The sideshow of a superhero-themed, pre-season double-header is all just fluff, writes ZELIM NEL who can’t wait to see a vengeful Duane Vermeulen in his first outing against the Stormers. READ MORE
Juarno Augustus
Spotlight on Bok hopefuls
The Currie Cup isn’t one of the world’s toughest domestic competitions anymore, but it’s still a breeding ground for future Springboks. The AOR team debates which back and forward will fire in 2018. READ MORE
Bench Whiteley
FRESH TAKE: Warren Whiteley is back in Super Rugby, but JOSHUA BROWN says there’s no place for the inspirational Lions captain in the Springbok back row. READ MORE
Who to replace Duane?
With veteran Duane Vermeulen set to miss the Rugby Championship, the AOR team debates who should claim the Springbok No 8 jersey. READ MORE
Boks on cusp of golden era
Rassie Erasmus has been afforded unprecedented job security and GAVIN RICH says the Bok coach will use it to grow and harvest a generation of future champions. READ MORE
Who should have replaced Jean-Luc?
Ruan Botha was called up to replace Jean-Luc du Preez in the Springbok squad for the imminent tour of Europe – the All Out Rugby team thinks there were at least two better options. READ MORE
Bosch saves Baby Boks blushes
Baby Boks flyhalf Curwin Bosch converted a try in the dying seconds to hold France to a 23-23 stalemate in South Africa’s opening World Rugby U20 Championship match in Georgia on Wednesday. READ MORE