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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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Jamaica’s netball captain claims she doesn’t feel safe in SA

By Craig Lewis 28-07-23 10:10

On Friday, the highly anticipated Netball World Cup will get underway in Cape Town, the first time the event is being held on South African shores. ALSO READ: Open Letter: Netball South Africa must bar Uganda from Netball World Cup Unfortunately, though, it has now come to light that Jamaica captain Jhaniele Fowler has alleged that money was […]

Duane Vermeulen Springboks retiring

Could these be THREE shock omissions from Boks’ RWC squad?

By Craig Lewis 27-07-23 19:05

On Tuesday, 8 August, the national coaches will unveil their 33-man Boks squad for the World Cup, and there are likely to be both surprise inclusions and omissions. ALSO READ:  Are these three surprise Springbok World Cup selections? Below we take a look at three players who could be shock omissions. ALSO READ: Springboks make surprise selections for […]

Bakkies Botha: Rugby laws, ref interpretations ruining the game

By Craig Lewis 27-07-23 14:05

Bakkies Botha is one of the most legendary Springbok rugby players, having featured in 85 Tests while establishing himself as one of the most fearsome ‘enforcers’ world rugby has ever seen. Former All Blacks star to join SuperSport team for RWC However, the modern game is vastly different to what it was when Botha hung […]

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Who is singing the SA anthem before Springbok game?

By Craig Lewis 27-07-23 09:03

This Saturday, the Springboks will take on Argentina in the final game of the Rugby Championship at a packed Ellis Park. Kick off is at 5.05pm. It has now been confirmed to TheSouthAfrican.com that the South African national anthem will be sung by the famed Ndlovu Youth Choir in what is sure to be an extremely special moment before kick […]

Rugby World Cup 2027

RWC: Former All Blacks star to join SuperSport team

By Craig Lewis 27-07-23 08:51

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is now just around the corner, with the tournament taking place from 8 September to 28 October, with broadcasting giant SuperSport set to comprehensively cover all the games. Revealed: Who is singing SA anthem before Springbok game Notably, it’s now been confirmed that ex-All Blacks great – and now popular broadcaster – Justin Marshall will […]

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro Soweto Derby - Miguel Timm

Orlando Pirates announce another signing

By Craig Lewis 26-07-23 16:49

Orlando Pirates has announced the club has reached an agreement with Maritzburg United for the services of Karim Kimvuidi. Recently it was reported that the talented 21-year-old Congolese star could turn down local offers to instead head to MLS outfit DC United. However, Pirates have continued to make big business moves, and announced the signing on social media […]

Springbok World Cup selections

Are these three surprise Springbok World Cup selections?

By Craig Lewis 26-07-23 15:49

On Tuesday, 8 August, the Springbok coaches will unveil their 33-man for the World Cup, and there are likely to be both surprise inclusions and omissions. Below we take a look at three players who we think could turn out to be relatively surprise selections. ALSO READ: Springboks make surprise selections for Argentina Test COULD THESE SPRINGBOK […]

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro vs Junior Khanye Nedbank Cup

One Bafana midfielder in, another heading out at Pirates

By Craig Lewis 26-07-23 12:18

Although Pirates have recently welcomed some new signings, it stands to reason that they will also have to let some players go who do not fit into the current plans of the team. It’s now reported by SABC Sport that midfielder Goodman Mosele will be sent out on loan for the 2023/24 season, with the Bafana international having struggled […]

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Springbok forwards who’ve hardly played in 2023

By Craig Lewis 25-07-23 20:08

There are just two games to go against Argentina before the Springboks finalise their 33-man World Cup squad, which will be announced on Tuesday, 8 August. By now, the Springbok coaches will already be at least 95% sure of what that squad will look like, but there are two games for final selection plays to be made. […]

Springboks Lead Against Wales at Half Time

Return of Pollard most central to Springboks’ world title defence?

By Craig Lewis 25-07-23 14:57

At the start of the Rugby Championship, two veterans who have been sorely missed by the Springboks are Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard, each being one of the most influential players in the forward pack and backline respectively. Both are virtually irreplaceable players in this Springbok set up, although the good news is that the […]

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Springboks make surprise selections for Argentina Test

By Craig Lewis 25-07-23 14:45

The Springboks will head into their final Rugby Championship clash against Argentina Ellis Park this Saturday (kick off at 5pm), and on Tuesday coach Jacques Nienaber unveiled his latest matchday squad selection. ALSO READ: Four players who cannot afford to flop for Springbok side Nienaber made nine changes to the starting team that went down 35-20 against […]

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro Soweto Derby - Miguel Timm

Pirates confirm blockbuster signing

By Craig Lewis 25-07-23 13:12

After plenty of previous speculation about the future of Lesedi Kapinga following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns, it was quite recently reported that Pirates could be monitoring the situation of the midfielder. ALSO READ | More Chiefs players set to be cut from squad – report The Buccaneers have now swooped in to secure his services, with the club […]

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Former Springbok coach makes interesting call on ‘bomb squad’

By Craig Lewis 25-07-23 12:23

One of the enduring talking points since the start of the Springbok season has revolved around whether the national coaches should still be sticking to a strategy of deploying a ‘bomb squad’ of bench players. ALSO READ: What time is kick off for Springboks v Argentina on Saturday? During the last Test against the All Blacks, […]

Lukhanyo Am gets the pass away that led to Arendse's early try.

