Kwagga to front All Blacks, Strauss set for homecoming

A round-up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on the Springbok squad to face the All Blacks in Wellington.

Affies continue dominance over Maritzburg

Affies claimed their fifth-consecutive win over Maritzburg College with a 78-16 victory in their annual derby in Pretoria on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Griquas outsmart sloppy Sharks

Griquas produced a statement in the opening match of the 2019 Currie Cup by claiming a bonus-point 37-13 win over the Sharks in Durban on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Genia confirms impending retirement

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia has announced that he will retire from Test rugby following the World Cup after sealing a move to Japan.

De Jager set for Springbok return

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that lock Lood de Jager is set to start against the Wallabies if he comes through this weekend unscathed.

Joel Stransky’s World Cup recipe

In a feature with SA Rugby magazine, legendary Springbok flyhalf Joel Stransky weighs in on the Boks’ World Cup preparations and aspirations.

Cronjé to captain youthful Lions

Ross Cronjé will lead a young Lions team that include two debutants in their Currie Cup opener against the Pumas in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Craven Week highlights skills concerns

The 2019 Craven Week highlighted the skills deficiencies that often cause promising schoolboys to struggle at a higher level, writes DYLAN JACK.

Dobson: Double-round Currie Cup can help SA

Western Province coach John Dobson says the Currie Cup needs to return to a double-round league if it is to maximise its potential as a developmental competition. DYLAN JACK reports.

Dobson: No update on Kolisi yet

Western Province coach John Dobson says he has not yet heard anything on Siya Kolisi’s injury situation after it was mentioned that the Springbok captain may make his comeback in the Currie Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.