Connect with us

KEO News Wire

Why Kriel is critical to the Springbok cause

Published

on

Jesse Kriel’s international rugby career has seen him go from a man who could never get dropped from the Springbok side, to a player with uncertainty characterising his position in the squad. 2021 could be the year that Kriel claims back his place as an invaluable member of the Springbok 23, writes Oliver Keohane.

Injury ended Jesse Kriel’s Rugby World Cup as early as the opening match against the All Blacks. Damian De Allende and Lukhanyo Am then went from strength to strength in the tournament as an outstanding midfield combination to help the Springboks to World Cup glory. This piece is by no means meant to detract from the qualities of either of those players, but rather to act as a reminder of why Jesse Kriel can and should remain an important part of the Springbok squad.

Rewind four years to 2015, where a 21-year old Kriel debuted outside De Allende to score a try against the Wallabies. Though the Boks went down 24-20 that day, the potential that Pollard would be combining with Kriel and De Allende as his centres seemed a bright prospect for Springbok rugby. Then Heyneke Meyer’s Springboks started to implode, and seemingly so too did Kriel.

Following the low of the Japanese loss, where poor defence from Kriel cost the Springboks the try that ultimately buried them, his confidence appeared shot. Kriel remained indifferent post the World Cup, showing glimpses of his class but never appearing to fully kick on, and many believed his form did not always permit selection. Perhaps though, this is due to an indecisiveness around what his role actually was, coupled with the belief that there still was a role to be played. The result was a lot of criticism from the South African rugby public.

However a reminder of Kriel’s qualities and capabilities is necessary, especially in the context of a tour that requires more than just your starting XV. Kriel is an outstanding athlete, and during Heyneke Meyer’s time as Springbok coach he told me that Kriel was second only to Francois Hougaard in fitness at the Bulls. Kriel has also been capped internationally 46 times, starting in 37 of them, and there is something to be said of any player on their way to being a half-centurion, regardless of public perception. In those tests Kriel has contributed 12 tries, played at fullback, centre and wing and made it to two Rugby World Cups. He is only 27 years old.

I am always cognisant of the fact that while we as a rugby public may perceive certain short-comings in a player, there is something coaches appreciate that we can’t, and there is a reason that through three Springbok coaches Kriel has remained a permanent fixture in the international set-up.

What we want though, is for Kriel to fully kick on. To find his role, claim it and own it. And he has the chance to do so in the most spectacular occasion, taking part in a Lions tour three generations down from his grandfather, John Hodgson, who played 15 times for the Lions, including two tests against the All Blacks in the 1930 tour to New Zealand and Australia.

“My great grandfather played for the Lions, so this is quite a personal one for me and it’s special to be involved,” said Kriel, who as a schoolboy watched on TV as Bulls, and now Springbok-again teammate Morne Steyn kicked the Boks to victory in 2009 when the British & Irish Lions last toured.

Jesse Kriel for twenty to thirty minutes against dead legs would be lethal. He is one of the fastest centres in world rugby, so why not use him as part of an extended bomb-squad? His role in Springbok rugby may not be as a starting outside centre, but not many others are equally adept across three positions and very few are physically primed as Kriel is, to open a game up in the second half. Rugby is no longer a 15-man game, and it is a good thing for South African rugby to have the likes of Kriel at our disposal when we host the British & Irish Lions.

WATCH: Kriel’s class

 

291 Comments

291 Comments

  1. Bonus Pendaftaran di Binance

    13th April 2024 at 10:02 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I read many of your blog posts, cool, your blog is very good.

  2. Create a free account

    27th October 2024 at 11:44 am

    Can you be more specific about the content of your article? After reading it, I still have some doubts. Hope you can help me. https://www.binance.com/id/register?ref=GJY4VW8W

  3. binance

    12th January 2025 at 8:08 pm

    Your article helped me a lot, is there any more related content? Thanks!

  4. Thng dang k'y binance

    29th June 2025 at 2:09 pm

    Thank you for your sharing. I am worried that I lack creative ideas. It is your article that makes me full of hope. Thank you. But, I have a question, can you help me?

  5. Binance

    21st September 2025 at 1:52 pm

    I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.

  6. Lenora Buchwalter

    16th December 2025 at 10:51 am

    I truly appreciate this post. I have been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You’ve made my day! Thx again

  7. fdertolmrtokev

    19th December 2025 at 11:19 am

    I do agree with all the ideas you have introduced on your post. They’re very convincing and can definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are very brief for beginners. Could you please prolong them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

  8. landscape light experts

    29th December 2025 at 5:27 pm

    My brother suggested I may like this blog. He used to be totally right. This post actually made my day. You cann’t believe simply how a lot time I had spent for this info! Thanks!

  9. Check Consent Mode

    13th January 2026 at 5:00 pm

    I got what you intend, appreciate it for posting.Woh I am delighted to find this website through google.

  10. servicios integrales para eventos

    13th January 2026 at 5:49 pm

    I very happy to find this web site on bing, just what I was looking for : D as well saved to bookmarks.

  11. pacote reveillon praia do rosa

    13th January 2026 at 10:29 pm

    Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular because you definitely have the gift.

  12. rateio concurso

    14th January 2026 at 3:31 am

    Hey! I’m at work surfing around your blog from my new iphone 3gs! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Keep up the great work!

  13. manutenção residencial ar condicionado

    14th January 2026 at 1:03 pm

    I like what you guys are up too. Such smart work and reporting! Keep up the superb works guys I have incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it’ll improve the value of my site 🙂

  14. new millennium car rental

    14th January 2026 at 11:39 pm

    I’m truly enjoying the design and layout of your website. It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more enjoyable for me to come here and visit more often. Did you hire out a developer to create your theme? Exceptional work!

  15. solar power water heater Malaysia

    15th January 2026 at 1:34 am

    whoah this blog is fantastic i love reading your posts. Keep up the great work! You know, a lot of people are searching around for this information, you could help them greatly.

  16. Techtra Automotive Academy Malaysia

    15th January 2026 at 7:17 am

    Keep working ,great job!

  17. gullybet slots

    15th January 2026 at 8:47 am

    As I website possessor I conceive the written content here is really superb, thankyou for your efforts.

  18. LIVE Harga emas semasa

    15th January 2026 at 9:21 am

    Lovely just what I was looking for.Thanks to the author for taking his clock time on this one.

  19. klia limousine

    15th January 2026 at 1:50 pm

    I have recently started a web site, the info you provide on this web site has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all of your time & work.

  20. tlover tonet

    15th January 2026 at 4:35 pm

    I’ve recently started a web site, the info you offer on this site has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all of your time & work.

  21. Techtrics Auto

    15th January 2026 at 6:55 pm

    very good put up, i actually love this website, keep on it

  22. airmatic Malaysia

    15th January 2026 at 11:46 pm

    I will right away grab your rss feed as I can not to find your email subscription hyperlink or newsletter service. Do you have any? Kindly permit me recognise so that I may subscribe. Thanks.

  23. kilat333

    16th January 2026 at 1:14 pm

    I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I’ll bookmark your blog and check again here frequently. I’m quite sure I’ll learn a lot of new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!

  24. squarecloud upload

    16th January 2026 at 9:49 pm

    I like the helpful info you provide in your articles. I’ll bookmark your weblog and check again here regularly. I’m quite certain I will learn plenty of new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!

  25. búzios reading 1 real

    17th January 2026 at 1:40 am

    Good day! I know this is kinda off topic but I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in exchanging links or maybe guest authoring a blog post or vice-versa? My website discusses a lot of the same subjects as yours and I feel we could greatly benefit from each other. If you might be interested feel free to shoot me an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you! Great blog by the way!

  26. miototo

    17th January 2026 at 6:58 am

    I went over this internet site and I think you have a lot of wonderful info, saved to fav (:.

  27. dkwin login

    17th January 2026 at 6:24 pm

    Some times its a pain in the ass to read what website owners wrote but this site is real user genial! .

  28. lotto champ

    17th January 2026 at 6:48 pm

    Thank you, I have recently been looking for information about this topic for ages and yours is the greatest I have discovered till now. But, what about the bottom line? Are you sure about the source?

  29. dkwin

    17th January 2026 at 9:05 pm

    Thank you, I have recently been looking for information approximately this subject for a while and yours is the greatest I have found out so far. However, what about the conclusion? Are you positive about the source?

  30. neurodyne

    18th January 2026 at 1:17 am

    You have remarked very interesting details ! ps nice site.

  31. kilat333

    18th January 2026 at 4:58 am

    I like this web site so much, saved to fav. “I don’t care what is written about me so long as it isn’t true.” by Dorothy Parker.

  32. kerassentials review

    18th January 2026 at 8:11 am

    The next time I read a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I mean, I know it was my choice to read, but I actually thought youd have something interesting to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you could fix if you werent too busy looking for attention.

  33. pink salt trick

    18th January 2026 at 4:15 pm

    I’ve learn a few good stuff here. Definitely value bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how so much effort you place to make one of these great informative website.

  34. gelatin trick

    18th January 2026 at 5:19 pm

    I truly appreciate this post. I’ve been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You’ve made my day! Thank you again

  35. kilat333

    18th January 2026 at 5:59 pm

    It’s really a cool and helpful piece of information. I am satisfied that you shared this useful information with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

  36. high heels größe 43

    18th January 2026 at 7:51 pm

    I’ll right away snatch your rss as I can not in finding your email subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do you’ve any? Please permit me understand so that I may subscribe. Thanks.

  37. gelatin trick

    18th January 2026 at 7:56 pm

    I’m really enjoying the design and layout of your website. It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more enjoyable for me to come here and visit more often. Did you hire out a developer to create your theme? Fantastic work!

  38. gelatin trick for weight loss

    18th January 2026 at 9:07 pm

    You could certainly see your expertise in the work you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. Always follow your heart.

  39. royal138

    19th January 2026 at 4:30 am

    We are a group of volunteers and opening a new scheme in our community. Your web site provided us with valuable information to paintings on. You have performed an impressive task and our whole group might be grateful to you.

  40. gelatin trick for weight loss

    19th January 2026 at 6:20 am

    Hi, just required you to know I he added your site to my Google bookmarks due to your layout. But seriously, I believe your internet site has 1 in the freshest theme I??ve came across. It extremely helps make reading your blog significantly easier.

  41. kilat333 link

    19th January 2026 at 12:02 pm

    Hiya! I know this is kinda off topic but I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest authoring a blog post or vice-versa? My website discusses a lot of the same topics as yours and I feel we could greatly benefit from each other. If you might be interested feel free to send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you! Fantastic blog by the way!

  42. kilat333

    19th January 2026 at 2:02 pm

    I simply could not depart your website prior to suggesting that I actually enjoyed the usual information an individual supply in your visitors? Is gonna be again continuously in order to inspect new posts

  43. ladang88

    19th January 2026 at 4:19 pm

    you are really a just right webmaster. The site loading pace is incredible. It sort of feels that you’re doing any distinctive trick. Furthermore, The contents are masterwork. you have done a magnificent job in this subject!

  44. lgopro99

    19th January 2026 at 6:07 pm

    A formidable share, I simply given this onto a colleague who was doing a bit evaluation on this. And he in actual fact purchased me breakfast as a result of I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! However yeah Thnkx for spending the time to debate this, I feel strongly about it and love reading extra on this topic. If doable, as you grow to be experience, would you mind updating your blog with extra details? It is highly useful for me. Large thumb up for this blog put up!

  45. susterslot

    19th January 2026 at 9:25 pm

    Keep up the excellent piece of work, I read few blog posts on this web site and I conceive that your website is really interesting and holds bands of fantastic information.

  46. togel online pria4d

    20th January 2026 at 1:25 am

    I dugg some of you post as I cogitated they were handy handy

  47. cuenta demo google analytics

    20th January 2026 at 7:00 am

    you have an ideal weblog here! would you prefer to make some invite posts on my weblog?

  48. rtp slot live

    20th January 2026 at 11:53 am

    Have you ever considered about adding a little bit more than just your articles? I mean, what you say is valuable and everything. Nevertheless think of if you added some great pictures or video clips to give your posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with pics and clips, this website could certainly be one of the most beneficial in its niche. Very good blog!

  49. citrusburn review

    21st January 2026 at 10:15 am

    Good day! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be ok. I’m definitely enjoying your blog and look forward to new updates.

  50. zaborna torilon

    21st January 2026 at 11:34 am

    Thanx for the effort, keep up the good work Great work, I am going to start a small Blog Engine course work using your site I hope you enjoy blogging with the popular BlogEngine.net.Thethoughts you express are really awesome. Hope you will right some more posts.

  51. citrus burn review

    21st January 2026 at 3:38 pm

    This web site is known as a stroll-through for all of the information you wanted about this and didn’t know who to ask. Glimpse here, and you’ll undoubtedly uncover it.

  52. optivell review

    21st January 2026 at 8:32 pm

    I was very pleased to seek out this web-site.I wished to thanks to your time for this glorious read!! I undoubtedly having fun with every little little bit of it and I’ve you bookmarked to take a look at new stuff you weblog post.

  53. optivell reviews

    22nd January 2026 at 12:38 am

    I have been examinating out some of your articles and it’s clever stuff. I will make sure to bookmark your blog.

  54. best electric razor for men

    22nd January 2026 at 11:48 am

    Whats Going down i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I have found It absolutely helpful and it has helped me out loads. I hope to give a contribution & aid different customers like its aided me. Good job.

  55. frozen berry protocol

    22nd January 2026 at 12:05 pm

    I?¦m now not positive where you are getting your information, however good topic. I must spend a while learning more or understanding more. Thank you for excellent info I used to be looking for this information for my mission.

  56. toilet cleaning foam

    22nd January 2026 at 7:29 pm

    Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular because you definitely have the gift.

  57. fizzclean review

    22nd January 2026 at 9:48 pm

    I was suggested this website by my cousin. I’m not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody else know such detailed about my trouble. You’re wonderful! Thanks!

  58. เว็บตรง

    23rd January 2026 at 5:30 am

    Hi there very nice site!! Man .. Excellent .. Wonderful .. I’ll bookmark your website and take the feeds additionallyKI’m glad to search out a lot of useful information right here in the publish, we need work out more strategies in this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

  59. flixy tv stick

    23rd January 2026 at 7:36 am

    You got a very wonderful website, Gladiola I found it through yahoo.

  60. flixy tv

    23rd January 2026 at 10:13 am

    I have not checked in here for a while because I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are great quality so I guess I?¦ll add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  61. nuro clean mold remover gel

    23rd January 2026 at 5:42 pm

    Thanks for sharing excellent informations. Your web-site is so cool. I’m impressed by the details that you have on this site. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for more articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found simply the information I already searched everywhere and just could not come across. What a perfect web-site.

  62. flores para velório camboriú

    23rd January 2026 at 7:36 pm

    I’m really loving the theme/design of your blog. Do you ever run into any browser compatibility issues? A few of my blog visitors have complained about my site not operating correctly in Explorer but looks great in Safari. Do you have any ideas to help fix this issue?

