FRESH TAKE: Where once there was a drought of options, KEBA MOTHOAGAE shows how the Bok squad is suddenly brimming with heated competition for places. READ MORE
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Size doesn’t matter to Rassie
FRESH TAKE: Cheslin Kolbe has become a mainstay of the Bok backline, proving that there’s no such thing as ‘too small’, writes ANGUS OPPERMAN. READ MORE
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Mapimpi’s RWC dream in jeopardy?
FRESH TAKE: Makazole Mapimpi’s potential place in SA’s RWC squad may be under the microscope, but it’s got nothing to do with his blunder in Wellington, writes KEBA MOTHOAGAE. READ MORE
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Rassie: Boks got out of jail!
He will no doubt take it, but Bok coach Rassie Erasmus was man enough to attribute his side’s nail-biting 16-16 draw against the All Blacks on Saturday to a heavy stroke of luck. READ MORE
Bok rout would be a disaster – Venter
If the Wellington ambush plan fails, South Africa must be within striking distance at the death, according to BRENDAN VENTER. READ MORE
History offers hope, not optimism
While fervent Bok supporters are stocking up to celebrate an epic win in Wellington, ZELIM NEL says the record books predict a gutsy performance, but one that ends in defeat. READ MORE
Boks have already won in Wellington – Jake
The plan to split the Bok squad has put pressure on the All Blacks and that’s a win for South Africa, writes JAKE WHITE. READ MORE
Boks to camp out in New Zealand
Instead of returning to South Africa after the All Blacks Test this weekend, the 36 man Bok touring squad will hold a camp in New Zealand before heading to Argentina to face the Pumas. READ MORE
Where’s the James in small wings?
James Small is not remembered as an undersized, attack-only back, DEVIN HERMANUS wonders why the same can’t be said of SA’s current tramline cruiserweights. READ MORE