Kolbe earning due recognition as a global rugby rock star
Cheslin Kolbe is one of rugby’s most highly-valued players for good reason. He boasts pure box-office spectator appeal and is the game’s most marketable player, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Case against Rassie a landmine for World Rugby
World Rugby would do well to tread carefully in its pursuit of sanctions against Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby as the misconduct hearing could blow up in its face, writes ZELIM NEL.
Six Nations would be a happier home for Springboks
The prospect of the Boks moving away from an antagonistic Sanzaar alliance and into an expanded Six Nations would be an undeniably appealing prospect, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Ratings: Malcolm makes his Marx for Boks
On his return to the starting lineup, Malcolm Marx was a standout performer for the Springboks as they claimed a comfortable win over Argentina on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS picks and rates some of the top performers.
De Allende-Am centre pairing is one for the record books
Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am continue to form a formidable midfield combination that could eventually see them surpass the Bok Test pairing record held by Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Bok defence the best in the business
The Springboks’ airtight defence has become a lethal weapon in their arsenal. That should be celebrated not denigrated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Ratings: Reinach, Wiese make their mark
Cobus Reinach kickstarted the Boks’ Rugby Championship campaign on Saturday, while Jasper Wiese enjoyed his best Test performance to date. CRAIG LEWIS picks and rates some of the top performers.
Mostert has all the attributes to succeed at 7
Although an extended injury-enforced layoff for Pieter-Steph du Toit is a considerable blow for the Boks, Franco Mostert can offer similar strengths at blindside flank, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Understated Nienaber deserves due credit
Jacques Nienaber would be the first to defer any praise that comes his way, but the magnitude of guiding the Boks to a famous series win over the Lions is a remarkable achievement that must be duly acknowledged, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Ratings: Kolisi stands out among six of the Boks’ best
The Springboks claimed a famous 2-1 series win over the British & Irish Lions this past Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS picks some of the top performers from the three-Test battle.
