Heyneke’s selection headaches

JOHN MITCHELL, writing on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, looks at the selection dilemmas facing the Springboks, All Blacks and Wallabies ahead of the World Cup.

Meyer must be honest about loss

Heyneke Meyer should not be taking positives from a home defeat to the All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.

Game of fetch

JOHN MITCHELL, on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, breaks down the tackle contest and underlines the value of modern fetchers.

Bismarck substitution cost Boks

Heyneke Meyer got it wrong in Brisbane with his tactical substitutions – and it cost the Springboks victory against Australia, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.

Craven Week Hero of the Day (Day 5)

Blue Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier was named U18 Craven Week Hero of the Day for his try in his team's 40-12 victory over Boland in Stellenbosch.

Meyer must stick to his guns

JOHN MITCHELL, on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, champions the benefit of consistency of selection and settled combinations in a World Cup year.

Craven Week Hero of the Day (Day 4)

Golden Lions fullback Ivan Smit was named U18 Craven Week Hero of the Day for his resilience in his side's 28-19 loss to SWD.

Province confident after big win

Western Province are looking forward to the unofficial U18 Craven Week final following wins against the Blue Bulls and Griffons in Stellenbosch.

WP run Griffons ragged

Western Province scored 10 tries to thrash the Griffons 65-5 on day three of the U18 Craven Week in Stellenbosch.

Craven Week Hero of the Day (Day 3)

Boland flyhalf Adriaan van der Bank was named U18 Craven Week Hero of the Day after his side's 20-15 win against Border.