Iconic O’Connell speaks on Rassie’s Springboks
When the iconic and inspirational Munster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions lock forward and captain Paul O’Connell speaks rugby, you listen. Well, O’Connell,... Read more
Rugby’s ‘Captain’s Challenge’ is a farce
Ditch the Captain’s Challenge in every competition, just as the Aussies and Kiwis have done for their Trans-Tasman Super Rugby, which starts this weekend.... Read more
Etzebeth’s return another boost for Springboks
Another piece of the Springboks puzzle presented itself with the successful return to competitive rugby of the influential and imposing giant Eben Etzebeth, who... Read more
Why British & Irish Lions will take a beating in SA
Accusations of my Springboks arrogance are misplaced. I am simply calling it like it is. The British & Irish Lions touring squad is not... Read more
Lions lack roar for South African adventure
Lions coach Warren Gatland has entrusted the captaincy of his squad to Alun Wyn Jones. It is a mistake. These Lions will take a... Read more
South Africa’s giants will tower over Gatland’s hobbits
No Billy Vunipola and no CJ Stander. But a thumbs up to Sam Simmonds and Hamish Watson. Mark Keohane believes that British & Irish... Read more
When rugby’s highest paid XV is not the world’s best XV
Renowned rugby coach Jake White always says the 15 best players, position specific, never make for the best XV. It is why international Barbarians... Read more
Jasper Wiese the Springboks bolter
Injury setbacks to World Cup-winning Springboks locking duo Lood de Jager and RG Snyman could provide Leicester’s Jasper Wiese with an international debut against... Read more
Kolbe leads charge of South African players up north
World Cup-winning Springboks Cheslin Kolbe and Handre Pollard will lead a 21-strong South African contingent in May’s top two respective European Cup and Shield... Read more
Springboks barometer – it’s looking strong
The Springboks have three months before the series opener against British & Irish Lions – and it is looking good for South Africa. As... Read more
Delight as Pieter-Steph du Toit lasts in SA’s Rainbow Cup opener
The Sharks sneaked a three-point win against the Stormers in the inaugural Rainbow Cup South Africa match, but bigger than the result was Pieter-Steph... Read more
A ‘Van der Merwe’ in British & Irish Lions is no April Fool’s joke
Scotland’s South African-born and raised winger Duhan van der Merwe could be the bolter in Warren Gatland’s 2021 British & Irish Lions touring squad... Read more
World Champion Springboks would make up half a World XV
The strength of a national team is just how many would make a World XV. What makes the Springboks so good is that half... Read more
SA Rainbow Cup gives Springboks edge for Lions series
Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes that it works to the Springboks advantage in their preparation for the Test series against the British & Irish... Read more
Selecting Springbok centres & wings when crisis strikes
Rugby’s “The War Room” is back for Episode 2, and Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are discussing the wing and centre options that exist... Read more
Investing in experience over youth will win Boks the Lions series
It is a Springboks insurance policy that will age like a good wine, writes Mark Keohane, in assessing the squad he would select to... Read more
