Ref howler a black eye for rugby
Owen Farrell tackles André Esterhuizen

Ref howler a black eye for rugby

Too many contests are being ruined by a referee’s decisions – and in some instances, his refusal to take appropriate action – in the dying moments, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Springboks are shattering perceptions
The Springboks celebrate in Bloemfontein

Springboks are shattering perceptions

Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks have proved that a more transformed team can win big Test matches via a pragmatic yet exciting approach, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Springbok squad boasts exciting balance
Duane Vermeulen in action against Italy in 2017

Springbok squad boasts exciting balance

Rassie Erasmus has selected a Springbok squad that has the necessary experience and class to make a statement against Wales and England, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Foreign scalps the measure of progress
Ngani Laumape scores against the Bulls in 2017

Foreign scalps the measure of progress

The next few rounds of Super Rugby will give us a more accurate idea of where the South African teams stand in relation to their more fancied New Zealand counterparts, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Answers needed after India annihilation
Morne Morkel took two wickets in the ODI series

Answers needed after India annihilation

The Proteas bowlers disappointed as much as the batsmen in the humiliating 5-1 series defeat to India. (more…)

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Springbok mission against England is clear
England captain Dylan Hartley

Springbok mission against England is clear

England’s bruising battle against Wales at Twickenham served up some valuable lessons for Rassie Erasmus and South African rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Proteas must heed Wanderers lessons
Quinton de Kock had a poor series with the bat

Proteas must heed Wanderers lessons

Proteas coach Ottis Gibson may need to revise the balance of the side as well as the strategy ahead of a very different challenge against Australia. (more…)

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