Libbok, Willemse: From boys to men
Damian Willemse and Manie Libbok epitomise South African rugby’s bright future, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Twickers a fitting ‘restart’ for Rassie’s Boks
A potential “warm-up” Test against Wales in Twickenham would echo Rassie Erasmus’ first match in charge of the Springboks six years ago in Washington DC.
France look ‘feeble, fragile’ after Bok loss
Based on Ireland’s thrashing of France on Friday, Les Bleus’ 2023 World Cup quarter-final defeat against South Africa is a “bleeding” wound they’re unlikely to recover from soon, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Nothing beats Boks vs All Blacks in SA
South Africa to host New Zealand in the 2024 Rugby Championship is more appealing than Friday’s Six Nations opener between France and Ireland, writes MARK KEOHANE.
‘Polly of old’ continues to roar
Playmaker Handre Pollard is flourishing at Leicester Tigers, showcasing a remarkable transformation from his underwhelming stint with Montpellier, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Bok test awaits ‘haunted’ Ireland
Ireland haven’t recovered from last year’s Rugby World Cup trauma, and face a tough challenge away from home against South Africa in July, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie set for ‘chess battles’ with Schmidt
Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Wallabies head coach sets the stage for epic tactical duels in the 2024 Rugby Championship, and a real test for Rassie Erasmus, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Stormers must find grit on foreign soil
If the DHL Stormers are to transition from a good team to an exceptional one, they have to replicate their ‘granite’ home form when playing overseas, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Bok rugby is in red-hot Venter’s veins
It is inevitable that DHL Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter will follow in his legendary father’s footsteps and play for the Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Simelane arrives at Stormers promised land
Two years after first being linked with a move to the DHL Stormers, Wandisile Simelane has finally completed his move to Cape Town, where he will realise his immense potential, writes DYLAN JACK.
