Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Five Bok rookies to watch

JON CARDINELLI looks at five uncapped players set to make an impact on the Springboks' four-game tour of Europe this November.

Du Toit’s a beacon of light

Pieter-Steph du Toit has been a consistent performer for the Springboks in a difficult season, and is deserving of the 2016 SA Rugby Player of the Year award, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Coetzee takes knife to gunfight

The Springboks look set to continue their decline now that Duane Vermeulen, Frans Steyn and several other experienced performers have been ruled out of the tour to Europe this November, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Cheetahs charge to title

Niel Marais kicked 21 points to guide the Free State Cheetahs to a 36-16 win over the Blue Bulls and a first Currie Cup title in nine years. JON CARDINELLI reports.

All Blacks power to record

The All Blacks beat the Wallabies 37-10 in Auckland on Saturday to claim their 18th consecutive win as well as the tier-one record, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Cheetahs to edge Bulls

The Free State Cheetahs will be favourites to down the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

All Blacks close in on record

While South African cavemen ponder the workings of a simple wheel, the All Blacks spaceship looks set to go where no tier-one Test side has gone before, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bok coach demands change

Allister Coetzee says the Springboks will never be a world force unless the national team, franchises and provinces work together, reports JON CARDINELLI in Cape Town.

All Blacks recall Savea

All Blacks wing Julian Savea will start against the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday.

Two Bok squads to tour Europe

Allister Coetzee will name two separate squads on Saturday ahead of the Springboks' four-game tour to Europe.