The day that Madiba stole our hearts
Today marks the 20th anniversary since the Springboks won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Let’s take a trip down memory lane to remember the glorious moment.
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Springboks
The next Bok captain
Is Bok captain Jean de Villiers the right man to lead the national team? If not, what other options are there?
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Jake White: “It’s great to compete in the real world”
I caught up with former Springbok and current Brumbies coach, Jake White, during the break in the Super Rugby competition.
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Exclusive interview with Bok flyhalf Butch James: “No regrets”
I interview Springbok legend, flyhalf Butch James, and find out why the former Sharks player is moving back from the UK to Jo’burg.
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Setting the benchmark
I couldn’t help but think on Saturday that although we were desperately unlucky to lose, the Springbok substitutions once again fell short, which could be setting us on the course to failure.
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Overseas Boks: should we select them?
Selecting overseas Boks is a hugely sensitive topic, particularly at the moment, given Frans Steyn’s situation, with sound arguments for both sides.
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Do Springbok fans whinge too much?
That’s it. Enough is enough. I’ve taken just about as much whining as I can possibly take. From the fans to the coach to the captain to commentators, I’ve reached the end of my tether. Here’s my whinge.
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Who’s the real clown now eh, Regan?
When Hoskins admitted last week that Peter de Villiers is not the best coach in the world, he had ears ringing. But, he’s not the one dragging the Boks down Losers’ Lane now.
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No hiding for the Boks now
As children, we are all taught to live by the axiom, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ By logical deduction, the corollary to this is, ‘If it is broke, fix it!’ In my previous columns, I said it was not time to panic and that the Boks will come right as they are a champion team with personnel who know how to win.
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Knowing when to admit your mistakes
British composer John Powell once said, “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” I sincerely hope Peter de Villiers and his selection panel take heed of this, as it is time to admit a few mistakes and make the necessary corrections.
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