Christchurch cracker a lesson for Boks
The Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch highlighted New Zealand rugby’s strengths as well as its vulnerabilities. The Springboks would do well to take note, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Travel still biggest playoff hurdle
The grueling travel demands associated with the Vodacom Super Rugby playoff schedule continue to hand the hosting teams a grossly unfair advantage, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Brain drain continues to hit SA hard
The ongoing exodus of experienced players will continue to hamper South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby challenge in the years to come, writes JON CARDINELLI.
SA teams need defensive intervention
South Africa’s best teams and players need to rethink their approach to defence sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Curwin comes of age in Christchurch
Curwin Bosch’s composed performance against the Crusaders should give Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus food for thought, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Saffas need to dent Crusaders aura
The next three weeks will reveal whether any of the South African teams have what it takes to beat the Crusaders and challenge for the Vodacom Super Rugby title, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Loftus hiding a timely reality check
Recent losses to the Hurricanes and Chiefs highlighted the physical and mental deficiencies that continue to plague the South African game, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Wales issue World Cup warning
An outstanding Six Nations highlighted the gap between the hemispheres and why the Springboks will go to the World Cup as underdogs, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Bulls rise as Stormers implode
The Loftus blowout showcased a Vodacom Bulls team on the rise as well as a sorry Stormers group on the road to nowhere, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Cape carnival a sight for sore eyes
The Superhero Sunday event at Cape Town Stadium provided a ray of light during one of the bleakest periods in WPRFU history, writes JON CARDINELLI.
