Springboks only have themselves to blame
England celebrate their win over the Boks

Springboks only have themselves to blame

A shocking last-minute decision from referee Angus Gardner should not be used as an excuse for the Springboks’ disappointing defeat to England on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Springboks must make end-of-year statement
Siya Kolisi against Wales last year

Springboks must make end-of-year statement

The Springboks should be quietly confident of enjoying a positive return on the November tour to the northern hemisphere, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Solving the enigma of Elton Jantjies
Elton Jantjies sets up a try with a crosskick

Solving the enigma of Elton Jantjies

Elton Jantjies’ Man of the Match performance in Saturday’s quarter-final added another chapter to the curious chronicles of the Lions flyhalf, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Sanzaar judgement makes no sense
The Taniela Tupou tackle on Craig Barry

Sanzaar judgement makes no sense

The nonsensical non-punishment of Reds prop Taniela Tupou for a dangerous tackle on Stormers back Craig Barry has once again made a mockery of Sanzaar’s judicial process, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Don’t underestimate scrum value
The Lions and Sharks scrum down

Don’t underestimate scrum value

The set-piece battle between the Lions and Sharks on Saturday sent out another stark reminder about the match-defining perils of a malfunctioning scrum, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Duane, Steyn would bolster Springboks
Frans Steyn and Duane Vermeulen in France

Duane, Steyn would bolster Springboks

The Springboks have missed a trick by overlooking the value that Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn could have added to the end-of-year tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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SA system to blame for Bok woes
Jan Serfontein will soon be heading overseas

SA system to blame for Bok woes

The Springboks’ blowout against the All Blacks on Saturday is simply a microcosm of a far greater problem facing South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Am is a Bok-to-be
Am is a Bok-to-be

Am is a Bok-to-be

Lukhanyo Am is desperately unlucky to have missed out on Springbok selection, but his time will surely come, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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