  63. lk21

    24th January 2026 at 12:31 am

    Excellent post. I used to be checking constantly this blog and I’m inspired! Extremely useful information specially the last section 🙂 I take care of such information much. I used to be seeking this particular information for a long time. Thank you and good luck.

  64. wellaheat socks review

    24th January 2026 at 1:53 am

    I do agree with all the ideas you’ve presented in your post. They are very convincing and will definitely work. Still, the posts are too short for starters. Could you please extend them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

  65. wellaheat socks review

    24th January 2026 at 5:54 am

    I like this website so much, saved to bookmarks.

  66. wuffy review

    24th January 2026 at 9:56 am

    I was very pleased to find this web-site.I wanted to thanks for your time for this wonderful read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you blog post.

  67. copacabana joias

    24th January 2026 at 12:49 pm

    I will right away snatch your rss feed as I can’t in finding your email subscription link or newsletter service. Do you have any? Please let me recognise so that I may just subscribe. Thanks.

  68. iblbet login

    24th January 2026 at 2:57 pm

    Hi there, I discovered your blog via Google at the same time as looking for a similar subject, your site got here up, it seems great. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

  69. wuffy review

    24th January 2026 at 7:34 pm

    Hi there! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I genuinely enjoy reading through your articles. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the same topics? Appreciate it!

  70. kilat333

    24th January 2026 at 10:37 pm

    Thankyou for helping out, good information.

  71. When dropping coverages creates gaps

    25th January 2026 at 2:03 am

    Heya! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any trouble with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing months of hard work due to no back up. Do you have any solutions to prevent hackers?

  72. kilat333

    25th January 2026 at 6:00 pm

    I do agree with all of the ideas you have presented in your post. They are very convincing and will certainly work. Still, the posts are very short for starters. Could you please extend them a bit from next time? Thanks for the post.

  73. robot actuation type

    26th January 2026 at 11:46 am

    It is in reality a great and helpful piece of information. I am happy that you just shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  74. optivell review

    26th January 2026 at 12:08 pm

    I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you design this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz respond as I’m looking to design my own blog and would like to know where u got this from. kudos

  75. gelatin trick

    27th January 2026 at 1:01 am

    You got a very good website, Gladiola I found it through yahoo.

  76. the brain song

    27th January 2026 at 3:35 am

    Nice post. I learn something more challenging on different blogs everyday. It will always be stimulating to read content from other writers and practice a little something from their store. I’d prefer to use some with the content on my blog whether you don’t mind. Natually I’ll give you a link on your web blog. Thanks for sharing.

  77. kilat333

    27th January 2026 at 11:59 am

    Keep functioning ,splendid job!

  78. iptv assinar

    27th January 2026 at 8:41 pm

    I couldn’t resist commenting

  79. cara jualan online di facebook

    27th January 2026 at 11:17 pm

    Thanks , I have just been searching for information approximately this subject for ages and yours is the best I’ve found out so far. But, what concerning the bottom line? Are you sure about the source?

  80. odm jewelry factory

    28th January 2026 at 8:15 am

    It¦s actually a nice and useful piece of info. I¦m glad that you shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  81. Chinese green tea

    28th January 2026 at 3:27 pm

    Appreciate it for all your efforts that you have put in this. very interesting info .

  82. kilat333

    29th January 2026 at 3:47 am

    It’s really a great and helpful piece of info. I’m glad that you just shared this helpful information with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  83. david hoffmeister

    29th January 2026 at 11:31 am

    Enjoyed examining this, very good stuff, appreciate it. “Curiosity killed the cat, but for a while I was a suspect.” by Steven Wright.

  84. apple ios

    29th January 2026 at 2:54 pm

    I actually wanted to post a message in order to thank you for these remarkable advice you are placing on this site. My extended internet investigation has now been honored with awesome facts to talk about with my best friends. I ‘d assume that most of us site visitors are definitely lucky to exist in a good network with so many perfect people with valuable tips and hints. I feel somewhat privileged to have come across your site and look forward to tons of more pleasurable moments reading here. Thanks once again for everything.

  85. cheap flights to hawaii

    30th January 2026 at 5:29 am

    USA Flights 24 — search engine helps you compare prices from hundreds of airlines and travel sites in seconds — so you can find cheap flights fast. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a cross-country adventure, or an international vacation, we make it easy to fly for less.

  86. gelatin trick

    30th January 2026 at 11:01 am

    This website is known as a walk-through for all the info you wanted about this and didn’t know who to ask. Glimpse here, and you’ll positively uncover it.

  87. how can i reset my firestick

    30th January 2026 at 11:39 am

    Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a really well written article. I’ll be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll certainly return.

  88. gelatin trick

    30th January 2026 at 4:46 pm

    I like what you guys are up too. Such smart work and reporting! Carry on the excellent works guys I¦ve incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it’ll improve the value of my website 🙂

  89. gelatin trick

    30th January 2026 at 6:25 pm

    We stumbled over here from a different website and thought I may as well check things out. I like what I see so i am just following you. Look forward to going over your web page yet again.

  90. secaps black chá site oficial

    30th January 2026 at 10:20 pm

    You made some good points there. I did a search on the subject and found most guys will agree with your website.

  91. gelatin trick recipe

    30th January 2026 at 11:06 pm

    whoah this blog is excellent i love reading your posts. Keep up the great work! You know, a lot of people are searching around for this information, you can aid them greatly.

  92. gelatin trick

    31st January 2026 at 6:51 am

    I truly enjoy reading through on this website , it contains fantastic posts.

  93. gelatin trick

    31st January 2026 at 12:45 pm

    I really like your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you design this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz respond as I’m looking to construct my own blog and would like to know where u got this from. kudos

  94. ghdrol

    31st January 2026 at 4:30 pm

    you have a great blog here! would you like to make some invite posts on my blog?

  95. ghdrol funciona

    31st January 2026 at 9:35 pm

    I?¦ll right away snatch your rss feed as I can not find your e-mail subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do you’ve any? Please permit me understand in order that I may just subscribe. Thanks.

  96. ethical hackers for business

    1st February 2026 at 12:13 pm

    It’s really a nice and helpful piece of information. I’m glad that you shared this useful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

  97. ethical hacker job description

    1st February 2026 at 5:36 pm

    I love the efforts you have put in this, appreciate it for all the great posts.

  98. ethical hackers vs black-hat hackers

    2nd February 2026 at 12:35 am

    Today, I went to the beach front with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is totally off topic but I had to tell someone!

  99. ethical hackers vs black-hat hackers

    2nd February 2026 at 4:14 am

    I’ve been absent for some time, but now I remember why I used to love this web site. Thanks , I will try and check back more frequently. How frequently you update your site?

  100. play online casino games

    2nd February 2026 at 5:11 am

    Aw, this was a very nice post. In concept I want to put in writing like this additionally – taking time and actual effort to make a very good article… however what can I say… I procrastinate alot and under no circumstances seem to get one thing done.

  101. top up royal dream

    2nd February 2026 at 8:38 am

    Throughout this awesome scheme of things you get an A+ with regard to effort and hard work. Where exactly you misplaced me was on your particulars. You know, as the maxim goes, details make or break the argument.. And that couldn’t be much more correct in this article. Having said that, let me say to you precisely what did work. Your text can be really convincing which is probably the reason why I am taking an effort in order to comment. I do not really make it a regular habit of doing that. Secondly, whilst I can certainly see the leaps in reason you make, I am definitely not confident of just how you seem to connect your details which in turn help to make the actual final result. For now I shall yield to your point however wish in the future you actually connect your dots better.

  102. ethical hacking courses

    2nd February 2026 at 2:02 pm

    I’ve been exploring for a bit for any high-quality articles or blog posts in this kind of house . Exploring in Yahoo I finally stumbled upon this site. Studying this information So i am satisfied to convey that I’ve an incredibly just right uncanny feeling I came upon just what I needed. I most for sure will make certain to do not overlook this web site and give it a glance regularly.

  103. top up royal dream

    2nd February 2026 at 2:15 pm

    I’ve been browsing on-line greater than three hours today, but I never discovered any attention-grabbing article like yours. It is pretty value enough for me. In my opinion, if all website owners and bloggers made excellent content as you probably did, the internet can be much more helpful than ever before.

  104. ethical hackers for business

    2nd February 2026 at 6:45 pm

    Hello, I think your blog might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your blog in Firefox, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, terrific blog!

  105. penetration testing and ethical hackers

    3rd February 2026 at 2:12 am

    It’s in point of fact a nice and helpful piece of info. I am happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

  106. retractable awning manufacturer

    3rd February 2026 at 11:48 pm

    Some genuinely nice and utilitarian info on this website, likewise I conceive the layout contains wonderful features.

  107. david hoffmeister

    4th February 2026 at 10:14 am

    I’m still learning from you, while I’m making my way to the top as well. I absolutely love reading everything that is posted on your blog.Keep the tips coming. I loved it!

  108. flixy tv

    4th February 2026 at 12:50 pm

    Pretty! This was a really wonderful post. Thank you for your provided information.

  109. flixy tv stick

    4th February 2026 at 9:03 pm

    It’s the best time to make some plans for the future and it’s time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I want to suggest you few interesting things or advice. Maybe you could write next articles referring to this article. I desire to read even more things about it!

  110. vigor long review

    4th February 2026 at 10:54 pm

    Outstanding post, I conceive website owners should acquire a lot from this blog its real user friendly.

  111. slot min depo 5k

    5th February 2026 at 1:35 am

    Some times its a pain in the ass to read what website owners wrote but this website is really user friendly! .

  112. tonic greens

    5th February 2026 at 2:58 am

    Greetings! Very helpful advice on this article! It is the little changes that make the biggest changes. Thanks a lot for sharing!

  113. creative wedding venues on a budget

    5th February 2026 at 4:01 am

    Hi! This is kind of off topic but I need some guidance from an established blog. Is it tough to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty quick. I’m thinking about creating my own but I’m not sure where to begin. Do you have any ideas or suggestions? Thank you

  114. tonic greens

    5th February 2026 at 9:07 pm

    You have remarked very interesting details! ps decent internet site. “Sutton lost 13 games in a row without winning a ballgame.” by Ralph Kiner.

  115. vigor long

    6th February 2026 at 3:58 am

    Very interesting topic, regards for putting up.

  116. ฉาก แต่งงาน

    6th February 2026 at 4:59 am

    The very core of your writing whilst sounding agreeable initially, did not settle well with me personally after some time. Somewhere throughout the paragraphs you managed to make me a believer unfortunately only for a short while. I however have got a problem with your leaps in assumptions and one would do nicely to fill in those gaps. In the event you can accomplish that, I will certainly be amazed.

  117. Keep working ,remarkable job!

  118. Hmm is anyone else having problems with the pictures on this blog loading? I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any feed-back would be greatly appreciated.

  119. Preparatório Prefeitura Porto Velho 2025

    6th February 2026 at 6:09 pm

    I’d have to test with you here. Which isn’t one thing I usually do! I enjoy reading a publish that will make folks think. Additionally, thanks for allowing me to remark!

  120. kokitoto togel

    7th February 2026 at 5:34 pm

    Hello very cool site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your web site and take the feeds additionally…I’m glad to search out numerous helpful info right here in the publish, we want work out more strategies on this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

  121. gartenpool

    7th February 2026 at 7:01 pm

    Respect to article author, some great entropy.

  122. rolling paper packs

    8th February 2026 at 1:19 am

    Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular because you definitely have the gift.

  123. painel iptv

    8th February 2026 at 5:03 pm

    Thank you for sharing with us, I believe this website genuinely stands out : D.

  124. recarga unitv mensal

    8th February 2026 at 7:28 pm

    Hello! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I truly enjoy reading your blog posts. Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that go over the same topics? Appreciate it!

  125. tv box assinatura

    8th February 2026 at 11:45 pm

    Thanks for sharing superb informations. Your website is so cool. I am impressed by the details that you’ve on this website. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this web page, will come back for extra articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found just the info I already searched all over the place and simply could not come across. What a great web-site.

  126. fdertol mrtokev

    9th February 2026 at 12:57 am

    Very interesting points you have observed, thankyou for posting. “Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.” by Baltasar Gracian.

  127. http://futbolfemeninoboliviano.com/

    9th February 2026 at 6:47 am

    Absolutely written subject matter, thanks for selective information.

  128. assinar iptv

    10th February 2026 at 8:15 am

    I am extremely impressed along with your writing abilities and also with the layout in your weblog. Is that this a paid theme or did you customize it your self? Anyway stay up the nice high quality writing, it’s uncommon to see a great weblog like this one today..

  129. ibo player ativação

    10th February 2026 at 10:33 pm

    I am really inspired with your writing abilities as smartly as with the structure to your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it your self? Anyway stay up the nice high quality writing, it is rare to peer a nice blog like this one nowadays..

  130. deposit 1000

    11th February 2026 at 3:30 am

    Enjoyed looking through this, very good stuff, thankyou. “While thou livest keep a good tongue in thy head.” by William Shakespeare.

  131. 갤럭시가라오케

    11th February 2026 at 10:45 am

    I just could not depart your web site before suggesting that I actually enjoyed the usual information an individual supply to your guests? Is gonna be back incessantly in order to check up on new posts.

  132. 송파가라오케

    11th February 2026 at 10:09 pm

    Lovely just what I was looking for.Thanks to the author for taking his clock time on this one.

  133. igm247

    11th February 2026 at 11:18 pm

    Simply desire to say your article is as amazing. The clearness on your publish is just spectacular and that i could think you’re an expert in this subject. Fine together with your permission let me to grab your feed to keep up to date with imminent post. Thanks 1,000,000 and please keep up the rewarding work.

  134. gelatin trick

    12th February 2026 at 2:27 am

    Just a smiling visitant here to share the love (:, btw outstanding layout. “Competition is a painful thing, but it produces great results.” by Jerry Flint.

  135. gelatin trick

    12th February 2026 at 6:35 am

    After study a number of of the weblog posts on your web site now, and I really like your manner of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark website checklist and can be checking back soon. Pls try my site as nicely and let me know what you think.

  136. psiquiatra bh

    12th February 2026 at 6:44 am

    You should take part in a contest for one of the best blogs on the web. I will recommend this site!

  137. bolo de milho fácil

    12th February 2026 at 8:34 am

    I discovered your blog web site on google and examine a couple of of your early posts. Proceed to maintain up the excellent operate. I simply additional up your RSS feed to my MSN Information Reader. In search of forward to studying extra from you afterward!…

  138. bariatric gelatin trick recipe

    12th February 2026 at 9:52 am

    It’s arduous to seek out educated people on this topic, but you sound like you realize what you’re speaking about! Thanks

  139. gelatin trick

    12th February 2026 at 1:05 pm

    I have been browsing online greater than 3 hours as of late, but I never discovered any attention-grabbing article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me. Personally, if all webmasters and bloggers made excellent content as you probably did, the net might be much more helpful than ever before.

