Matera makes first impact

Pablo Matera has the potential to become a legendary loose forward for the Pumas, writes FRANKIE DEGES.

Naholo’s confidence boost

Waisake Naholo has a point to prove with the All Blacks, writes MARC HINTON.

Rohan should be in Bok squad

Nine Lions players made the Springboks' Rugby Championship squad of 31, but it should have been 10, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Senatla’s born to run

Blitzboks speedster Seabelo Senatla is set to realise his Olympic dream, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions leave lasting impression

Although the Lions stumbled at the final hurdle, their Super Rugby campaign should still serve as unequivocal evidence that South African rugby can dare to be different, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Canes were just too good

The Hurricanes won Super Rugby’s main prize more than the Lions lost it, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.

Green Bok side could struggle

The Springboks’ Rugby Championship squad is light on experience as well as genuine Test options at blindside flank, inside centre and fullback, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions to clinch maiden title

THE MONEY MAN is betting on the Lions to win Saturday's Super Rugby final against the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Lions can make history

The Lions are good enough to win an away Super Rugby final against the Hurricanes, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.

Elton continues to evolve

The evolution of Elton Jantjies’s all-round game bodes well for the Springboks ahead of the Rugby Championship, writes CRAIG LEWIS.