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Kolisi an inspired choice as Bok captain

Siya Kolisi was the logical choice as Springbok captain for the Tests against England, but the significance of the appointment cannot be underestimated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Saffas tour torture a Springbok concern

The South African teams’ shocking results in Australasia, Argentina, and even Asia over the past three years points to a problem beyond the physical, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Mallett: Disappointing year for Stormers

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the past weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African teams.

Willie would add value to Boks

Willie le Roux must earn a recall to the Boks in order to add some much-needed experience to the back three in June, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Mallett: Van Staden a dark horse for Boks

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the past weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African teams.

Boks blessed with centre stocks

The impressive performances of André Esterhuizen and Damian de Allende have served as a reminder that there is no need to consider shifting Handré Pollard to inside centre at Springbok level, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Who should back up Marx?

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus faces a complex selection decision when it comes to picking the backup players to provide cover for star hooker Malcolm Marx, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Split Bok squads or bust

The decision to field a second-string side against Wales and to cotton-wool the first-choice stars ahead of the first Test against England is the right one, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘Pollard can take the pressure’

What former Bok coach NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the past weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African teams. Stormers vs Rebels ‘I thought the forwards played very well in that first half. I must say, Damian de Allende is returning to the form that he showed two or three years ago. It was a really excellent… Read more →