  140. casimon giriş

    12th February 2026 at 3:30 pm

    Your style is so unique compared to many other people. Thank you for publishing when you have the opportunity,Guess I will just make this bookmarked.2

  141. gelatin trick for weight loss

    12th February 2026 at 5:02 pm

    Great wordpress blog here.. It’s hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care

  142. 송파가라오케

    12th February 2026 at 5:53 pm

    I have been exploring for a little bit for any high-quality articles or blog posts on this sort of area . Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this web site. Reading this info So i am happy to convey that I have a very good uncanny feeling I discovered exactly what I needed. I most certainly will make certain to do not forget this web site and give it a glance regularly.

  143. Jerrell Screws

    12th February 2026 at 6:45 pm

    You are a very capable individual!

  144. tonic greens

    12th February 2026 at 11:29 pm

    I think you have mentioned some very interesting details, regards for the post.

  145. situs slot 5000

    13th February 2026 at 1:09 am

    I’d need to test with you here. Which is not one thing I usually do! I take pleasure in studying a submit that will make folks think. Additionally, thanks for allowing me to remark!

  146. vegas108 link

    13th February 2026 at 4:31 am

    Hey, you used to write great, but the last several posts have been kinda boring?K I miss your super writings. Past several posts are just a little out of track! come on!

  147. atom108 slot

    13th February 2026 at 11:38 am

    You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this topic to be really something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complicated and extremely broad for me. I am looking forward for your next post, I’ll try to get the hang of it!

  148. david hoffmeister

    13th February 2026 at 12:49 pm

    Nice read, I just passed this onto a friend who was doing some research on that. And he just bought me lunch as I found it for him smile Thus let me rephrase that: Thanks for lunch!

  149. farmacias cerca de aqui

    13th February 2026 at 3:19 pm

    Very interesting subject, thankyou for posting. “There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.” by Mark Twain.

  150. 제주가라오케

    14th February 2026 at 10:22 am

    Wow, incredible blog format! How lengthy have you ever been blogging for? you make running a blog look easy. The total glance of your site is great, let alone the content!

  151. Porno Amateur Random Hd

    14th February 2026 at 6:51 pm

    Only wanna input on few general things, The website style and design is perfect, the content material is very superb. “To imagine is everything, to know is nothing at all.” by Anatole France.

  152. Preparatório Tribunal de Justiça RJ 2025

    14th February 2026 at 11:16 pm

    hello!,I like your writing very much! share we communicate more about your article on AOL? I need a specialist on this area to solve my problem. Maybe that’s you! Looking forward to see you.

  153. jaya bet slot

    15th February 2026 at 10:53 am

    Nice post. I used to be checking continuously this blog and I am impressed! Very useful info specially the final phase 🙂 I deal with such information a lot. I used to be looking for this particular information for a long time. Thanks and good luck.

  154. slot mahjong

    16th February 2026 at 1:23 am

    I truly appreciate this post. I?¦ve been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You’ve made my day! Thank you again

  155. slot 5k

    16th February 2026 at 4:28 am

    I have not checked in here for some time as I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are great quality so I guess I¦ll add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  156. iptv para celular

    16th February 2026 at 6:40 am

    I think this internet site has got some rattling fantastic information for everyone :D. “When you get a thing the way you want it, leave it alone.” by Sir Winston Leonard Spenser Churchill.

  157. canais iptv liberados

    16th February 2026 at 7:36 am

    Terrific work! That is the type of information that should be shared across the internet. Disgrace on Google for not positioning this post upper! Come on over and discuss with my web site . Thank you =)

  158. tlover tonet

    19th February 2026 at 5:26 am

    I have been absent for a while, but now I remember why I used to love this web site. Thanks, I’ll try and check back more frequently. How frequently you update your web site?

  159. bariatric gelatin recipe

    19th February 2026 at 1:13 pm

    Hey very cool site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Wonderful .. I’ll bookmark your blog and take the feeds also…I am satisfied to find so many useful information right here within the post, we want develop extra techniques on this regard, thank you for sharing.

  160. mantap 555

    20th February 2026 at 3:07 am

    As soon as I discovered this internet site I went on reddit to share some of the love with them.

  161. pink gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 9:55 am

    I like what you guys are up too. Such smart work and reporting! Carry on the excellent works guys I have incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it’ll improve the value of my website :).

  162. gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 4:27 pm

    Thank you for another informative blog. Where else could I am getting that type of information written in such an ideal way? I have a challenge that I am just now running on, and I have been on the glance out for such information.

  163. gelatin trick recipe

    20th February 2026 at 5:28 pm

    F*ckin’ awesome things here. I am very satisfied to peer your post. Thanks so much and i’m having a look ahead to touch you. Will you please drop me a e-mail?

  164. gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 9:32 pm

    I’ll immediately take hold of your rss feed as I can’t find your email subscription hyperlink or newsletter service. Do you’ve any? Kindly let me recognise in order that I could subscribe. Thanks.

  165. ice gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 9:55 pm

    We stumbled over here coming from a different web address and thought I might check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to looking over your web page repeatedly.

  166. pin up обзор

    20th February 2026 at 10:42 pm

    Howdy would you mind letting me know which web host you’re using? I’ve loaded your blog in 3 different browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot faster then most. Can you recommend a good web hosting provider at a reasonable price? Many thanks, I appreciate it!

  167. bandar slot online

    22nd February 2026 at 11:23 am

    I beloved as much as you will receive carried out proper here. The caricature is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. however, you command get bought an nervousness over that you would like be handing over the following. unwell undoubtedly come further previously again since exactly the similar nearly very ceaselessly within case you protect this hike.

  168. iblbet

    22nd February 2026 at 1:57 pm

    Heya i’m for the first time here. I came across this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out much. I hope to give something back and help others like you aided me.

  169. gelatin trick

    23rd February 2026 at 3:23 am

    great post, very informative. I’m wondering why the opposite specialists of this sector do not realize this. You must continue your writing. I’m confident, you’ve a great readers’ base already!

  170. pink gelatin trick

    23rd February 2026 at 5:50 am

    I’m curious to find out what blog system you are utilizing? I’m experiencing some small security problems with my latest site and I’d like to find something more safe. Do you have any solutions?

  171. lavanderia automatica

    23rd February 2026 at 10:05 am

    Some truly nice and utilitarian info on this web site, too I believe the style and design has good features.

  172. gelatin trick

    24th February 2026 at 5:05 am

    Greetings! I’ve been following your weblog for a long time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Huffman Texas! Just wanted to say keep up the great work!

  173. iblbet daftar

    24th February 2026 at 6:45 am

    Excellent post. I was checking constantly this blog and I am impressed! Extremely helpful info particularly the last part 🙂 I care for such info much. I was seeking this particular information for a long time. Thank you and best of luck.

  174. betspin138 login

    26th February 2026 at 2:50 am

    Respect to op, some good information .

  175. slot gacor

    26th February 2026 at 4:37 am

    excellent points altogether, you simply gained a new reader. What would you suggest about your post that you made a few days ago? Any positive?

  176. alojamientos en navarra

    26th February 2026 at 2:42 pm

    Great post, I conceive people should learn a lot from this website its rattling user genial.

  177. ayuda TFG arquitectura

    27th February 2026 at 2:18 am

    Your place is valueble for me. Thanks!…

  178. ayuda PFG arquitectura

    27th February 2026 at 4:38 am

    I am thankful that I noticed this website, precisely the right info that I was looking for! .

  179. light fixture repair austin

    27th February 2026 at 4:56 pm

    I have been exploring for a little for any high quality articles or blog posts on this kind of area . Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this site. Reading this info So i’m happy to convey that I’ve an incredibly good uncanny feeling I discovered exactly what I needed. I most certainly will make sure to don’t forget this web site and give it a glance regularly.

  180. Moonwlkr

    27th February 2026 at 7:31 pm

    I was examining some of your content on this site and I believe this internet site is real instructive! Keep posting.

  181. suster slot

    27th February 2026 at 11:32 pm

    Great wordpress blog here.. It’s hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care

  182. the brain song reviews

    28th February 2026 at 1:17 am

    I do agree with all of the ideas you have presented in your post. They’re really convincing and will certainly work. Still, the posts are too short for novices. Could you please extend them a bit from next time? Thanks for the post.

  183. Delta 9 THC Chewables

    28th February 2026 at 1:29 am

    I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. I do not know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!

  184. anti rayap bandung

    28th February 2026 at 7:16 am

    I have not checked in here for a while because I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are great quality so I guess I’ll add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  185. slot deposit 5000

    28th February 2026 at 12:29 pm

    This really answered my problem, thank you!

  186. Instagram login recovery solutions

    28th February 2026 at 2:08 pm

    It’s a pity you don’t have a donate button! I’d definitely donate to this outstanding blog! I suppose for now i’ll settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to fresh updates and will share this site with my Facebook group. Talk soon!

  187. quiz4d situs utama

    1st March 2026 at 11:58 am

    I like this web site so much, saved to my bookmarks.

  188. tjurado certified translators

    1st March 2026 at 4:40 pm

    Perfectly pent content, Really enjoyed reading.

  189. macau hari ini

    3rd March 2026 at 1:34 pm

    Very great post. I simply stumbled upon your weblog and wanted to mention that I’ve truly loved surfing around your weblog posts. After all I will be subscribing in your rss feed and I am hoping you write again soon!

  190. pink gelatin trick recipe

    3rd March 2026 at 2:26 pm

    Excellent beat ! I would like to apprentice at the same time as you amend your web site, how can i subscribe for a blog web site? The account aided me a applicable deal. I were tiny bit familiar of this your broadcast provided vibrant transparent idea

  191. audifort

    3rd March 2026 at 10:01 pm

    Thank you for another informative web site. The place else could I get that type of info written in such an ideal approach? I’ve a undertaking that I am simply now running on, and I have been on the look out for such info.

  192. arialief

    4th March 2026 at 12:37 am

    I am curious to find out what blog platform you are using? I’m having some minor security problems with my latest site and I would like to find something more risk-free. Do you have any solutions?

  193. eva bloom

    4th March 2026 at 3:33 am

    This is a very good tips especially to those new to blogosphere, brief and accurate information… Thanks for sharing this one. A must read article.

  194. prodentim reviews

    4th March 2026 at 12:06 pm

    You made some decent points there. I looked on the web for the problem and found most individuals will go along with together with your website.

  195. citrus burn review

    4th March 2026 at 7:24 pm

    Some genuinely quality articles on this internet site, saved to bookmarks.

  196. JacobCom

    4th March 2026 at 7:46 pm

    Если важны качественные ресурсы, подойдут базы форумов для xrumer с высокой репутацией.

  197. dubai wealth secret reviews

    5th March 2026 at 9:16 pm

    Some genuinely nice and useful information on this web site, likewise I conceive the design and style has excellent features.

  198. stem cell therapy anti-aging malaysia

    6th March 2026 at 4:05 am

    I really like your writing style, good info , regards for posting :D.

  199. tungsten

    6th March 2026 at 2:11 pm

    I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. I don’t know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!

  200. rateio curso oab 2 fase

    7th March 2026 at 9:53 pm

    It’s truly a nice and helpful piece of info. I’m glad that you just shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  201. gelatin trick

    8th March 2026 at 9:37 pm

    Do you have a spam problem on this site; I also am a blogger, and I was wanting to know your situation; we have created some nice procedures and we are looking to swap methods with other folks, be sure to shoot me an e-mail if interested.

  202. memotril

    9th March 2026 at 12:22 pm

    I discovered your blog site on google and verify a few of your early posts. Proceed to keep up the excellent operate. I simply further up your RSS feed to my MSN News Reader. Searching for ahead to reading extra from you afterward!…

  203. fitspresso

    9th March 2026 at 4:04 pm

    Nice post. I learn something more challenging on different blogs everyday. It will always be stimulating to read content from other writers and practice a little something from their store. I’d prefer to use some with the content on my blog whether you don’t mind. Natually I’ll give you a link on your web blog. Thanks for sharing.

  204. citrus burn

    9th March 2026 at 9:01 pm

    It’s the best time to make a few plans for the long run and it is time to be happy. I’ve read this post and if I may I want to suggest you few fascinating issues or suggestions. Perhaps you can write next articles referring to this article. I desire to read even more issues approximately it!

  205. citrus burn review

    9th March 2026 at 10:52 pm

    Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You clearly know what youre talking about, why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when you could be giving us something informative to read?

  206. pulmo balance

    10th March 2026 at 2:57 am

    obviously like your web-site but you need to check the spelling on quite a few of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling issues and I to find it very bothersome to tell the truth then again I’ll surely come back again.

  207. derila ergo

    10th March 2026 at 6:48 am

    I have learn some just right stuff here. Certainly price bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how a lot effort you put to create any such wonderful informative site.

  208. spartamax

    10th March 2026 at 8:52 am

    I am not very great with English but I find this very easy to understand.

  209. kera77 Login

    10th March 2026 at 9:57 am

    I got good info from your blog

  210. suster 123

    10th March 2026 at 5:26 pm

    Everyone loves what you guys are usually up too. This kind of clever work and exposure! Keep up the amazing works guys I’ve included you guys to my own blogroll.

  211. alquiler moto bmw

    10th March 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Thank you for every other informative website. The place else could I get that type of info written in such a perfect approach? I have a project that I am just now working on, and I have been at the look out for such info.

  212. apartamentos alquiler por dias

    10th March 2026 at 8:49 pm

    I like what you guys are up too. Such intelligent work and reporting! Carry on the excellent works guys I have incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it’ll improve the value of my site :).

  213. ayuda TFM arquitectura

    11th March 2026 at 1:15 am

    Hello.This article was really interesting, especially since I was searching for thoughts on this subject last Friday.

  214. Sobre impresoradrivers.com

    11th March 2026 at 8:06 am

    You could certainly see your skills in the paintings you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers such as you who aren’t afraid to mention how they believe. Always go after your heart.

  215. slot gacor

    11th March 2026 at 12:14 pm

    Good write-up, I am regular visitor of one’s website, maintain up the excellent operate, and It’s going to be a regular visitor for a long time.

  216. slot dana

    11th March 2026 at 1:13 pm

    I am not rattling excellent with English but I line up this very easygoing to understand.

  217. kickboxing vs muay thai

    11th March 2026 at 4:42 pm

    Great website. Plenty of useful info here. I am sending it to a few buddies ans also sharing in delicious. And certainly, thank you in your sweat!

  218. GullyBet apk download

    12th March 2026 at 12:38 am

    I genuinely enjoy looking at on this web site, it has got superb posts. “Violence commands both literature and life, and violence is always crude and distorted.” by Ellen Glasgow.

