If 2021 is to be the final year of Test rugby for Francois and Morne Steyn, the world could not have asked for an end more...
Siya Kolisi was simply outstanding in the Springboks’ 100th Test against the All Blacks, and while the South African public mourns the most painful of losses,...
In the same way that the South African forwards rally around Eben Etzebeth, New Zealand’s pack elevates in the presence of Brodie Retallick. The battle of...
The Boks, as much as the rugby world may hate it, need to revert to what works for this team and if they do, we’ll have...
One trend that is disturbing among black supporters is the belief that a black player is beyond criticism, especially if the analyst is white, writes Mark...
From a qualifier winning the US Open women’s title, to the world’s greatest player getting stunned in the men’s final, to the high of Ronaldo’s sensational...
What makes the famed Springboks bomb squad work is not having six forwards in the eight but rather who those forwards are, writes Oliver Keohane. The...
Handre Pollard’s hazardous outing off the tee on Sunday afternoon cost the Springboks eight points and stood in stark contrast to Wallabies counterpart Quade Cooper, emphasising...
Duane Vermeulen’s return to Test rugby this coming weekend will be colossal for the Springboks Rugby Championship campaign, because he was built for the international arena,...
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is among the best players on the field every week, regardless of result or opposition . But his efforts have been rendered...
Quade Cooper is the obvious choice to start at flyhalf against the Springboks, writes Oliver Keohane. The 21 year-old Noah Lolesio is not yet the answer. James...
Akira Ioane’s recent performances for the All Blacks in the number 6 jersey suggest that a special talent is finally coming of age in the Test...
Jake White has nailed it with the signing of the old bull Bismarck du Plessis, writes Mark Keohane. Du Plessis is still good enough to play...
Malcolm Marx starts his first Test since the Rugby World Cup opener against the All Blacks in 2019. There is no reason to believe that he...
Jasper Wiese firmly announced his arrival to Test rugby, in just his fourth appearance for the Springboks, as he put in a phenomenal Man of the...
The significance of Francois Steyn starting at number 12 while Damian Willemse wears 15 against Argentina on Saturday, should be lost on none. It may be...