John Mitchell

Every man for himself at Cheetahs

JOHN MITCHELL, writing on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, says the relationship between the Cheetahs players and coach Naka Drotské has clearly broken down.

Referees too process-driven

JOHN MITCHELL, writing on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, says referees have lost their feel for the game.

Sharks maul was obstruction

JOHN MITCHELL, writing on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, unpacks the mechanics and legalities of the driving maul.

‘Crusaders scrumming at an angle’

JOHN MITCHELL, on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, explains how the Crusaders scrum is milking penalties and what the Bulls should do about it at Loftus on Saturday.

‘Chiefs use ball to beat man’

JOHN MITCHELL, writing on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, explains why the Stormers and Lions lost their round five matches despite dominating the possession and territory.

‘Stormers apply pressure well’

JOHN MITCHELL, writing on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, outlines what sets the three conference leaders apart from the rest of the teams.

‘I would start Lambie for Boks’

JOHN MITCHELL, writing on the new Vodacom Rugby Portal, compares Pat Lambie to Handré Pollard and explains why the Sharks No 10 would be his first choice.