  219. recarga unitv anual

    12th March 2026 at 2:44 pm

    I am extremely impressed together with your writing abilities as well as with the structure on your blog. Is that this a paid subject or did you customize it yourself? Anyway stay up the excellent quality writing, it’s rare to peer a great blog like this one these days..

  220. GLPro Blood Sugar Support

    13th March 2026 at 6:05 pm

    You really make it seem really easy with your presentation however I in finding this topic to be really something which I believe I’d by no means understand. It kind of feels too complicated and extremely vast for me. I am having a look ahead for your next put up, I’ll attempt to get the cling of it!

  221. Flixy TV

    14th March 2026 at 12:36 am

    With havin so much content and articles do you ever run into any issues of plagorism or copyright violation? My site has a lot of completely unique content I’ve either written myself or outsourced but it appears a lot of it is popping it up all over the internet without my permission. Do you know any solutions to help reduce content from being ripped off? I’d definitely appreciate it.

  222. Gelatin Trick

    14th March 2026 at 7:48 am

    Thank you, I have recently been searching for information about this subject for a while and yours is the greatest I’ve found out till now. But, what in regards to the conclusion? Are you certain about the supply?

  223. empire88 slot

    15th March 2026 at 6:14 pm

    Today, I went to the beach with my children. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is completely off topic but I had to tell someone!

  224. media planning agency London

    16th March 2026 at 8:57 am

    I don’t normally comment but I gotta state thanks for the post on this amazing one :D.

  225. sugar harmony blood sugar support

    16th March 2026 at 11:35 am

    An fascinating dialogue is price comment. I feel that it is best to write more on this matter, it might not be a taboo topic however generally persons are not sufficient to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers

  226. sonabuds

    16th March 2026 at 11:34 pm

    Howdy I am so thrilled I found your web site, I really found you by accident, while I was looking on Google for something else, Anyways I am here now and would just like to say kudos for a fantastic post and a all round enjoyable blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to read it all at the moment but I have book-marked it and also included your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read much more, Please do keep up the superb work.

  227. https://situstotoslot.id/

    17th March 2026 at 1:49 am

    I visited a lot of website but I believe this one has something extra in it in it

  228. toto

    17th March 2026 at 7:42 am

    A person essentially help to make seriously posts I would state. This is the very first time I frequented your website page and thus far? I amazed with the research you made to make this particular publish incredible. Wonderful job!

  229. data macau

    18th March 2026 at 1:36 am

    Thank you for the sensible critique. Me & my neighbor were just preparing to do some research about this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more clear from this post. I’m very glad to see such excellent info being shared freely out there.

  230. rajabandot togel

    18th March 2026 at 8:51 am

    whoah this weblog is great i love reading your posts. Keep up the good paintings! You realize, a lot of persons are searching around for this info, you can help them greatly.

  231. daftar togel

    18th March 2026 at 12:40 pm

    Woh I love your content, saved to fav! .

  232. Batoto

    18th March 2026 at 1:42 pm

    Hmm is anyone else having problems with the images on this blog loading? I’m trying to figure out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  233. dewi11

    18th March 2026 at 5:19 pm

    I am continuously browsing online for articles that can help me. Thanks!

  234. dewi11 login

    19th March 2026 at 2:34 am

    Enjoyed looking through this, very good stuff, regards. “If it was an overnight success, it was one long, hard, sleepless night.” by Dicky Barrett.

  235. dewi11

    19th March 2026 at 4:18 am

    Someone essentially help to make seriously articles I would state. This is the first time I frequented your web page and thus far? I surprised with the research you made to make this particular publish extraordinary. Excellent job!

  236. toto 4d

    19th March 2026 at 7:37 am

    Definitely consider that which you stated. Your favorite reason appeared to be at the net the easiest thing to take into account of. I say to you, I definitely get annoyed even as other people think about issues that they just do not recognise about. You managed to hit the nail upon the highest and outlined out the entire thing without having side-effects , folks can take a signal. Will probably be back to get more. Thanks

  237. situs toto togel

    19th March 2026 at 9:29 am

    I genuinely enjoy reading through on this internet site, it has got fantastic articles. “The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish.” by Henrik Ibsen.

  238. negrislot

    19th March 2026 at 3:18 pm

    I am impressed with this internet site, real I am a fan.

  239. Unitv Recarga

    19th March 2026 at 11:18 pm

    I real thankful to find this website on bing, just what I was searching for : D besides saved to bookmarks.

  240. pink gelatin trick

    20th March 2026 at 4:46 pm

    I genuinely enjoy reading on this internet site, it holds great content.

  241. neurodyne

    21st March 2026 at 3:08 am

    Heya i’m for the primary time here. I came across this board and I in finding It truly helpful & it helped me out a lot. I am hoping to provide something back and help others such as you aided me.

  242. scalp brush

    21st March 2026 at 6:38 pm

    It’s really a nice and helpful piece of information. I am glad that you shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

  243. Augustine Malpica

    21st March 2026 at 10:05 pm

    Your place is valueble for me. Thanks!…

  244. poros77 daftar

    22nd March 2026 at 2:12 am

    I like this weblog so much, saved to my bookmarks. “Respect for the fragility and importance of an individual life is still the mark of an educated man.” by Norman Cousins.

  245. Kod Binance

    22nd March 2026 at 11:29 am

    I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.

  246. curso buzios professor geografia

    23rd March 2026 at 2:10 am

    This internet site is my inspiration , rattling great design and style and perfect subject material.

  247. curso area administrativa trabalhista

    23rd March 2026 at 3:00 am

    Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive read anything like this before. So good to seek out any individual with some unique thoughts on this subject. realy thank you for beginning this up. this website is one thing that’s wanted on the internet, someone with a little bit originality. helpful job for bringing one thing new to the internet!

  248. rateio curso direito trabalho pratico

    23rd March 2026 at 8:19 am

    Hey! This post couldn’t be written any better! Reading this post reminds me of my old room mate! He always kept chatting about this. I will forward this article to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thanks for sharing!

  249. bulansabit

    23rd March 2026 at 9:45 pm

    Hi, Neat post. There’s a problem with your web site in internet explorer, would check this… IE still is the market leader and a good portion of people will miss your great writing due to this problem.

  250. hgo909

    24th March 2026 at 12:54 am

    Really good visual appeal on this web site, I’d rate it 10 10.

  251. kikototo

    25th March 2026 at 1:42 am

    Some genuinely nice and useful info on this web site, as well I think the design and style has fantastic features.

  252. Karlsbad Wellness Produkte

    25th March 2026 at 4:03 am

    Very interesting info !Perfect just what I was looking for!

  253. gelatin trick diet

    25th March 2026 at 6:58 am

    I just couldn’t leave your site prior to suggesting that I really loved the standard info an individual provide on your visitors? Is going to be again incessantly to check out new posts.

  254. illuminati symbols

    25th March 2026 at 4:09 pm

    I enjoy you because of your own labor on this website. My niece delights in setting aside time for investigation and it’s really obvious why. Most of us learn all concerning the compelling tactic you produce great solutions through your blog and welcome contribution from people on that content then our own simple princess has been being taught a whole lot. Have fun with the remaining portion of the year. You have been performing a really good job.

  255. full size weighted blanket

    25th March 2026 at 6:04 pm

    I was just seeking this information for some time. After 6 hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your website. I wonder what is the lack of Google strategy that don’t rank this kind of informative web sites in top of the list. Normally the top websites are full of garbage.

  256. mobile performance tools

    25th March 2026 at 9:44 pm

    This is a very good tips especially to those new to blogosphere, brief and accurate information… Thanks for sharing this one. A must read article.

  257. aplikasi restoran

    26th March 2026 at 1:11 am

    Hey there, You’ve done a fantastic job. I will definitely digg it and personally suggest to my friends. I’m sure they’ll be benefited from this website.

  258. paman empire

    26th March 2026 at 4:42 am

    I have learn several just right stuff here. Definitely price bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how so much effort you place to make such a magnificent informative site.

  259. pamanempire

    26th March 2026 at 6:14 am

    Woah! I’m really digging the template/theme of this website. It’s simple, yet effective. A lot of times it’s difficult to get that “perfect balance” between usability and visual appeal. I must say you’ve done a fantastic job with this. In addition, the blog loads very quick for me on Firefox. Outstanding Blog!

  260. pantogar hair loss capsules

    27th March 2026 at 1:02 pm

    Thank you, I’ve just been looking for info about this topic for ages and yours is the best I’ve discovered so far. But, what about the bottom line? Are you sure about the source?

  261. registrera servicehistorik

    28th March 2026 at 12:17 pm

    You have noted very interesting points! ps decent site.

  262. Malisse

    28th March 2026 at 1:48 pm

    Good info. Lucky me I reach on your website by accident, I bookmarked it.

  263. dwg288

    28th March 2026 at 4:58 pm

    I appreciate your work, appreciate it for all the informative blog posts.

  264. dwg288

    28th March 2026 at 6:05 pm

    I truly prize your work, Great post.

  265. dwg288

    28th March 2026 at 6:40 pm

    I like this web blog very much, Its a very nice office to read and find info . “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” by Colin Powell.

  266. dwg288

    28th March 2026 at 9:01 pm

    I would like to thnkx for the efforts you have put in writing this blog. I am hoping the same high-grade site post from you in the upcoming as well. Actually your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to get my own web site now. Really the blogging is spreading its wings rapidly. Your write up is a good example of it.

  267. dwg288

    28th March 2026 at 11:04 pm

    excellent post.Ne’er knew this, appreciate it for letting me know.

  268. dewi11

    29th March 2026 at 7:50 am

    I love your writing style really loving this web site.

  269. kera77

    29th March 2026 at 11:51 am

    I liked up to you’ll obtain carried out right here. The sketch is attractive, your authored subject matter stylish. however, you command get got an nervousness over that you want be turning in the following. sick definitely come further in the past once more as precisely the similar nearly a lot regularly inside of case you defend this increase.

  270. gopay303

    29th March 2026 at 4:24 pm

    Hello there, I found your site via Google while looking for a related topic, your web site came up, it looks great. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

  271. gopay303

    29th March 2026 at 6:05 pm

    I conceive this site has some very fantastic info for everyone :D. “The ground that a good man treads is hallowed.” by Johann von Goethe.

  272. https://www.insidewallpaper.com/

    30th March 2026 at 11:57 am

    You have brought up a very excellent points, regards for the post.

  273. situs slot88 resmi terpercaya

    30th March 2026 at 2:02 pm

    What i don’t understood is actually how you are not really much more well-liked than you may be now. You are very intelligent. You realize therefore considerably relating to this subject, made me personally consider it from so many varied angles. Its like men and women aren’t fascinated unless it’s one thing to do with Lady gaga! Your own stuffs excellent. Always maintain it up!

  274. kunjungi situs ini

    30th March 2026 at 11:56 pm

    Loving the information on this website , you have done great job on the content.

  275. slot gacor Indonesia

    31st March 2026 at 2:57 am

    I believe this internet site has some rattling good info for everyone. “Variety is the soul of pleasure.” by Aphra Behn.

  276. situs slot paling gacor

    31st March 2026 at 7:06 am

    I do enjoy the way you have presented this specific issue plus it really does provide us some fodder for thought. Nevertheless, because of just what I have experienced, I basically wish when the actual responses pile on that folks stay on issue and not embark upon a tirade of some other news of the day. Anyway, thank you for this superb point and although I can not agree with this in totality, I respect the standpoint.

  277. bulansabit

    1st April 2026 at 3:07 am

    Menakjubkan! Blog ini terlihat persis seperti blog lama saya! Topiknya sangat berbeda tetapi memiliki tata letak dan desain yang hampir sama. Pilihan warna desain yang hebat!

  278. slot mahjong

    1st April 2026 at 12:11 pm

    Fantastic beat ! I wish to apprentice at the same time as you amend your web site, how can i subscribe for a blog website? The account helped me a applicable deal. I have been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided vivid transparent concept

  279. olxtoto 4d

    1st April 2026 at 3:16 pm

    Spot on with this write-up, I truly suppose this website wants much more consideration. I’ll in all probability be again to learn rather more, thanks for that info.

  280. olxtoto 4d

    1st April 2026 at 5:19 pm

    I think this web site has got some rattling great information for everyone :D.

  281. gt108

    1st April 2026 at 6:29 pm

    Hello there! I know this is somewhat off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this site? I’m getting tired of WordPress because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking at alternatives for another platform. I would be fantastic if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

  282. olxtoto link

    1st April 2026 at 6:31 pm

    But wanna tell that this is very useful, Thanks for taking your time to write this.

  283. melhor app de iptv

    1st April 2026 at 7:50 pm

    I think other web site proprietors should take this web site as an model, very clean and excellent user friendly style and design, as well as the content. You’re an expert in this topic!

  284. gt108

    1st April 2026 at 10:38 pm

    I like this site its a master peace ! Glad I noticed this on google .

  285. site de iptv

    2nd April 2026 at 12:20 am

    Greetings! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could find a captcha plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having problems finding one? Thanks a lot!

  286. arderbor elnot

    2nd April 2026 at 3:54 am

    I do agree with all of the ideas you’ve presented in your post. They are very convincing and will certainly work. Still, the posts are very short for beginners. Could you please extend them a bit from next time? Thanks for the post.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Champions Cup

South Africa’s Investec Champions Cup dream is alive

South Africa’s Investec Champions Cup dream is alive. The Bulls and the Stormers are 80 minutes away from giving South African rugby one of its biggest club moments in Europe.

Published

on

By

Bulls and Stormers Champions Cup

South Africa’s Investec Champions Cup dream is alive. The Bulls and Stormers are 80 minutes away from giving South African rugby one of its biggest club moments in Europe.

It is there for them.

The equation is simple enough. The Stormers must beat Toulon at Stade Mayol. The Bulls must beat Glasgow in Glasgow. Do that, and South Africa gets an Investec Champions Cup quarter-final in Cape Town.

The opportunity is real because both teams travel with form, belief and ambition. The Stormers are second in the URC after 11 wins from 14. The Bulls are eighth, but close enough to the top five to underline how competitive they remain despite their uneven start. More importantly, both coaching groups have made it clear that Europe matters and that they are going north to win.

It will not be easy. Winning in France is never easy. Winning in Glasgow against Franco Smith’s well-drilled Warriors is one of the hardest assignments in club rugby at the moment. But South African rugby should not shrink from that challenge.

The Stormers do not have to beat the ghost of Toulon’s golden age. This is not the side of Wilkinson, Habana, Bakkies, Juan Smith and Joe van Niekerk. It is a good team, but not that team. Likewise, the Bulls know they are up against quality in Glasgow, but not invincibility.

Why Toulon are dangerous, but beatable

The biggest mistake the Stormers can make this week is to play Toulon’s history instead of Toulon’s present.

That jersey still carries weight and the Stade Mayol carries noise and intimidation. And for South Africans of a certain rugby generation, Toulon still triggers images of a Galactico side stacked with giants of the game.

