Bok report card: Rising from the ashes
JON CARDINELLI rates Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks in terms of results, player development, game plan execution and transformation.
Du Toit takes game to next level
Pieter-Steph du Toit raised his game in 2018 but could become even better, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Papier’s a raw gem
Embrose Papier’s meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Black legend: Fagmie Solomons
In the 17th instalment of a series on black rugby legends, JOHN GOLIATH looks back at the career of former Saru captain and flyhalf Fagmie Solomons.
Schools doping: A dangerous cocktail
SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport CEO Khalid Galant talks to SIMON BORCHARDT about the six positive tests at this year’s U18 Craven Week, putting resources into investigations and why rugby players shouldn’t take supplements.
Aplon’s unlikely return
Gio Aplon talks to MARIETTE ADAMS about being back in the Bok set-up, why he left France for Japan, and his future plans.
Black Legend: Ikraam Moerat
In the 16th instalment of a series on black rugby legends, JOHN GOLIATH looks back at the career of former Proteas No 8 Ikraam Moerat.
SA Sevens system has dual benefit
South Africa’s highly effective sevens system is increasingly serving to benefit the 15-man game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Brits: I don’t want to have any regrets
Schalk Brits could have a key role to play for the Springboks as a player and leader in the buildup to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Black Legend: Julian Smith
In the 15th instalment of a series on black rugby legends, GARY BOSHOFF looks back at the career of former Saru scrumhalf and captain Julian Smith.
