Why transformation by legislation won't work
What is the point of masquerading as a Springbok when you know your team-mates look on you as a token selection because of the colour of your skin, writes Michael ...
Boks have what it takes to really 'Rocket'
The time has come, one feels, for Springbok coach Jake White to give rein to his gambling instincts. He must play his ace in the hole, and play it boldly, writes ...
'Honesty is the best policy, Mr White'
Spoilt for choice is supposed to be a coach's dream. However, it can also make things dreadfully difficult for the poor man, too. More than anything else it presents ...
Bok coach shouldn't forget 'homeless' Watson
What do the following have in common: flanks and flyhalves, fiery officials and furious statements? They all begin with the letter "F"? Well, yes. . . but no, writes ...
Fans will wish for more commitment from sport
It's that time of year for making wishes and resolutions - a time of renewal. In sport for 2004 there are many things South Africans will wish for fervently. Among ...
Straeuli can only blame himself
Rudolf Straeuli's notorious indecisiveness could be to blame for the Boks' World Cup failure and all-round fall from grace. Then again, maybe it's not. No, wait. ...
How did talent like this get away from SA?
While South African cricket commentators wonder where all the country's fast bowlers have gone, at least one promising youngster is packing his bags and leaving ...
SA rugby is in a state, says Luyt
Tough action is urgently - in fact desperately - needed, says often controversial former South African Rugby Board president Louis Luyt.
Sharks have no time for hiccups
The gutsy and guileful Pumas may spring a surprise if the Natal Sharks have a lapse of concentration, writes Michael Shafto.
Fate of Bobo and De Villiers may benefit Boks
It's damage control time for the Springboks - and in all fairness coach Rudolf Straeuli has managed rather well, considering his battered and bruised team, writes ...
Bar brawl could KO top Bok's World Cup dreams
South African rugby star Lucas van Biljon's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread. The Springbok hooker was unceremoniously dumped from the World Cup squad following ...
Rudolf is Bok to square one against the Scots
For coach Rudolf Straeuli the trials and humiliations of last season are in the past, and the Boks can start with a clean slate against Scotland at King's Park. ...
Mordt the favourite for top Bok coach spot
Dashing past his opposition as he did as a player, former Springbok wing Ray Mordt will be a surprise appointment when national coach Rudolf Straeuli announces his ...
Bigger picture for SA rugby 'encouraging'
Even if matters aren't looking that rosy at Super 12 level - of the four South African teams involved in matches last weekend, only the Cats could record a win - ...