Manjezi suffers injury blow

Vodacom Bulls lock Sintu Manjezi is set to miss the team’s games in the Preparation Series and Rainbow Cup due to a knee injury. DYLAN JACK reports.

Player welfare concerns key to World Cup overhaul plans

Under reported pressure from unions to address player welfare, the board of Rugby World Cup Ltd has formulated plans to change the competition’s structure for the next 2023 World Cup in France.

RIP Manyike: A talent gone too soon

Following the tragic death of former SA Schools captain and Jeppe High School head boy Muzi Manyike, we reflect on a young talent gone too soon.

Lions mourn Manyike

The Lions have put out a statement expressing sincerest condolences following news of the passing of former junior player Muzi Manyike.

Former SA Schools captain tragically found dead

Former SA Schools captain and Jeppe High School head boy Muzi Manyike has been confirmed dead this week after going missing last November.

JdV: Willis injury gave me flashbacks

Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says it will be difficult to impose better player safety protocols without jeopardising the quality of the rugby product.

Playing selector: Bok options at No 8

With plenty of depth in the eighthman position, ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE examines South Africa’s options ahead of the British & Irish Lions series.

Where are they now: 2008 Junior Springboks (Backs)

In the third part of a returning series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the inaugural 2008 U20 World Championship and looks at what happened to the bronze-winning Junior Springboks.

Your say: Readers call for Am to retain Sharks captaincy

Over 70% of votes in an online poll went in favour of Lukhanyo Am retaining the Sharks captaincy even when Siya Kolisi makes the move to Durban.

Schickerling arrives at career crossroad

It’s no surprise that WP lock JD Schickerling is in high demand, but it will be interesting to see how his national ambitions factor into the reckoning, writes CRAIG LEWIS.