Successful World Cup bid would boost Boks
1995 World Cup winner Chester Williams

Successful World Cup bid would boost Boks

A successful 2023 World Cup bid would force SA Rugby to address its structural flaws and ultimately boost the Springboks’ performance over the next six years, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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De Bruyn for Duminy
Theunis de Bruyn

De Bruyn for Duminy

Theunis de Bruyn deserves to replace the retired JP Duminy at No 4 for the Proteas in their Test series against Bangladesh, writes Khalid Mohidin. (more…)

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SA system to blame for Bok woes
Jan Serfontein will soon be heading overseas

SA system to blame for Bok woes

The Springboks’ blowout against the All Blacks on Saturday is simply a microcosm of a far greater problem facing South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Bok coaches in deep denial after record loss
Allister Coetzee faces the media at OR Tambo International Airport

Bok coaches in deep denial after record loss

Allister Coetzee and Brendan Venter’s comments since the Springboks’ record 57-0 loss to the All Blacks are as concerning as the performance itself, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. (more…)

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Proteas must work on mental edge
Ottis Gibson as England bowling coach

Proteas must work on mental edge

New coach Ottis Gibson will need to address the Proteas’ mental frailties, as well as their technical shortcomings during this period of transition. (more…)

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Jean-Luc must start for Boks
Jean-Luc du Preez

Jean-Luc must start for Boks

The time is right to deploy Jean-Luc du Preez in a starting role against the All Blacks this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Bafana: When it rains, it pours
Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo

Bafana: When it rains, it pours

Bafana Bafana have been ordered by Fifa to replay their World Cup qualifier against Senegal due to match manipulation, but is it a harsh decision? MARSHALL GOUTS explores. (more…)

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Baxter got it wrong
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter

Baxter got it wrong

Bafana Bafana are unlikely to be boarding the plane to Russia 2018, and Stuart Baxter’s team selection is largely to blame, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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Springboks must stay in Rugby Championship
Bok centre Jesse Kriel against the All Blacks last year

Springboks must stay in Rugby Championship

SA Rugby should leave Super Rugby in 2020, but remain part of the Rugby Championship, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. (more…)

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