Playing Springboks selector for Lions series
The strength and power of the Springboks forwards is such that Saracens strong man Vincent Koch will struggle to make the match-day 23, let... Read more
South Africans can put a stadium roar into Lions v Springboks
There has to be a way to match the will of having some form of spectators when the world champion Springboks host the British... Read more
Jake White gives coaching masterclass
Bulls coach Jake White gave a coaching masterclass in his team’s 43-9 Rainbow Cup SA battering of the Sharks in Pretoria. He also gave... Read more
Schoolboy rugby capture is real in South Africa
Schoolboy rugby in South Africa has lost the plot and Allan Miles believes everything is wrong with schoolboy rugby being determined by which schools... Read more
Stormers beast Augustus in search of redemption at Saints
When I think of Juarno Augustus, I think of a wasted rugby talent. But I am not necessarily right because as a mate so... Read more
Rees-Zammit is the red dragon to breathe fire into Lions
Louis Rees-Zammit’s brother (Taylor) was the first beneficiary of Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions selection. He took away more than a thousand pounds... 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
Iconic O’Connell speaks on Rassie’s Springboks
When the iconic and inspirational Munster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions lock forward and captain Paul O’Connell speaks rugby, you listen. Well, O’Connell,... Read more
Rugby’s ‘Captain’s Challenge’ is a farce
Ditch the Captain’s Challenge in every competition, just as the Aussies and Kiwis have done for their Trans-Tasman Super Rugby, which starts this weekend.... 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
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
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