Coetzee’s halfback headache

The majority of South Africa’s halfbacks are still no match for their New Zealand counterparts in the departments of decision-making and execution, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions strengthen position

Wins for the Lions and Bulls have heaped pressure on the struggling Sharks, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions tops in crunch derby

The Lions beat the Stormers 29-22 at Ellis Park on Saturday to confirm their status as South Africa's leading Super Rugby side. JON CARDINELLI reports.

New breed rising

Lood de Jager hopes to reach great heights with the Cheetahs and Springboks this year, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jantjies to sink Stormers

Elton Jantjies will lend the Lions an edge in the derby against the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Defence vital in basement battle

Superior defence will secure victory in the match between the Cheetahs and Sunwolves in Bloemfontein this Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Coetzee’s need for speed

New coach Allister Coetzee aims to inject more speed and precision into the existing Springbok game plan. JON CARDINELLI reports.

‘Status quo remains’

The new Springbok coach will have the freedom to select players based overseas, at least for the duration of the 2016 Test season. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Mbalula: Fans must back SA vision

Minister of sport Fikile Mbalula has called for South African fans to get behind the new Springbok coach as well as SA Rugby’s strategic transformation plan. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Five challenges for Coetzee

JON CARDINELLI looks at five issues new Springbok coach Allister Coetzee will need to address in the lead-up to the Test series against Ireland.