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It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it…
Springbok Coach, Jacques Nienaber. Photograph by Johan Rynners/Gallo Images/Getty Images. There are some jobs I wouldn’t do for all the...
Aug 26, 20225 min read


Is local the most lekker?
Jake White. Gallo Images. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas. The start of the international rugby season....
Jun 27, 20223 min read


Our Springbok 23 for Test 1
Test week has arrived and the Springboks are gearing up to host Wales in the first of 3 tests at Loftus next Saturday. What makes this...
Jun 26, 20222 min read


Two sides: an emotional conclusion
Two Sides came to its emotional conclusion on 29 May, with a final episode that was slightly longer than the first two, given that it had...
May 30, 20223 min read


Two Sides: it’s war, both on the field and off it
Episode two of the brilliant Two Sides documentary aired on 22 May, and viewers were once again treated to unparalleled insights into...
May 23, 20224 min read


Two Sides: the tour that almost never was
The first episode of the new three-part docuseries, Two Sides, which deals with the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa,...
May 16, 20224 min read


Evan Roos: have Bok coaches seen the light?
The Stormers put a very powerful performance in on Friday night to beat Glasgow 32 - 7 and move up to 2nd on the overall URC log. Whilst...
Apr 24, 20222 min read


The rise and rise of Makazole Mapimpi
By now, rugby fans around the world are more than familiar with the try-scoring machine, Makazole Mapimpi. Even before he scored the...
Apr 4, 20223 min read


No room for the weak, SARU's self created problem
Speaking to the Daily Mail again, South African Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus discussed an issue he believes the South African...
Mar 31, 20223 min read


Sir Rassie? Will he be singing 'god save our gracious queen' soon?
It’s been a few days since Rassie Erasmus sat down with the Daily Mail to discuss in full the British & Irish Lions series, the...
Mar 11, 20223 min read


Reflecting on joy
When South Africa won the Rugby World Cup in 2019, I was too overwhelmed, too full of joy, to put it into words. And even now, as we draw...
Mar 4, 20225 min read


Time to get rid of the salary cap Rassie.
Rassie Erasmus needs to take a fast and hard look at removing South Africa's salary cap, if he want's to see more of his beloved Boks...
Mar 3, 20223 min read


RWC Around the Corner
The year has kicked off on a positive note already! I am late to the party as always, but happy new year to my readers! I hope that this...
Jan 14, 20223 min read


2021 proves Rugby is going strong.
2021 has been a crazy year full of ups and downs for all involved. It is the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup that all teams...
Nov 22, 20213 min read


Rennie the latest to speak up about officiating, but will World Rugby take their blinkers off?
After Australia suffered a narrow defeat to Wales on Saturday, largely due to the decisions taken by the match officials, Dave Rennie...
Nov 21, 20213 min read


The Siege of Twickenham
Saturday 17h15 November 20th 2021. An important day that might live glorious in the Springbok history books. Setting the scene: Eddie...
Nov 15, 20212 min read


Boks on the Rampage in Europe
The Boks have had a brilliant game against Scotland at BT Murrayfield, the Boks taking the win 30 points to 15. Eben Etzebeth named man...
Nov 13, 20213 min read


Bulky Boks Ready for Wales
A bulky South African side put on a decent performance against a strong All Black side a few weeks ago. Still super proud of our win down...
Oct 30, 20212 min read


The Rassie, World Rugby Showdown.
Tomorrow will see the 1st day of the two day disciplinary hearing against Rassie and SARU commence. Its been a while since the video ...
Oct 28, 20212 min read


Springboks in France, a stroke of brilliance.
The Rassie Erasmus era of Springbok Rugby, which has continued under the tutelage of Jacques Nienaber has always had preparation at the...
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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