‘The year that rugby chose me’
Just eight months ago, Siba Mahashe took his first steps onto the URC stage, but already, this 22-year-old loose forward is being hailed as one of South African rugby’s most promising talents. His ascent to prominence was crystallised with his selection for a Springboks alignment camp in May, setting the stage for his debut for […]
Springboks sidestep another racial controversy
The Springboks aggressively shut down media interaction in Perth, preventing journalists from questioning newly appointed Springbok captain André Esterhuizen about a newly resurfaced 2012 schoolboy racism scandal. The media blackout occurred on Saturday, September 26, just ahead of the Springboks’ Test match against the Wallabies in Perth. Springbok media manager Zeena Isaacs strictly intervened, instructing […]
Cam Roigard’s schemozzle behaviour tarnishing the All Black reputation
Talented All Black scrumhalf Cam Roigard is in the news for all the wrong reasons for a second time this year – ‘simulation’. In short, he fakes an injury to get an opponent punished. This past weekend, in the Springboks’ 29-24 Greatest Rivalry win over the All Blacks in Soweto, the No.9 dove after jumping […]
Preview: Australia versus South Africa
The upcoming Test match between the Wallabies and the Springboks in Perth on Sunday, September 27, is shaping up to be a gripping showdown, a genuine battle of wits and squad resilience. Fresh off a gruelling series against the All Blacks, where they clinched a 3-1 victory, South Africa rolls into Western Australia with the […]
Rassie warns of the Wallabies’ Kiss of death
Following a bruising and emotionally taxing four-Test series against the All Blacks, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is pulling no punches ahead of Sunday’s one-off Test against Australia in Perth. Erasmus made it clear that the current Australian outfit is a completely different beast, especially under the astute guidance of coach Les Kiss. Having coached against […]
Boks on an all-time high
South Africa has created a significant gap in the world rankings that will likely raise concerns for other nations. After securing a decisive 43-28 victory over the All Blacks in Baltimore this past Saturday, the Springboks concluded the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series with a 3-1 advantage, further solidifying their position at the top of the […]
Rassie building leadership with a new captain
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for their one-off Test against Australia in Perth on Sunday. The match will mark significant occasions for No.8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test cap off the replacements bench, while hybrid player Andre Esterhuizen will become the 68th player to captain South Africa. Erasmus made […]
Victorious Boks expect ‘massive challenge’ Down Under
The Springboks arrived in Australia from the United States, following their series victory in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. The Boks are gearing up for another massive challenge, with coach Rassie Erasmus saying they were ready to begin their preparations for their one-off Test against the Wallabies in Perth. The match, which will take place next Sunday, […]
Rassie reveals the real margin between Springboks and All Blacks
Following the Springboks’ impressive 43-28 victory over the All Blacks in Baltimore, coach Rassie Erasmus showcased his usual grace, analytical insight, and unwavering focus on teamwork. While celebrating the achievement of winning the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry three-one, Erasmus chose to downplay any assertions of South African dominance. Erasmus firmly dismissed the notion that the […]
The most insane flyover and the official explanation
Aviation experts and flight-tracking platforms have revealed that the twin Airlink commercial jets flew alarmingly close to Cape Town’s Stadium, clearing the roof by an estimated 12.5 to 14 metres (41 to 46 feet). The dramatic pre-match stunt ahead of the Springboks versus All Blacks clash at the weekend has sparked fierce international debate, leaving […]