SA Rugby magazine

‘Super Rugby has a problem with its product’

Rugby Union Players’ Association president Damien Fitzpatrick has called on Sanzaar to think outside the box to save Super Rugby.

Bok Rewind: Kruger, Du Randt barge through All Blacks (1997)

Following a dominant lineout drive from the forward pack – and a powerful carry from Os du Randt – former Springbok flank Ruben Kruger finished off a well-executed team try against the All Blacks during the 1997 Tri-Nations series.

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Eales and co hit out at ex-Wallabies captains

Four former Wallabies captains, including double World Cup-winner John Eales, have spoken out against a call by their counterparts to overhaul the leadership of Rugby Australia.

Letter: The future of SA rugby is up north

In another letter to the editor as we continue to encourage our readers to send CRAIG LEWIS submissions, Pieter Jacobs believes now is the time for SA rugby to move into the northern hemisphere.

Graphic: Bok Dream Team vs World 23

After playing selector, we line up editor CRAIG LEWIS’ Springbok Dream Team against senior contributor WADE PRETORIUS’ World 23. Which side do you think would come out on top?

Best of YouTube: Botha’s six tries

Springbok flank Arno Botha is Munster’s top try-scorer this season with six tries in 16 appearances so far. Watch all his tries here.

Bok Rewind: Teichmann poaches try against All Blacks (1997)

Following a textbook tackle from Joost van der Westhuizen on All Blacks fullback Christian Cullen, former Springbok captain Gary Teichmann pounced to score an opportunistic try at Eden Park in 1997.

Rewind: De Waal secures dramatic draw

In atrocious conditions, and under the most intense pressure, Willem de Waal slotted a late sideline conversion that sealed an incredible draw for the Emerging Springboks with the British & Irish Lions at Newlands in 2009.