Five Boks who must make their mark

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has suggested this Saturday’s Test against Argentina will be ‘make or break’ for some World Cup hopefuls. CRAIG LEWIS picks five who will have plenty to prove. (more…)

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Boks can’t afford to gamble at 9
Reinach must go to the World Cup

Boks can’t afford to gamble at 9

Rassie Erasmus should include a third specialist scrumhalf at the expense of a back-three option in his 31-man World Cup squad, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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A gentleman and genius like no other
Hashim Amla

A gentleman and genius like no other

If cricket is a gentleman’s game, Hashim Amla will always be the living, breathing example of what that stands for, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Back to square one for Bafana as Baxter resigns
Fiormer Bafana Bafana head coach Stuart Baxter celebrates with his player after beating Egypt

Back to square one for Bafana as Baxter resigns

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter announced his resignation on Friday, and after he guided the team to a first Afcon quarter-final since 2013 his resignation signifies another step backwards for Bafana, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Returning Chiefs players key for new season
Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs

Returning Chiefs players key for new season

Throughout last season Kaizer Chiefs were hit by a number of injuries to key men. If they are going to improve this campaign, they will not only need those players back and firing but will have to keep them all fit. DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Williams key for Bafana’s Afcon hopes
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams

Williams key for Bafana’s Afcon hopes

Known for his penalty heroics, Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will play a vital role if South Africa’s Africa Cup of Nations dreams are to continue, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Baxter won’t change Bafana’s approach for Egypt clash
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter

Baxter won’t change Bafana’s approach for Egypt clash

Bafana Bafana will take on Egypt in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations but for any South African fans hoping for a different approach, strap-in because Stuart Baxter will not change his tactics for the clash against the hosts, DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Springbok squad begins to take shape
Cheslin Kolbe steps Jonathan Davies

Springbok squad begins to take shape

The latest additions to the Springbok training squad have made for a strong mix of backline players, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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