Bafana stick to big guns
Percy Tau of Bafana Bafana with teammates Keagan Dolly, Bongani Zungu

Bafana stick to big guns

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter called up his European based heavy hitters in his latest squad as he looks to benefit from their experiences abroad, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Springboks need backline depth
The Boks line up for the anthem in Mendoza

Springboks need backline depth

The lack of cohesion and clarity around certain positions in the Bok backline will be an increasing cause for concern, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Kaizer Chiefs receive Turkish delight
Kaizer Chiefs new signing Lebogang Manyama

Kaizer Chiefs receive Turkish delight

If you weren’t convinced of Kaizer Chiefs’ title credentials after the marquee signing of Khama Billiat, then the Amakhosi’s acquisition of Lebogang Manyama should sway your thinking, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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Bok shock a brutal reality check
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus in Mendoza

Bok shock a brutal reality check

The Springboks were physically and mentally outplayed in an away Test for the umpteenth time when they suffered a record defeat to Argentina in Mendoza, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Mostert, Etzebeth the perfect combo
Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert as Springbok training

Mostert, Etzebeth the perfect combo

The decision to partner Eben Etzebeth alongside Franco Mostert might prove to be perfect by Rassie Erasmus, writes JUANDRE JOUBERT. (more…)

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Am, Esterhuizen making mark for Boks
Andre Esterhuizen and Lukhanyo Am

Am, Esterhuizen making mark for Boks

Selecting Lukhanyo Am and André Esterhuizen for the Durban Test proved to be a good decision by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, writes JUANDRE JOUBERT. (more…)

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Boks must back Pollard, Jantjies
Handré Pollard against Argentina

Boks must back Pollard, Jantjies

Both Handré Pollard and Elton Jantjies should be backed rather than belittled each time they endure an off day in Springbok colours, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Unfamiliar territory

One loss for Manchester United doesn’t make for despair but it’s a sign of what is to come. (more…)

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Better Boks must be ruthless
Bok flyhalf Handré Pollard

Better Boks must be ruthless

The Springboks have to start converting their first-half chances into points if they hope to challenge the All Blacks and other top teams overseas, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Picking Am to blossom
Lukhanyo Am against England in June

Picking Am to blossom

Lukhanyo Am did not transfer his Super Rugby form to his Test starts against England, but the comfort of playing with his Sharks midfield partner Andre Esterhuizen could make for a very different Am in the Rugby Championship, writes JUANDRE JOUBERT. (more…)

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