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Craig Lewis

Craig Lewis is a sports journalist and editor with over 10 years experience. He most recently served as a Group Sports editor at Highbury Media, which followed a three-year stint as the editor of SA Rugby magazine. Craig began his career in Durban where he worked in the sports department at Independent Newspapers for several years before making the move to the Mother City in 2015. He is an avid traveller, who has visited over 25 countries and also recently took up golf as a hobby - needless to say, it remains a serious work-in-progress.
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Jaden Hendrikse: Fit, but not playing! What’s happening?

By Craig Lewis 02-08-23 18:52

Earlier this year, scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse suffered a serious shoulder injury that ruled him out of the Rugby Championship. Now, with just one more game to go – against Argentina this Saturday – before the Springboks unveil their World Cup squad, many have begun to wonder where Jaden Hendrikse stands. READ | Why Springboks opted to […]

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Springboks coach hails incredible ‘quality of depth’

By Craig Lewis 02-08-23 14:06

The Springboks will take on Argentina in Buenos Aires this Saturday, and immediately afterwards, the national coaches will be expected to sit down and make the absolute final decisions on the World Cup squad. READ | Updated World Rugby rankings after Springboks’ scrappy win This 33-man squad will be revealed early next week, and there’s a […]

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Springboks’ World Cup warm-up games: Kick-off times, dates

By Craig Lewis 01-08-23 16:20

The Springboks will play one final warm up game this weekend before the coaches finalise their 33-man World Cup squad, which will be announced on Tuesday, 8 August. It’s likely that the squad will already be almost 95% certain at this point, but there is a last-gasp opportunity for some players to make a big impression […]

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What time does Springboks’ Test kick off in Argentina?

By Craig Lewis 01-08-23 09:20

The 26-man Springboks squad that travelled to Argentina has begun their on-field preparations for this Saturday’s clash in Buenos Aires, which is the first of three World Cup warm-up games. READ | Updated World Rugby rankings after Springboks’ scrappy win The Springboks are coming off the back of an unconvincing win over Argentina last weekend, and will be […]

Springboks issue injury update on Arendse, Williams

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 19:03

The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires following an overnight journey from Johannesburg in the early hours of Sunday morning. The team departed South Africa at 2am on Sunday morning and arrived at their hotel at 11am (Argentina time), while the The 26-man squad that travelled to Argentina will begin their on-field preparations for the match on Monday. […]

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Rassie Erasmus won’t travel with Springboks

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 15:44

After the Springboks claimed a narrow win over Argentina on Saturday, a 26-man squad jetted off to Buenos Aires for a rematch that will serve as the first of three World Cup warm-up games. SA Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus will stay behind to train the remaining players. After this weekend, the Springboks will face Wales […]

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Bye bye Billiat – We last saw him three weeks ago

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 13:18

*Note: This is an updated article on the Chiefs-Billiat saga Earlier this month, Chiefs offered a shocking update around the future of Billiat, with the club stating that the playmaker was ‘nowhere to be found’ after being offered a new contract. ALSO READ: Another Pirates player set for dramatic departure “Following the expiry of attacking midfielder […]

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Updated World Rugby rankings after Springboks’ scrappy win

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 13:00

The Springboks had to weather a fiercely committed onslaught from Argentina in front of 44 357 fans at Ellis Park Park on Saturday, when they spent long periods penned in their own half in the second half on the way to securing a second victory in the truncated competition. READ | Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks bombshell: I was […]

Elton Jantjies rumours

CONFIRMED: World Cup dream over for this Springbok stalwart

By Craig Lewis 31-07-23 15:10

With Damian Willemse fully fit and Handre Pollard well on the mend, it was confirmed this past weekend that Springbok stalwart Elton Jantjies has been officially released from the team and would not be included in the World Cup squad. It’s clear that he will not be heading to the World Cup unless there is an […]

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Special Springbok anthem set for ‘live’ debut at Ellis Park

By Craig Lewis 28-07-23 19:09

A Springbok anthem to “power the team and engage fans in a momentous rugby year” will be given its first public performance at half-time during Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park. This was confirmed in a statement by SA Rugby on Friday. ALSO READ: Who will be the referee for Springboks-Argentina on Saturday? The […]

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Who will be the referee for Springboks-Argentina on Saturday?

By Craig Lewis 28-07-23 17:20

The Springboks’ hopes of winning the Rugby Championship seem to have been dashed after their latest defeat to the All Blacks, but there is still a glimmer of hope. New Zealand look likely to claim the southern hemisphere title once again, a feat that will be achieved if they beat Australia on 29 July (11:45am kick […]

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FULL LIST: More Orlando Pirates players set to depart

By Craig Lewis 28-07-23 14:10

Ahead of the new season, there has been plenty of transfer movement at Orlando Pirates, with players coming and going as the Soweto giants look to build a squad capable of competing for trophies once again. This past week, Pirates announced that the club has reached an agreement with Maritzburg United for the services of Karim […]

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World Rugby rankings: Where Springboks will stand after Saturday

By Craig Lewis 28-07-23 12:44

The Springboks will be desperate to secure a bonus-point victory against at Ellis Park on Saturday, although it’s unlikely to be enough to clinch the Rugby Championship title. ALSO READ: Could these be THREE shock omissions from Boks’ RWC squad? If the All Blacks claim an expected win over Australia earlier in the day, the Kiwis […]

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