Du Preez still Boks’ best

No South African scrumhalf has played consistently well enough to unseat Fourie du Preez as the Springboks' premier No 9 for a demanding 2015 Test season, writes RYAN VREDE.

Dobson strengthens Stormers case

John Dobson has earned the right to be seriously considered for the Stormers' head coach gig, writes RYAN VREDE.

Pollard’s growth a boon for Boks

Handré Pollard is quickly developing into a flyhalf of the highest order, writes RYAN VREDE.

Coetzee’s the real deal

Marcell Coetzee has developed into a truly world-class player, writes RYAN VREDE.

Serfontein needs strong finish

Jan Serfontein's immediate Test future will be decided by how he finishes this Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, writes RYAN VREDE.

Stormers need complete overhaul

Yet another season is passing for the Stormers with no signs of progression. They are a franchise in crisis, writes RYAN VREDE.

Hougaard must wing it

There can now no longer be questions around Francois Hougaard's best position. It is at wing, writes RYAN VREDE. 

Missed kick costs Cheetahs

Cheetahs flyhalf Joe Pietersen missed a last-minute penalty to hand the Reds a narrow 18-17 victory in Bloemfontein, writes RYAN VREDE.

Hailing a hero

In coming back from a life-threatening illness Schalk Burger has underlined his status as a national treasure, writes RYAN VREDE.

Spies back for battle

Pierre Spies has re-entered a rugby landscape vastly different to the one he left, writes RYAN VREDE.