In this post we’ll preview the Sharks’ 2017 Super Rugby season by taking stock of their fixtures, player movements and coaching teams before making a call on where they will end up come August 2017. Summary of 2016 performance: Log position: 8 SA Conference position: 3 W/L/D: 15 – 9 – 1 The Sharks 2016 […]
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5 sportsman we don’t like and 5 that we do
The sporting arena is a glittering kaleidoscope of personalities – some likeable and others – meh, not so much. Obviously, reaching the pinnacle of your sporting profession and pulling on national colours grants you immediate access to a highly exclusive club. This fame and celebrity could easily go to your head. And oh boy does […]
Springboks: Big picture hope?
While I have never been an Allister Coetzee fan and think it’s time for him to go – there is a bigger picture at play here and this might bring our hurting nation a semblance of hope. I have written numerous posts about the tactical incompetence of Allister Coetzee and how, while he might’ve been […]
An open letter to Nick Mallet
Hi Nick, Open letters are woven into the South African fabric and as such – I thought I’d write this one to you. The South African rugby scene is in turmoil. While the Lions shot the lights out in this year’s Super Rugby – if it wasn’t for the favourable conference system – they would’ve […]
Did Morne end Elton’s Bok career?
Morne Steyn scored all 18 of the Springbok’s points against Australia and as such was instrumental in snapping a 3 game losing streak – getting the Boks a win. Would it surprise you if this performance single handedly end Elton Jantjies’ Springbok tenure? At least for now? Not at all in our opinion. Jantjies was […]
Does the Currie Cup have a future?
The Currie Cup is the oldest rugby competition on the planet but unless SA Rugby take action soon – it’s days are numbered. I’ll start by saying that I love the Currie Cup. What it used to be at least. I love how it talked to the pride of provisionalism attached to supporting your local sports […]
5 hallmarks of Super Rugby 2016
Approaching the business end of Super Rugby 2016 got me thinking about the season and how it will be remembered. I love Super Rugby and it’s arrival in early February is always a memorable occasion for me. Not only does it arrive like an oasis in a rugby drought but it also gives Saturdays meaning. […]
Coca-Cola Craven Week to be hosted in Springbok star’s backyard
The 53rd edition of South Africa’s Coca-Cola Craven Week tournament will be held at Kearsney College from 11 to 16 July. After 14 years, the tournament has finally returned to Kwa-Zulu Natal. Natal has produced many of the country’s finest players and is widely considered a powerhouse of South African rugby. One local boy in […]
Our thoughts on the Springbok squad
Allister Coetzee’s first Springbok squad has finally been announced and while there are one or two left field picks – overall the squad is more or less what we expected. This is an announcement I have been looking forward to for a while. I have felt from the start that the squad was going to […]
Our Springbok 23
Ahead of the Springbok squad announcement on Saturday, we decided to take a stab at who we’d start in our match day 23 against Ireland. First a cool picture. Then without further ado, let’s jump right into it. 1. Beast Mtawarira Stat attack: 7 defenders beaten While the Beast hasn’t had a fantastic season – he […]