Defence laid Landers’ foundation

The Highlanders again displayed the value of a sound defensive system in their win over the Crusaders on Friday, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

To hell and back

JD Schickerling made his Super Rugby debut for the Stormers 546 days after breaking his neck in an U21 match. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Ward to lead Junior Boks

Eastern Province centre Jeremy Ward will captain the 28-man Junior Boks squad at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Manchester in June.

Smiling assassin

Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie is a little man with a big game, writes MARC HINTON.

SA rugby standards have slipped

The Sharks' win against the Hurricanes did not signal a South African rugby revival, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.

Boks need flyhalf competition

Pat Lambie's return from injury is a timely boost for the Sharks and Springboks, but the lack of flyhalf depth in South African rugby should be a cause for concern, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

From Boks to Boys’ High

Former Springbok backline coach Ricardo Loubscher is now helping to coach Pretoria Boys' High's U14 team.