Traditional rivalries would be missed
Super Rugby Aotearoa has offered compelling moments, but to think New Zealand wouldn’t miss competitive action against South Africa – and vice versa – is wide of the mark, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Surreal experience awaits when action resumes
Sport played without authentic crowd noise will take some getting used to, writes CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
It’s time to truly be ‘Stronger Together’
During the successful 2019 World Cup campaign, the Springboks championed the catch phrase ‘Stronger Together’. It’s time for the greater South African rugby public to listen, learn and take this to heart, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Competitive action crucial for Bok players
Approval for the Rugby Championship to go ahead has heightened the importance of SA Rugby successfully kick-starting a revised domestic competition, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Everything to gain for SA Rugby
SA Rugby shouldn’t be fazed by New Zealand’s act of self-interest and self-preservation. In fact, it’s time to follow suit, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
SA Rugby should embrace change
A considerable shake-up to Vodacom Super Rugby and the Sanzaar alliance is long overdue, and South Africa should happily break free, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
There’s nothing quite like a Lions tour
Confirmation of the British & Irish Lions tour dates to South Africa in 2021 provides cause for excitement and anticipation when it’s needed most, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
State-of-origin match: EC/KZN team
With SA Rugby reportedly considering a state-of-origin match at the end of the year, CRAIG LEWIS selects a hypothetical team hailing from the Eastern Cape and KZN.
Internal SA clash: The coastal team
With New Zealand set to hold a North-South trial match later in August, CRAIG LEWIS picks a coastal team for a hypothetical South African version of the match.
Part 2: Picking the backs in an alternative Bok XV
In a month where the Boks had been scheduled to play Test rugby, editor CRAIG LEWIS explores the depth of SA rugby by picking a backline of ‘alternative’ players who weren’t involved in the World Cup.
