The Hougaard conundrum - 9 or 14 better for Boks?

With some exceptional form this season, Springbok Francois Hougaard may have made himself more valuable to the Bok cause, but may have diminished his chances of a starting role in the national side.


There is no doubt that part of the Vodacom Bulls success this season has been the gritty and determined performances by Hougaard on the wing.


Strong and in-your-face, attacking space with a sidestep that has earned him praise, and a workrate that will be favoured by many infield positions, the utility back has certainly enjoying a year of success, and is currently one of the most dangerous …