The AOR team debates which position in the Bok squad needs the most attention during the Rugby Championship to confirm SA’s best matchday 23 for the World Cup. READ MORE
Faf de Klerk
Jantjies has earned Bok shot
FRESH TAKE: Rassie Erasmus must stay true to his word and reward Herschel Jantjies with a Bok call-up, writes ANGUS OPPERMAN. READ MORE
Go with Hougi
FRESH TAKE: The Boks are on final approach to the Rugby World Cup without a veteran scrumhalf, DARYN KATZ says it’s time to send Francois Hougaard a Please Call Me. READ MORE
Kitshoff not such a big deal
As per reports, Steven Kitshoff will join Sale Sharks after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but not for record-breaking money. READ MORE
Faf out, Sarel in
Faf de Klerk won’t be home before the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, but Sarel Pretorius is on track to make his Southern Kings debut on Saturday. READ MORE
Faf: How we beat the All Blacks
Faf de Klerk has opened up on a key reason why the Boks beat the All Blacks this year, and how they plan on doing it again at the World Cup in Japan at the World Cup. READ MORE
England to block RWC prep?
England’s Premier Rugby Limited (PRL) is threatening to deny Test players leave to prepare for the Rugby World Cup, if an insurance dispute isn’t solved. READ MORE
2018 ends with questions, not answers
The November tour was supposed to confirm SA’s readiness for Japan 2019, but the Boks came home with a suitcase full of red flags, writes ZELIM NEL. READ MORE
Give Willie more ammo!
VLOK CILLIERS believes the Boks can complete their journey back to world-beater status if they make more use of Willie le Roux in the kicking game. READ MORE
Making a mockery of the game
The scrum contest is what separates rugby union from league, and feeding the ball in under the flank’s chest is really taking the piss, writes TANK LANNING. READ MORE
Is Rassie writing cheques he can’t cash?
Rassie Erasmus has done a great job of selling his Bok quest to stakeholders, but SIMNIKIWE XABANISA worries that these deals may come at too great a price. READ MORE
Stare down Euro clubs
As UK clubs attempt to dictate the terms of Willie le Roux and Faf de Klerk’s availability to the Springboks, STEPHEN NELL says it’s time for SA Rugby to push back. READ MORE