Springbok lock Lood de Jager tells SARugbymag.co.za about his painful battle with injury, why he put his body on the line in the World Cup final and how he celebrated Cheslin Kolbe’s try. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Look back at highlights from one of the greatest upsets in Vodacom Super Rugby history when the Cheetahs claimed a famous win over eventual finalists the Crusaders, whose squad featured several future World Cup winners.
Neil Powell says he is using the unexpected downtime to teach the youngsters in the Blitzboks set-up about financial literacy and some essential life skills needed beyond their playing careers.
Cheetahs captain Ruan Pienaar has defended his team’s performances in the Pro14 after the side was criticised by former Ireland hooker Keith Wood.
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Pieter-Steph du Toit’s contract saga.
Despite an uncertain time in the game, the next generation of young stars offer a shining light for the future, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine.
If the Vodacom Bulls could land the signature of another top Bok such as Marcell Coetzee it would be a further step in the right direction, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Although Pieter-Steph du Toit was one of three players who submitted a contract termination notice before the deadline on 14 May, it’s believed he may still not be lost to the Stormers.
Pieter-Steph du Toit unwittingly found himself as the central figure in the story of South African rugby’s first so-called ‘deadline day’ that offered up plenty of twists and turns, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Lions’ hopes of a revival have taken a hit as yet another member of the golden generation has committed to an overseas club, writes JON CARDINELLI.
