Kiwi kings remain a class apart

The past four weeks have shown why the Crusaders remain a cut above the South African teams on attack and defence, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Incredible Koch delivers timely reminder

Vincent Koch’s titanic performance in the Champions Cup final has given Rassie Erasmus the right kind of selection headache, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA teams need defensive intervention

South Africa’s best teams and players need to rethink their approach to defence sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Curwin comes of age in Christchurch

Curwin Bosch’s composed performance against the Crusaders should give Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus food for thought, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Saffas need to dent Crusaders aura

The next three weeks will reveal whether any of the South African teams have what it takes to beat the Crusaders and challenge for the Vodacom Super Rugby title, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks surrender a national problem

Inconsistency in attitude has cost the top South African teams dearly during the first half of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Beast a national treasure

Beast Mtawarira’s legend continues to grow in an important year for South African rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Ref howlers demand scrutiny

Accuracy and fairness should be prized above entertainment as rugby looks to win back the fans, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Loftus hiding a timely reality check

Recent losses to the Hurricanes and Chiefs highlighted the physical and mental deficiencies that continue to plague the South African game, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Wales issue World Cup warning

An outstanding Six Nations highlighted the gap between the hemispheres and why the Springboks will go to the World Cup as underdogs, writes JON CARDINELLI.