The piece profiles Zekhethelo Siyaya, the Sharks' teenage back who has lit up his debut URC season with the kind of scrum-capped, sidestepping flair that South African rugby does better than anyone. In just four appearances — including a standout shift against Edinburgh and a brace against Zebre Parma — the former Westville pupil has been exceptional enough to earn an invitation to the Springbok alignment camp, a remarkable trajectory for someone barely a year out of school. JP Pietersen is effusive, noting Siyaya has answered questions at flyhalf while also covering fullback, and the piece frames him as a future cornerstone of the Sharks' backline. The Kolbe and Arendse comparisons are implicit but deliberate — this is that kind of player.
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 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.
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.