Exciting Boks ‘healthier’ than ever
The future of Springbok rugby is promising and while there will be a few stumbles, South Africans must cherish the success of Rassie Erasmus’ special group of players, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Razor’s edgy All Blacks must get real
The All Blacks, once comfortable in their own skin, now seem to live in a growing shadow of doubt cast by a growing list of defeats, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.
Rassie’s ‘Rainbow Warriors’ keep evolving
MARK KEOHANE applauds the stylistic and squad development of the world champion Springboks in 2024, while still maintaining their impressive winning ways.
Rassie neutralises Bomb Squad
Rassie Erasmus has picked a Bok matchday 23 to beat New Zealand and set up a Rugby Championship title win on Saturday, so expect more of a drizzle than a storm from the bench, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Saluting SA’s unheralded rugby heroes
Not all South African rugby heroes wear the green and gold, or play club rugby at the highest level, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Rugby’s greatest rivals have no comparison
It doesn’t get better than the Springboks versus All Blacks at Ellis Park, and a “ripper” between the old foes on Saturday didn’t disappoint, writes MARK KEOHANE.
New chapter in rugby’s classic rivalry
The Springboks and All Blacks will clash in a rematch of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, but everything is different about this duel between the old foes, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Scene set for Ellis Park thriller
The Springboks and All Blacks have never failed to deliver when rugby’s two giants and arch-rivals clash at Ellis Park this week, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Respect SA-NZ rivalry in the Republic
To appreciate what is building over the coming weeks, fans must understand the significance of every Test the All Blacks play against the Springboks in South Africa, writes MARK KEOHANE.
All hail Bok history makers
MARK KEOHANE applauds the Springboks after a “fabulous day” for SA rugby Down Under, in what was also a testament to the depth that Rassie Erasmus continues to build.
