Bok bench conundrum for Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus has a pretty good idea of what his starting team will look like at the World Cup. However, he may still have a few sleepless nights about the makeup of his bench, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
How Rassie boosted Bok depth: Part 1
JON CARDINELLI looks at the backline players used by the Springboks since 2018 and why Rassie Erasmus faces a healthy selection headache ahead of the World Cup squad announcement.
Hansen baffled by ranking system
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that he’s never understood World Rugby’s ranking system after the All Blacks lost their No 1 position to Wales over the weekend.
Parisse to skipper Italy at fifth RWC
Veteran No 8 Sergio Parisse will lead Italy at his fifth World Cup in Japan next month, equalling fellow Italian legend Mauro Bergamasco and Samoan Brian Lima for the most rugby World Cup appearances.
Top stories: The weekend in rugby
Check out the wrap of features on SARugbymag.co.za after a busy weekend of international and domestic action.
‘Disallowed try should’ve stood’
Hear what Argentina coach Mario Ledesma had to say after his side’s agonising 24-18 defeat by the Springboks at Loftus on Saturday.
The weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
New Issue: Jantjies is worth the hype
Springbok sensation Herschel Jantjies and stalwart Frans Steyn are on the cover of the new SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week!
Boks name final training squad
Injured Marcell Coetzee has not travelled with a 36-man Springbok training squad to Bloemfontein for a four-day World Cup camp.
Sharks keep playoff hopes alive
The Sharks kept themselves in the hunt for a home semi-final by claiming a 30-28 victory over the Lions in Johannesburg on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
