SA rugby skills evolution is under way

The Stormers and Sharks are reaping the rewards of the emphasis placed on skills development during the pre-season, and it’s a culture of excellence that Brendan Venter can foster with the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Super Rugby cull a must

The decision to reduce the number of Super Rugby teams from 18 to 15 is absolutely necessary for the competition’s survival, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bet on Waratahs to keep it close

THE MONEY MAN is putting R1,000 on the Waratahs to not lose by nine or more points to the Crusaders in Sydney on Saturday.

Cheeky Watson: A King dethroned

Cheeky Watson’s tenure as Eastern Province president will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Vickerman: From green to gold

Dan Vickerman learned his rugby in South Africa, but reached the top with the Wallabies, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Sharks flyhalf starts for Junior Boks

Sharks flyhalf Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in the Junior Springboks’ starting line-up to face the Griffons in Welkom on Friday.

Bizarre rugby stand-off

Narbonne declined to contest a Vannes lineout maul in France’s Pro D2, forcing the referee to award Vannes a scrum.