SA derbies ‘hell of a leveller’ in URC
There is enough attitude within the DHL Stormers ranks to upset the bigger names at the Sharks when the teams clash in Durban on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.
World’s No 1 get the job done!
It was inevitable that South Africa were going to beat Wales on Saturday, the Springboks’ emphatic victory in Cardiff a testament to their status as the best team on the planet, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Golden age of gifted Boks
The nominations of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth for World Rugby’s Player of the Year award says everything about the quality of the Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE.
‘World’s best’ to triumph at Twickenham
MARK KEOHANE is confident of a showcase performance from the world champion Springboks in London on Saturday, worthy of their status as the form team on the planet.
Boks’ Bomb Squad is good for the game
The Springboks’ Bomb Squad reduces the risk of injury and adds tactical intrigue to the game, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Rassie, the innovative tormentor
Rugby has never had a coach like Rassie Erasmus, who has developed two destructive Springbok packs and is prepared to select both of them in a match-day 23, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Every Bok fan loves to be a selector
The anticipation of the Springbok team for Sunday’s clash against Scotland has made it a crazy but fun week for millions of South African supporters, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Bok No 15 jersey ‘belongs to Fassi’
Aphelele Fassi will thrive as the incumbent Springbok fullback on the November tour in the absence of the injured Damian Willemse, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie backs winners for tour whitewash
The likes of Vodacom Bulls star David Kriel will eventually play for the Springboks, but Rassie Erasmus’ end-of-year selections are about trusting his core group of champions, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie’s powerful Boks to smash UK rivals
MARK KEOHANE applauds Rassie Erasmus for selecting a formidable Springbok squad primed to dominate Scotland, England, and Wales up north in November.
