South Africa’s RWC 2023 bid unpacked
South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup bid has been condensed into a gloss online magazine offering for your perusal. The 80 page reader-friendly summary... Read more
The Lions losing a bigger surprise than Wallabies beating All Blacks
Of all the results this past weekend, the one that I didn’t pick was Western Province so easily dealing with the challenge of the... Read more
Uncapped 20 year old sensation makes All Blacks tour squad
New Zealand’s sensational u20 World Cup-winning hooker Asafo Aumua is one of four uncapped players in an All Blacks touring squad that against doesn’t... Read more
Wallabies finally down All Blacks
The Wallabies have beaten the All Blacks for just the second time in their last 19 match-ups. The 23-18 win in Brisbane was fully... Read more
Saluting the Springboks World Cup-winning class of 2007
Remember Paris, 2007. It was the Rugby World Cup year of the Springboks. John Smit’s squad of players were based in Paris for most... Read more
The Magnificent Malcolm Marx
We take a look at the Springbok hooker’s stats from a head-turning display against the world champions at Newlands. More importantly we review his... Read more
Super Springboks get respect but All Blacks get the result
Just for one magnificent afternoon, modern rugby’s global audience was treated to a throwback of the glory of a Springboks versus All Blacks Test... Read more
Springboks make a point but All Blacks get the winning point
The Springboks won back respect at Newlands against the World Champions and Rugby Championship winners but it was the latter who emerged victorious for... Read more
Mighty Marx best of Boks
Malcolm Marx and Eben Etzebeth were the pick of a very impressive Springbok effort in the 25-24 defeat against world champions New Zealand. Springboks ... Read more
All Blacks praise proud Springboks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen applauded the intensity of the Springboks and labelled South Africa a quality side after his team sneaked a one... Read more
Newlands expects as old foes reunite in Cape Town
South Africa vs New Zealand Saturday 7 October Kickoff 17:05 (GMT + 2) As Elton Jantjies skewed his last-gasp penalty agonisingly wide against Australia... Read more
Springboks reshuffle pack in hope of finding ace to beat All Blacks
The Springbok pack of eight is decidedly different to the one shredded to pieces in the Albany 57-0 eyesore less than a month ago.... Read more
All Blacks pick best to front Springboks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has selected the strongest possible match 23 from those players available to play the Springboks in Cape Town. Hansen... Read more
What the All Blacks are saying about the Springboks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen I thought they (South Africa) were pretty dangerous and had they just been more accurate at times, they would... Read more
Where can the Springboks improve to be competitive against NZ at Newlands?
As is so often the case in elite sport, matches can hinge on tiny margins and there’s no better way to illustrate this than... Read more
Results wins titles
Critique of the Springboks should not be confused with a disrespect of the players, their passion for the game or their on field effort. ... Read more
