SA Rugby Podcast Ep 1: Rassie Erasmus

The Springboks are working as hard as ever – despite the lockdown – to build on the World Cup victory of last year, says Rassie Erasmus in SA Rugby’s new podcast series.

‘Beast was my Man of the Match in RWC final’

Former Bok teammate Jannie du Plessis has fondly recalled how Beast Mtawarira played an ‘instrumental role’ in the Boks’ win over England in last year’s World Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Beast is an enigma – Jannie

In the second insert of our Zoom chat with veteran prop Jannie du Plessis, he provides unique insight into how they used to know when former teammate and close friend Beast Mtawarira was ready for action.

Letter: Call for a Club World Cup

In another letter to the editor as we continue to encourage our readers to send CRAIG LEWIS submissions, Kevin de Lorme suggests the best need to play the best in a cross-hemisphere club tournament.

‘Boks proved anything is possible’

Veteran prop Jannie du Plessis has recounted the jubilation of seeing the Springboks lift the 2019 World Cup trophy after experiencing first-hand how the team had been written off, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘I just knew Boks could win World Cup’

Former Bok prop Jannie du Plessis chats to editor Craig Lewis about spending lockdown on a farm in Bethlehem, an unexpected move to the Lions, his experiences in France and shares a comical anecdote about the Springboks’ World Cup triumph.

Editor’s picks: Top content from the past week

As we continue to uncover the best rugby stories during this time of lockdown, editor CRAIG LEWIS picks five top pieces of content from the past week.

Letter: Introduce Springbok trials

In another letter to the editor as we continue to encourage you to send CRAIG LEWIS submissions, a reader suggests there is a simple solution to SA rugby’s woes during the coronavirus crisis.

Bosch: I used to have sleepless nights

Curwin Bosch has opened up on how a change in mind-set and approach has allowed him to play without the burden of self-imposed pressure, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Letter: Opportunity in a time of crisis

In another letter to the editor as we continue to encourage our readers to send CRAIG LEWIS submissions, Jarryd Pauls calls for Agustin Pichot to be backed to make much-needed changes to world rugby.