Du Plessis – Groomed for greatness

Muller du Plessis’ childhood training programme, developed by his father, gave him a crucial head start in rugby, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Rassie: How Du Toit proved me wrong

In an SA Rugby magazine exclusive, Springbok coach RASSIE ERASMUS explains how Pieter-Steph du Toit proved him wrong during a dominant 2018 Test season.

Black Legend: Lucky Mange

In the 19th instalment of a series on black rugby legends, JOHN GOLIATH looks back at the career of former Kwaru and Saru prop Lucky Mange.

Dyantyi a soaring success

Aphiwe Dyantyi’s unforgettable 2018 season culminated in a World Rugby award, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Faf’s rousing return to Test rugby

Faf de Klerk established himself as one of the Springboks’ most influential players in 2018, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Running the rule

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan on recent controversial calls, the role of the TMO, the benefits of a two-referee system and having only two South African referees on World Rugby’s panel.

Hendricks: I’m not scared of anything

MARIETTE ADAMS chats to former Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks, who will make his return to professional rugby in 2019 with the Bulls after a serious heart condition had threatened to end his career.

Black Legend: Silvin Isaacs

In the 18th instalment of a series on black rugby legends, JOHN GOLIATH looks back at the career of former Boland and Saru flyhalf Silvin Isaacs. 

SA making slow transformation progress

While the black player pool has swelled significantly since 2014, SA Rugby’s 50% transformation target remains optimistic, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bok report card: Rising from the ashes

JON CARDINELLI rates Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks in terms of results, player development, game plan execution and transformation.