Three key points from past weekend

CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from round 14 of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Lizo knocking on Bok door

Lizo Gqoboka is fast establishing himself as a possible successor to the legendary Beast Mtawarira, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Gutsy Lions defy ‘adversity’

Against a backdrop of serious off-field issues, the Lions’ thrilling win over the Chiefs on Friday is a remarkable feat, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Mapimpi is SA’s in-form wing

On current form, it would be impossible to deny Makazole Mapimpi a starting berth in the Bok side, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Am, Kriel making an impression

The form of Lukhanyo Am and Jesse Kriel has served as much-needed rays of light at the start of the Vodacom Super Rugby season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Less is more for Super Rugby

The return to a straight round-robin format in Vodacom Super Rugby is long overdue, but there should be further changes, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks need Bosch at his best

Finding the means to fully harness the enigmatic talent of a player such as Curwin Bosch should be a top priority for SA rugby and the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Simelane’s worth the investment

Wandisile Simelane is a prime example of a player who should benefit richly from South African rugby’s new contracting model, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

More questions than answers at Stormers

There was an undeniable element of irony to reports over the weekend about the coaching changes set to take place at the Stormers, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Contracting model shakes up status quo

SA Rugby’s new contracting model signifies some proactive steps to combat the ever-challenging financial climate affecting the game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.