The Springboks’ narrow win in Paris did little to alleviate tactical and personnel concerns ahead of the clashes against Italy and Wales, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The decision to award France the 2023 Rugby World Cup has robbed South Africa of a golden opportunity and made a mockery of World Rugby’s selection process, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The Springboks must use the four-Test tour of Europe to settle on a game plan and develop a squad with the 2019 World Cup in mind, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The Springboks’ excellent set-piece and breakdown performance in Port Elizabeth bodes well for the more challenging clashes in Argentina and Australasia, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The Super Rugby final highlighted the tactical and mental shortcomings in the Lions’ and indeed SA rugby’s game, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
Faf du Plessis has to deliver as a batsman and tactician in South Africa’s must-win Test at Old Trafford, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The Lions are well-placed to claim South African rugby’s first title of significance since 2010, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The Stormers won’t break their playoff curse until smarter decisions are taken in terms of tactics and player recruitment, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
Gritty performances by the Proteas’ top six at Trent Bridge bode well for a crucial contest at the Oval, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The Lions have the defensive tools – and more importantly, the home advantage – to win three playoff matches and ultimately a first Super Rugby crown, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)