Nothing beats playing in Europe for SA’s teams

South Africa’s involvement in the Champions Cup is a mouth-watering prospect, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE.

Race Cheetahs to Australia’s rescue

Reduced to a punching bag for New Zealand rugby, Australia need only seize the opportunity to engage South Africa in a mutually beneficial rugby competition, writes ZELIM NEL.

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.

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.

Ref, send everyone off or keep cards in pocket

The much-anticipated Champions Cup final was the latest in a growing number of rugby matches ruined by a referee overreacting to a high tackle, writes ZELIM NEL.

Boks stepping onto surer footing

The form of key overseas Boks such as Cheslin Kolbe and Damian de Allende will give rise to increasing optimism before the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

From famine to feast for Springboks

It’s been more than 18 months since the Springboks last played. The world champs now face 14 Test fixtures in the space of five months. CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at how this could be managed.

Europe beware, we are coming for everything!

The idea that South Africa’s integration into European club rugby should be limited to the PRO16 for the foreseeable future is naive and impractical, writes ZELIM NEL.

No winners in national schools rugby suspension

While made with the best intentions, the decision to implement a countrywide suspension on all contact sports – including rugby – at schools could have an adverse affect, writes DYLAN JACK.

Playing selector: Picking an alternative SA A side

A South Africa A side is set to take on the British & Irish Lions on 14 July. Editor CRAIG LEWIS turns selector and picks a team to face the tourists.