Why Wits hold key to PSL title
Thabang Monare challenged by Oupa Manyisa

Why Wits hold key to PSL title

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are front-runners for the Absa Premiership title, but defending champions Bidvest Wits can decide if the title goes to Chloorkop or Mayfair, writes DYLAN APPOLIS. (more…)

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South Africans must break mental barrier
The Bulls react after letting a big lead slip in Hamilton

South Africans must break mental barrier

A lack of belief and composure has been at the root of South African rugby’s six-straight defeats in Australasia this season, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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SA Super Rugby teams failing to transform
The Bulls have struggled to hit transformation targets

SA Super Rugby teams failing to transform

The Springboks cannot be expected to hit SA Rugby’s transformation targets when the Super Rugby franchises are failing to do so on a regular basis, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Brilliant AB lets his bat do the talking
AB de Villiers made 126 not out

Brilliant AB lets his bat do the talking

AB de Villiers rescued a series that was in danger of being spoiled by animosity and crass behaviour with a match-winning hundred at St George’s Park, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)

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Lions’ claws still sharp
The Lions' pack overpowers the Bulls

Lions’ claws still sharp

The Lions have made an emphatic statement at the start of this season that suggests they will be genuine title contenders once again, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Pressure builds on Proteas batsmen
Hashim Amla

Pressure builds on Proteas batsmen

The Proteas’ chances of bouncing back against Australia will hinge on their ability to post more top – and middle –order partnerships of substance. (more…)

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Operation Smash and Grab
Orlando Pirates ahead of Soweto Derby

Operation Smash and Grab

Victory for Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs can take them one step closer to the PSL title which has eluded them since the infamous double treble, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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Officials must use their heads
Lachlan Boshier tackles Ryan Crotty

Officials must use their heads

Match officials should be allowed to use some common sense when adjudicating on high tackles, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. (more…)

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Don’t underestimate scrum value
The Lions and Sharks scrum down

Don’t underestimate scrum value

The set-piece battle between the Lions and Sharks on Saturday sent out another stark reminder about the match-defining perils of a malfunctioning scrum, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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