‘Transformation failed the test, system failed black players’
Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has highlighted shortcomings in the South African rugby system that he believes have let black players down.
From the mag: Lion-hearted Springbok
Marcell Coetzee will do everything in his power to tackle the British & Irish Lions with the Springboks in 2021, writes CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
From the mag: On your Marx
A new role with the Springboks and a challenging stint in Japan has pushed Malcolm Marx in a new direction, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Boks appoint Walters replacement
Andy Edwards, the experienced Saracens Strength and Conditioning coach, has been appointed as the new Head of Athletic Performance for the Springboks.
Chiliboy’s rise and fall is a cautionary tale
The ignominious end to Chiliboy Ralepelle’s once-inspirational career must not be quickly forgotten in a South African rugby context, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Rewind: 2009 B&I Lions Test series
With exactly a year to go until the British & Irish Lions are scheduled to play their first tour match in Cape Town, look back at highlights from the three-match Test series in 2009.
Boks need ‘bubble’ to play
It increasingly looks essential for the Springboks to receive the go-ahead to participate in a revised ‘Rugby Championship’ in a single-venue ‘bubble’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Rewind: Habana’s brace vs Wallabies (2005)
Look back at when Bryan Habana showed his express pace to score a brace of tries in the Springboks’ 22-19 victory over the Wallabies in 2005.
R32-12 campaign reaches R1 million
The South African Rugby Union’s #StrongerTogether for R32-12 campaign on Tuesday surpassed the R1-million mark with all proceeds to be donated to some of the country’s most affected communities under the Covid-19 pandemic.
Louw: English will have point to prove in Lions tour
Former Springbok flank Francois Louw says England’s players will want to prove a point during the British & Irish Lions tour in 2021.
