Bok documentary comes at the right time
The documentary of the Springboks’ World Cup-winning journey is a timely reminder of how sport can inspire hope, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Column: From hero to zero for Jaguares
Argentina and the Jaguares are set to be the big losers from world rugby’s shake-up, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Column: Reading between the lines
Award-winning journalist SIMNIKIWE XABANISA, who had first-hand experience of run-ins with Peter de Villiers, provides a different view point on the former Bok coach’s tempestuous relationship with the media.
Kings’ false dawn was revealing
The disintegration of the Southern Kings’ private equity partners highlights a deep-rooted problem for SA Rugby, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Tackling an unexpected challenge
You’d have to be heartless not to feel for SA Rugby as the governing body contends with the financial ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
Notshe’s stepping up
Sikhumbuzo Notshe’s revival at the Sharks is entirely self-driven, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Japan ‘sabbaticals’ present development dilemma
Is Japanese club rugby the best platform for the supreme talents of players such as RG Snyman? SIMNIKIWE XABANISA poses the question.
SA sides will need to find a spark
South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises must discover unique ways to overcome the odds this season, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
We’ll miss old Brits and Flo
Outgoing Test veterans Francois Louw and Schalk Brits will be missed by the Boks, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Due process needed in Bok coach succession plan
A meticulous process must be followed when identifying Rassie Erasmus’ successor, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
