Head to Head: Is schools rugby too serious?
MARIETTE ADAMS and DYLAN JACK debate whether schools rugby is taken too seriously in the wake of the Paarl Interschools last Saturday.
Am forms key piece in Boks’ defensive puzzle
Lukhanyo Am’s anticipation and awareness are important factors in the Springboks’ high-risk, high-reward defensive structure, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
The pack I’d pick to front the All Blacks
A loose-trio combination of Marcell Coetzee, Siya Kolisi and Duane Vermeulen would offer great value in the Springboks’ World Cup opener against the All Blacks, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.
Boks must kick on in buildup to RWC
Game management and goal-kicking will separate the top teams in the final round of the Rugby Championship and at the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Black coaches need chance to shine
The Kings’ coaching saga has highlighted the struggle for black coaches to get a fair crack at head coaching and other technical positions in South African rugby, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
SA rugby’s important puzzle
South African rugby’s new contracting model is bound to ask questions that will be answered only by out-of-the-box thinking, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
Salta success will boost Bok belief
South Africa’s poor Test and Super Rugby record in Argentina highlights the challenge facing the Springboks in the Rugby Championship decider, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Closer look: Jantjies’ support play
After just two Tests, young Herschel Jantjies has racked up three tries. CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at his sensational support play.
Du Toit’s flank success no fluke
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recent success as a Springbok flank makes sense when looking at his schoolboy rugby years, writes DYLAN JACK.
Fortune favoured the brave Boks
The ability to salvage a hard-fought 16-16 draw with the All Blacks in Wellington spoke volumes about the guts and determination of the Springbok side, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.
