Don’t read too much into opening friendlies

Fans should take the results from the opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby friendlies with a pinch of salt, writes DYLAN JACK.

Notshe’s career at a crossroads

Sikhumbuzo Notshe will need to find his identity in the loose trio as he prepares to reignite his career in 2020 at the Sharks, writes DYLAN JACK.

Comment: Can a local No 8 stand up?

While overseas stars Marcell Coetzee and Dan du Preez are both thriving at their respective clubs, DYLAN JACK looks at locally based players who could come through at eighthman.

Lions Team of the Decade

In the first of a four-part series on the Super Rugby franchises, DYLAN JACK selects the best players to have played for the Lions between 2010 and 2019.

Bosch, Willemse can reach potential at 10

The confirmation that Curwin Bosch and Damian Willemse will play exclusively at flyhalf in 2020 is good news for both the duo and the Springboks, writes DYLAN JACK.

Capitalise on the Boks’ achievements

The momentum and energy created by the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup win needs to be channeled into making positive and lasting changes to country’s sporting landscape, writes DYLAN JACK.

Saluting Brussow, the Springbok terrier

Heinrich Brussow’s intelligence and character enabled him to leave an underrated mark on Springbok rugby, writes DYLAN JACK.

RWC XV: Backline of the quarter-finals

Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a backline from the individuals who have been impressive in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Gift of the giver

Rassie Erasmus has broken the curse of the numbers-based transformation agenda, writes RYAN VREDE in the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine.

Stat Attack: Japan’s style no match for Boks’ power

DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup quarter-final between the Springboks and Japan in Tokyo on Sunday was won and lost.