Editor’s picks: Top content from the week
As we enter the second half of the 35-day lockdown, editor CRAIG LEWIS picks five top pieces of content from the week that was.
Jean: Am’s vision sets him apart
In a snippet from the latest edition of SA Rugby magazine, former South Africa captain Jean de Viiliers explains why Lukhanyo Am has been so crucial to the Springboks and Sharks’ success.
Lockdown laughs with De Villiers and Brits – Twister
In this comical episode of Lockdown Laughs, coach Elma brings out Schalk Brits and Jean de Villiers’ ‘competitive’ sides during a game of Twister.
SA Rugby banking on June return
SA Rugby has reportedly compiled and presented a radically-changed calendar for the 2020 season, with the hope of returning to on-field action on 5 June.
Watch: Squidge Rugby reviews Invictus
Check out Squidge Rugby’s hilarious and insightful take on the film Invictus in the first episode of his weekly rugby film review series.
Pichot bids for World Rugby top job
Agustin Pichot has announced on Sunday that he will run against incumbent Bill Beaumont to become the new chairman of World Rugby.
Our World XV: The front row
In the sixth instalment of a seven-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their best World XV of the past 25 years.
SA players facing salary cut
Local players could lose just under half of their salaries to help stabilise SA Rugby and the local unions’ finances during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Steyn trades Montpellier for Cheetahs
Springbok utility back Frans Steyn has agreed to a deal with the Cheetahs and will join the side from 1 July.
Where are they now: 2014 UCT Varsity Cup team
In the fourth instalment of a new series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the 2014 Varsity Cup final and finds out what happened to the title-winning UCT players.
