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Mulder warns: Don't mistake a wounded All Blacks for a safe bet
Japie Mulder warns that an All Blacks side written off as underdogs could be exactly the kind of opponent that catches the Springboks off guard in this year's rivalry series.
Rassie backs Eddie Jones's attack on World Rugby scheduling politics
Rassie Erasmus has backed Eddie Jones's public accusation that Ireland used their World Rugby connections to influence Test scheduling — a story with clear echoes of Rassie's own battles with the game's administrators.
England's form XV ahead of the Springbok series — and why it should worry South Africa
Planet Rugby breaks down England's Premiership form XV ahead of the summer Tests, and the depth on show — from Caluori's seven tries in three games to a settled-looking tight five — signals a more dangerous England side than the Six Nations suggested.
Dobson flags Mchunu as a Springbok prop in the making
John Dobson is calling Ntuthuko Mchunu a future Springbok star — a public endorsement that puts the prop firmly on the radar for Test selection.
Dobson sees Springbok future for Mchunu after explosive WP arrival
Dobson believes Mchunu's form since arriving in Cape Town has him knocking on the Springbok door — here's why WP's coach is so bullish.
Bulls want answers on TMO's multi-phase trawl after Kriel try ruled out
Johan Ackermann wants clarity on how far back a TMO can go after a multi-phase trawl ruled out David Kriel's corner try — a call he says would have been explosive had the Bulls lost.
From Paarl Gim to the Pro Game: Why South Africa's Youngest Pros Are Ready Now
Using Markus Muller's record-breaking Stormers debut as a starting point, this piece makes the case that South Africa's tradition of fast-tracking teenage talent is alive and well — and argues Muller himself will be a Springbok before 2025 is done.
Fainga'anuku's flank experiment opens All Blacks selection door as Crusaders dismantle Waratahs up front
Fainga'anuku's historic flank debut is the headline act, but this piece goes deeper — covering total Crusaders forward dominance, Waratahs' self-inflicted discipline failures, and what Rennie and Schmidt will each take from the 80 minutes.
Why NZ's talent bleed between World Cups is here to stay
Todd Blackadder says NZR can't realistically stop its stars chasing overseas money between World Cups — and the implications for southern hemisphere rugby are significant.
Former Boks back JJ van der Mescht for Springbok call-up in 2026
Former Springboks are calling on Rassie Erasmus to fast-track JJ van der Mescht into the national setup, with SA Rugby Mag making the case that the lock is ready for the step up in 2026.
Blackadder sees overseas stints as inevitable — but warns NZ against following Rassie's open-door model
Blackadder predicts overseas stints will become standard between World Cups but argues NZ should adopt a Giteau-style caps threshold rather than follow South Africa's unrestricted eligibility model.
England should steal Rassie's two-squad playbook for their impossible summer schedule
Nick Easter argues England must adopt Rassie's split-squad model to survive a brutal summer window, and backs it up with a detailed first-choice XV for Ellis Park — with Fiji, not South Africa, flagged as the most dangerous fixture.
The Lions May Be Looking Beyond the Tri-Nations — What That Means for SA
The British & Irish Lions are exploring tour destinations beyond the traditional Tri-Nations circuit, with France, Japan, and the Americas in the mix — putting South Africa's 2033 series hopes in question.
The 2019 Pre-RWC Camp That Sparked Doping Accusations Was Even More Brutal Than It Looked
Kitshoff, Mbonambi, and Nyakane revisit the 2019 pre-RWC camp that sparked doping accusations — shedding light on just how brutal it really was, and why they believe it forged the win-obsessed culture behind the Boks' back-to-back titles.
Where Do the World's Best Fly-Halves Rank — and Where Does SA Stand?
Rugby World ranks the 12 best fly-halves in international rugby — a list worth scrutinising for where South Africa's options sit in the global pecking order.
Mexted warns All Blacks: Super Rugby form alone won't cut it against the Boks
Murray Mexted argues that All Blacks selectors are making a mistake if they pick purely on Super Rugby form, warning that the Boks' physicality demands a different kind of player than what that competition typically rewards.
Kyle Steyn's Road to the Springboks: From Mandela to a Mother's Homeland
Simon Borchardt charts Kyle Steyn's deeply personal journey to Springbok rugby, from his roots and a Mandela encounter to finally pulling on the green and gold.
Why South African Universities Are the Real Engine of World Rugby — And Why Nobody Outside SA Seems to Know It
James While argues that global rugby's obsession with European clubs blinds it to the real production engine of the sport — South Africa's university system, which outscales, outproduces, and out-develops anything the Northern Hemisphere has built.
Mexted warns Rennie: Super Rugby form means little if your loose forwards can't handle Springbok physicality
Murray Mexted argues Rennie must look beyond Super Rugby form when selecting his loose forwards, warning that undersized back-rowers who thrive domestically will be exposed by Springbok physicality — and naming two uncapped players he believes are built to handle it.
PJ Botha's 100-cap milestone puts Lions' quiet enforcer in deserved focus
PJ Botha is set to earn his 100th Lions cap against Connacht at Ellis Park, with assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys making the case that his unflashy consistency has been central to everything the franchise has built.