Only a Bok win will do
Defeat against the Pumas can’t be a consideration if the resurgence of the Springboks of 2017 is to have merit. But don’t stress, the... Read more
KEO picks Boks by …
Don’t make the mistake of thinking it will be easy for the Springboks in Port Elizabeth against the Pumas. They will win – and... Read more
Local-based Boks to tackle Pumas
Coenie Oosthuizen is Springbok coach Allister Coetzee’s tighthead choice to neutralise the famed Pumas scrum in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener in Port Elizabeth. The... Read more
Backing Bosch
Curwin Bosch must be backed to prosper in the Rugby Championship. He is good enough. Good enough is old enough. Good enough is experienced... Read more
Mohoje’s lost his Bok mojo
Oupa Mohoje’s Springbok shares have dropped with his omission from Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against the Pumas in Port Elizabeth. Mohoje, who... Read more
Monty adds muscle to World Cup bid
Springbok legend Percy Montgomery says South Africa’s hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup would be the equal of what it meant to New Zealand... Read more
Boks must pound Pumas
Eben Etzebeth’s Springboks must make a statement of intent against the Pumas in Port Elizabeth to ensure the momentum of the French series win... Read more
Cassiem set for Bok start
Uzair Cassiem could be the surprise pick at No 8 for the Springboks’ Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against the Pumas in Port Elizabeth.... Read more
Changing face of Springboks
The Springboks will play in red against the Pumas in Argentina but the future of Springbok rugby could involve two different Bok teams playing... Read more
Heyneke hails All Blacks
Heyneke Meyer has nailed it when he says the All Blacks are every bit as good as they were a year ago. At least... Read more
Etzebeth captains Boks
Stormers strong man Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in Warren Whiteley’s enforced absence. Etzebeth, who has played more than 50 Tests, lead the... Read more
Combrinck’s Bok shock
The Lions multi talented outside back Ruan Combrinck is a shock omission from the Springboks Rugby Championship squad but there are call-ups for young... Read more
Making a case for South Africa 2023
Why not South Africa as hosts of Rugby World Cup 2023? Why are France or Ireland better destinations for sport’s biggest global event in... Read more
Raving about Ruan
Ruan Combrinck’s monumental moment has kept alive the Lions Super Rugby season and Combrinck will be equally crucial to the Springboks’ Rugby Championship. Every... Read more
19 is SA’s magical RWC number
South Africa must secure a 19-strong majority from the 37 World Council votes to host Rugby World Cup 2023. South Africa, along with the... Read more
Where rugby is a religion
Rugby is a religion in South Africa and having the Rugby World Cup in South Africa in 2023 would allow the game’s modern players... Read more