Jon is an award-winning writer and editor who specialises in long-form features and analyses. He was the Chief Rugby Writer at SA Rugby magazine between 2013 and 2020, and now contributes to Daily Maverick, RugbyPassPlus, Rugby World, and The42 on a regular basis.
Makazole Mapimpi's story brought Rassie Erasmus to tears but he wants his situation to inspire change
Tri-Nations success has left Springbok fans with a sense of what might have been
To some, he will always be known as the coach who lost to Japan. But there is much more to Heyneke Meyer.
Duane Vermeulen says it would be a mistake to write off the Springboks next summer.
The progeny of a 1930 British and Irish Lion, Jesse Kriel longs to face the tourists in 2021.
The Bulls, sleeping giant of South African rugby has finally awoken
Rugby will be missing a trick if the USA don't get to host a World Cup in the near future
Frans Steyn will be 34 in May, but the two-time world champion's lust to play in a second Lions series burns white-hot.
All Black legend Sam Whitelock is a stickler for New Zealand's traditions
LIons need to learn lessons of 2009, when Heinrich Brüssow bossed the breakdown for the Boks
Five years after his last cap, and a month shy of 37, Morné Steyn could again play his part in a Lions series.
Former Springbok boss Nick Mallett explains what sets Rassie Erasmus apart as a player and coach
As Covid-19 ravages the Springboks camp, who can the South Africans turn to as the Lions series looms?
They’re world champions but don’t underestimate how much a series triumph would mean to South Africa
New Zealand have had a firm grip on the Freedom Cup but South Africa plan to prise their fingers off the silverware
South Africa must ignore their mounting detractors and stick to their style to have any hope of beating the All Blacks.
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