Van Velze leads the way

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's English Premiership, Celtic Pro12 and French Top 14 matches that involved South African players.

SA franchises have set the bar

The Roar’s SPIRO ZAVOS believes that the two South African derbies that marked the start of Super Rugby have raised the expectation of what's to come.

Sharks made early statement

GAVIN RICH, writing for SuperSport.com, says the opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby reinforced the pre-season view that the Sharks will be the South African team to beat.

Marshall could struggle for Blues

Former All Blacks captain TAINE RANDELL, writing on stuff.co.nz, says the Blues are under the most pressure in this year's New Zealand Super Rugby conference.

Sharks’ backs steal the show

Brilliant finishing by the Sharks' backs offset a poor performance by the home pack in Durban, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Reinach thrives in Durban

Sharks No 9 Cobus Reinach was the superior scrumhalf in Durban on Saturday, writes JEREMY PROOME.