History serves as both a help and a hindrance to the Springboks as they open the Rugby Championship against the Wallabies at Ellis Park. READ MORE
Rugby Championship
Operation Cake Tin: clever or crazy?
The AOR team debates the merits of Rassie Erasmus’ plan to send over a group of first-choice Boks to dig in early for next week’s showdown against the All Blacks in Wellington. READ MORE
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
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
Who to start in Rugby Championship?
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
Who has RWC edge?
DAN RETIEF compares schedules to get a bead on the 2019 Rugby World Cup contenders. READ MORE
World League: Yes or No?
News of a proposed World League sparked a frenzy in the global rugby community. The AOR team wades in to debate the pros and cons. READ MORE
SA doesn’t need World League – Jake
JAKE WHITE would like to see the top nations revive epic tours rather than administer an overdose of matches against Aussies and Kiwis in the World League. READ MORE
Ready for World League?
Rugby as you know it is coming to the end of its shelf life. The game’s top brass will meet in Los Angeles this week to discuss repackaging the game for global distribution. READ MORE
Has North overtaken South?
FRESH TAKE: Rugby in the Northern Hemisphere is like a world heavyweight title fight while the game down south has the gravitas of a WWE bout, according to BRENDON SHIELDS. READ MORE
Saffas fill up on Bok dreams
FRESH TAKE: DEVIN HERMANUS sets the scene as Springbok fans take a break from harsh economic realities to relish the thrilling prospect of successive wins against the All Blacks. READ MORE
Bok tweaks to beat All Blacks
We’re a few sleeps away from the biggest Test of the year, and the AOR pundits each name the Bok side they think can clinch back-to-back wins against the All Blacks for the first time since 2009. READ MORE