Planet Rugby's top-10 fly-half list places Matthieu Jalibert at #1 — framed not just as the best 10 in the world but possibly the best player in the game full stop, with his Champions Cup win for Bordeaux-Bègles the centrepiece of his case. Finn Russell sits second, his evolution from maverick to complete operator now complete, while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu lands third despite an injury-interrupted year — praised for combining Pollard's boot with elite ball-playing instincts. South Africa dominate the rankings overall, with Pollard at #9 and Libbok at #7, the latter's more expressive, riskier game contrasted directly with Pollard's clutch reliability as the piece weighs up which profile better suits the Boks heading into 2027. Albornoz (4th) and Ntamack (5th) round out a top five that makes a strong case for Southern Hemisphere and French dominance at 10 right now.
Jalibert leads, SFM cracks the top 3, and three Boks make Planet Rugby's fly-half rankings
Planet Rugby ranks Jalibert #1, with SFM, Pollard, and Libbok all featuring — making South Africa the most represented nation in a list that doubles as a 2027 World Cup 10 debate.
Pollard and Feinberg-Mngomezulu deliver standout kicking displays in URC
Handrè Pollard and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been in kicking form in the URC, with a highlight reel of their best efforts underlining the quality both Springbok pivots are producing at franchise level.
Rassie's Bomb Squad reset: Who fills the Snyman and Smith void?
Cardinelli breaks down how the enforced absences of Snyman and Smith force Erasmus to reimagine the Bomb Squad, with Paul de Villiers earmarked for a key role and the flyhalf pecking order wide open heading into the Nations Championship.
The Barbarians hit-out is a key cog in Rassie's World Cup machine
Nel makes the case that the Barbarians fixture is less about the result and more about Erasmus stress-testing depth, blooding uncapped talent, and keeping the World Cup-winning core fresh — all with 2027 firmly in mind.
Brown confirms post-2027 All Blacks move but eyes World Cup glory with Boks first
Springbok attack coach Tony Brown will join Dave Rennie's All Blacks staff from 2028, but remains committed to helping South Africa win a third successive World Cup title before his departure.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu ankle injury puts Rugby Nations Championship opener in doubt
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will miss at least the first three rounds of the Rugby Nations Championship after injuring his ankle in the Stormers' URC quarterfinal win over Cardiff, adding to a growing list of Springbok halfback concerns that already includes Cobus Reinach's knee injury.