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Wait for Bok World Cup squad

Players not included in Heyneke Meyer's extended squad could yet play for the Springboks this year, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.

Brüssow needs chance to shine

Heyneke Meyer needs to ensure his key loose forwards receive sufficient game time in the Springboks' five matches leading up to the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Selborne shock Paarl Gym

A full-strength Selborne College beat an understrength Paarl Gym 20-17 on the first day of the Cape Schools Week, while Grey High beat Rondebosch 15-10.

Bet on all-New Zealand final

THE MONEY MAN expects the Hurricanes and Highlanders to win their Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals on Saturday.

Don’t panic about player exodus

The annual exodus of South African players should not be a concern because it is not weakening the game in the country, writes MARK KEOHANE in Sport Monthly magazine.

Top 20 schools rankings (23 June)

With most of the FNB Top 20-ranked schools opting not to play during the exams, only Paarl Gym and Stellenberg have moved up in the rankings.

Schalk’s new lease on life

Schalk Burger has taken nothing for granted since recovering from bacterial meningitis, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Legacy of mediocrity

The outgoing triumvirate of Stormers coaches should be remembered for their Vodacom Super Rugby play-off failures rather than their conference and Currie Cup successes, writes JON CARDINELLI.