At 18, Zekhetelo Siyaya has barely been out of school and already he's drawing comparisons to the lineage of scrum-capped, sidestepping backs that South African rugby keeps producing. The piece traces his breakout URC season with the Sharks — four appearances, a brace of tries against Zebre, standout performances against Edinburgh and the Ospreys — and highlights how quickly the radar picked him up: he's already been invited to a Springbok alignment camp. JP Pietersen is effusive, noting that Siyaya answered questions at No 10 while also covering 15, and that his commitment to the Sharks badge filters through the whole squad. The broader argument is simple but compelling: this isn't a flash-in-the-pan cameo, it's the emergence of a serious long-term prospect in the Kolbe–Arendse mould.
Sharks teenager Siyaya turns heads — and earns a Bok alignment camp call-up
Sharks teenager Zekhetelo Siyaya has turned a handful of URC appearances into a Springbok alignment camp invitation — the piece makes the case that South African rugby has another scrum-capped, sidestepping gem on its hands.
Zekhethelo Siyaya: The Sharks' 18-year-old gem already on Rassie's radar
Zekhethelo Siyaya, the Sharks' 18-year-old back, has turned four URC appearances into a Springbok alignment camp invitation — the piece profiles why Pietersen and Erasmus are already taking notice.
Sharks' 18-year-old Siyaya already on Erasmus's radar
Sharks teenager Zekhethelo Siyaya has lit up his debut URC season with sidestepping brilliance and already earned a Springbok alignment camp call-up — the piece profiles why the 18-year-old is being talked about as the future of Sharks rugby.
Bulls dismantle Munster 45-14: Bok depth tells, Hanekom stakes Bomb Squad claim
A detailed breakdown of the Bulls' dominant 45-14 win, analysing why Bok-laden depth made Munster irrelevant, and why Hanekom is now in the frame to replace Kwagga Smith in the Bomb Squad.
Jake White wants SA Rugby to bring back the overseas selection ban
Jake White is calling for SA Rugby to reinstate overseas selection restrictions, arguing the current policy has enriched the Springboks while leaving franchises structurally unable to compete in the Champions Cup against far wealthier European clubs.
De Villiers warns Stormers risk repeating the Sharks' star-studded trap
De Villiers warns the Stormers risk the Sharks' trap — big Bok signings, brand value, but URC inconsistency when those players are away. He and Burger also take a pointed dig at the Lavanini link given his sin-bin habits.