Craig Lewis

Key leadership roles for Aplon, Botha

The Vodacom Bulls have explained why new signings Gio Aplon and Arno Botha were selected as leadership deputies to newly-appointed captain Duane Vermeulen.

Blues-Crusaders clash in doubt

Auckland’s return to Covid-19 alert level 3 could impact the sold-out scheduled clash at Eden Park between the Blues and Crusaders on Sunday.

Coronavirus scare for Stade Francais

Stade Francais have cancelled all training as their playing squad and coaching staff have headed into isolation after 25 people tested positive for Covid-19.

From the mag: The Boks’ unseen hero

Willie le Roux has played an underappreciated, but nonetheless vitally important role for the Springboks, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Ferreira: Kings need stability

The Kings’ most-capped player, Schalk Ferreira, believes a committed long-term coaching and playing squad is key for the franchise to finally achieve sustainable success, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks captain extends stay

The Sharks have confirmed that skipper Lukhanyo Am has signed a contract extension through to 2022.

Bok star the victim of hacking, blackmail attempt

Duane Vermeulen has detailed how his social media accounts were hacked when he recently became the target of a blackmail plot.

Aplon’s experience in abundance

Veteran fullback Gio Aplon returns to South African rugby with plenty of knowledge to impart at the Vodacom Bulls, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Le Roux: Bok coaches want you to play the situation

Willie le Roux says the encouragement from the Bok coaches to back your decision-making and take responsibility is one of the big points of difference at the Springboks.