Intensity, quality of local rugby peaked at right time
The Rainbow Cup SA finale between the Bulls and Sharks on Saturday should once again showcase the best of what South African rugby has to offer, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Rainbow Cup SA finale between the Bulls and Sharks on Saturday should once again showcase the best of what South African rugby has to offer, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber is cautiously optimistic that Damian de Allende and RG Snyman’s availability for the British & Irish Lions series won’t be jeopardised by this past weekend’s fire-pit incident. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
In 2016, Morne Steyn’s recall to the Boks and last performance against the All Blacks were widely ridiculed. The fact his inclusion in the latest Bok squad has been warmly welcomed represents a remarkable comeback, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
An enlarged 45-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series is set to be named on Saturday. Editor CRAIG LEWIS turns selector and picks a squad to face the tourists.
Jasper Wiese’s progression from unheralded grafter to Springbok contender for the Lions series, all within the space of a year, speaks volumes for his character, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
It is expected that up to 1,000 fans could be in attendance for the Rainbow Cup final in Treviso, Italy on 19 June.
Marcell Coetzee’s imminent return to action could slot in as another important piece of the Springboks’ preparation puzzle for the British & Irish Lions tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
WPPR chairman Ebrahim Rasool has refuted reports suggesting WP Rugby is being put under administration, while also revealing the franchise is on the verge of securing a ‘global’ equity partner. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
It’s been more than 18 months since the Springboks last played. The world champs now face 14 Test fixtures in the space of five months. CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at how this could be managed.
In the latest SA Rugby magazine, now on sale, we highlight the key role Faf de Klerk could play for the Springboks in the highly-anticipated British & Irish Lions series.