Ryan Vrede

Move closer to completing Bok puzzle

This is a critical Rugby Championship in terms of the Springboks settling on their core squad and strategy for the 2015 World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE. 

Kick flawed perceptions out

With the Springboks poised for another Rugby Championship assault, let's bury the rhetoric that tactical kicking is a bad thing, writes RYAN VREDE. 

Sharks face uncertain future

The Sharks have the potential to be a dominant force, but there is a big chance of them never realising that potential, says RYAN VREDE.

Uncelebrated champion

Danie Rossouw leaves a legacy of success matched by only a select few in the game, writes RYAN VREDE.

What now for woeful Stormers?

The Stormers' Super Rugby regression will continue unabated in the years ahead if not for decisive intervention, write RYAN VREDE.

Learning from German football

There are key lessons for the structure and future health of South African rugby in Germany's demolition of Brazil, which was 10 years in the making, writes RYAN VREDE.

Bleak future for overplayed Boks

The further expansion of Super Rugby will result in the Springboks' potency being seriously compromised, writes RYAN VREDE.

Morné is the man for the moment

Morné Steyn has re-established himself as the clear first-choice flyhalf for the Springboks, but Handré Pollard's emergence is exciting, writes RYAN VREDE.