Du Plessis – Groomed for greatness

Muller du Plessis’ childhood training programme, developed by his father, gave him a crucial head start in rugby, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Highlights: Sydney Sevens (Day 1)

Highlights of day one of the Sydney Sevens, which saw the Blitzboks beat Tonga and Argentina, before losing to Australia.

Watch: Varsity Cup promo

The Varsity Cup is set to light up Monday nights again this season – and this year it’s in bright neon!

Watch: Lambie – Class Act

Highlights from Pat Lambie’s career with the Sharks and Springboks.

Watch: Schalk’s controversial cleanout

Saracens flank Schalk Burger escaped punishment for this potentially dangerous cleanout against Lyon. Should he have been carded?

Watch: 100 Greatest Bok tries (1949-89)

Watch the 100 greatest Springbok tries from 1949 to 1989, according to Real Rugby.

Three Boks in NZ magazine’s World XV

Pieter-Steph du Toit is one of three Springboks to be selected for NZ Rugby World magazine’s 2018 World XV.

Schools doping: A dangerous cocktail

SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport CEO Khalid Galant talks to SIMON BORCHARDT about the six positive tests at this year’s U18 Craven Week, putting resources into investigations and why rugby players shouldn’t take supplements.

Fan Cam: Drunk ‘policeman’

DYLAN JACK chats to an intoxicated ‘policeman’ at the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday.

Watch: Geduld on loss to New Zealand

DYLAN JACK chats to Justin Geduld after the Blitzboks’ 26-21 loss to New Zealand at the Cape Town Sevens.