Away Tests loom large for battered Saffas
The South African teams’ two-from-20 tour record in the 2018 Super Rugby tournament bodes badly for the Springboks ahead of their away Tests in Australasia and Europe, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Duane’s departure will hit Boks hard
The Springboks will miss the leadership as well as the big-match temperament of Duane Vermeulen in the more challenging Rugby Championship clashes, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Rassie’s Boks are shattering perceptions
Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks have proved that a more transformed team can win big Test matches via a pragmatic yet exciting approach, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Rassie must lock in Ellis Park heroes
SA Rugby needs to do everything in its power to ensure that these Springboks – including those based abroad – play together as much as possible in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Grounded Boks must learn to fly
The Springboks’ kicking and fielding of the high ball will need to be on point in the all-important series against England, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Bok squad boasts exciting balance
Rassie Erasmus has selected a Springbok squad that has the necessary experience and class to make a statement against Wales and England, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Saffas tour torture a Springbok concern
The South African teams’ shocking results in Australasia, Argentina, and even Asia over the past three years points to a problem beyond the physical, writes JON CARDINELLI.
SA Rugby’s regrettable call
South Africa’s six franchises could have been part of the Champions Cup extravaganza if not for a flawed decision to stick with Sanzaar in 2014, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Demolition derby a sight for sore eyes
Super Rugby may be dying but the north-south rivalry between the Bulls and Stormers is alive and well, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Split Bok squads or bust
The decision to field a second-string side against Wales and to cotton-wool the first-choice stars ahead of the first Test against England is the right one, writes JON CARDINELLI.
