In 2011 Pieter de Villiers was convinced that John Smit would be the leader to take his team to World Cup glory. During this…
In 2011 Pieter de Villiers was convinced that John Smit would be the leader to take his team to World Cup glory. During this…
Many years ago when I first joined the ranks of Management my regional Manager gave me one piece of advice I have made part…
South Africa went north, and lost twice. A dismal tour, ending in Welsh joy, while captain Jean de Villiers probably played his last Test…
At the risk of becoming as predictable as Springbok rugby I am going to have a last shot at discussing their inability to adapt.…
The Springboks need a new coach after losing to Ireland's 29-15. It is not often that a top-tier team is as comprehensively out-coached as…
It is important not to overreact when your team loses, but rather take a breather, think about the match, and then once calm has…
How often do we hear it said that the Wallabies have the backs, the Springboks have the forwards and the All Blacks have both?…
Two weeks ago Heyneke Meyer's Springboks finally managed to defeat Steve Hansen's All Blacks. It was the first time in his tenure that the…
Even though we may not wish injury upon players, it can be a blessing in disguise. Often coaches have favourites and they stubbornly hold…
Heyneke Meyer has dug himself into a hole I can't see him easily escaping from, and I won't be surprised if the Springbok coach…
Heyneke Meyer has dug himself into a hole I can't see him easily escaping from, and I won't be surprised if the Springbok coach…
Heyneke Meyer has dug himself into a hole I can't see him easily escaping from, and I won't be surprised if the Springbok coach…
It took 43 minutes of play in the vibrant Springboks versus All Blacks Test at the Ellis Park coliseum (with visitors usually playing the…
It took 43 minutes of play in the vibrant Springboks versus All Blacks Test at the Ellis Park coliseum (with visitors usually playing the…
It took 43 minutes of play in the vibrant Springboks versus All Blacks Test at the Ellis Park coliseum (with visitors usually playing the…
Heyneke Meyer doesn't need a lobotomy to calm him down anymore. The win at Newlands will have done wonders for his mental outlook. Although…
Under-fire Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer has staunchly denied bowing to political pressure by overlooking veteran Schalk Burger in favour of unproven black flanker Teboho…
Coach Heyneke Meyer's habit of giving younger players token time on the totem pole is unlikely to see the Springbok tribe riding off with…
Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan captured more than 12 million miles of territory back in the 11th century, more than any other person in history.…
The most nervous moment of my early life was in a dressing room, in Stellenbosch, in the very early Eighties, when I had to…
There is a reason why I frequent overseas rugby websites and forums, and it is rather straight forward, it provides fresh and objective analysis…
Firstly, thanks George Clancy, you're off my Christmas list along with Romain Poite and Bryce Lawrence. There is no one as blind as those…
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer says the Wallabies' "one bad game" against New Zealand doesn't make them a bad team and has called up two…
During the course of Springbok rugby history there has been a constant recurring blemish called inconsistency. Going hand in hand with inconsistency is our…
During the course of Springbok rugby history there has been a constant recurring blemish called inconsistency. Going hand in hand with inconsistency is our…
During the course of Springbok rugby history there has been a constant recurring blemish called inconsistency. Going hand in hand with inconsistency is our…
In 2011 Pieter de Villiers was convinced that John Smit would be the leader to take his team to World Cup glory. During this…
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There are certain establishments that can cater to that …….not that I would personally know of course !