Bulls Boks foursome awesome in Loftus win
The four Bulls players in the Springboks alignment squad emphatically put one over those Sharks players also in the national equation. Springboks coach Jacques... Read more
Shunned champion Bulls have a national point to prove
You could call them the shunned Bulls, but several in Jake White’s squad will want to make another statement to the Springbok coaching leadership... Read more
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
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
Springboks 2nd stringers good enough to beat Lions
The Springboks 2nd stringer starting line-up we picked to beat the British & Irish Lions in a series decider has been finalised. And here’s... Read more
Damian de Allende is world’s best No 12
Damian de Allende is the best No 12 in world rugby. He will also be huge for a victorious Springboks Test series against the... Read more
World Champion Springboks would make up half a World XV
The strength of a national team is just how many would make a World XV. What makes the Springboks so good is that half... Read more
The War Room: Springbok tight five depth to crush Lions
In Episode 5 of the War Room, Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel discuss the best Springbok tight five to challenge the touring tighties of... Read more
SA Rainbow Cup gives Springboks edge for Lions series
Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes that it works to the Springboks advantage in their preparation for the Test series against the British & Irish... Read more
Why the British & Irish Lions tour gives me goosebumps
Oliver Keohane reflects on just how special a British & Irish Lions tour is, in the context of the time period between visits. I... Read more
Why Springboks must be favourites to whip Lions
Mark Keohane, writing for the Cape Times and IOL Sport Earlier this week a mate called me to ask why the British & Irish... Read more
Investing in experience over youth will win Boks the Lions series
It is a Springboks insurance policy that will age like a good wine, writes Mark Keohane, in assessing the squad he would select to... Read more
Why we in South Africa simply have to make the Lions tour memorable
Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes that the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa will still be a success, crowds or no crowds.... Read more
Backing Temba Bavuma
Viva Temba. If you don’t agree, don’t bother reading any further because you will be offended, writes Mark Keohane on IOL. To hell with... Read more