But this is not that Toulon.

That team was rugby’s heavyweight collection of killers. This one is not.

That does not mean Toulon are soft. They still have quality, but this is not a team that should paralyse the Stormers with its reputation.

In fact, it is a game the Stormers should believe they can win.

There is also a psychological layer to Toulon’s season. If their Top 14 campaign is drifting, then Europe becomes the rescue act. French sides often make a call early. If the league matters more, they manage Europe accordingly. But when the domestic route tightens, the Investec Champions Cup becomes everything. That makes Toulon desperate, but it also makes them exposed.

The Stormers’ job is to strip the occasion of mythology and play the team in front of them.

If the Stormers get their set piece right, manage territory properly and convert pressure into points, this tie is there for them. The challenge is real, but so is the opportunity. Respect must not be confused with fear.

Bulls have the game to ambush Glasgow

The Bulls have enough to make this a very dangerous early evening for the hosts.

What has become clearer in recent weeks is that, aligned to the obvious power of the Bulls, they also have pace and control, and the combination is what gives them a puncher’s chance of doing real damage in Scotland.

World Cup winning flyhalf Handré Pollard brings composure and knockout temperament. World Cup winner Willie le Roux brings vision, tempo control and the sort of rugby intelligence that settles a team in pressure moments. Embrose Papier is thriving behind a forward pack that gives him front-foot ball, and when he sees space around the fringes he is still one of the quickest nines in the country.

Then there is the finishing speed. Cheswill Jooste’s recent score was a reminder that the Bulls are not just built to grind.

The other factor is momentum. The Bulls have recovered impressively from a poor start to the season. They have found more balance, more shape and more clarity under Johan Ackermann.

Glasgow should be favourites. They are at home, they are settled and they know how to win big games. But the Bulls have enough class, enough experience and enough edge to flip this tie.

Keo & Zels unpacked it on this week’s show, and the message was clear: this is real.

It starts with the Stormers in Toulon.

Keo touched on it, and Zels backed it the Stormers don’t need more magic. They need more control.

South Africans flood the Investec Champions Cup play-offs

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Cheswill Jooste is the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero of the Week

Cheswill Jooste is the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero of the Week, beating off some vintage performances from players in every South African United Rugby Championship Team.

Published

on

By

Bulls winger Cheswill Jooste. Photo:Anton Geyser/Gallo Images

Cheswill Jooste is the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero of the Week, beating off some vintage performances from players in every South African United Rugby Championship Team.

Zels, on the Keo & Zels Show, nominated his contenders.

ZELS:
Right. For the Lions, Nico Steyn had a big game, and I thought Quan Horn was outstanding too. Very hybrid player, involved in everything.

For the Sharks, not a vintage attacking performance, but Jurenzo Julius had good moments and there were some quality touches.

For the Bulls, that is probably where my winner comes from. Cheswill Jooste for that try. Just pure speed. Absolute exhibition stuff.

And for the Stormers, there were a couple. Ntuthuko Mchunu showed great pace for his try, and then I loved the one off the opposition scrum with Deon Fourie diving on the ball at the death.

Those are my main nominations.

KEO:
You have to look at the individual brilliance of some of those moments, but for me it has to come from the Bulls game.

There had to be something very special to beat what Nizaam Carr did last week, and there had to be something spectacular to top Handré Pollard winning a turnover in the sixth minute to deny Munster a try-scoring opportunity, and then banging over two clutch long-range penalties in the final quarter of the 34-31 win.

But what beats it? Pure gas. Jooste. That is athletics. Jake White used to say it all the time. Winners need pace. And when you watch Jooste score, it is like watching a guy run the bend in the 200 metres.

That was just out-and-out speed. Special player.

ZELS:
And the beautiful thing is that because of guys like Bryan Habana, Gio Aplon, Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse, we are not guessing anymore about whether that kind of pace translates at top level. We know it does.

And when you make 29 other professional players on the field look slow, you have got something serious.

KEO:
So there we have it. This week’s Ryobi Steco Hybrid Power Tool Hero on the show is Cheswill Jooste of the Bulls, and maybe soon of the Springboks too.

The Bulls beat Munster 34-31 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Continue Reading

Champions Cup

Investec Champions Cup last 16: Prem power, French flair & URC’s surge

Seven English Prem clubs headline the Investec Champions Cup last 16, but the URC’s rise, led by the Stormers and Glasgow Warriors, is redefining the race for Europe’s biggest club rugby prize.

Published

on

By

Henry Pollock is one of the stars of Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup. Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The English Prem does it carry the global romance of France’s Top 14, but when it comes to substance, resilience, week-in, week-out brutality, it remains one of the toughest proving grounds in club rugby. And seven Prem clubs in the Investec Champions Cup last 16 makes the statement even stronger.

Prem depth, URC momentum and French power define Investec Champions Cup knockouts

The Top 14 has four clubs left in the play-offs and the United Rugby Championship has five, including South Africa’s Stormers and Bulls.

The Prem gets a lot of stick, especially in South Africa, but it is a power league and the English club challenge in the Investec Champions Cup is always strong.

The narrative has long been that the French Top 14 is the sport’s financial and cultural powerhouse, a league of global appeal, stacked with internationals from every corner of the rugby world. It is true because nearly half the league is made up of foreign talent but what the Prem lacks in glamour, it makes up with performance in Europe.

The Premier produces teams conditioned for knockout rugby. And this season, that edge has translated into European relevance, with seven clubs carrying England’s flag into the last 16.

The URC’s initial Champions Cup challenge was in Ireland’s Leinster, but this season Glasgow’s Warriors and the Stormers have made an even bigger statement than four-time champions Leinster.

Five URC teams in the knockout stages tells its own story of evolution, of South African influence, and of a competition that has hardened dramatically in the last three seasons.

At the centre of this are the Cape Town-based Stormers.

They have won three of four in the Champions Cup pool stages and 11 of 14 in the URC. Only the Glasgow Warriors have been better in the URC, and even that gap feels fragile given the Stormers’ balance between power and invention.

Glasgow’s URC and Champions Cup returns are the benchmark in the 2025/26 season, and they have matured from pretenders of in Europe to genuine title contenders, with their win at home against Toulouse in the pool stages one of the great nights of Champions Cup history.

France arrive at this weekend’s knockouts with fewer numbers but familiar menace.

Toulouse and Bordeaux are proper title contenders, and the bracket has guaranteed that one will reach the semi-finals. If both win at home in the last 16, as they should, then defending champions Bordeaux will host Toulouse in the last eight.

Bordeaux, brilliant in an unbeaten the Investec Champions Cup pool campaign, are the contradiction that defines French rugby.

Just 12 wins from 20 in the Top 14 suggests inconsistency, and vulnerability in depth, but in the Champions Cup, with their internationals available, they have been the most potent attacking force in the competition, with a set piece to match their terrific transition play.

Home advantage is massive in the Champions Cup. Historically, away play-off wins have been rare, but there has been enough evidence this season that what always seemed improbable, like travelling and winning in the last 16, is not to be dismissed on the evidence of history.

I sense a different history being written this weekend, one that favours form.

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Stunning Stellenberg schools Grey College in historic win

Stellenberg’s class of 2026 are history makers. They have stunned South Africa’s schools rugby giants Paarl Gim and Grey College in the past fortnight. 

Published

on

By

Stellenberg schools Grey College

Stellenberg’s class of 2026 are history makers. They have stunned South Africa’s schools rugby giants Paarl Gim and Grey College in the past fortnight in the most dramatic two victories.

Stunning Stellenberg on top of the world

The win against Paarl Gim came at home in the northern suburbs of Western Province, but it was at the traditional home of Bulls schools rugby, Affies, that the boys from Stellenberg got the prized head of Grey College, South Africa’s most consistent performing rugby school for the past 25 years.

Stellenberg, giant slayers a year ago, are now the giants.

In 2025 they beat all four traditional Western Province southern suburbs schools – Wynberg, Bishops, Rondebosch and SACS – and pushed Outeniqua to the brink. This year, it all came to fruition, first in the 20-19 win against Paarl Gim and then Grey College.

Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images

The transformation, as outlined in reporting by Rugby365, didn’t happen overnight. Head coach Hein Molnar traces it back to around 2017, when the school shifted its ambition from being the best in the northern suburbs to competing with, and beating, the Western Cape’s traditional heavyweights.

SA Schools Rugby is prospering.

The strategy was clear: build depth, not just a first XV.

Stellenberg invested heavily in their pipeline, prioritising development from U14 level through to U19. Instead of chasing talent with bursaries, they focused on retaining local players and offering a comparable rugby experience to the big-name schools. Crucially, they strengthened coaching structures across all teams, appointing specialist forwards and backline coaches throughout the system.

The result? A programme that now fields 21 teams and produces players conditioned to compete at the highest level.

Equally important has been continuity. Key coaching figures have remained in place for years, creating consistency in philosophy and standards. That stability, combined with long-term planning, has driven a steady upward curve.

Garsfontein, who edged Stellenberg by a point a few days earlier, shocked Paarl Boys High 31-28 to complete a Western Cape double

North-South Day 1 results
Paul Roos Gimnasium 21 Monument 17
Paarl Boys’ 37 Jeppe 10
Garsfontein 21 Stellenberg 20
Outeniqua 30 KES 16
HTS Drostdy 43 EG Jansen 24
Waterkloof 45 Diamantveld 7

North-South Day 3 results
Transvalia 21 Hugenote 23
Oos-Moot 33 Strand 18
KES 2nd XV 50 Mali XV 8
EG Jansen 31 Framesby 37
Nelspruit 42 Voortrekker 22
Outeniqua 24 Waterkloof 24
Jeppe 34 Diamantveled 28
Monument 75 Drostdy 43
Paul Roos 45 Pretoria Boys’ 14
Stellenberg 26 Grey College 21
Garsfontein 31 Paarl Boys’ 28

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

South Africans flood the Investec Champions Cup play-offs

South African players and coaches are spread across the 2026 Investec Champions Cup last 16, influencing the knockout stage from Leinster to Bordeaux, Bath and Glasgow.

Published

on

By

South Africa's Jean-Luc du Preez plays for Investec Champions Cup title holders Bordeaux

South Africans flood the Investec Champions Cup last 16 – and their presence is not limited to the Bulls and Stormers. They are everywhere.

From Dublin to Bordeaux, Bath to Edinburgh, the Springbok influence runs deep in Europe’s premier club competition. World Cup winners, SA-born internationals and a growing coaching footprint have embedded South African rugby DNA across the knockout stage.

The Bulls and Stormers fly the South African URC flag, but beyond them, this is a tournament shaped by so many South African players and coaches.

This is a breakdown South African players and coaches in this weekend’s 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup Round of 16.

Investec Champions Cup Last 16 Fixtures (April 2, 3rd & 4th, 2026)

  • Northampton Saints vs Castres

  • Bath vs Saracens

  • Toulon vs Stormers

  • Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls

  • Toulouse vs Bristol Bears

  • Harlequins vs Sale Sharks

  • Bordeaux-Bègles vs Leicester Tigers

  • Leinster vs Edinburgh

South Africans in the Investec Champions Cup Last 16

Bath Rugby

Johann van Graan leads one of the most South African-influenced squads in Europe, with Thomas du Toit, Jaco Coetzee, Francois van Wyk, Bernard van der Linde, Neil le Roux and Quinn Roux forming a significant core, alongside defence coach JP Ferreira.

Saracens

Ivan van Zyl provides the South African presence at scrumhalf.

RC Toulon

David Ribbans, South African-born and now a leader in the squad, captains Toulon.

Glasgow Warriors

Franco Smith has built one of the most complete teams in the competition, with Kyle Steyn captaining the side and providing a strong South African leadership presence.

Bristol Bears

Benhard Janse van Rensburg anchors the midfield as one of the Bears’ key attacking threats.

Harlequins

Tyrone Green is a starting fullback and one of the most dangerous broken-field runners in the tournament, with Jordan Els adding depth in the pack.

Sale Sharks

Sale remain stacked with South African influence: Dan du Preez, Rob du Preez, Marius Louw, Ernst van Rhyn and Jacques Vermeulen.

Union Bordeaux-Bègles

Bordeaux are a standout South African hub in France. Carlu Sadie and Jean-Luc du Preez feature in the squad, with former Springboks Shaun Sowerby and Heini Adams on the coaching staff.

Leicester Tigers

Hanro Liebenberg is the South African presence in the pack.

Leinster Rugby

RG Snyman misses out because of recent injury, while Springboks 2023 World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber is part of Leinster’s coaching hierachy.

Edinburgh Rugby

Sean Everitt leads a strong South African contingent including Pierre Schoeman, Duhan van der Merwe, Boan Venter, Wes Goosen (SA-born Kiwi) and Dylan Richardson.

Northampton Saints

JJ van der Mescht adds South African steel to the engine room.

*14 of the 16 Last 16 teams have a South African presence

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Handre Pollard makes powerful Bulls & Boks statement

Handre Pollard converted the big moment penalty kicks to ensure the Bulls remain a United Rugby Championship play-off contender.

Published

on

By

Handre Pollard Bulls No 10

Handre Pollard converted the big moment penalty kicks to ensure the Bulls remain a United Rugby Championship play-off contender. Pollard made a powerful statement that he is integral to the Bulls title challenge and the Springboks 2027 World Cup defence.

Handre Pollard puts the boot into Munster

Pollard kicked two long range penalties in the final quarter that proved decisive in the Bulls 34-31 win against Munster at Loftus in Pretoria.

South Africa’s 2023 World Cup goal kicking hero, the scorer of all 12 points in the one point win against the All Blacks in the final, was used sparingly in the 2025 Springboks season. But be sure that Pollard remains massive to the Springboks and even bigger to the Bulls in their search for a first URC title after three losing finals in the league’s first four seasons.

The Bulls are eighth, well positioned to challenge for a top four finish when the URC resumes in the third week of April.

The Investec Champions Cup last 16 and last eight will be the focus in the first two weeks of April and Pollard will be pivotal to the last 16 match against Glasgow in Glasgow.

Keo’s Bulls Takeways

Potency in the scrum.

Ruan Nortje, the best lock in South Africa.

Embrose Papier, influential and brilliant at No 9.

Cheswill Jooste, the SA under 20 winger who will play for the Springboks this season.

Pollard, the master off the kicking tee, and all-round general.

Keo’s Lions Takeaways

The scrum

The composure

The defensive desire

The maturity in game management, courtesy of No 10 Chris Smith.

Quan Hỏrn, the most under appreciated fullback in South Africa.

Ruan Venter, he is the going to have a breakthrough international season.

The Bulls beat the Dragons 42-26, to be the first team to pass 400 points in the league this season.

The top five position is the best return after 14 rounds for the Lions in the history of the league.

Keo’s Stormers Takeaways

Evan Roos is the most consistent and best performing No 8 among the SA URC quartet.

Damian Willemse is good enough to play anywhere in the backline.

