Mallett walks after Bok coach snub
Nick Mallett resigned from the World Rugby’s awards panel after former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was snubbed for last year’s Coach of the Year award.
Mallett: Elrigh the ‘closest thing to Duane’
Nick Mallett says Elrigh Louw is his first-choice pick to start at No 8 for the world champion Springboks in their 2024 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.
Mallett slams Bok tactics
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett said a change of gameplan late in the match led to South Africa’s one-point series-deciding defeat against Ireland in Durban on Saturday.
Watch: Mallett on highs and lows of Bok job
Nick Mallett unpacks his tenure as Springbok coach, from orchestrating the 1998 Tri-Nations title victory and record 17 consecutive wins, to axing Gary Teichmann as skipper.
Mallett: Pollard will play at the World Cup
Nick Mallett has slammed Jacques Nienaber’s decision to leave Handre Pollard out of the World Cup squad as “puzzling”, but backed the flyhalf to still play a big role for the Springboks in France.
Mallett: Big Test for Andre the giant
Nick Mallett says centre Andre Esterhuizen is one of seven World Cup selection hopefuls who has to make a huge impression for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday.
Mallett: Pumas have claws out for Boks
Nick Mallett has predicted a “very, very tough” game for the Springboks in Buenos Aires after the escape act against Los Pumas at Ellis Park.
HRC closes Ashwin Willemse case
The Human Rights Commission has reportedly abandoned the investigation into the case involving Ashwin Willemse and SuperSport.
Stormers face ‘mental test’ in quarter-final
On a hot streak against their rivals, the DHL Stormers will have to focus more on their mental preparation for the upcoming quarter-final against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.
Friday Quiz: The Coach-Killer
How well do you know the history of Springbok coaches? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
