Saturday, the Springboks’ resurgence will be put to the ultimate test when we take on the old foe, New Zealand, and I am afraid to say that it’s not going to be nearly as close as we hope it will. The Springboks 2017 season is already street blocks ahead of the 2016 efforts; we’ve won […]
SPRINGBOKS GOLD, PROTEAS AND BAFANA BATTLE FOR SILVER.
If our top three sporting codes had to battle it out for the best team in SA, the Springboks, without a shadow of doubt would grab that gold medal and leave Bafana Bafana to battle it out with the Proteas for silver. Not one, but two world cup winning medals are proudly in the Springbok trophy cabinet, […]
Selection timing can make or break a test career
Timing is everything. Depending on when you get your dream call-up to represent the national side, your career could last a month or last a decade. The Proteas test opening position is a prime example of this. I’ve been reading so many articles and Twitter feeds moaning about how poor Heino Kuhn was in England and […]
T20, CRICKETS JACKPOT TICKET
If you’re a batsman and don’t have the guns to smash it over the boundary on a regular basis, then you miss out on cashing in your cricket lottery ticket. They say cricket is batsman’s game and T20 cricket puts a tick to that statement. From the Big Bash to the lucrative IPL and now […]
Ottis Gibson is the new Proteas head coach
The cat is finally out the bag – Ottis Gibson has been given the top job in SA cricket – but was the cat ever in the bag to begin with? Cricket South Africa have finally confirmed what has been known by the public for about three weeks, Ottis Gibson, 48, is the man to […]
CAN THE STEYN REMOVER STILL REMOVE?
Our legendary fast bowler, Dale Steyn, hasn’t bowled a competitive delivery since he injured his shoulder last November and we’re wondering if he’ll still “have it”. We hope so. Dale Steyn has been amazing for the Proteas ever since he burst onto the scene against the Poms in 2004. 417 test wickets for the Palaborwa express puts him right up there with […]
AB is the employer, CSA is the employee.
Cricket South Africa in an ABsolute state, and it needs to be sorted out! Any cricket nation would count its blessings to have a player like AB de Villiers, Mr 360 as he is known, for scoring all around the ground. No cricket ground is too big for AB. Cricket South Africa now finds itself in […]
‘Beat Bolt’ at the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN
It seems that Puma and the Joburg 10k City Run have thought outside the box this year to create a bit of fun this Heritage Day. On Sunday, 24 September – they challenge you to “Beat Bolt” Following the PUMA Legends’ final competitive race at the current IAAF Athletics World Champs the ‘Beat Bolt’ activation […]
3 things CEOs can learn from watching the Lions
The Lions have carved out a winning recipe, have fought their way right to the top and are set to compete in their second Super Rugby final in two years. If you take a closer look at this recipe however, you find that the principles that Johan Ackermann has instilled is not entirely different to […]
The 2017 Super Rugby Awards
With regular Super Rugby fixtures now a thing of the past, we thought it could be fun to host a Super Rugby year end function and give out some awards for noteworthy achievements during the season. Year end functions are always a jol. You have a great venue, lekker food and oftentimes, awards for […]