Four players who cannot afford to flop for Springbok side

By Craig Lewis 24-07-23 15:10

The Springboks team is currently ranked fourth on the World Rugby rankings, and will head into the World Cup widely regarded as underdogs when it comes to talk of retaining their title. ALSO READ: Is this what the Springboks team to face Argentina will look like? An underdog tag will be seen as a possible plus […]

Manie Libbok stormers

What time is kick off for Springboks v Argentina on Saturday?

By Craig Lewis 24-07-23 13:50

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 off SA time), but the Springboks will be desperately hoping that the Wallabies can do them a favour. ALSO READ: Is this what the Springboks team to face Argentina […]

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What time will the next Springboks team be named?

By Craig Lewis 24-07-23 10:01

The Springboks have endured an up and down start to the 2023 Test season, having opted to split their squad for the first two Tests of the Rugby Championship. It’s reported that the national side will look to field their strongest-possible lineup for their final World Cup warm-up against New Zealand at Twickenham, but before […]

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Eight Springboks running out of time for World Cup selection

By Craig Lewis 24-07-23 09:42

There are just two games to go against Argentina before the Springboks finalise their 33-man World Cup squad, which will be announced on Tuesday, 8 August. Here we take a look at a few current players in the wider training group who might be running out of time to make a play for selection. ALSO READ: […]

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Is this what the Springboks team to face Argentina will look like?

By Craig Lewis 24-07-23 09:25

The Springboks are expected to make several changes to their starting lineup for this weekend’s clash against Argentina, which kicks off at Ellis Park at 5.05pm. ALSO READ: Eight Springboks running out of time for World Cup selection The likes of Kurt-Lee Arendse and Jesse Kriel are expected to come into the backline to face Argentina, […]

Elton Jantjies rumours

What next for Elton Jantjies? Springboks coach comments

By Craig Lewis 21-07-23 16:42

The last 18 months have not reflected kindly on the career of Elton Jantjies, with off-field scandals, injuries, club changes and a lack of form all contributing to the veteran flyhalf falling down the Springbok pecking order. Initially, he was left out of the wider Springbok training group for the Rugby Championship, before an injury […]

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi

When will Pollard and Kolisi be back for Springboks?

By Craig Lewis 21-07-23 10:16

At the start of the Rugby Championship, two veterans that have been sorely missed by the Springboks are Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard, each being one of the most influential players in the forward pack and backline respectively. ALSO READ: Springboks regroup, Etzebeth to join them on Sunday The team has also been without Ox Nche […]

Kaizer Chiefs pre-season travels

Kaizer Chiefs embark on pre-season travels with clear goals in mind

By Craig Lewis 21-07-23 09:48

Newly appointed Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki has made a promise to restore the glory days of Amakhosi, and one way or another, he will be working with a very different group of players compared to last season. ALSO READ | Former Kaizer Chiefs ‘hitman’ in Qatar with North African giants! As it is, a full strength […]

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Leading Springbok to return just in time for World Cup

By Craig Lewis 20-07-23 17:57

The Springbok squad assembled in Pretoria on Wednesday evening to resume their preparations for their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina on 29 July, with coach Jacques Nienaber retaining the same extended group of players for the camp. Notably, Ox Nche is back with the squad after suffering a pectoral muscle injury on the eve of […]

Bulls bid farewell to Springbok prop, next stop Stormers?

By Craig Lewis 20-07-23 16:44

On Thursday, the Bulls stated that they were bidding farewell to Springbok forward, Lizo Gqoboka, who “moves on to ply his trade at a club that will be confirmed by the player and his management team”. As reported exclusively by The South African recently, it was revealed that the Stormers had re-signed Lions prop Sti Sithole and were also set to further bolster […]

Rassie Erasmus welcomes new U20 Rugby Championship

By Craig Lewis 20-07-23 11:00

The Junior Springboks produced a mixed bag of performances at this year’s World Rugby U20 Championship, but in a notable announcement made by SANZAAR on Thursday, it was confirmed that a new U20 Rugby Championship will kick off in 2024. ALSO READ: Unpopular opinion: Springboks’ latest loss was also a WIN The Championship, which will be […]

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Unpopular opinion: Springboks’ latest loss was also a WIN

By Craig Lewis 20-07-23 10:14

As quickly as Springboks fans celebrated the season-opening win over the Wallabies, just as many then went into full panic mode after the All Blacks cruised to a victory in Auckland this past weekend. It was a woeful start to the match in New Zealand for the Springboks, and it’s probably cost them any chance […]

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