Ryan Vrede

Strauss’s smart move

Adriaan Strauss will be a central part of the Bulls’ and Springboks’ campaigns in 2015, writes RYAN VREDE.

Matfield battling against time

Victor Matfield has looked every bit his age and needs to find his stride to allay concerns about his longevity, writes RYAN VREDE.

Coetzee’s going, saviour needed

Allister Coetzee has failed to advance the Stormers but his replacement faces an equally difficult task with the resources he'll have and the expectation that comes with the job, says RYAN VREDE.

The future is now

Handré Pollard has arrived and may be around for a while yet, writes RYAN VREDE.

Boks must down Dragons

The result in Cardiff will determine the success or failure of the Springboks' tour, writes RYAN VREDE.

Stick boot into expansive Boks

The Springboks, under pressure from the public, have ventured down a tactical black hole that sees them become irrelevant if not remedied, writes RYAN VREDE.