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Cavernous Cape Town Stadium

JdV: Boks-Lions have everything to play for

Performing in empty stadiums will be a key factor in the series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions, writes former Springbok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.

Posted in Columns, Jean de Villiers, Lions Tour, Springboks, Top headlines
Jacques Nienaber with SA players

Physicality, intensity, synergy key for Boks

The Springboks will need to quickly rediscover team synergy before the highly anticipated Lions series, writes former captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.

Posted in Columns, Jean de Villiers, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story
Referee AJ Jacobs sent Bulls prop Jacques van Rooyen off / Rainbow Cup

Jean de Villiers: I’m a fan of the captain’s challenge

The captain’s challenge law trial is good for the game, writes former Springbok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.

Posted in Columns, Features, Jean de Villiers, SA Rugby mag, Top headlines, Top story
Lions duo Alun Wyn Jones and Maro Itoje

Lions leadership conundrum: Is Jones first-choice in his position?

There is no clear-cut captaincy candidate for the British & Irish Lions, writes former Springbok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Jean de Villiers, Lions Tour, Top headlines, Top story
The Sharks in a huddle

Local coaches facing new challenges

South Africa’s franchise coaches face a player management challenge in a hectic 2021 season, writes JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Jean de Villiers, News, Top headlines, Top story
Sharks stadium

Private investors will add value

Private investment is a game-changer for South African teams, writes former Springbok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Jean de Villiers, News, Top headlines
Bpongi Mbonambi on the charge

JdV column: Rugby is like a game of chess

There are fundamental aspects of the game that should never be undervalued, writes former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Jean de Villiers, Springboks, Top headlines
Rugby

Northern exposure should be welcomed

Playing in the northern hemisphere will provide benefits on and off the field for SA rugby, writes former Springbok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Jean de Villiers, Pro14, Top headlines, Tournaments
The Springboks celebrate against All Blacks

Column: Quantity doesn’t equal quality

There would be greater hype for a Springboks-All Blacks clash if these Tests were staged less often, writes former Bok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Jean de Villiers, Springboks, Test Rugby, Top headlines
Springboks flyhalf Elton Jantjies

Plenty to ponder as Boks explore depth at 10

The serious injury to Handre Pollard will force the Springbok coaches to explore other options at flyhalf, writes former Bok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Jean de Villiers, Springboks, Teams, Top headlines
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