New Year’s wish: Objectivity over outrage

As a new season in a jam-packed rugby calendar approaches, editor CRAIG LEWIS hopes balanced opinions take precedence over angry, personal attacks on underperforming teams or players.

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.

Young stars who can shine in Super Rugby

Despite many rugby players leaving South Africa to take up lucrative contracts overseas, there are still many top talents looking to make their mark in Vodacom Super Rugby in 2020.

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.

Talented 10s must grab their chances

The 2020 season will provide an opportunity for the likes of Curwin Bosch, Damian Willemse and Manie Libbok to strengthen SA rugby’s flyhalf stocks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Five New Year’s resolutions

After the highs of 2019, there will be a new focus on different challenges in 2020. ANDRE HUISAMEN picks out five things he’d like to see.

New Year’s wishes for South African rugby

After the Springboks ended the previous decade on a spectacular note, JOHN GOLIATH lists his rugby wishes for 2020 and beyond.

Kolbe, Du Toit best of 2019

There was some brilliant rugby played in 2019, with many great individual performances throughout the year. JOHN GOLIATH picks 10 players who stood out during a bumper year of rugby.

Springbok Team of the Decade

JON CARDINELLI selects the best players who represented the Springboks between 2010 and 2019.

Boks dominate best moments of 2019

South African rugby enjoyed its best year following the Boks’ triumph in the Rugby Championship and World Cup. JOHN GOLIATH looks back at his favourite rugby moments of 2019.