The Super Rugby final highlighted the tactical and mental shortcomings in the Lions’ and indeed SA rugby’s game, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
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…)
The resignation of coach Kjell Jonevret serves as yet another reminder to Orlando Pirates that their attempts to fast-track success needs to be abandoned, and replaced by a system of solid planning, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Faf du Plessis has to deliver as a batsman and tactician in South Africa’s must-win Test at Old Trafford, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
It will be harsh on Heino Kuhn, but the fourth Test at Old Trafford could be a great opportunity to hand Aiden Markram a Test debut at the top of the order. (more…)
There’s no time to point fingers. This is a lightning quick turnaround before the start of the final Test on Friday, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)
Whatever the outcome of Saturday’s Super Rugby final, it should still serve as an occasion to celebrate the enduring influence of Johan Ackermann, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
The pragmatic approach that yielded 34 points in the second half at Ellis Park must be backed, ahead of the headless-chicken strategy that cost the Lions 22 points in the first, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
After the two most recent Majors, there’s been far too much chatter about lengthening courses to limit low scores, writes WADE PRETORIUS.
The Proteas’ search for centuries may come to an end this week when they revisit the scene of Hashim Amla’s record-breaking triple-ton, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)