Super Rugby cull a must
The Rebels run out in front of an empty stand ahead of their match against Chiefs

Super Rugby cull a must

The decision to reduce the number of Super Rugby teams from 18 to 15 is absolutely necessary for the competition’s survival, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Finding hope in troubling times
Keagan Dolly and Percy Tau during the friendly against Angola

Finding hope in troubling times

Bafana Bafana are giving fans around the country a reason for hope in troubling times off the pitch, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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Proteas’ batting woes run deep
JP Duminy fails again

Proteas’ batting woes run deep

A dearth of substantial top-order partnerships continues to limit the Proteas’ potency, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Bosch is a diamond in the rough
Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch

Bosch is a diamond in the rough

The start to the Super Rugby season has provided few clear-cut answers to the Boks’ flyhalf conundrum, but in Curwin Bosch, SA rugby has a raw gem that needs to be nurtured, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Struggling Bulls aren’t getting any better
Bulls coach Nollis Marais

Struggling Bulls aren’t getting any better

The Bulls’ limp and largely aimless performances of the past 18 months suggest that something is profoundly wrong at the once proud franchise, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Proteas’ bowling attack is taking shape
Keshav Maharaj celebrates a wicket

Proteas’ bowling attack is taking shape

Keshav Maharaj’s arrival and Morné Morkel’s return bode well for a Proteas side with grand ambitions, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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SA Rugby must persuade Ackermann to stay
Lions coach Johan Ackermann

SA Rugby must persuade Ackermann to stay

SA Rugby should be doing everything in its power to dissuade Lions coach Johan Ackermann from taking up an offer to head overseas, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Boks face fight for respect in 2017
Handré Pollard is shut down by the Blues in 2015

Boks face fight for respect in 2017

South African teams need to start beating their New Zealand counterparts on a regular basis for the Springboks to feature in the World Cup-contender conversation, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Tahir best short-term option
Tahir celebrating

Tahir best short-term option

Imran Tahir would have been a good horses-for-courses inclusion for the third Test against New Zealand. The selectors have opted to bring in Dane Piedt for the third Test at Seddon…

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