Preview: Crusaders vs Hurricanes
Matt Todd against the Hurricanes earlier this season

Preview: Crusaders vs Hurricanes

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the Super Rugby semi-final between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Saturday. (more…)

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Whiteley: Lions must be switched on defensively
Kurtley Beale takes on the Lions' defence

Whiteley: Lions must be switched on defensively

Warren Whiteley says the Lions will need to be wary of the attacking threats posed by a Waratahs side that is expected to keep ball in hand this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Phipps: Beale is our man
Kurtley Beale takes on the Lions' defence

Phipps: Beale is our man

Waratahs scrumhalf Nick Phipps says they’ll be looking to centre Kurtley Beale to provide a ‘spark’ in this Saturday’s semi-final against the Lions at Ellis Park. (more…)

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Burger: Super Rugby has lost its magic
Schalk Burger in action for the Stormers in 2016

Burger: Super Rugby has lost its magic

Former Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger believes South African rugby must consider making a permanent move to join northern hemisphere competitions. (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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De Bruin lauds Lions’ defence
Lions wing Ruan Combrinck makes a try-saving tackle

De Bruin lauds Lions’ defence

Lions coach Swys de Bruin has hailed his side’s defensive structures following their 40-23 quarter-final victory against the Jaguares in Johannesburg on Saturday. (more…)

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