Willemse’s French eligibility explained

A healthy dose of fate has seen Paul Willemse remain eligible to play for France despite winning the U20 World Championship with the Junior Boks in 2012, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Fighting a losing battle

The ever-increasing trend of players taking up off-season stints overseas is a high-risk business, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Bulls aiming to empower players’

Veteran hooker Schalk Brits says he has been encouraged by the pre-season structures that are being put in place at the Vodacom Bulls, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Coetzee: I’m passionate about the Boks

Marcell Coetzee retains a burning ambition to continue performing consistently in hopes of reviving his Test career, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Coetzee: I had to overcome mental barrier

Ulster-based Marcell Coetzee says he has found a new lease on life after finally enjoying an extended run of injury-free rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Gelant raring to go again

After a serious shoulder injury curtailed Warrick Gelant’s 2018 season, the talented fullback is feeling fit and confident heading into the new year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Dyantyi a soaring success

Aphiwe Dyantyi’s unforgettable 2018 season culminated in a World Rugby award, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Brits: The ball is in my court

Schalk Brits cannot wait for the opportunity to lead through on-field actions as a largely unexpected season with the Vodacom Bulls beckons, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Du Preez set for spell on sidelines

Sharks flanker Jean-Luc du Preez will miss the start of the Vodacom Super Rugby season due to an injury sustained during a short-term stint in England, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Faf’s rousing return to Test rugby

Faf de Klerk established himself as one of the Springboks’ most influential players in 2018, writes CRAIG LEWIS.