Gelant’s playing with freedom
Warrick Gelant wants to express himself on the field, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Stop blaming ‘quotas’ for Bok woes
Misconceptions and prejudices related to the subject of so-called ‘quota’ selections must be eradicated if we are to move forward as a rugby nation, writes CRAIG LEWIS. On Saturday, just three players of colour started the Springboks’ Test against Wales. Yet, in the aftermath of another disappointing defeat, there was the usual routine in certain sectors on social media where transformation… Read more →
Coetzee’s fate in the spotlight
Some key discussions and decisions will take place when SA Rugby’s executive and general councils meet at the end of this week, writes CRAIG LEWIS. At a time when Allister Coetzee’s job hangs in the balance following another disappointing season, it’s worth keeping in mind the constitutional changes that were made towards the end of last year. On that occasion, it… Read more →
White: SA Rugby needs full audit
Jake White says SA Rugby’s boardroom leaders should be held just as accountable as coach Allister Coetzee for the Springboks’ woes. In his latest column for AllOutRugby, the 2007 World Cup-winning coach questioned why Coetzee was receiving all the blame when there were also other factors at play during the Boks’ spiral to sixth place in the world rankings. ‘So how did… Read more →
Watch: Coetzee defends Bok tour results
Allister Coetzee says the Springboks had a ‘satisfactory’ tour of Europe and he is ‘positive about the progress the team has made’.
Odwa’s a rare breed
Odwa Ndungane’s loyalty and humility set him apart in South African rugby, writes MIKE GREENAWAY.
‘We have to question Bok selections’
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 24-22 defeat against Wales in Cardiff. ‘I think it was a missed opportunity for the Boks in Cardiff against a weak Welsh team. I know they’ll say that the Boks were also missing players, but South Africa have a far greater strength in depth than Wales. It’s a very disappointing loss… Read more →
Boks need new coach approach
SA Rugby must strive to add a coach with a different way of thinking to the Springbok setup from next year, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Can the Boks really rebound from a period of dire stagnation to be regarded as genuine contenders when the 2019 World Cup rolls around in less than two years? Sadly, all the current signs suggest not…. Read more →
Watch: SuperSport post-match discussion
What Nick Mallett, Naas Botha and Breyton Paulse had to say after the Springboks’ 24-22 loss to Wales.
‘Continuity key to World Cup rebound’
Steven Kitshoff believes the Springboks will be a force at the 2019 World Cup if the core of the current group is retained. JON CARDINELLI reports. The Boks went down 24-22 in Cardiff on Saturday to end their tour and season on a low note. Afterwards, coach Allister Coetzee as well as the players took aim at the TMO’s decision not to… Read more →
