Rassie: We lose, we go home

Look back at Rassie Erasmus’ team talk in the buildup to the Springboks’ do-or-die pool match against Italy during last year’s Rugby World Cup, and how he correctly predicted the team’s route to the knockout stages.

Watch: Get hyped up for Lions tour

In 2021 the British & Irish Lions travel to South Africa and will look to win their first series against the Springboks since 1997. This video previews some key players and shows past tours that will get you hyped up for the 2021 tour.

NZR boss: South Africa, Argentina are all in

NZR CEO Mark Robinson says there is a possibility South Africa and Argentina could be allowed to conduct preparation for a revised Rugby Championship in New Zealand.

There’s nothing quite like a Lions tour

Confirmation of the British & Irish Lions tour dates to South Africa in 2021 provides cause for excitement and anticipation when it’s needed most, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Blitzboks adopt proactive outlook

Pending eagerly-anticipated government approval for SA Rugby’s return to training, the Springbok Sevens system hopes to be able to gradually ‘restart’ in August, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

On the lighter side: Streaker who caused chaos

Many may have missed the moment Crusaders star Braydon Ennor took out a streaker during Saturday’s clash with the Blues.

State-of-origin match: EC/KZN team

With SA Rugby reportedly considering a state-of-origin match at the end of the year, CRAIG LEWIS selects a hypothetical team hailing from the Eastern Cape and KZN.

‘I’d love to finish things off on the pitch’

Front-row stalwart Schalk Ferreira is hopeful he will be able to add one final chapter to his Kings career, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Superbru: Homes sides favoured

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for round five of Super Rugby Aotearoa and round two of Super Rugby AU present a favourable outlook for the home sides.

Internal SA clash: The coastal team

With New Zealand set to hold a North-South trial match later in August, CRAIG LEWIS picks a coastal team for a hypothetical South African version of the match.