Sloppy Springboks blow bonus point in pounding Pumas
It took Argentina 166 minutes in 2021 to score a try against the Springboks – and the fact that they did score is what... Read more
All cricketing power to Prince and the Tigers Domingo
Russell Domingo has found his cricket qualities celebrated as coach of the Bangladesh Tigers, just as Ashwell Prince did when he joined Lancashire as... Read more
Boucher’s silence on Adams is a problem for Proteas
Proteas coach Mark Boucher’s silence this past month on the matter of calling Paul Adams ‘Brown Sh*t’ during their international playing careers, would indicate... Read more
Springboks could mark 100th Test against All Blacks at Twickenham
The Springboks and All Blacks 100th Test showdown could be played in front of 80 000 at Twickenham. How incredible would that be to... Read more
Willie le Roux is South Africa’s best fullback
There is an obsession on social media in wanting to retire Willie le Roux as a Springbok. It is absurd. Le Roux is the... Read more
Don’t shoot Rassie the messenger
Rassie Erasmus is the messenger. World Rugby’s leadership will harm the game more by shooting the messenger. Listen to the message, writes Mark Keohane.... Read more
Springbok John Smit one of greatest Test captains, says Owens
Legendary referee Nigel Owens has rated John Smit as among the greatest Test captains and Springbok winger Bryan Habana as the best left wing... Read more
Rassie & Jake: All about the rugby
Annelee Murray worked with the Springboks for 244 matches, including 21 captains, seven national coaches and 248 players. In her book, the First Lady... Read more
Back-up Boks go big in big Pumas win
This was a big win for the Springboks. To beat a side as good as the Pumas by 20 points and keep them try-less... Read more
Siya’s super Lions tamers are Springboks’ greatest
Siya Kolisi and his group of Springboks have taken their place among the greatest Springbok teams in history. And Kolisi also sits at the... Read more
Never change the DNA of what makes the Springboks world champions
The Springboks are the most successful team in World Cup history. Why on earth would you want to change a formula that is unmatched?... Read more
King Kolisi comes of age as a Test captain
Siya Kolisi came of age as a Test captain in the Test series triumph against the British & Irish Lions. He now comfortably sits... Read more
Potent Pumas a banana skin for back-up Boks
The wholesale changes to the Springboks are understandable, but Saturday’s Test against the Pumas could be as close as the final Test was against... Read more
South Africa, this Springbok win was bigger than the World Cup
The Springboks Test series win against the British & Irish Lions is a bigger achievement for this special group of players than winning the... Read more
Pollard to power Boks to series win
Handre Pollard kicked 22 points in South Africa’s World Cup final win against England in 2019 and on Saturday his boot will beat the... Read more
World Rugby fails the game in failing to cite Itoje
Maro Itoje’s knee to the throat of Damian de Allende was a shameful moment for Itoje, but not as shameful as World Rugby’s failure... Read more