Stormers, Sharks channel RWC Boks

South Africa’s coastal sides have played with physicality, intelligence and composure in the early rounds of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Laureus award a measure of Boks’ impact

The World Cup-winning Springboks continue to embrace their responsibility as agents of change, writes JON CARDINELLI.

RWC winners are raising the bar

The majority of South Africa’s World Cup winners have continued to dazzle and inspire since rejoining their respective clubs in South Africa, Europe and Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA Player of the Week (Round 3)

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies was the best South African performer on show in the third round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers face early test of depth

The clash with the Lions will show whether the injury-hit Stormers have the squad to push for silverware in 2020, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Potent Sharks poised to snap Canes streak

A move toward a more balanced approach as well as the presence of several World Cup-winning Springboks have made all the difference for the Sharks in 2020, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Questions raised about rugby’s future

While a lot still needs to happen, SA Rugby’s pivot to the north would have a profound impact on both hemispheres, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Opportunity knocks for ambitious Boks

The structure and scheduling of the 2020 Test season will present opportunities as well as challenges for Jacques Nienaber’s Springbok team, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Acid test for new-look Sharks

A new-look pack and coaching staff will face their first significant overseas challenge when the Sharks front the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

End of an era for epic derby

The Stormers will be on the hunt for a ninth straight win when they host the old enemy at Newlands for possibly the last time, writes JON CARDINELLI.