Mitchell had to make Bulls changes now
John Mitchell

Mitchell had to make Bulls changes now

Bulls director of rugby John Mitchell made the correct decision to restructure his coaching team now, rather than at the end of the season, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
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Pack progress a plus for Springboks
Eben Etzebeth congratulates his team after Raymond Rhule's try

Pack progress a plus for Springboks

The Springboks’ excellent set-piece and breakdown performance in Port Elizabeth bodes well for the more challenging clashes in Argentina and Australasia, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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SA Rugby has killed the Currie Cup
The 'crowd' for the Blue Bulls vs Sharks match

SA Rugby has killed the Currie Cup

SA Rugby only has itself to blame for the sad demise of the Currie Cup, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. (more…)

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Jantjies has golden opportunity
Elton Jantjies against Argentina last year

Jantjies has golden opportunity

Elton Jantjies must make a timely statement in this Rugby Championship campaign as Handré Pollard nears full fitness, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Springboks face fight for par finish
Beauden Barrett beats the Springbok defence in 2016

Springboks face fight for par finish

A second-place finish for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship would signify progress – but only in the context of a nightmare two-year period, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Handling the pressure of golf
Rahm is a real character

Handling the pressure of golf

Golf is a game of integrity and honesty and is one of the last bastions of true sportsmanship, writes GARY LEMKE in Compleat Golfer magazine. (more…)

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Predictable end to a miserable tour for Proteas
Hashim Amla

Predictable end to a miserable tour for Proteas

South African sporting teams have become accustomed to walking into the arrivals area at OR Tambo International with a crowd of supporters singing and dancing. That’s not going to happen for Faf du Plessis’ Proteas, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)

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SA losing brain game
Kieran Read smashes Elton Jantjies back in the tackle

SA losing brain game

The Super Rugby final highlighted the tactical and mental shortcomings in the Lions’ and indeed SA rugby’s game, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Curwin Bosch must be well managed
Curwin Bosch in action for the Junior Boks

Curwin Bosch must be well managed

The timing is right to introduce Curwin Bosch to the Springbok setup, but his on-field role is likely to be limited in the Rugby Championship, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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