Can SA teams defy the odds?

South Africa’s depleted Vodacom Super Rugby teams will be hard-pressed to replicate the Springboks’ success in the 2020 tournament, writes JEAN DE VILLIERS.

Three challenges facing new Bok coach

The Springboks enter a new era under coach Jacques Nienaber. JOHN GOLIATH looks at the immediate challenges he will face after stepping into the spotlight.

Right man at a challenging time

The appointment of Jacques Nienaber is a victory for a system that will face significant challenges in the short and long term, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Storm alert ahead of new season

The Stormers will have no excuse if they fail to snap their Vodacom Super Rugby mediocrity in 2020, writes RYAN VREDE in the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine.

Can golden ‘oldies’ shine?

There are several stalwarts who will be determined to prove the old adage that there is no substitute for experience during this Vodacom Super Rugby season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Feel it, Super Rugby is here!

The Springboks’ World Cup win and the prospect of watching the next generation of stars have given all of us a little pep in the step as we enter a new Vodacom Super Rugby season, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Test of character

As the World Cup afterglow begins to fade, South African players will need to renew their motivation, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE.

Bok finishing headlines SuperHero Sunday

The World Cup-winning Springboks put on an attacking show at Soccer City on SuperHero Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lobberts’ story needs happy ending

After facing many challenges throughout his life and rugby career, JOHN GOLIATH hopes Hilton Lobberts gets one more shot at the big time with the Stormers.

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.