It’s semi-final time as the Crusaders host the Chiefs and the Hurricanes travel to Johannesburg to take on the Lions for a place in the decider. READ MORE
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Ref subjectivity here to stay?
As long as referees are asked to judge a player’s intent, says TANK LANNING, there will always be the risk that subjectivity influences the big calls. READ MORE
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Pollard delay a worry for Boks
Handre Pollard’s return to play is again the subject of concern as the Bulls flyhalf appears likely to miss the start of the Rugby Championship. READ MORE
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Cape Town goes kid friendly
Tickets to the Cape Town Sevens, being held in early December, go on sale on Friday, and this year the focus is on providing a family friendly experience. READ MORE
The Rematch!
The head-to-head stats favour the Lions in Saturday’s semi-final against the Hurricanes, but are they primed to beat a Kiwi team at the first time of asking this season? READ MORE
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Raters ask Boeboes to share
Unable to make up their minds about who to pick at fullback, the Raters opted to have Andries Coetzee and Lwazi Mvovo split time at No 15. READ MORE
Did the Stormers choke?
Stung by claims that the Stormers got stage fright in the quarter-finals, AMI KAPILEVICH explains that there’s a difference between choking and losing to a better team. READ MORE
Stats XV rewards heavy hitters
Sharks captain Philip van der Walt was one of three South African forwards to crash-tackle a place in this week’s Stats XV. READ MORE
How Lions can quell the Canes
OOM RUGBY picks out six weapons that will help the Lions to conquer the defending champion Hurricanes in the Ellis Park semi-final on Saturday. READ MORE
MVP Curwin wins flyhalf duel
Sharks hearts sank when a late penalty consigned them to a 23-21 quarter-final loss against the Lions on Saturday, but Curwin Bosch will be feeling like a winner today. READ MORE
Jantjies’ slump could cost Lions – Braam
Elton Jantjies’ goal-kicking slump could come at great cost to the Lions in Saturday’s semi-final against the Hurricanes, according to former Springbok flyhalf Braam van Straaten. READ MORE
Cheetahs start like champs
The Cheetahs began their Currie Cup title defence in Bloemfontein with a spectacular 47-12 victory against the Sharks. READ MORE
The Ultimate Stats Quiz #19
The Lions came back to sink their teeth into the Sharks for a place in the 2017 Super Rugby semi-finals, show us how sharp you are with the Ultimate Stats Quiz! READ MORE