Boks must change to go back to back
The Springboks are having a hard time transitioning from 2019 world champions into a unit that will retain the Webb Ellis Cup in 2023, writes ZELIM NEL.
Boks outfoxed by Fozzie
One week after Ian Foster’s credibility as All Blacks head coach was in tatters at Mbombela Stadium, he checkmated the Springboks at Ellis Park, writes ZELIM NEL.
Bok challenge is to be bold, not brash
The Springboks lived up to their world champion status with a compelling win over the All Blacks in Nelspruit, and in the Ellis Park rematch the challenge will be to keep a lid on their confidence, writes ZELIM NEL.
Raging Marx to feast on wounded All Blacks
Night sweats and a gnawing desire for redemption will feed Malcolm Marx’s rage when he tears into the limping All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, writes ZELIM NEL.
Willemse, Hendrikse to spark Bok evolution
The rise of Damian Willemse and Jaden Hendrikse was the high of a rollercoaster series victory against Wales, and these two talents are primed to make the Springboks untouchable at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, writes ZELIM NEL.
Rassie smiling after Bok loss
Rassie Erasmus is many things after the Springboks surrendered their first home loss against Wales, but surprised isn’t one of them, writes ZELIM NEL.
Boks need answers at flyhalf, fullback
A thrilling victory against Wales at Loftus Versfeld served the powerful Springbok juggernaut yet another warning that the gearbox is long overdue for a service, writes ZELIM NEL.
Roos puts heat on Wiese to torch Dragons
Wales are first on the menu for the Springboks in 2022 and, with Duane Vermeulen absent, Jasper Wiese is on the clock to prove he can fill the No 8 jersey, writes ZELIM NEL.
Jake fluffs his lines as SA flourishes
Jake White is a World Cup winner, but he reacted to defeat in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship like it was his first rodeo, writes ZELIM NEL.
All-SA final but Ireland the big URC winners
While the Stormers and Bulls eliminated Irish contenders from the semi-finals, the Emerald Isle stands to benefit most from the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, writes ZELIM NEL.
