Due process needed in Bok coach succession plan

A meticulous process must be followed when identifying Rassie Erasmus’ successor, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Back to the future

There are several signs pointing to another successful Springbok World Cup campaign, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Kolbe has been Boks’ surprise package

Cheslin Kolbe has gone from a left-field hunch to the Boks’ spirit animal, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa.

SA rugby’s important puzzle

South African rugby’s new contracting model is bound to ask questions that will be answered only by out-of-the-box thinking, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Boks’ attacking shortcomings a big concern

The blunt Springboks need a cutting edge in 2019, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Look in the mirror 

The reaction to the Ashwin Willemse incident was an indictment on all of us, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in SA Rugby magazine.

Hands off Jantjies

SIMNIKIWE XABANISA says Elton Jantjies should be allowed to have a poor performance without being told there's something wrong with his game.

Kings have boosted black rugby

SIMNIKIWE XABANISA says dropping the Kings from Super Rugby could hinder SA Rugby's transformation efforts.

Not Bok material? Think again

SIMNIKIWE XABANISA looks at five players we should be talking about in a Springbok context but don’t want to.

Venter’s role far from ideal for Boks

SIMNIKIWE XABANISA wonders how SA Rugby could appoint Springbok defence coach Brendan Venter on a part-time basis.