Bosch should follow Barrett’s path to success

Curwin Bosch would have been much better off sharpening his game in the Springboks’ camp than preparing for a watered-down Currie Cup with the Sharks, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Let’s toast Coetzee’s Bok comeback

Marcell Coetzee deserves all the praise and recognition coming his way following a couple of tough years on the sidelines, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Overseas stars can provide World Cup oomph

The addition of overseas-based players should ensure that the Boks arrive for the World Cup in Japan fresh and with a game-changing bench, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Four SA players to watch

JOHN GOLIATH identifies a couple of players from the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks who can make an impact in Saturday’s quarter-finals.

Beast facing stiff competition

Beast Mtawarira will need to focus on matters on the rugby field if he wants to add a 2019 World Cup chapter to his life story, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Jantjies must fulfil destiny

Elton Jantjies’ critics can sometimes be a little harsh, but it doesn’t do his reputation any favours when he makes the news for all the wrong reasons, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Six in a row for in-form Brumbies

The Brumbies head into the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs with plenty of momentum after they beat the Reds 40-27 on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH reports.

Good signs despite Jekyll and Hyde display

It’s been a weird Vodacom Super Rugby campaign for South Africa’s four franchises in 2019, but Boks boss Rassie Erasmus will still take a lot of positives from the competition ahead of the World Cup, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Head-to-head battles to look out for

JOHN GOLIATH takes a look at some of the battles that will go a long way to winning the Vodacom Super Rugby wars in Cape Town and Pretoria on Saturday.

Sharks have a split in team fabric

Robert du Preez’s decision to put his son ahead of the team’s ambitions may end up costing the Sharks a place in the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs, writes JOHN GOLIATH.