Scrum potency.

Paul de Villiers and Deon Fourie represent two generations, in age difference, among specialist flankers who play to the ball. In tandem, they could be the equal, in effectiveness, of George Smith and Phil Waugh for the Wallabies, when the Australians were world champions.

Individual brilliance and lethal transition play makes them a machine that can misfire for 65 minutes, only to turn a deficit into a 19 point win, as illustrated in the 33-14 win against Edinburgh in Cape Town.

The Stormers, with their 11th win of the league season, are second to Glasgow.

Keo’s Sharks Takeaways

JP Pietersen’s impact as head coach.

Andre Esterhuizen’s growth as captain and presence in the midfield.

Ox Nche and Vincent Koch’s power in the scrums.

The Sharks, thanks to Pietersen’s philosophy and approach, finally appreciating there is as much honour in making a tackle as there is glory in scoring a try.

Great mental resolves to beat Cardiff 21-15 and continue their league climb from 14th to 10th.

United Rugby Championship Table

Pos Team PTS PL W D L BP PF PA DIFF
1 Glasgow Warriors 55 14 11 0 3 11 389 197 192
2 DHL Stormers 51 14 11 0 3 7 378 239 139
3 Ulster 47 14 9 0 5 11 399 286 113
4 Leinster 46 14 9 0 5 10 361 299 62
5 Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 43 14 8 1 5 9 421 385 36
6 Cardiff Rugby 41 14 8 0 6 9 262 271 -9
7 Munster 41 14 8 0 6 9 279 304 -25
8 Vodacom Bulls 40 14 8 0 6 8 397 340 57
9 Connacht 39 14 7 0 7 11 336 326 10
10 Hollywoodbets Sharks 33 14 6 1 7 7 322 348 -26
11 Ospreys 30 14 5 2 7 6 293 325 -32
12 Benetton 28 14 5 2 7 4 257 331 -74
13 Edinburgh 23 14 4 0 10 7 269 340 -71
14 Scarlets 21 14 4 1 9 3 261 347 -86
15 Dragons RFC 21 14 2 3 9 7 274 357 -83
16 Zebre Parma 12 14 2 0 12 4 226 429 -203

 

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

The Stormers have made Cape Town South Africa’s rugby capital

Stormers crowd attendance at DHL Stadium tells the real story. Cape Town is South Africa’s rugby capital and the numbers back it.

Published

on

By

Cape Town is South Africa’s rugby capital – and the Stormers crowd attendance proves it. The numbers are bigger than any other club, and it goes beyond nostalgia and history. Newlands had 131 years to build its legacy and the DHL Stadium, in just five years, is producing bigger moments, bigger crowds and a stronger connection with the public.

Stormers crowd attendance: DHL Stadium, Cape Town numbers don’t lie

The Stormers moved homes from Newlands to Green Point in 2021, but significantly they have moved the market that speaks to an occasion more than it does a rugby match.

The Stormers have done it, post Covid, and in a competition that includes previously unfamiliar northern hemisphere club teams and playing some of their biggest derbies in late December and early January, a summer season peak that is incomparable in its challenge to anything experienced, season-wise, in Super Rugby’s history from 1996 to 2019.

Newlands & DHL Stadium 

Newlands averages (1996–2019)

Category Matches Average attendance
Stormers Super Rugby 157 33,189
WP Currie Cup 146 18,959
Springboks Tests 24 43,586

DHL Stadium – Stormers era

URC average attendance (last four seasons + 2021/22 play-offs*)

Season Matches Average attendance
2021/22 home play-offs* 3 27,100
2022/23 10 27,216
2023/24 7 28,531
2024/25 8 26,686
2025/26 6 29,375
Total (incl. play-offs) 34 27,733

* Covid-restricted capacity, but effectively full houses within permitted limits.

Investec Champions Cup average (last four seasons)

Season Matches Average attendance
2022/23 3 19,814
2023/24 3 21,725
2024/25 1 23,682
2025/26 1 24,893
4-season average 8 21,649

Springboks at DHL Stadium

Season Opposition Crowd
2023/24 Wales 51,347
2024/25 New Zealand 58,417
2025/26 Australia 56,350
Category Tests Average attendance
Springboks Tests at DHL Stadium 3 55,371
*45 000: The Springboks v Barbarians FC, 2025

 Stormers crowd attendance Cape Town the biggest days

DHL Stadium Top 10 Stormers crowds

Rank Crowd Opposition Season Competition Stage
1 56,334 Munster 2022/23 URC Final
2 53,682 Bulls 2025/26 URC League
3 52,087 Sharks 2025/26 URC League
4 47,261 Connacht 2022/23 URC Semi-final
5 47,171 Bulls 2024/25 URC League
6 46,002 Sharks 2024/25 URC League
7 44,109 Bulls 2022/23 URC Quarter-final
8 39,925 Bulls 2023/24 URC League
9 37,246 Sharks 2023/24 URC League
10 35,202 Lions 2023/24 URC League

Newlands Top 10 Stormers Super Rugby crowds

Rank Crowd Opposition Season Competition Stage
1 50,000 Highlanders 1999 Super Rugby Semi-final
2 49,725 Cats 1999 Super Rugby League
3 49,170 Chiefs 1999 Super Rugby League
4 49,000 Blues 1999 Super Rugby League
5 48,739 Bulls 2010 Super Rugby League
6 48,700 Brumbies 2002 Super Rugby League
7 48,492 Crusaders 2011 Super Rugby League
8 48,211 Bulls 2011 Super Rugby League
9 48,184 Crusaders 2010 Super Rugby League
10 48,026 Sharks 2012 Super Rugby Semi-final

 URC dominance Stormers lead South Africa

URC all-time league table (85 matches)

Rank Team Log Points
1 Leinster 328
2 Stormers 289
3 Glasgow 287
4 Bulls 280
5 Munster 269
6 Ulster 261
7 Sharks 221
8 Lions 214
9 Edinburgh 213
10 Connacht 210
11 Benetton 204
12 Ospreys 200
13 Cardiff 195
14 Scarlets 175
15 Dragons 88
16 Zebre 76

In the history of the URC, across 85 league matches, the Stormers are the most successful South African side and second only to Leinster overall. They are also the competition’s most successful finals team, with one title and two home finals. The Bulls have reached three finals – two away and one at home – and have yet to win the title.

Different season, bigger Stormers crowd attendance Cape Town

Super Rugby’s February start meant Capetonians were never asked to show up at a stadium to support the Stormers in December and January, in the heart of summer, holiday and cricket season, but those months are integral to the URC league season, especially South Africa’s derby matches.

This is a significant difference between the old world of Newlands and the new order at the DHL Stadium in 2026.

Newlands delivered its biggest crowds in traditional rugby windows, and the Stormers of the past five years have had to do it in peak holiday summer seasons, which shows the enormous shift in audience behaviour.

The people of Cape Town care about the Stormers and the Stormers care about the people of Cape Town.

No other team in South Africa and no team in the URC, the Irish giants of Leinster and Munster included, can claim such consistently high stadium numbers over such a lengthy period of time.

And only Leinster, in the brief history of the URC as a league, have earned more points from wins, draws and losing bonus points than the Stormers.

Cape Town is also a banker whenever the Springboks play, be it at Newlands, pre-2019 or in the three Tests played, in front of crowds, in the past four years.

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Bulls Finish. Stormers Create. Glasgow Lead

Bulls finish, Stormers create, and Glasgow lead the URC through balance and consistency.

Published

on

By

Bulls try-scoring machines. Paul de Wet and Canan Moodie of the Bulls celebrating a try against the Sharks in the URC (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

The Bulls know the way to the try line, the Stormers know how to get close to the try line and Glasgow’s Warriors are the most complete and balanced team in the 2025/26 URC team stats.

URC Team Stats: Bulls, Stormers, Lions and Sharks Compared

The Warriors are the league leaders after 13 rounds, with 10 wins from 13 and a total of 50 points. The Stormers are second with 10 wins and 46 points, while the Bulls, despite scoring the most tries this season, are eighth with seven wins and 34 points.

The URC official Team Stats emphasise the potency of Franco Smith’s Warriors, who have also shown quality in squad depth to produce winning results in matches when stripped of their Six Nations internationals.

Smith, the former Springboks utility back and Cheetahs and Italian coach, has been a revelation at Glasgow. He, in partnership with South African-born winger and club captain Kyle Steyn, have been at the forefront of Glasgow’s growth into one of the best teams in Europe.

Glasgow, in the 2023/24 season, beat the Bulls at Loftus in Pretoria to win the third edition of the URC.

This season’s league showcases the Bulls try-scoring ability, exposes their charitable early season defensive form, and illustrates just how dominant the Stormers are in getting close to the opposition try line, but equally how impotent they are in converting those opportunities once in the 22 metres attack red zone.

The Stormers have had no issue in applying pressure, given they are second for entries into the opposition 22 (150), but it is their failure to convert this earned advantage into tries.

The Lions have gone big on volume and the Sharks, the lowest of the South Africa teams with an 11th place league ranking, are chasing consistency and a winning habit since JP Pietersen replaced John Plumtree as the Sharks coach.

The Glasgow Warriors lead the table and the key performance metrics, combining territory, possession and execution better than any side in the competition.

The Bulls know how to cross the try line, the Stormers are battling to find their way to the try line and the Warriors have married pressure and points scored to top the league.

URC 2026 Team Stats – South African Rankings

Total Tries Scored

Team Rank Total
Vodacom Bulls 1 54
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 4 51
Hollywoodbets Sharks 6 45
DHL Stormers 8 43

Total Points Scored

Team Rank Total
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 1 379
Vodacom Bulls 3 363
DHL Stormers 5 345
Hollywoodbets Sharks 8 301

Total Metres Gained

Team Rank Total
Vodacom Bulls 2 5611
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 6 5009
DHL Stormers 11 4112
Hollywoodbets Sharks 13 3955

Total Entries into Opposition 22

Team Rank Total
DHL Stormers 2 150
Vodacom Bulls 5 137
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 6 134
Hollywoodbets Sharks 11 125

Total Turnovers Won / Defensive Impact

Team Rank Total
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 4 316
Vodacom Bulls 7 275
Hollywoodbets Sharks 10 249
DHL Stormers 12 245

Keo’s 10 Takeaways

  1. The Bulls are the best finishers in the URC – first for tries scored (54).

  2. The Bulls’ attack is built on momentum – second for metres gained (5611).

  3. The Stormers are excellent at creating try-scoring pressure points – second for 22 entries (150).

  4. The Stormers don’t always convert that pressure into points.

  5. The Lions are the competition’s top scorers, with some big scores at home  – first for total points (379).

  6. The Lions’ game is built on tempo and attacking volume, Ellis Park’s fast pace surface, attitude & altitude.

  7. The Sharks are outside the top tier across the key metrics, which is a reinforcement of their awful start to the season.

  8. No South African team dominates the defensive categories because their attack has been stronger and they have won more than they have lost.

  9. Glasgow lead the competition for metres gained (5873) and overall control metrics.

  10. Glasgow and the Stormers are strong in very different areas, for example the Stormers kick volume and effectiveness compared to Glasgow’s. Equally Glasgow’s ball in hand game, but the reality is that both have 10 wins from 13 and the points differential is less three points on average a game.

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Magical Mapimpi is the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero

Makazole Mapimpi needed a magical moment to beat Nizaam Carr’s outrageous kick assist for the Bulls in Round 13 of the URC to be named the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero of the Week.

Published

on

By

Makazole Mapimpi 21 Mar 2026 Steve Haag Gallo Images

Makazole Mapimpi needed a magical moment to beat Nizaam Carr’s outrageous kick assist for the Bulls in Round 13 of the URC to be named the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero of the Week.

Makazole Mapimpi Magic

Mapimpi, the Sharks winger, celebrated his 100th match in style, although it took him 78 minutes to produce the most sensational individual two minutes, with his reward being two tries of varying degrees of brilliance.

Mapimpi, the first Springbok to score a try in a World Cup final, bagged a double in the final stages of the Sharks 45-0 thumping of Ireland’s Munster.

The win was the Sharks’ third in their last four URC matches. The Sharks play Cardiff in Durban on Friday evening in Round 14.

On the Keo & Zels Rugby Show, Zels and I discussed the nominations and why Mapimpi got our nod.

ZELS:
That Stormers scrum absolutely obliterated the Dragons tight five, and Evan Roos was on hand to pick up and dive over. Sensational try. That’s a proper team try for me, with everyone involved. That’s the hybrid element, right? Power, but skill within it.

KEO:
You talk about hybrid. It is more like one tool doing many things. That Stormers pack did everything. From loosehead to tighthead, hooker, both locks, six, seven, eight. This was the full unit.

Then you look at the Bulls.

Nizaam Carr, Bishops old boy and former Stormers, has been outstanding. That kick-assist was sensational. That’s a footballer’s touch. Like a corner kick dropping onto the head of a striker. Perfect weight, perfect execution. Five points.

ZELS:
So you’re going with Carr?

KEO:
I was because I did not think anything or anyone would match it over the weekend because it takes something special to beat that for the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero of the Week.

And then, Sharks v Munster, 79 minutes played and enter Makazole Mapimpi.

He scores a try and everyone celebrates, “finally got one.” But look deeper. He didn’t see much ball. Worked relentlessly. It’s his 100th. He’s 35, looks 19. The physique, the engine…

He leaps high from he kick-off, takes it clean, lands, beats two, goes again; inside, outside and then those final five metres. Munster’s 10 comes across, makes the tackle attempt… Mapimpi finishes.

That’s the moment. That’s the one.

And the irony? He’s wearing 11. Andre Esterhuizen – the STECO ambassador – is at 12. And Mike Sharman from Retroviral, who work with STECO Ryobi, they’ve told Mapimpi’s story it’s on YouTube.

Go watch it.

Then I get a message from Richard Stevens, Marketing Head, Stevens & Co, saying how fitting it is: 11 and 12, powered by them STECO/RYOBI doing the business for the Sharks … and Mapimpi delivers that.

Richard, there should be something in the post for Mapimpi, via courier.

ZELS:
I agree. Something powerful to keep powering him.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Keo_Zels_Show (@keo_zels_show)


ANDRE ESTERHUIZEN IS THE ULTIMATE STECO HYBRID POWER TOOL, ON AND OFF THE FIELD

Photo: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images

 

 

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Sacha’s stats statement slays Dragons

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu slayed the Dragons in Cape Town and his match statistics emphasised his influence in the Stormers bonus-point win against Newport’s Dragons.

Published

on

By

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 2 22 March 2026 Ashley Vlotman Gallo Images

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu slayed the Dragons in Cape Town and his match statistics emphasised his influence in the Stormers bonus-point win against Newport’s Dragons.

Stormers v Dragons – United Rugby Championship

The Stormers 29-21 win was their 10th in 13 league starts and ensured they finished Round 13 in second place, four points off league leaders Glasgow, whom they play in Cape Town in April.

