Boks will need to believe in what they can achieve

The Springboks will need to be as mentally strong as they are physically prepared, in order to be competitive against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Playing selector: Reinach to crack bomb squad?

Not many surprises are expected in the Springboks’ starting lineup for the British & Irish Lions series, but the bench will require some changes. Editor CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look.

PSDT: Once-wounded warrior now back on the hunt

The return to fitness and form of Pieter-Steph du Toit should set alarm bells ringing for the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

SA teams bound for Europe: It’s a whole new ball game

The newly devised United Rugby Championship may bear similarities to the much-maligned Super Rugby conference format, but it’s the incentive of qualifying for European competition that makes it a game changer for South African teams, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Intensity, quality of local rugby peaked at right time

The Rainbow Cup SA finale between the Bulls and Sharks on Saturday should once again showcase the best of what South African rugby has to offer, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Closer look: Boks’ backup options for Vermeulen

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are masters at problem-solving, so what could be the alternatives if Duane Vermeulen is unavailable to face the British & Irish Lions? CRAIG LEWIS assesses.

Steyn’s Springbok recall is truly remarkable

In 2016, Morne Steyn’s recall to the Boks and last performance against the All Blacks were widely ridiculed. The fact his inclusion in the latest Bok squad has been warmly welcomed represents a remarkable comeback, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Playing selector: Picking a Bok 45-man squad

An enlarged 45-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series is set to be named on Saturday. Editor CRAIG LEWIS turns selector and picks a squad to face the tourists.

Stormers come knocking for ‘destined’ Dayimani

Multitalented Hacjivah Dayimani has only just scraped the surface of his potential and would be a superb signing for the Stormers, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Coetzee is a back-row warrior worth Bok consideration

Marcell Coetzee’s imminent return to action could slot in as another important piece of the Springboks’ preparation puzzle for the British & Irish Lions tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.