Rassie Erasmus has let us all down
Rassie Erasmus has told us often and loudly that the Springboks represent the best of South Africa. He’s right. They are proof o…
Daniel Gallan is a journalist and university lecturer specialising in the politics and history of sport at St Mary's University and the University of East London. From Johannesburg and now based in London, he has contributed to The Guardian, CNN, ESPN, The Telegraph and various sports titles around the world.
Rassie Erasmus has told us often and loudly that the Springboks represent the best of South Africa. He’s right. They are proof o…
It was a hit that shook the foundations of the game. Not just women’s rugby. Not just South African rugby. But the entire galaxy…
For only the second time in their time together in charge of the Springboks, a run that stretches 64 Tests...
In sport, there can only be one winner and at the Stade de France, France mourned for its stars, while South Africans rejoiced for…
What happens next? Not just for France who must now accept that their fairytale is over. Not just for South Africa who march on wi…
South Africa triumphed in what is surely one of the greatest games of rugby ever played. A truly sensational show that could have …
Well done Jacques Nienaber. Well done Rassie Erasmus. You nailed it. No notes. Ten out of ten. This is the side that will advance …
With the crucial quarter-final against France incoming, the Springboks need to nail their selection with questions at 10 and 12
Let’s work under the assumption that Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber wouldn’t waste around £3,000 (or R70,000) of SA Rugb…
Springboks player ratings: South Africa have one muscled leg in the quarterfinals after a seven-try, 49-18 win over a spirited Ton…
Tin-foil hats? Check. An evidence board with criss-crossing red strings? Check? A Joe Rogan podcast at the ready? Buckle up Spring…
Wales were simply brilliant. They made an admittedly ropey Australian side look an absolute mess as they dominated from front to b…
South Africa may come to rue missed opportunities where the Irish showed their collective resolve to thwart the World Champions at…
Manie Libbok is unquestionably a talented fly-half. Despite only being a Springbok since November last year, one could still make …
South Africa gave as good as they got and were it not for some very wayward goal kicking they might have won this. However, if Spr…
Chile will face the might of England at their first World Cup but for the Sigren family, it's all part of life's inspiring journey
While the Springboks may miss some of the silky handling of Lukhanyo Am, they certainly benefit from Jesse Kriel's defensive steel
We’ve never been here before. Thanks to a quirk of the draw and recent inconsistencies from the New Zealand All Blacks, we’ve …
Springboks player ratings: A hard one to judge, really. They were obviously the better side and the scoreline would sugge…
Wales made it two wins from two on Saturday evening against Portugal in Nice, but it was far from a vintage performance.