Do the Proteas have a game plan?
JP Duminy and Claude Henderson (spin bowling coach)

Do the Proteas have a game plan?

The Proteas were thumped 5-1 in the ODI series and still show no evidence of having an active game plan.

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Foreign scalps the measure of progress
Ngani Laumape scores against the Bulls in 2017

Foreign scalps the measure of progress

The next few rounds of Super Rugby will give us a more accurate idea of where the South African teams stand in relation to their more fancied New Zealand counterparts, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Answers needed after India annihilation
Morne Morkel took two wickets in the ODI series

Answers needed after India annihilation

The Proteas bowlers disappointed as much as the batsmen in the humiliating 5-1 series defeat to India. (more…)

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Downs for the double 
Mamelodi Sundowns

Downs for the double 

On the basis of experience, form guide and squad depth, Mamelodi Sundowns are clear-cut favourites to clinch their eighth league title as well as the Nedbank Cup, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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Springbok mission against England is clear
England captain Dylan Hartley

Springbok mission against England is clear

England’s bruising battle against Wales at Twickenham served up some valuable lessons for Rassie Erasmus and South African rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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SA’s spin struggles are cause for alarm
Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates the wicket of Quinton de Kock

SA’s spin struggles are cause for alarm

The Proteas have to show more urgency and innovation against the Indian spinners in the remaining ODI matches, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Rassie has an enormous task
Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus

Rassie has an enormous task

The Springboks’ chances at the 2019 World Cup will hinge on the changes made to the South African rugby system this season, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Proteas must heed Wanderers lessons
Quinton de Kock had a poor series with the bat

Proteas must heed Wanderers lessons

Proteas coach Ottis Gibson may need to revise the balance of the side as well as the strategy ahead of a very different challenge against Australia. (more…)

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