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The Springboks

Boks have muscle memory to rely on

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are experts at finding solutions to tricky problems, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story
Duane Vermeulen

Embracing clubs is another win for Bulls

The Bulls’ decision to strengthen ties with rugby clubs in Pretoria is a shrewd move, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Posted in Bulls, Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines, Top story | Tagged duane vermeulen, Morne Steyn, Trevor Nyakane
Ardie Savea Hurricanes captain

When players and the press collide

Ardie Savea’s angry reaction to a news story highlights a trend of player isolation, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, News, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
Wings Bryan Habana and JP Pietersen

Column: JP Pietersen was a modern-day Rolls-Royce

JP Pietersen retired without much fanfare, but his impact on the game will never be forgotten, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Features, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines, Top story
Damian Willemse Curwin Bosch

Both Bosch and Willemse have value to add

Backing for Damian Willemse and Curwin Bosch doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Features, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
Column: Refereeing rot must be addressed

Column: Refereeing rot must be addressed

The standard of officiating in South African rugby has been cause for real concern this domestic season, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Currie Cup, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines, Tournaments
Frans Malherbe Dobson

Column: All shapes and sizes

It’s time to stop judging a player such as Frans Malherbe by his body shape, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
Former Sevens star Stedman Gans scored a brace against the Stormers

Sevens system deserves unreserved dues

South Africa’s sevens players are quickly proving they can make it big in the 15-man game, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Sevens, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
Kings players during the Pro14

Time to find a real solution for EC rugby

It’s time to try another tack with Eastern Cape rugby, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Kings, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Top headlines
The Springbok 2019 World Cup documentary

Bok documentary comes at the right time

The documentary of the Springboks’ World Cup-winning journey is a timely reminder of how sport can inspire hope, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Posted in Columns, Simnikiwe Xabanisa, Springboks, Top headlines, Uncategorized
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