South Africa’s season-opening clash with the Barbarians, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Du Preez has golden Bok opportunity

Jean-Luc du Preez has a rare chance to re-establish himself in the Springbok frame when he starts at No 8 against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Crusaders sound a warning to Boks

The Crusaders’ bruising Super Rugby Pacific final win was a timely reminder of what awaits the Springboks in New Zealand, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Police rucks with boots, not TMO

The death of legendary All Blacks winger Stu Wilson has sparked reflection on a golden era of Springbok–All Blacks rivalry, and reignited debate over what rugby has lost in outlawing rucking, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Papier’s shot at Bok redemption

Once tipped as South Africa’s next great scrumhalf, Embrose Papier has the chance to remind Rassie Erasmus of his Test pedigree in the URC final against Leinster, writes MARK KEOHANE.

World Rugby deserves a rebel league

Rebel rugby is coming, and for players it’s the deal Test rugby can’t match, writes ZELÍM NEL.

There’s an aura about the All Blacks again

The world champion Springboks can expect a real challenge from Scott Robertson’s New Zealand during September’s blockbuster Tests in Auckland and Wellington, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Rassie waves red flag at Jake’s Bulls

The Springbok squad announcement ahead of the Vodacom URC semi-final in Pretoria provides Jake White with perfect motivation for the Bulls-Sharks clash, writes MARK KEOHANE.

There’s hope among the Stormers wreckage

The Stormers’ defensive collapse against URC champions Glasgow was perplexing, writes MARK KEOHANE, but urges lessons from Bordeaux’s Champions Cup revival.