Bok player ratings: Jantjies stars
The Springboks started off their Rugby Championship campaign with a bonus-point victory over Australia at Ellis Park. JOHN GOLIATH rates the victorious South Africans.
Jantjies show stuns Aussies
Herschel Jantjies shone in the Springboks’ vibrant yet flawed 35-17 win over the Wallabies, writes JON CARDINELLI at Ellis Park.
Rassie, Cheika take bold first step
Experimental selections and strategies should make for an intriguing opening weekend of the Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Elstadt evolves to give Boks new option
Rynhardt Elstadt has been brought back to South Africa for his particular set of skills and won’t be limited by the number on his back, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Boks vs Wallabies: The duels that matter
The Springboks and Wallabies clash in the opening match of the Rugby Championship on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of key battles within the war at Ellis Park.
Split squads boast good balance
Rassie Erasmus has picked a good blend of youth and experience for the Tests against Australia and New Zealand, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Overseas stars push Boks to new level
Good planning and recruitment have the Springboks well placed to fire against both the Wallabies and All Blacks over the next two weeks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Succession plan a must for blossoming Boks
Deon Davids’ presence in the Springbok camp raises new questions about the head coach position beyond 2019, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
De Villiers deserves crack at Kings job
Peter de Villiers deserves another crack at a coaching job in South African rugby and the Southern Kings gig might just be the perfect fit, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother
James Small the rugby player should be celebrated and honoured for the legacy he left in the Bok jersey, and the inspiration he gave South Africa as a rugby nation coming out of isolation, writes JAMES DALTON.
