Is the South African rugby team too old?
This week, Rassie Erasmus had to come out to bat for captain Siya Kolisi over whether he was over the hill. As someone eyeballing 40, it is hard to believe that players are cast into the scrap heap of rugby after 35. The balancing act of experience versus youthful energy often dictates who wins the […]
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Nebraska lands speedy wide receiver Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte for 2026 class
Originally posted for Corn Nation here. Nebraska added to the feel-good atmosphere in the program with the pickup of athlete Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte (6-2/190) from Sioux Falls, SD. Heading into the bye week with an impressive 5-1 record they added a fascinating piece to the 2026 class projected to play on the offensive side of the…
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Rassie Erasmus is playing chess while Mark Keohane is playing checkers
South Africa’s victory over number 2 in the world Ireland has been in the news not for the magnitude of beating one of the strongest teams in the world but rather for the style of play employed. Rassie has always been a visionary when it comes to his uber detailed planning for the Boks 4…
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Why a global rugby calendar can’t come quick enough
The current rugby calendar is reaching the point of no return as the inclusion of South African teams into European competitions has blurred the lines between Northern and Southern hemisphere teams. The mish mash we currently have is because all the power brokers in the game are looking out for their own interests to the…
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Form Springbok XV
With the Six Nations about to kick off it gives the SA teams some time to recuperate and get over the injuries that often plague teams in long campaigns to hit the ground running when European rugby recommences. The international rugby scene never ceases and the dance card of the Springboks looks very full of…
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The surprising biggest benefit of the URC
Depth is something that had never been an issue in South African before as the powerhouse schools produced an endless stream of naturally gifted athletes who slotted into the provincial structures until their bodies could handle the rigours of the big leagues. It was a system that worked, just look at the Junior World Cups…
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Why are the Sharks struggling so much?
To say that the Sharks have been poor this season is an understatement as they seem to crater to new lows with every eye watering loss. This past week’s loss to the Cheetahs with a star studded 23 not only embarasses the big spending Sharks but also SARU who went out of there way to…
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Where to from here for the Springboks?
As the euphoria of the Rugby World Cup Rugby triumph subsides the prospect of where to from here looms large for the brains trust at SA Rugby. Going back to back in World Cup’s in the modern era is an absolutely monumental achievement with the thought of doing the triple sounding more like a fairy…
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Bok keys to victory
The build up to this year’s RWC final has not been without drama and controversy but the sideshows are all but past us with the matter of final to look forward to. This is rugby purists’ dream final having the All Blacks and the Boks face off in a final to decide the bragging rights…
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How much gas do the Boks have left in the tank?
I am sure I am in the same boat as the countless Saffas who witnessed the rollercoaster ride that was the Boks great escape on Saturday night. The Boks were outplayed, outmuscled, out strategized but for the dynamism of the Bomb Squad they managed to squeak out a victory. This will not go down in…
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Form rankings going into the RWC quarter finals
As we head into the quarter finals of the RWC we now know who will be competing for the coveted William Webb Ellis trophy and teams are either flying or limping into this portion of the tournament. I will take a look at the form rankings of the teams and would love to hear your…
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What we know and what we still need to learn about the Springboks
It has been a few days since the defeat to Ireland and the emotion of the loss has died down and one can dissect the performance under the cold, harsh light of day. The Boks had the opportunities to win the match and in order to be the best team at the RWC they couldn’t…
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Blessing or a curse?
The Springboks came out swinging with the 7-1 forward laden bench and came up agonisingly short against a fired up Irish outfit. The path for the Boks to go all the way has just got that much harder or has it? France looms large in the quarter finals for the Boks with a daunting task…
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