Stormers No 10 Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored the match’s opening two tries, which he converted for 14 points, but as memorable were a try-saving tackle late in the first half and second half defensive moment of mastery to deny the Dragons a further try. His points totalled 19, with three conversions and a penalty added to his two five-pointers, but the 14 points he saved, tells the story of his significance against the Dragons.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu made 13 kicks and 13 passes, claimed a line out win statistically from a quick throw and won a ruck turnover, one of just four for the Stormers in 80 minutes. He made seven tackles to complete a busy and big defensive afternoon.

On attack, he made the most metres in the match, with 78, beat three defenders, which was the second most of the match, carried the ball nine times and his three line breaks were the most in the match.

His 19 points took his league season tally to 81 points in his eighth match of the league. His URC career total is 17 tries, four drop goals, 30 penalties and 47 conversions, for 281 points. He has started 27 of 44 URC matches.

He has played four Investec Champions Cup matches and his overall Stormers record is 31 starts in 48 matches for 308 points, with 17 tries, four drop goals, 33 penalties and 56 conversions. He is 24 years-old.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu was named the 2024/25 South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Player of the Year beating off Bulls prop Wilco Louw and Bulls loose-forward Cameron Hanekom for the prize.

The counter to those match-winning statistical returns against the Dragons, was a speculator pass to Damian Willemse that was not a good option and twice missing penalty kicks to touch. His four from six off the kicking tee has matched his league accuracy this season, which is 10 percent down on his 75 percent-plus career average as a goal kicker.

URC 2026 League Table (After Round 13)

Pos Team P W D L BP PF PA Diff Pts
1 Glasgow Warriors 13 10 0 3 10 358 187 +171 50
2 DHL Stormers 13 10 0 3 6 345 225 +120 46
3 Ulster Rugby 13 8 0 5 10 371 274 +97 42
4 Leinster Rugby 13 8 0 5 9 325 280 +45 41
5 Cardiff Rugby 13 8 0 5 8 247 250 -3 40
6 Munster Rugby 13 8 0 5 7 248 270 -22 39
7 Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 13 7 1 5 8 379 359 +20 38
8 Vodacom Bulls 13 7 0 6 7 363 309 +54 35
9 Connacht Rugby 13 6 0 7 11 315 312 +3 35
10 Ospreys 13 5 2 6 5 279 304 -25 29
11 Hollywoodbets Sharks 13 5 1 7 7 301 333 -32 29
12 Benetton Rugby 13 5 2 6 4 247 300 -53 28
13 Edinburgh Rugby 13 4 0 9 7 255 307 -52 23
14 Scarlets 13 4 1 8 3 242 311 -69 21
15 Dragons RFC 13 2 3 8 6 248 315 -67 20
16 Zebre Parma 13 2 0 11 4 214 401 -187 12

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos also enjoy a busy afternoon. He scored a try to take his league season tally to seven, but it was the balance in his attack and defence that was most telling. Roos carried 14 times, the most in the match, and made 11 tackles, which was the most from a Stormers player.

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Mapimpi & Van den Berg gives Saffas 100 reasons to smile

Makazole Mapimpi & Morne van den Berg celebrated their 100th matches for the Sharks and Lions in style and triumphant. It made for a Super Saturday of rugby for Saffas as the Sharks and Lions both won against Munster and Edinburgh respectively in the United Rugby Championship.

Published

on

By

Makazole Mapimpi 21 Mar 2026 Steve Haag Gallo Images

Makazole Mapimpi & Morne van den Berg celebrated their 100th matches for the Sharks and Lions in style and triumphant. It made for a Super Saturday of United Rugby Championship action for Saffas.

Magnificent Mapimpi

Mapimpi, in his 100th match, scored two tries in the final two minutes of the 45-0 hammering of Munster in Durban.

The 35 year-old showed the pace of a teenager sprint sensation when outstripping the Munster chasers for his first try, scored in the 78th minute.

Then, remarkably, he lept into the Durban skies from the final restart of the match, landed open two feet, beat two defenders with a step, took off down the touchline, swerved inside, beat a defender, then outside and put on the afterburners to race the remaining 40 metres and finish a 70 metre solo-try with two Munster defenders on his back.

This was from a 35 year old in his 100th match. It was straight from a movie.

Earlier, Van den Berg, so good this season for the Lions, controlled the match in the No 9 jersey as the Lions, SA Shield winners, crushed Edinburgh 54-17. The Lions led 35-0 at halftime and scored eight tries to three.

Van den Berg scored a try to take his career tally for the Lions to 20.

The Lions scored eight tries to three, the Sharks six tries to nil and the Bulls, on Friday night, scored seven tries to one, to take the South African try-tally to 21-4 with the Stormers v Dragons on Sunday afternoon in Cape Town sure to add to the 21 tries.

For context, the travelling sides were without incumbent Six Nations regulars, which highlighted the depth issues when Test players are not available.

Still, it was statements made by the South African teams with five rounds of the league to play.

The Stormers, Lions and Bulls, are well positioned to make the play-offs and the Stormers are chasing a top two, with the other two hunting a top four.

The Sharks remain 11th in the URC but they are now three wins from their last four league matches, having won just two from their first nine matches.

Keo’s Top 10 Takeaways

No. Takeaway
1 Full-strength South African teams at home are overwhelming understrength touring sides
2 The Sharks, Lions and Bulls have all shown significant defensive improvement
3 The Sharks kept Munster scoreless a complete defensive shutout
4 The Bulls scored 40 unanswered points and kept Cardiff scoreless for the final 77 minutes
5 The Lions held Edinburgh scoreless for 45 minutes after a 35-0 halftime lead
6 Ruan Venter delivered a standout performance at No 4 lock for the Lions one that will please Rassie Erasmus
7 Cameron Hanekom made an impactful 24-minute return for the Bulls after a nine-month injury lay-off
8 The Lions midfield pairing of Bronson Mills and Henco van Wyk continues to evolve with authority
9 The Sharks scrum has become a dominant weapon
10 Nineteen-year-old Sharks fullback Luan Giliomee, a former schoolboy flyhalf standout at Charlie Hofmeyr and Boland, made a composed debut

 

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Papier in power performance as Bulls charge in URC

Bulls No 9 Embrose Papier responded to his omission from the Springboks alignment camp in the best possible way, with another Player of the Match performance in the URC.

Published

on

By

Embrose Papier stars for Bulls against Cardiff in URC Photo: Anton Geyser Gallo Images

Bulls No 9 Embrose Papier responded to his omission from the Springboks alignment camp in the best possible way, with another Player of the Match performance in the URC.

Papier was proper in the Bulls 40-7 win against Cardiff in the URC at Loftus, Pretoria, having been a late withdrawal a week ago against the Stormers a week ago.

The Bulls lost to the Stormers and Papier’s absence was obvious.

Against Cardiff he was at the heart of everything good about the Bulls attack, was individually decisive and composed, produced consistency in his kicking game management, electric pace for his try and was always a threat on the break, especially close to the fringes of the ruck.

Rassie Erasmus picked Papier for the Springboks in 2018, but it has been seven long years in-between drinks for the Bulls No 9.

In this time Erasmus, coach in 2018, Jacques Nienaber, coached between 2020 and 2023 and Erasmus, back as head coach from 2024, have relied on Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies and Cobus Reinach to win the 2019 RWC and on De Klerk, Reinach, Grant Williams and Jaden Hendrikse to win the 2023 RWC.

Nienaber and Erasmus (National Director of Rugby) picked all four No 9s in the match 23 that beat Romania 76-0 at the World Cup. Reinach started at No 9, Williams started on the right wing and Hendrikse was the reserve No 9 and De Klerk the reserve No 10 and goalkicker.

In the 2024 and 2025 Test seasons, Lions No 9 Morné van den Berg played Test rugby and in Erasmus’s first Springboks alignment camp for 2025, earlier in March, SA under 20 World Championship winner Haashim Pead was included in a group of No 9s, while De Klerk and Jantjies were among the overseas-based players selected for a virtual alignment camp.

De Klerk, who spent a lengthy time on the sidelines because of injury, found form in scoring three tries for the Yokohama Canon Eagles’ 38-29 win against Dave Rennie’s Japanese League 1 log-leading Kobelco Kobe Steelers. He was named Player of the Match.

Jantjies has started nine of 15 matches for French Top 14 club Bayonne.

De Klerk has signed to return to South Africa and play for the Cheetahs after five seasons in Japan. Before Japan he played for Sale Sharks in Manchester, England, having made his Test debut when playing for the Johannesburg-based Lions.

In 2018 the then Bulls No 9 Ivan van Zyl and Lions No 9 Ross Cronje were also selected for the Boks.

Papier, a Bulls Centurion, has started 10 of 14 matches for the club this season, 11 in the United Rugby Championship and three in the Investec Champions Cup, and has scored six tries.

Papier made his Test debut in 2018. He has not played for the Boks again since 2018.

He is still just 28 years-old

SH Rugby Blog, back in 2018, asked if Papier was not trusted by Erasmus, given the minimal game time.

List of games in which Papier was in the Match Day 23, and his minutes played

Date Opponent Detail
June 2, 2018 Wales 4 minutes at wing, Washington DC (Springbok debut)
June 2018 England Not in matchday 23 for first two Tests
June 23, 2018 England 5 minutes at scrumhalf, Cape Town (3rd Test)
August 18, 2018 Argentina 7 minutes at wing, Durban
August 25, 2018 Argentina Unused substitute, Mendoza
September 8, 2018 Australia Unused substitute, Brisbane
September 15, 2018 New Zealand Replaced in matchday 23 by Ross Cronjé (unused), Wellington
September 29, 2018 Australia Unused substitute, Port Elizabeth
October 6, 2018 New Zealand 7 minutes at scrumhalf, Pretoria
November 3, 2018 England 6 minutes at scrumhalf, London
November 2018 France Not in matchday 23

Papier, on the 17th November, 2018, finally got to start against Scotland at Murrayfield and played for 78 minutes. The Boks won 26-20, with Handre Pollard scoring 18 points and Elton Jantjies kicking a late penalty to secure the win. Of the Boks match 23 of that day, 19 went onto win the World Cup, left winger Aphiwe Dyantyi was banned for testing positive, right winger Sbu Nkosi lost form and his appetite for rugby, beset by off-field disciplinary issues, Van Zyl found a future at Saracens in the English Premiership and Papier was sent back to the Bulls.

South Africa: Willie le Roux, Sbu Nkosi, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Handre Pollard, Embrose Papier; Steven Kitshoff, Malcolm Marx, Frans Malherbe, RG Snyman, Franco Mostert, Siya Kolisi (captain), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen.

Replacements: Bongi Mbonambi (for Marx, 66), Thomas du Toit (for Kitshoff, 58), Vincent Koch (for Malherbe, 58), Lood de Jager (for Snyman, 60), Francois Louw (for Kolisi, 66), Ivan van Zyl (for Papier, 78), Elton Jantjies (for De Allende, 56), Cheslin Kolbe (for Nkosi, 64).

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

URC Influence Index: The Top 10 SA players

The URC Influence Index ranks the 10 most impactful players after 12 rounds, based on attacking, defensive, set-piece and tactical metrics.

Published

on

By

SA players are leading the URC Influence Index after 12 league rounds.

WHAT IS THE URC INFLUENCE INDEX? 

Players are ranked based on verified appearances across multiple high-impact categories in the URC:

  • Attack: defenders beaten, metres, breaks, offloads

  • Defence: tackles, turnovers won

  • Set-piece: lineouts, steals

  • Game control: kicking metres, points, goal-kicking

 The more categories a player influences statistically, the higher the ranking.

URC TOP 10 SA INFLUENCE INDEX (AFTER 12 ROUNDS)

1. Sebastian de Klerk (Wing/Centre, Bulls)

The competition’s most complete attacking player

  • 41 defenders beaten

  • 607 metres

  • 17 clean breaks

  • 15 offloads

De Klerk appears across four elite attacking categories, the most among South African players.

Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images

2. Chris Smith (No 10, Lions)

The URC’s scoreboard controller

  • 92 points (1st)

  • 25 conversions (1st)

  • 14 penalties

  • 1934 kick metres

3. Quan Horn (Fullback, Lions)

Horn’s balance in all areas is his strength

  • 2529 kick metres (2nd)

  • 494 metres

  • 96 carries

  • 13 offloads

4. Jeandre Rudolph (No 8, Bulls)

Breakdown King

  • 16 turnovers won (1st)

  • 112 tackles

Rudolph is the league’s elite jackal.

5. Marnus van der Merwe (Hooker, Cardiff)

Hybrid in his impact as a hooker

  • 85 lineouts won

  • 12 turnovers

6. Andre-Hugo Venter (Hooker, Stormers)

Set-piece anchor

  • 105 lineouts won (1st)

Dominates in contact and carries strongly

7. RG Snyman (Lock, Leinster)

Continuity machine

  • 20 offloads (joint 1st)

Unrivalled in the league with his offloading influence

8. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (No 10, Stormers)

The emerging game driver

  • 62 points

  • 2089 kick metres

  • 70 kicks in play

  • 10 clean breaks

Strong line kicking game, lethal in line break efficiency.

Photo: Gallo Images

9. Evan Roos (No 8, Stormers)

The Finisher

  • 6 tries

  • 97 carries

Plays with high risk and high reward.

Photo: Gallo Images

10. Vincent Tshituka (Flank, Sharks)

The Lineout Disruptor

  • 8 steals (1st)

The statistics tell the story of his value

Photo: Gallo Images

Players just outside the SA Top 10 

  • Werner Kok (wing, Ulster): breaks + offloads + tries

  • Johann Grobbelaar (hooker, Bulls): lineouts + tries

  • Paul de Villiers (flank, Stormers): tackles + turnovers

  • Ruan Venter (Flank, Lions): carries + tries

SET PIECE: SOUTH AFRICA’S STRANGLEHOLD

Lineout leaders

Player Lineouts Won
Andre-Hugo Venter 105
Johann Grobbelaar 92
Marnus van der Merwe 85

Lineout steals (SA presence)

Player Steals
Vincent Tshituka 8
Marcel Theunissen 6
Emile van Heerden 5
Marvin Orie 4

South Africa dominates the Influence Index.

  • 10/10 players in top 10

  • Leading in:

    • lineouts

    • turnovers

    • offloads

    • points

    • territorial kicking

  • THE BREAKDOWN: TURNOVERS WON (SA IMPACT)

    Player Turnovers Won
    Jeandre Rudolph 16
    Marnus van der Merwe 12
    Paul de Villiers 9
Continue Reading

International Rugby

Bielle-Biarrey owns the Six Nations stats sheet

In the 2026 Six Nations, France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey owned the stats charts. Nine tries, four assists and a presence across ten statistical categories tell the real story of France’s title.

