In a surprising turn of events, it is believed that Mzwandile Stick is set for a return to the coaching fray under Rassie Erasmus. As with all things SARU, the Springbok coach is known to the public long before an official announcement and in the case of Rassie Erasmus – this rings true. It is understood […]
3 ways Allister Coetzee’s tenure changed me
In this post I am going to reflect personally on the Allister Coetzee reign and how it deeply affected me not only as a Springbok supporter and as a rugby fan – but as a blogger. In this post I am going to be purposefully histrionic about what I have gone through the last 2 years […]
Happy new year, and we’re VERY happy with these new Puma boots
PUMA is kicking off the year in style with the reveal of their latest football boot, the FUTURE 18.1 NETFIT FG with adaptable NETFIT technology for infinite lacing options and comfort to be worn by Antoine Griezmann and local stars Percy Tau, Themba Zwane and George Lebese. This lightweight boot initially designed for running has […]
Usain Bolt elected principal of new school
Entries are officially open for the PUMA School of Speed 2018, with long jump and high jump events having been added to the menu for this exhilarating nationwide series for athletes in the U14, U15, U16, U17 and U19 categories. The first meet takes place in Potchefstroom on Saturday 20 January 2018. Launched in November […]
Some of the personnel changes we can look forward to under Rassie Erasmus
One of the most perplexing aspects of Allister Coetzee’s tenure has been his personnel choices and his unwavering support of said choices in spite of poor stats, shocking results and intense public backlash. So, with his head (apparently) about to roll (yay) – it begs the question; what could a change in coach mean for […]
The indomitable lions link up with prince of Afrotrap for shirt reveal
Afro-trap artist MHD and African football legend Roger Milla join the Cameroon squad for the launch of the new home shirt, celebrating the 20 th year of their partnership with PUMA. Not everything from the early 90’s has stood the test of time. But legends live on. Winding his waist like a Casanova despite the […]
Preview: Springboks vs All Blacks – Round 2
The Springboks’ have another crack at the All Blacks this Saturday and with 57 – 0 still fresh in their (and our) minds the question remains; will it motivate us or will it intimidate us? In recent times – perhaps as recently as Rugby World Cup 2015 – we would have spoken about the great […]
How to REALLY win at a social sport
My action cricket team – team ROFL – recently walked away with the hotly contested Spirit Cup at Montague Arena’s annual Action Cricket Extreme Cup for the fourth time in a row! What’s the secret to our streak? Keep reading. I have long been an advocate of social sport and the cathartic role it can […]
Stats are not in Temba’s favour
Ithemba is a Xhosa word meaning hope, and Temba Bavuma needs to hope that the selectors and new coach Ottis Gibson look beyond his current form / stats or better yet, hope for a change of fortune with regards to his form The 27 year old has played 24 matches for the Proteas test side, with […]
Springbok transformation doesn’t require passengers
A strict transformation agenda at the Springboks dictates that players of certain racial demographics need to make up a certain percentage of the starting 23. It doesn’t dictate which players get picked though and Allister Coetzee KEEPS picking the wrong guys. Transformation is a part of Springbok rugby – it’s known the world over – […]