Rampant Saders rout Rebels
The Crusaders secured their place atop the Vodacom Super Rugby standings with a brutal 66-0 demolition of the hapless Rebels in Christchurch on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH reports.
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De Allende is not just one-dimensional
Damian de Allende’s ability to mix things up at inside centre should see him retain the Springbok No 12 jersey, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Chiefs stun Saders in Fiji
The Chiefs produced one of the great Vodacom Super Rugby comebacks when they beat the Crusaders 40-27 in Suva on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH reports.
Senatla eyes Olympics
Speedster Seabelo Senatla wants another crack at a gold medal after the Springbok Sevens side qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Mapimpi tops the list of spicy wings
While Makazole Mapimpi must be viewed as the sudden favourite to wear the Boks’ No 11 jersey at the World Cup, there are many in-form wingers who won’t make the trip, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Crusaders kick Blues to touch
The Crusaders’ superior tactical kicking and set-piece dominance helped them secure a 19-11 win over the Blues at a wet Christchurch Stadium on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH reports.
Player drain’s paralysing effect
The domestic game faces the crippling impact of the ever-increasing player drain as Springboks and the best local talent pack their bags for moves abroad, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
