Latest articles on Andy Capostagno

Super Rugby versus the World Cup

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Feb 2015

Saru will be leaning on the franchises to spare the best players but they have their own problems.

World Cup sans Steyn calls for a new game

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Nov 2014

That Steyn can be let go is testimony to the potential of Lambie and Pollard and further confirmation that Meyer's "change by stealth" policy works.

Five is more than small changes

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Nov 2014

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer wants to give his men a chance at playing under pressure.

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Meyer seeks proper lock, lekker prop to beat All Blacks

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Sep 2014

Both Springboks and All Blacks have work to do before the Rugby World Cup in Britain.

Schools scrum down in quest to lure black players

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Aug 2014

Schools apparently go to increasing lengths to transform teams, and union agents promise big money to children willing to lie about their backgrounds.

Rugby teeters on the cutting edge

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Apr 2014

Dismantling Super Rugby’s structure and salaries could put club players in a much stronger position.

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The bookies have a Super-size problem this rugby season

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Apr 2014

Given the mixed performances, it's impossible to predict who the top six teams will be for Super Rugby, writes Andy Capostagno.

Bulls still tripping over Francois Hougaard’s laces

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Feb 2014

Pretoria's Blue Bulls will have to move with the times, even if it means disposing of a few prime assets.

Pups cut their teeth with the Jake White Sharks

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Feb 2014

There's an air of expectancy surrounding the Sharks ahead of this year's Super Rugby tournament, with a new chief executive and director.

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SA rugby season kicks off in a week of highs and lows

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jan 2014

Two referees for rugby games in future, the expansion of the "mark" law and a rejig of the Currie Cup set the tone for rugby in the year ahead.

France no pushover for the Boks

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Nov 2013

A talented French team packed with powerful forwards will be a real test for the Boks in the final rugby match of their European tour.

Springboks win a worm welcome

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Nov 2013

After the disaster of the Millennium Stadium playing field, Murrayfield also has some surprises, writes Andy Capostagno.

A feisty Wales is all the tired Boks need

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Nov 2013

With so many rugby players battered by the Currie Cup, the Springbok team may need a moment to catch its breath.

No rest for weary Boks

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Oct 2013

A clash at the top of the domestic table means Springbok rugby players will have to play through their end-of-season weariness.

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Wallabies’ persistence against Springboks is futile

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Sep 2013

Discipline dilemmas, a bruising in Brisbane and Fourie du Preez back for the Springboks spells humiliation for the Australian rugby team at Newlands.

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