Rassie’s Boks on brink of glory
Rassie Erasmus’s record-breaking World Cup winners will add to their legacy in beating Argentina in Santiago. Victory will win them the Rugby Championship and... Read more
Snubbing Etzebeth and Savea cheapens World Rugby’s Player of the Year award
World Rugby for the second year in a row have released a nomination list for World Rugby Player of the Year that screams oversight... Read more
The best three Boks of 2021
This current Springbok team is made so special by the quality of player that runs from one to 23, and their success has been... Read more
UK rugby media reaction to Boks win against Scotland is one of RESPECT
The UK Media were unanimous in their praise for the Springboks dismantling of Scotland, describing the win as the performance expected of world champions,... Read more
Big Brodie versus Eben gets the heart pumping
In the same way that the South African forwards rally around Eben Etzebeth, New Zealand’s pack elevates in the presence of Brodie Retallick. The... Read more
Etzebeth immense as South Africa down Lions
A couple of months ago I wrote a piece entitled “Why we go to war with Eben Etzebeth”. Every notion was affirmed over an... Read more
Why we go to war with Eben Etzebeth
After battling injury and illness this year, Eben Etzebeth will be back in time to stare down the British & Irish Lions and to... Read more
Boks opt for continuity, while Etzebeth takes up bench position
The Springbok side to face Wales remains unchanged to the one that toppled Scotland at Murrayfield, aside from the inclusion of fit-again Eben Etzebeth... Read more
Etzebeth back in doubt for Scottish test
While it appeared Eben Etzebeth was set to make a full return to training this week, the number four has still not been cleared... Read more
Etzebeth expected to return to full training
Eben Etzebeth looks to have recovered from the foot injury that ruled him out of this past weekend’s clash against France, and is expected... Read more
Rassie must trust lock depth and keep Pieter-Steph at flank
While it is tempting for coach Rassie Erasmus to move versatile forward Pieter- Steph Du Toit into the second row, he should trust his... Read more
Etzebeth Colossal: Rants and Raves
In my weekly rants and raves for Independent Media’s IOL, my focus is on Eben Etzebeth’s immediate and enormous impact in his 80 minute... Read more
Etzebeth set for starting spot
Eben Etzebeth looks set to start against Argentina on Saturday, following a lengthy injury layoff. Coach Rassie Erasmus sent strong hints from the Boks’... Read more
Whiteley to miss Stormers clash, casting serious doubt on June series availability
While their was hope that Warren Whiteley would be making a much welcomed return to rugby in this weekend’s Super Rugby clash between the... Read more
Mixed team news as Etzebeth returns but Ireland lose Earls and McGrath
Ireland preparations hampered by training ground injuries Joe Schmidt faces a few new selection issues with news reported by The Independent that Keith Earls... Read more
Embracing Eben & his Boks
Eben Etzebeth’s captaincy of the Springboks should be celebrated rather than debated. Worcester Director of Rugby and former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold, in... Read more