Opinion
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
20 Oct 2023, 7:50
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Daniel Gallan
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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.
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Louis Koen on the tackle that shook the rugby world
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…
Daniel Gallan
20 Oct 2023, 4:57
Opinion
The Springboks have just made it harder for themselves
For only the second time in their time together in charge of the Springboks, a run that stretches 64 Tests...
Daniel Gallan
19 Oct 2023, 11:51
Opinion
'The Boks will go again. It is what they do.'
In sport, there can only be one winner and at the Stade de France, France mourned for its stars, while South Africans rejoiced for…
Daniel Gallan
17 Oct 2023, 4:03
Opinion
Where does the Rugby World Cup go from here?
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…
Daniel Gallan
15 Oct 2023, 17:53
Springboks player ratings vs France | Rugby World Cup 2023
South Africa triumphed in what is surely one of the greatest games of rugby ever played. A truly sensational show that could have …
Daniel Gallan
15 Oct 2023, 16:14
Opinion
This Springboks selection will knock France out of their own World Cup
Well done Jacques Nienaber. Well done Rassie Erasmus. You nailed it. No notes. Ten out of ten. This is the side that will advance …
Daniel Gallan
13 Oct 2023, 7:58
Opinion
Can Handre Polllard and Manie Libbok be accomodated in the same team?
With the crucial quarter-final against France incoming, the Springboks need to nail their selection with questions at 10 and 12
Daniel Gallan
12 Oct 2023, 7:05
Opinion
Springboks' hopes of defending World Cup rest on getting Am call right
Let’s work under the assumption that Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber wouldn’t waste around £3,000 (or R70,000) of SA Rugb…
Daniel Gallan
04 Oct 2023, 10:52
Springboks player ratings vs Tonga | Rugby World Cup 2023
Springboks player ratings: South Africa have one muscled leg in the quarterfinals after a seven-try, 49-18 win over a spirited Ton…
Daniel Gallan
01 Oct 2023, 16:19
Opinion
The grain of truth buried in rumoured Springboks plot
Tin-foil hats? Check. An evidence board with criss-crossing red strings? Check? A Joe Rogan podcast at the ready? Buckle up Spring…
Daniel Gallan
28 Sep 2023, 6:32
Analysis
Wales player ratings vs Wallabies | Rugby World Cup 2023
Wales were simply brilliant. They made an admittedly ropey Australian side look an absolute mess as they dominated from front to b…
Daniel Gallan
24 Sep 2023, 16:19
Opinion
Ireland use their breakdown smarts to outwit Springboks in clash of the titans
South Africa may come to rue missed opportunities where the Irish showed their collective resolve to thwart the World Champions at…
Daniel Gallan
24 Sep 2023, 9:45
Opinion
Let's get real about Manie Libbok
Manie Libbok is unquestionably a talented fly-half. Despite only being a Springbok since November last year, one could still make …
Daniel Gallan
24 Sep 2023, 5:15
Analysis
South Africa player ratings vs Ireland | Rugby World Cup 2023
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…
Daniel Gallan
23 Sep 2023, 16:23
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For Chile's Martin Sigren, it's a family affair
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
Daniel Gallan
22 Sep 2023, 9:40
Analysis
Why Jesse Kriel is fundamental to the Springboks' rush defence
While the Springboks may miss some of the silky handling of Lukhanyo Am, they certainly benefit from Jesse Kriel's defensive steel
Daniel Gallan
22 Sep 2023, 4:01
Opinion
Five reasons why the Springboks will beat Ireland
We’ve never been here before. Thanks to a quirk of the draw and recent inconsistencies from the New Zealand All Blacks, we’ve …
Daniel Gallan
19 Sep 2023, 10:28
Analysis
Springboks player ratings vs Romania | Rugby World Cup 2023
Springboks player ratings: A hard one to judge, really. They were obviously the better side and the scoreline would sugge…
Daniel Gallan
17 Sep 2023, 11:56
Opinion
Wales player ratings vs Portugal | Rugby World Cup 2023
Wales made it two wins from two on Saturday evening against Portugal in Nice, but it was far from a vintage performance.
Daniel Gallan
16 Sep 2023, 13:13