Published

on

By

Louis Bielle-Biarrey Six Nations 2026 top try scorer France. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

The Six Nations 2026 stats sheet was owned by France’s magnificent left winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, with teammate Thomas Ramos the best of the many support acts within the squad that won the Six Nations title.

Ramos, without comparison off the kicking tee, kicked a penalty after the final buzzer, to beat England 48-46 in Paris, and ensure France were not denied a second successive Six Nations title.

Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

The win was France’s 10th European title (Five Nations/Six Nations) in the last 30 years.

France’s Five and Six Nations titles since professionalism began in 1996

Year Competition Title type
1997 Five Nations Winners
1998 Five Nations Grand Slam
2002 Six Nations Grand Slam
2004 Six Nations Grand Slam
2006 Six Nations Winners
2007 Six Nations Winners
2010 Six Nations Grand Slam
2022 Six Nations Grand Slam
2025 Six Nations Winners
2026 Six Nations Winners

*Grand Slam indicates an unbeaten tournament.

Six Nations 2026 stats

Bielle-Biarrey’s nine tournament tries in 2026 is a record, and he is the first player to score in every match in two successive Six Nations campaigns. He has 18 Six Nations tries in 14 matches, with retired Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll’s Six Nations record of 26 tries having come in 65 matches.

His strike rate is unmatched at Test level, with 29 tries from 27 Test matches.

Bielle-Biarrey, supreme as a try-scoring finisher, was everywhere the game lived.

Top of the try charts. Among the leaders for metres made. Present in try assists. Leading initial breaks. High in metres per carry. Involved in attacking catch success. Even appearing in the kicking metrics.

Bielle-Biarrey, who played every minute of the Six Nations, featured in 10 categories.

His back three teammate Ramos was as good, in a different way. Ramos featured in eight categories: Carries, metres, offloads, assists and, crucially, points. Ramos missed just four kicks at posts in 32, for an 88% return. He was also the tournament’s leading points scorer and one of the busiest players on attack.

France No 10 Matthieu Jalibert, who played four of the five matches, was top of the offloads, try assist and in the top bracket for defenders beaten. Add in his kicking influence, in tandem with captain and scrum half Antoine Dupont, and Jalibert is prominent in seven categories.

If France owned the attacking narrative, Ireland’s No 12 Stuart McCloskey owned the gainline. Seven categories tell the story: carries, offloads, assists, defenders beaten, dominant contact, post-contact metres and turnovers. There was no cleaner or more complete midfield presence in the tournament. Every carry broke the initial wall and every collision advanced Ireland’s attack.

The little generals in Dupont and Wales’s Tomos Williams don’t dominate tries, but they dominate territory. Kicks in play, kick metres, box kicks, retained kicks meant both No 9s are leading contributors in six categories.

Italy’s mighty midfielder Tommaso Menoncello  has a presence in six categories: Metres made. Defenders beaten. Initial breaks. Turnovers, Jakkals and Metres per carry. He was as consistent in his defence and attack and his Six Nations will be remembered for the try and try assist in Italy’s historic first win against England in Rome in Round 4.

England’s Ben Earl is the forward outlier. Leading carries. Leading post-contact metres. Dominant in contact. A four-category presence in a game that increasingly separates roles. He is the closest England has to a proper hybrid international player. Earl, best at No 8, can also play in the midfield.

Scotland’s versatile winger and Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn. The South African born former Stellenbosch University and Griquas star was a standout in defenders beaten, top tier in metres made and elite in metres per carry. Steyn enjoyed his most influential tournament, and was strong in Scotland’s wins against England and France at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

Multi-Category Leaders – Six Nations 2026

Player Categories Featured
Louis Bielle-Biarrey 10
Thomas Ramos 8
Matthieu Jalibert 7
Stuart McCloskey 7
Antoine Dupont 6
Tomos Williams 6
Tommaso Menoncello 6
Ben Earl 4
Kyle Steyn 4
2026 Final Six Nations Table
Pos Team P W L BP PD Pts
1 France 5 4 1 5 +81 21
2 Ireland 5 4 1 3 +38 19
3 Scotland 5 3 2 4 -1 16
4 Italy 5 2 3 1 -38 9
5 England 5 1 4 4 +2 8
6 Wales 5 1 4 2 -82 6
Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

SA Schools Rugby: The Springbok Factory

South African schools rugby is the foundation of the Springboks, with historic derbies like Paarl Boys High vs Paarl Gimnasium showcasing the intensity, tradition and talent pipeline that defines the game.

Published

on

By

SA Schools rugby derby between Paarl Boys High and Paarl Gimnasium showcasing South Africa’s top schoolboy rugby rivalry

The road to 100 Springbok Test caps does not start with a professional contract. It starts at SA Schools Rugby and South Africa is blessed to have among the most powerful rugby-centric schooling institutions. The result is nine Test Centurions and four RWC titles and two third place finishes in eight tournaments since the Springboks won the 1995 World Cup on their first attempt.

SA Schools Rugby

South African rugby starts on school fields in Paarl, Newlands, Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, where reputations are made long before players earn contracts, caps or salaries.

This is where the edge is built, with rivalries more than 100 years old. This is where the journey of the greatest Springboks began and it is the playground of future Springboks and South Africa’s professional rugby elite.

Photo: Paul Kane/Gallo Images

The scale of the system is unmatched globally: structured leagues, nationally broadcast derbies, Easter festivals that act as early-season measuring sticks, and the annual Coca-Cola Craven Week, which remains the definitive pathway into SA Schools selection.

The Premier Schools: The heavyweights of South African rugby.

There is no officially sanctioned national ranking body in South African schools rugby. However, multiple independent platforms compile results-based rankings using fixtures, strength of schedule and head-to-head outcomes.

The most widely referenced is NextGenXV, whose final 2025 rankings are also incorporated into broader consensus rankings by platforms such as SchoolboyRugby (which combines data from NextGenXV, SA School Sports and Rugby365).

Top 20 Schools (Results-based – 2025 Final Ranking)

Rank School
1 Paarl Boys’ High
2 Paarl Gimnasium
3 Grey College
4 Affies
5 Oakdale Landbou
6 Westville
7 Paul Roos Gymnasium
8 DHS
9 Garsfontein
10 Rondebosch
11 Helpmekaar
12 Outeniqua
13 Hilton College
14 Wynberg
15 Stellenberg
16 Menlopark
17 Northwood
18 Noordheuwel
19 Boland Landbou
20 Queen’s College


The Western Cape dominates the depth conversation. Free State has Grey College and the Eastern Cape has heritage. Gauteng and KZN bring muscle, but no province matches the Western Cape for weekly jeopardy and top-20 spread.

Western Province: The Deepest Schools League in the Country

South African schools rugby’s heart beats the loudest in the Western Cape.

On a single WP Schools Day card in 2026, you get: Paarl Boys, Paarl Gim, Paul Roos, SACS, Bishops, Rondebosch, Wynberg, Boland Landbou, Durbanville and Stellenberg.

In the 2025 Top 20 rankings, the Western Cape placed eight schools in the top tier, including Paarl Boys, Paarl Gim, Oakdale, Paul Roos, Rondebosch and Wynberg.

No province produces pressure like this and no province produces Springboks like this. It is borne out by how Western Province dominated the annual Coca Cola Craven Week.

FNB Classic Clashes & King Price Derby Series

South African schoolboy rugby attracts some of the biggest sponsors, with FNB having the longest association with Schools Rugby. The additional exposure, through SuperSport’s live coverage of Schools 1st XV matches has added to the value of commercial alignment with Schools rugby.

The SuperSport Schools app has exceeded one million downloads.

The FNB Classic Clashes, launched in the early 2000s, grew from 10 fixtures to more than 50 nationwide, becoming a cornerstone of school rugby broadcasting on SuperSport Schools.

Today, the King Price Derby Series carries that torch, packaging the biggest rivalries into a national viewing product built on history, tribalism and crowd energy.

This is where schoolboy rugby becomes appointment viewing.

The Biggest Schoolboy Derbies in South Africa

This is the soul of the South African game.

Paarl Boys’ High vs Paarl Gimnasium

  • Crowd: 20,000+ regularly

  • Described as the biggest schoolboy derby in the world

Grey College vs Paul Roos Gymnasium

  • Two of the biggest Springbok-producing schools combined

Bishops vs Rondebosch

  • Bishops leads historic wins (103 vs 80, with 19 draws recorded)

Jeppe vs KES

  • Over 100 meetings; rivalry dates back to 1935

Affies vs Waterkloof

  • Began in 1987; Affies dominant historically

Hilton vs Michaelhouse

  • Played since 1904; one of KZN’s big rivalries

SACS vs Wynberg

  • Among the oldest Cape school rivalries

Boland Landbou vs Oakdale

  • The farmers’ derby physical, proud and unforgiving

Easter Rugby Festivals: The National Measuring Stick

The four major national festivals:

  • Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival

  • KES Easter Rugby Festival

  • St John’s College Easter Festival

  • St Stithians Easter Festival

  • Graeme College WildeKlawer Rugby Festival

Craven Week: Where Schoolboys Become Internationals

First played in 1964, the Coca-Cola Craven Week remains the pinnacle of schoolboy rugby.

At the end of the tournament:

  • SA Schools is selected

  • SA Schools ‘A’ is selected

The Schools That Built the Springboks

Photo: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images

Most Springboks Produced by School

Source:

Rank School Springboks
1 Paul Roos Gymnasium 56
2 Grey College 49
3 Bishops 43
4 Paarl Gimnasium 32
5 SACS 32
6 Paarl Boys’ High 26
7 Kimberley Boys High 23
8 Rondebosch 21
9 Grey High School 17
10 Maritzburg College 17


The Western Cape production line of Springboks is unmatched.

Springbok Test Centurions and Their Schools

Springbok Test Centurions, by their School

Player Tests School
Eben Etzebeth 141 Tygerberg
Victor Matfield 127 Pietersburg
Bryan Habana 124 KES
Tendai Mtawarira 117 Peterhouse (Zimbabwe)
John Smit 111 Pretoria Boys High
Jean de Villiers 109 Paarl Gimnasium
Siya Kolisi 103 Grey High
Percy Montgomery 102 SACS *
Willie le Roux 101 Paul Roos

*2007 World Cup winner Percy Montgomery, SACS, was the first Springboks Test Centurion. 

Photo: Duif du Toit / Gallo Images

Continue Reading

International Rugby

From bolter to banished: Augustus defines Bok 2026 omissions

Published

on

By

Juarno Augustus Ulster URC

The Springboks 2026 alignment camp is, by definition, Rassie Erasmus naming his best 70 players. That is the starting point for any analysis, and it is why the omission of Juarno Augustus is the story.

Springboks 2026 alignment camp

A year ago ‘Trokkie’ Augustus was the bolter.

He forced his way into the 2025 alignment camp on the back of consistent performances in Europe, carrying with authority and playing with the kind of physical edge that traditionally translates to Springbok rugby. His inclusion suggested momentum and acknowledgement from Erasmus that the player, formerly of the Stormers, had moved from the periphery into genuine national contention.

Augustus made the on-field statement playing for Northampton Saints, but never made it to the Springboks camp because he had not passed a transfer medical to Ulster at the time.

Post this injury-enforced failed medical, Augustus moved to Ulster and has been a strong influence when fit. He had been on the sidelines in early 2026 but showed no rust in dominating the collisions as Ulster beat Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship last weekend.

Augustus, in the 2025/26 season, has started seven of nine matches for Ulster, with an average playing time of 54 minutes. He has played seven URC matches and two EPCR Challenge Cup matches.

In 2024/25, he started 15 of Northampton’s 19 matches, averaged 56 minutes a game, went past 1000 on-field minutes and was a star performer as the Saints marched toward the Investec Champions Cup final. Augustus missed the losing final against Bordeaux because of injury, but was fabulous in the semi-final win against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Less than a year ago, Augustus, a former Junior Springboks Player of the Year, was a headline for all the right reasons. This week, his omission is the headline, given just a few days ago he was named Player of the Match 

It does not seem like a minor selection call from Erasmus.

In a system where the alignment camp reflects the coach’s thinking and pretty much his strongest available player pool, absence is definitive. Augustus has not been managed out. On the surface he has been left out, and the distinction matters. It tells you that, right now, he is not viewed as one of the leading options at No 8 or within the broader loose forward mix.

And that is where the context becomes important.

The Springboks are not short on depth in the back row. Established internationals remain in the system, while younger players have been backed through consistent exposure and selection. The competition among No 8 options is intense and Erasmus never selects on sentiment or for the sake of a good news story.

What is perplexing is what has changed regarding Augustus because his on-field performances remain as imposing as they did a year ago.

Erasmus has omitted players from alignment camps previously and picked them to play Test rugby that season.

The exclusion, this week when Erasmus named a virtual alignment camp group of overseas-based South African players eligible for the Boks, does not mean the door is locked, but it certainly doesn’t promise an easy way back in when the reality is that Erasmus has invited 70 players to his two respective camps, 49 for the early March camp in Cape Town, and a further 21 for the virtual camp.

Six players drop out of the Springboks 2026 alignment camp from 2025, but it is the absence of Augustus that defines the shift – from bolter to outside the Bok top 70.

 

2025 vs 2026 – Players OUT

Forwards omitted (2025 → not in 2026)

Player Position 2025 Status 2026 Status Note
Juarno Augustus No 8 Virtual camp (overseas) ❌ Omitted Biggest omission
Vincent Koch Prop Local camp ❌ Omitted Senior tighthead depth
Bongi Mbonambi Hooker Local camp ❌ Omitted Double RWC winner
Renzo du Plessis Loose forward Local camp ❌ Omitted Uncapped Test player

 Backs omitted (2025 → not in 2026)

Player Position 2025 Status 2026 Status Note
Willie le Roux Fullback Local camp ❌ Omitted Double World Cup winner
Ntokozo Makhaza Wing Local camp ❌ Omitted Varsity Cup standout

Springbok fixtures 2026:

International:
Saturday 20 June: Springboks v Barbarians (Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha) – TICKETS

Nations Championship:
Saturday 4 July: Springboks v England (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday 11 July: Springboks v Scotland (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)
Saturday 18 July: Springboks v Wales (Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban)

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry:
Saturday 22 August: Springboks v All Blacks (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday 29 August: Springboks v All Blacks (DHL Stadium, Cape Town)
Saturday 5 September: Springboks v All Blacks (FNB Stadium, Johannesburg)
Saturday 12 September: Springboks v All Blacks (M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA)
For available RGR tickets in SA, CLICK HERE

Once-off Tests:
Saturday, 8 August: Argentina v Springboks (venue TBC)
Sunday 27 September: Wallabies v Springboks (Optus Stadium, Perth)

Nations Championship:
Saturday 7 November: Italy v Springboks (venue TBC)
Friday 13 November: France v Springboks (Stade de France, Paris)
Saturday 21 November: Ireland v Springboks (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November: Finals Weekend (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London) – SOURCE

Continue Reading

Trending

Copyright © 2025 Keo.co.za