VLOK CILLIERS explains how the kicking game separates contenders from the also-rans. READ MORE
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It’s the final countdown!
The Rugby Championship is SANZAAR’s final dress rehearsal for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and it begins on Saturday when the Springboks host the Wallabies at Ellis Park. READ MORE
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WP scrum to victory
Instead of saying, “Thanks for the game” after the final whistle at Newlands, the Blue Bulls should have been asking “How much do we owe you for that scrumming lesson?” READ MORE
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Rassie gambling on Wellington double?
FRESH TAKE: DAWIE BOONZAAIER considers the opportunity cost of going all out to beat the All Blacks this month when several players in the Bok squad still need to be evaluated before the World Cup. READ MORE
Mini Currie Cup: good or bad?
The Currie Cup was shortened to a single round competition last year and, on the eve of the 2019 edition, the AOR team debates whether the change has been a good one. READ MORE
Why have a ball? – Jake
The Super Rugby final again showed that there’s no reward for retaining possession, JAKE WHITE is a big fan of proposals to change that. READ MORE
Pollard on point, Jantjies still MIA on D
The 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby stats confirm that Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard scored the most points, while Lions pivot Elton Jantjies missed the most tackles. READ MORE
Rugby boys, play soccer not cricket!
FRESH TAKE: BRENDON SHIELDS explains why big rugby schools shouldn’t push cricket as their primary summer sport. READ MORE
Glory beckons underdog Jags
The Crusaders have built a Super Rugby dynasty, but the Jaguares will sprint into the final with nothing to lose. READ MORE