Etzebeth’s return another boost for Springboks
Another piece of the Springboks puzzle presented itself with the successful return to competitive rugby of the influential and imposing giant Eben Etzebeth, who... Read more
Why British & Irish Lions will take a beating in SA
Accusations of my Springboks arrogance are misplaced. I am simply calling it like it is. The British & Irish Lions touring squad is not... Read more
Bok watch – Duane Vermeulen fires in Rainbow Cup
Bulls No 8 Duane Vermeulen’s 60 minute cameo against the Stormers in Cape Town was my South African Rainbow Cup Saturday highlight. Veteran Bulls... Read more
King Kolisi’s talking must be his rugby
Rise Siya Kolisi. Once again, Rise. South Africa’s World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi must kill of any perception that rugby is playing second fiddle.... Read more
Crusaders & Reds rule rugby Down Under
Crusaders coach Razor Robertson has won a fifth Super Rugby title and another All Black, Brad Thorn, won his first coaching title with the... Read more
Closed stadiums are absurd
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport and the Cape Times details the ridiculous, contradictory nature of Covid restrictions, which will see the British &... Read more
Expect brutal battle between Bulls and Stormers
When the Stormers take on the Bulls in the second week of the Rainbow Cup SA, the game will be a battle of the... Read more
Lions lack roar for South African adventure
Lions coach Warren Gatland has entrusted the captaincy of his squad to Alun Wyn Jones. It is a mistake. These Lions will take a... Read more
South Africa’s giants will tower over Gatland’s hobbits
No Billy Vunipola and no CJ Stander. But a thumbs up to Sam Simmonds and Hamish Watson. Mark Keohane believes that British & Irish... Read more
Bulls Eye – how Jake White turned chumps into champs
Jake White has transformed the Bulls from chumps to champs – and in the process the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning coach has reminded all... Read more
When rugby’s highest paid XV is not the world’s best XV
Renowned rugby coach Jake White always says the 15 best players, position specific, never make for the best XV. It is why international Barbarians... Read more
Jasper Wiese the Springboks bolter
Injury setbacks to World Cup-winning Springboks locking duo Lood de Jager and RG Snyman could provide Leicester’s Jasper Wiese with an international debut against... Read more
Kolbe leads charge of South African players up north
World Cup-winning Springboks Cheslin Kolbe and Handre Pollard will lead a 21-strong South African contingent in May’s top two respective European Cup and Shield... Read more
Springboks barometer – it’s looking strong
The Springboks have three months before the series opener against British & Irish Lions – and it is looking good for South Africa. As... Read more
Pollard just one of many promising signs
Slowly but surely, things seem to be falling into place to ensure that the Springboks have the best chance to beat the British &... Read more
Delight as Pieter-Steph du Toit lasts in SA’s Rainbow Cup opener
The Sharks sneaked a three-point win against the Stormers in the inaugural Rainbow Cup South Africa match, but bigger than the result was Pieter-Steph... Read more