Morné
Elton Jantjies capped of an impressive 2010 with a call-up to the Springbok squad, so why does the 2011 version seem so out of his depth? Continue reading
Reports from French Newspapers has suggested that Bakkies Botha signed a 3-year deal with French Club Toulon. Continue reading
There are many reasons why I will keep a very close eye on the Lions this year, and their on-field results won’t be one of them. Continue reading
With the Stormers just one week out from their opening match against the Lions, Allister Coetzee needs to pick his flyhalf now, and stick with him. Continue reading
For a person who is not a particular fan of the code, I have to concede that Sevens rugby is getting something right. Continue reading
Many rugby players will go down in history as legends, very few will be classed as a genius. Continue reading
It is not often that the losing coach is the happier one in the post-match press conference. Continue reading
If you believe results in warm-up games don’t mean anything, I am afraid you are slightly deluded. Continue reading
The value of the Kings victory over the weekend should not only be measured in the final score or their ‘readiness’ program for Super Rugby 2013. Continue reading
Baby Bok coach, Dawie Theron, has his work cut out following his team’s hammering at the hands of Vodacom WP. Continue reading
If history is anything to go by, the South African challenge for the new Super 15 trophy will be a 3-horse race. Continue reading
Springbok rugby and South African rugby in general is coming to the end of an era, and it might be time to think about what the future holds. Continue reading
The time to feel sorry for the Freestate Cheetahs has to come to an end, they have no-one but themselves to blame for their ongoing problems. Continue reading
Statistics are like a lamppost to a drunk man. It does not serve to illuminate but rather, to keep him upright. Continue reading
Luke Watson has confirmed that he has signed a 3-year deal with Eastern Province Kings starting in 2011.
Much has been made lately of the ‘style’ of rugby different nations play. It is a topic I always found interesting because this moves away from the general rugby analysis we are used to and touches on the very thing that makes us uniquely South African. Continue reading
I hope this is a joke. No seriously, I hope that Peter de Villiers was sarcastic in his interview in the build up to the Baa-baa’s test.
Don’t know what I am referring to?
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Following the Springboks victory of England this weekend, I read with interest how the English press announced that South Africa showed they will be a force in the World Cup. Continue reading
The true measure of any coach is what he falls back on when the chips are down.
The Grand Slam dream is over. The one thing that could have redeemed the Boks and its management came to an embarrassing end on Saturday as the Springboks went down to the Scots, and as my three-year old would say; ‘Now what now?” Continue reading
Since reading most opinions on news websites and the mainstream media I cannot get that irritating tune of Kenny Rogers called The Gambler out of my head. Continue reading
If anything, the Sharks Currie Cup success has allowed me to revisit a favourite old topic of mine. Continue reading
Peter de Villiers has no option, Peter Grant is a must for the Grand Slam Tour. Continue reading
A recent article by Dan Retief on Frik du Preez and what the game of rugby means, or meant to some folks, have prompted me to ask if rugby as a professional sport, has crossed the line. Continue reading
Why can we rather not use the game to unite? Continue reading
It may be the ignorance of youth, but given the sideshows with certain players in the last 18 months it is refreshing to see a brilliant young talent taking everything in his stride. Continue reading
Okay, so after all the chest beating and Yo-Mama insults, let’s get down to business and look who is set to play in the final of this year’s Currie Cup. Continue reading
The recent acquisition of just about half of the Golden Lions Rugby Union’s commercial arm is a move long overdue. Continue reading
A recent report suggested that following the contracted Springboks’ conditioning program, Peter de Villiers might reconsider his plans to rest some senior Springboks and include them on the End of the Year tour in November.
Is Bok rugby heading towards a crisis? Well given that De Villiers is seemingly scrambling to get experts on-board and all of them are turning him down, it seems we are getting pretty close. Continue reading
One of the biggest myths in sport is that players are born with exceptional talent, and that it cannot be coached. Continue reading
Springbok captain John Smit has officially been ruled out for the End of Year Grand Slam Tour as he is recovering from an operation. Continue reading
The recent actions by SA Rugby boss, Oregan Hoskins, in his ‘strongly worded letter’ to the big (5) unions on their apparent lack of commitment to transformation is particularly disturbing. Continue reading
How do we ensure South African rugby can still put forward a quality domestic competition to guarantee the long term survival of the game in this country? Continue reading
So for all intents and purposes the Currie Cup as we know it will be gone in the near future thanks to the new Super rugby format. Questions will now be asked whether this is a good or bad thing, and whether SA Rugby must now explore alternative options to ensure our feeder systems stay in place. Continue reading