Wild card Kwagga indicates a trick up the sleeve
Legendary former Welsh and British & Irish Lions centre Scott Gibbs believes the selection of Kwagga Smith at number 8 for the Springboks first... Read more
26 Years on: The tension of the 1995 World Cup Final week
Mark Keohane reported on the 1995 World Cup final and this is how he experienced that week that culminated in the Springboks beating the... Read more
26 Years on: My experience of the 1995 World Cup Final
Mark Keohane, who was in the press box at Ellis Park when the Springboks the All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup final, revisits... Read more
In Kolbe’s absence, Sbu Nkosi simply has to start
Sbu Nkosi is a weapon, and he is a weapon that remains relatively unused in the Springbok arsenal due to the lucky fact (for... Read more
Why Kriel is critical to the Springbok cause
Jesse Kriel’s international rugby career has seen him go from a man who could never get dropped from the Springbok side, to a player... Read more
Why the forgotten man of Springbok rugby has a serious spot to fill
Jan Serfontein appears to be the forgotten man of Springbok rugby, since taking up residency in France in 2017 as Damian De Allende rose... Read more
Faf De Klerk’s most dominant moments
The cover story of SA Rugby Magazine’s latest issue is of Faf De Klerk, and details the integral part that he will play in... 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
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
The War Room: Springbok loose trio to tame Lions in test series decider
The War Room, with Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel, is zoned in on the Springbok loose trio in Episode 4, who could take on... Read more
A reminder of Pieter-Steph’s powerful abilities
Springbok flanker and 2019 World Rugby Player of the year, Pieter-Steph Du Toit, is set to return to the field after 11 and a... Read more
Selecting Springbok centres & wings when crisis strikes
Rugby’s “The War Room” is back for Episode 2, and Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are discussing the wing and centre options that exist... 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
Why you can be bullish about the world champion Springboks
The absolute panic in South Africa about the state of Springbok rugby needs to be reassessed, writes Mark Keohane. The Springboks haven’t played a... Read more
Why Boks must go into Lions den to save 2021 series
Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes that the world champion Springboks must play the British & Irish Lions in 2021 or wait until 2033 to face... Read more
Collective quality is lacking in international rugby in 2020
While Argentina and Australia have been torrid, New Zealand hold a 50% win record for the first time in years, England are treating controversially... Read more