The Super 12 went from zero to 100 in three seconds, ZELIM NEL bemoans rugby’s penchant for converting sports cars into family station wagons. READ MORE
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Canes comeback crushes Brumbies
The Hurricanes scored 23 unanswered points to complete a 35-16 comeback win against the Brumbies in Friday’s quarter-final in Canberra. READ MORE
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Mitchell to restore Loftus faithful
FRESH TAKE: The USA Eagles took flight under John Mitchell and DEVIN HERMANUS believes the former All Blacks coach is the right man to give the Bulls horns again. READ MORE
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Etzebeth, Du Toit must jump the Chiefs
ANALYSIS: Stormers locks Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit really need to get up for Saturday’s quarter-final clash against the visiting Chiefs. READ MORE
We pick the weekend winners
And then there were eight, and then there were three SA sides involved in two home quarter finals! Take in our preview before making those SuperBru picks. READ MORE
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Weekend’s Team Sheets
The Super Rugby playoffs are here! The log-leading Lions host the Sharks on Saturday afternoon before the Stormers attempt to repeat their league-phase victory against the Chiefs. READ MORE
Quarter-final Quest
Here’s a look at some of the stalwarts that SA’s quarter-final contenders will be counting on to win decisive duels! READ MORE
Kriel scores with Raters
Two tries from Jesse Kriel was just enough to convince AOR’s Player Raters to keep the Bulls centre in this week’s Stats XV. READ MORE
SA is a wasteland for top, young coaches
The agonising process to appoint Swys de Bruin as Johan Ackermann’s successor reminded BRENDEN NEL how slow unions are to recognise talent in SA’s coaching ranks. READ MORE
Pro12 expansion confirmed
The Pro12 will expand to 14 teams in September with the inclusion of the Kings and Cheetahs for the upcoming season. READ MORE
Cronje starts and finishes in Stats XV
Kings flyhalf Lionel Cronje ended his best season the same way he had begun it – by earning a place in the Stats XV. READ MORE
Cheetahs, Kings hit the jackpot! – Jake
JAKE WHITE bets all his chips on the Cheetahs and Kings’ move to the Pro12 developing into a big win for South African rugby. READ MORE
Kwagga king of the ratings
Lions flank Albertus “Kwagga” Smith owned the Player Ratings in Round 17, logging a 7.2 out of 10 to easily outdo the runner-up, Cheetahs prop Ox Nche (6.5). READ MORE