Springboks blessed with centre stocks
Damian de Allende looks to pass against the Bulls

Springboks blessed with centre stocks

The impressive performances of André Esterhuizen and Damian de Allende have served as a reminder that there is no need to consider shifting Handré Pollard to inside centre at Springbok level, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Pitso and Sundowns: A match made in heaven
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane

Pitso and Sundowns: A match made in heaven

Backed by the billions of Patrice Motsepe, Pitso Mosimane has transformed Mamelodi Sundowns into a dominant force both in South Africa and on the African continent, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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Chiefs are in danger of being left behind
The Kaizer Chiefs squad.

Chiefs are in danger of being left behind

After a tumultuous couple of weeks for Kaizer Chiefs and with Orlando Pirates shaping up to be Mamelodi Sundowns’ biggest threat, are Chiefs in danger of being left behind? DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Who should back up Marx?
Bismarck du Plessis and Adriaan Strauss in Bok training in 2014

Who should back up Marx?

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus faces a complex selection decision when it comes to picking the backup players to provide cover for star hooker Malcolm Marx, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Why Pitso is the South African Mourinho
Pitso Mosimane

Why Pitso is the South African Mourinho

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane showed shades of Jose Mourinho on Wednesday night as his comments stole the headlines after his team failed to secure the league, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Sad state of union Down Under
The Waratahs lost 29-0 to the Lions in Sydney

Sad state of union Down Under

The signs have been there for a number of years but the state of rugby union in Australia seems to be on an accelerated downhill path, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)

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Komphela the perfect Chiefs fall guy
Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela

Komphela the perfect Chiefs fall guy

It took three trophyless seasons, two vandalised stadiums and one massive blow to the Kaizer Chiefs brand to get rid of Steve Komphela, but was he to blame, or is he just the fall guy? MARSHALL GOUTS explores. (more…)

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Springbok team taking shape
Springbok team taking shape

Springbok team taking shape

After 10 rounds of Super Rugby, CRAIG LEWIS picks a Springbok side that could line up for the June Tests against England. (more…)

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