Boks must play ball with franchises
The Boks more than earned a break after defending their World Cup title in France, but some should have been back on the field for their franchises sooner than others, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Simon Borchardt
Boks must drive home dominance
The Springboks need to be consistently great over the next four years, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
When big Jonah had a Small problem
In an extract from No Rules – The James Small Story, former Springbok centre Japie Mulder explains how they stopped All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu in the 1995 World Cup final.
On this day: All Blacks leave it to Beaver
On 23 October 2011, replacement flyhalf Stephen Donald kicked a match-defining penalty as New Zealand beat France to win the World Cup for the first time in 24 years.
When James Small told Ackers to f-off
In an extract from No Rules – The James Small Story, Japie Mulder recalls his verbal battles with the winger, and what happened when Small swore at Bok teammate Johan Ackermann.
2023-24 URC preview: Stormers
While the Stormers have been South Africa’s flag-bearers in the first two editions of the Vodacom URC, they can expect a sterner challenge for the SA Shield in the 2023-24 season.
2023-24 URC preview: Sharks
The Sharks go into the new season with a new coach and some notable signings.
2023-24 URC preview: Lions
The Lions will be targeting a first appearance in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs.
2023-24 URC preview: Bulls
Jake White will be desperate to make amends for the Vodacom Bulls’ disappointing 2022-23 season.
Rugby not ready for World Cup expansion
Tier-two rugby nations must be further developed, and provided with regular tier-one opposition, before the World Cup is expanded to 24 teams, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
