Have you ever seen a film where there are two characters, each pushing their own agenda, whose paths are destined to collide because it is just so? It's a popular story arc in fictionalised works all over the world, since it gives a clear distinction...
If the Springboks arrived in Scotland with any notion of superiority, they don't suffer any fools now. Murrayfield was where the grit, mongrel and resolve shown against Ireland and Wales simply wasn't enough. Those with a long view of international r...
National rugby coaches are like lightning conductors for raw emotions and there is no such place on earth like the seat of the South African rugby coach, he gets struck multiple times with the intensity of heaven and hell colliding.
When it's good...
How quickly things change in a couple of months. Before the 2010 edition of the Tri-Nations began, South Africa were seen by many as favourites. Now that the Springboks round of fixtures has thankfully come to an end, the exact opposite is true. Judg...
I happened to be in a mate's car driving past Loftus Versveld after the game against Australia, and what struck me was the sombre attitude of the supporters leaving the heartland of Bulle rugby. I've been privileged enough to watch the last two Tests...
Saturday night's absorbing Test match in Soweto left the rugby heartlands of South Africa in a state of suspended animation following Richie McCaw's 78th-minute try, and most cruelly, Israel Dagg's 80th-minute effort. Was it the fair result?
John ...
When the Springboks left these shores they were considered favourites for the Tri-Nations title and now return in rags. South Africa has always been a fickle place for sports lovers and this was proven by the rumours, conjecture and very dismal view ...
Team of the Year -- Close one between the *choke*Bulls*choke* and the Bokke here. I'll go for the Bokke purely on the fact that a Lions Series is a real era-defining win.
Player of the Year -- He calls the shots like no other and leaves an imprint...
Wian du Preez 7 -- Good, solid if unspectacular debut. Welcome onboard son. Good to have a sound alternative to Beast.
Adriaan Strauss 7 -- Again. Solid, no fireworks, but not much wrong either. Also handy to have when Bismarck needs a rest. They ...
The front row -- 5
Failed to consistently front up as a unit. Beast and Bismarck are tired and to be very frank have not been at their best for a while now. They were near invisible in the loose. Smittie didn't play any worse than he has this year, ...
