Three rounds into the 2019 Super Rugby season and STEPHEN NELL has seen enough to call time on the Lions’ reign as contenders. READ MORE
Warren Whiteley
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
Are All Blacks the Bok yardstick?
Springbok fans are shuddering at the prospect of a heavy defeat in Wellington, the AOR team debates whether it’s reasonable to measure SA against the All Blacks. READ MORE
Three quick fixes for Boks
The Rassie Erasmus era has stalled after a promising launch, the AOR team debates three changes to jumpstart the Boks when the Rugby Championship resumes in Brisbane. READ MORE
Bok fans, buckle up!
Mendoza exposed flaws that the Boks have been hiding all season, BRENDEN NEL warns supporters to prepare for a nightmare tour of Australasia. READ MORE
Can Elton flip the script?
Elton Jantjies has a reputation for disappearing in important games, GAVIN RICH says a long-shot Super Rugby final in Christchurch offers the Lions flyhalf a chance to erase that forever. READ MORE
No playoffs good for Boks?
There’s a good chance that a South African team won’t feature in the Super Rugby semi-finals, GAVIN RICH highlights the potential silver lining for the Springboks. 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
Rassie’s revolution light on leaders
The Boks won the 2007 World Cup with a squad of grizzled veterans, SIMNIKIWE XABANISA says the first two Tests of the Rassie Erasmus era exposed a thin leadership group. 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
Coetzee to balance Bok back row
FRESH TAKE: If the Boks want to get the best out of Siya Kolisi and Duane Vermeulen, Marcell Coetzee must be recalled as soon as he’s fighting fit, writes DARYN KATZ. READ MORE
Where’s Whiteley?
Injured Springbok No 8 Warren Whiteley has disappeared off the radar and the Lions have been vague about his flight status, BRENDEN NEL can’t understand why it needs to be a mystery. READ MORE