Willemse’s being groomed for greatness

The decision to manage Damian Willemse carefully in the short term will benefit the player and the Springboks in future, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Decision-makers in spotlight

Elton Jantjies, Damian Willemse, Rob du Preez and several others should be looking to prove a point to Rassie Erasmus in the Currie Cup playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Province a potent package

Western Province strengthened their claim to the Currie Cup title with a masterful tactical performance at a storm-hit Loftus Versfeld, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Faf’s departure to force Rassie’s hand

JON CARDINELLI considers several scrumhalf options available to Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Springboks’ tour to Europe.

Dyantyi tops try-scoring charts

Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi finished his first Rugby Championship as the joint top try-scorer, while Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit featured prominently across other categories, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks standards are soaring

The Springbok coaches, as well as the fans, should be encouraged by the progress of the side in 2018, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie forced to sub Bok stars

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Willie le Roux and Faf de Klerk’s substitutions in the loss to the All Blacks were injury-enforced. JON CARDINELLI reports from Pretoria.

‘Bok-All Blacks rivalry is back’

Coaches Rassie Erasmus and Steve Hansen believe the Springbok-All Blacks rivalry is back to its best following two tight Rugby Championship matches. JON CARDINELLI reports from Pretoria.

Discipline, composure cost Boks

The Springboks were left to lament a limp and ill-disciplined fourth-quarter performance against the All Blacks on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI at Loftus Versfeld.

Preview: Springboks vs All Blacks

The Springboks’ mental strength, aerial ability and fitness will be tested like never before when they host a highly motivated All Blacks side at Loftus Versfeld, writes JON CARDINELLI.