Springbok success a platform for building
The power of the Springbok brand, which Rassie Erasmus and his team have restored, needs to be the centre of attention in the transitory... Read more
How the joker in the pack became the ace
Stormers and Springbok hooker Scarra Ntubeni has known World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi since the age of 12. He gives Mark Keohane a... Read more
Boks must bid for 2027
The Springboks Rugby World Cup victory must be seen as a motivation to bid to host the tournament in 2027 writes Mark Keohane for... Read more
Rassie Erasmus the Billie Beane of the Boks
Mark Keohane writing for IOL Sport and Independent Media Publications I wrote that South Africans can prepare for the most radically innovative Springbok squad... Read more
Siya’s serenity and humility in leadership
Mark Keohane writing for IOL Sport and Independent Media Publications. Siya Kolisi’s story makes for a best seller because it allows every child to... Read more
Tribute in tries to Chester and James
Mark Keohane writing for IOL Sport and Independent Media Publications The Springboks earlier in the year paid tribute to the late James Small and... Read more
The pure brilliance of Springbok Rugby
Siya Kolisi, in his 50th match became the first black Springbok captain to lift the Web Ellis trophy. Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi, two... Read more
Money Man Show: RWC Final Preview
The MoneyMan, Mark Keohane and former Springbok James Dalton sit down to discuss the upcoming Rugby World Cup final between the Springboks and England.
“My heart says South Africa” – James Dalton
Writing for SA Rugby Magazine, former Springbok Hooker James Dalton says that in the most physical rugby clash of the year, Saturday’s final will... Read more
Eddie and Rassie, the best of tacticians
International rugby’s master coach Eddie Jones is locked at two-a-piece against South African novice Rassie Erasmus. Appropriately, the decider, 17 months after their first... Read more
Celebrate, South Africa, a wonderful moment in Springbok World Cup history
Mark Keohane, in his Monday morning Independent Media and IOL Sport World Cup watch column, applauds a wonderful moment in Springbok World Cup history.... Read more
Boks bow to Wales
The Springboks ended their 2018 year with a weak, ill-disciplined performance against Wales in Cardiff, which saw them defeated 20-11. The Boks spent the... 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
Irish win over All Blacks a “blessing and a curse”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has cautioned Ireland after their heroic win over the All Blacks, that their World Cup preparation may have been made... Read more
Welsh test to galvanise young scrummies
In the absence of Faf De Klerk for Saturday’s Welsh clash, Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick believes the squad’s two young scrummies will gain valuable test... Read more