Wits are genuine title contenders
Bidvest Wits

Wits are genuine title contenders

After claiming victories over Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits can now firmly be considered to be Absa Premiership title contenders, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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New season, same Manchester City
Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling of Manchester City.

New season, same Manchester City

Manchester City kicked off their title defence with a dominant display over Arsenal at the Emirates and looked as though they had never been away, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Dax – The final piece to Chiefs’ puzzle?
Kaizer Chiefs' Dax

Dax – The final piece to Chiefs’ puzzle?

Following a protracted contractual saga, Kaizer Chiefs have finally got their man, but can “Dax” help Chiefs end their long-awaited trophy drought? MARSHALL GOUTS deliberates.
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No shame in Lions defeat
The Sharks celebrate an away win over the Crusaders in 2014

No shame in Lions defeat

The Lions’ heavy defeat to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final indirectly added further perspective to the Sharks’ historic 2014 win in Christchurch, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Lions exposed in final failure
George Bridge beats the Lions defence

Lions exposed in final failure

The Crusaders handed the attack-minded Lions yet another lesson in finals rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Orlando Pirates to clinch PSL title
Orlando Pirates' title for the taking

Orlando Pirates to clinch PSL title

Mamelodi Sundowns have flexed their financial muscle, but Orlando Pirates will win the 2018-19 Absa Premiership title on the basis of continuity, hunger and meticulous planning, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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Solinas, Chiefs need a fast start
Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung and head coach Giovanni Solinas

Solinas, Chiefs need a fast start

After an abysmal 2017/18 season under Steve Komphela, which extended the clubs three year trophy drought, Kaizer Chiefs and new coach Giovanni Solinas will need to hit the ground running in the upcoming campaign if they are to regain past glories, writes DEAN WORKMAN. (more…)

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Chiefs are still a work in progress
Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Willard Katsande of Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs are still a work in progress

Despite making headway with the unveilings of Khama Billiat and Giovanni Solinas, Kaizer Chiefs’ puzzle is far from being complete, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Solving the enigma of Elton Jantjies
Elton Jantjies sets up a try with a crosskick

Solving the enigma of Elton Jantjies

Elton Jantjies’ Man of the Match performance in Saturday’s quarter-final added another chapter to the curious chronicles of the Lions flyhalf, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Sundowns’ shortcomings exposed
Sundowns minus Billiat, Tau

Sundowns’ shortcomings exposed

It wasn’t the only contributing factor, but the absence of Khama Billiat and Percy Tau was frighteningly evident in Mamelodi Sundowns’ 1-0 loss to minnows AS Togo in their CAF Champions League group game, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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