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Rassie agrees: Bok attack deserves more credit

Rassie agrees: Bok attack deserves more credit

The world champions have been targeted for criticism on the basis that they rely too heavily on defence, but Rassie Erasmus has endorsed analysis of the Springbok attack which paints a very different picture.

Posted in Analysis, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story | Tagged Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende, Lukhanyo Am, Rassie Erasmus, Springboks, Willie Le Roux
Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks during the 2021 Rugby Championship game between Argentina and South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 21 August 2021 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

De Kock: Under-the-radar Am is invaluable

Former Springbok and Saracens scrumhalf Neil de Kock ranks Lukhanyo Am among South Africa’s greatest centres and believes his role in a notoriously stingy defence is priceless.

Posted in Analysis, Rugby Championship, Springboks, Top headlines | Tagged All Blacks, Lukhanyo Am, Neil de Kock, Rugby Championship, Springboks
Rassie points out match officials' error

Rassie points out match officials’ error

Rassie Erasmus has tactfully pointed out a single instance where the match officials made an incorrect call in the first Test against the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

Posted in Analysis, Lions Tour, News, Springboks, Test Rugby, Top headlines, Top story | Tagged 2021 Lions Tour, British and Irish Lions, Lions tour, NEWS, Rassie Erasmus, Springboks, Test Rugby
English Premiership clubs stars Lood de Jager and Faf de Klerk enter the fray for Sale; could be vital against Lions

Analysis: South African impact on English Premiership

Following the culmination of the Premiership’s regular season, ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE crunched the numbers to see what impact South Africa’s players had on the competition.

Posted in Analysis, English Premiership, Top headlines
Lions jersey - Springbok

Analysis: Age plot of Bok squad shows encouraging signs

The data shows that the Springbok squad chosen for the B&I Lions series boasts a strong core of experienced players in the prime of their careers.

Posted in Analysis, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story
Watch: How Smith got captain's referral spot on

Watch: How Smith got captain’s referral spot on

Take a look at this in-depth, visual analysis of Highlanders skipper Aaron Smith’s successful captain’s referral, a new law variation introduced in Super Rugby Aotearoa this season.

Posted in Analysis, News, Super Rugby, Top headlines, Videos | Tagged Aaron Smith, Chiefs, Highlanders, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Aotearoa, super rugby aotearoa 2021
Swys de Bruin and Nick Mallett on The Final Whistle

Watch: Ruck law analysis with Mallett, Swys

Nick Mallett and Swys de Bruin provide insight into how the ruck law should be applied, while providing examples of how the breakdown is being incorrectly officiated during Vodacom Super Rugby.

Posted in Analysis, Bulls, Sharks, Super Rugby, Top headlines, Tournaments, Videos | Tagged analysis, Nick Mallett, SuperSport, Swys de Bruin, video, Videos, Vodacom Super Rugby
Faf de Klerk

Analysis: De Klerk’s value to Boks

CRAIG LEWIS looks at some of Faf de Klerk’s important contributions last Saturday that demonstrates why he has become virtually irreplaceable for the Boks this season.

Posted in Analysis, Rugby Championship, Springboks, Teams, Top headlines, Tournaments | Tagged Faf de Klerk, Springboks
Cheslin Kolbe

Analysis: Small Kolbe’s big plays

Ahead of Cheslin Kolbe’s first run-on start for the Springboks, CRAIG LEWIS looks at some crucial pieces of play that will embolden him for the battle against Australia.

Posted in Analysis, Rugby Championship, Springboks, Teams, Top headlines, Tournaments | Tagged Cheslin Kolbe, Rugby Championship, Springboks, Wallabies

Bok dark horse champing at the bit

A lack of time on the paddock for the Springbok back three...

Scrum strikes to replace dud penalty shootout

Let attacking prowess decide the outcome of a crunch tie rather than...

Reinach injury: Should Hendrikse take the gap?

With Cobus Reinach ruled out of the upcoming series against Wales, DYLAN JACK...

Fort Hare fairytale gives Border hope

Embattled Border must build on Fort Hare’s Varsity Shield triumph, writes SIMON...

Rassie auditions for England job

Rassie Erasmus has made the most calculated of public job applications to...

Boks need to make mentality adjustment

The Springboks need to lose their underdog mentality, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in...

Kolbe’s worth every penny

Cheslin Kolbe’s big-money move to Toulon should be welcomed as a massive...

‘Bok gameplan, when executed correctly, is hard to match’

The opportunity to play against the All Blacks is a career highlight...

Five key areas the Boks need to dominate for first victory

SA Rugby magazine highlights five crucial areas the Boks will need to...

Top six: Best and worst foreign imports

SARugbymag.co.za identifies six of the best and worst foreign players to play...

Column: When context is needed

As highlighted by the Argentina controversy, ‘cancel culture’ needs a spoonful of...

Dark cloud hangs over WP Rugby

The problems at Western Province Rugby are layered, and everyone involved needs...

From the mag: Foreign Favourites

As Vodacom Super Rugby turned 25 this year, JON CARDINELLI picks an...

Bulls rookies to watch

After a massive exodus of players the Vodacom Bulls will be eager...

Analysis: The new suffocate-and-strangle game

For the Boks to emerge as World Cup winners, they need to...

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