Swys de Bruin

Swys lands top job at Shimlas

Former Lions and Springbok assistant coach Swys de Bruin has been appointed as Varsity Cup side Shimlas’ new director of rugby.

Watch: Kolbe should have been sent off

Swys de Bruin, Peter de Villiers & Robbi Kempson discuss the officiating performance in the second Test between the Boks and the British & Irish Lions, and whether Rassie Erasmus’ video had any impact on it.

Faf de Klerk of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Boks’ kicking & countering (1st Test)

Swys de Bruin has questioned whether the Springboks’ kicking game off Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard is something they should persist with for the second Test against the British & Irish Lions.

Watch: Mallett and Swys on new laws for Rainbow Cup SA

Nick Mallett and Swys de Bruin share their thoughts on the new law variations implemented in round one of the Rainbow Cup SA. What are your thoughts?

Watch: How Barritt got into rugby

Saracens stalwart and former England centre Brad Barritt tells the funny story of how he began playing rugby and reveals that Swys de Bruin was his first club coach.

Swys de Bruin and Nick Mallett on The Final Whistle

Watch: Swys, Mallett analyse winless Bulls

Swys de Bruin and Nick Mallett break down where they believe the issues lie with the struggling Vodacom Bulls, who are yet to pick up a win during this year’s Super Rugby season.

Watch: Ruck law analysis with Mallett, Swys

Nick Mallett and Swys de Bruin provide insight into how the ruck law should be applied, while providing examples of how the breakdown is being incorrectly officiated during Vodacom Super Rugby.

Swys: Nienaber has gained respect

Former Springbok consultant Swys de Bruin says there is plenty of mutual respect between him and Jacques Nienaber, who is believed to be a strong candidate to take over as Bok head coach.