Ditch the stereotype: This Springboks team can play
On Saturday, shortly after his team had trampled over England, Jacques Nienaber attended a press conference with a satisfied look …
Daniel Gallan
28 Nov 2022, 7:04
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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.
Springboks player ratings vs England | Autumn Nation Series
Jacques Nienaber and his captain Siya Kolisi spent all week answering questions about social media conduct...
Daniel Gallan
26 Nov 2022, 14:53
Opinion
Jacques Nienaber needs a hug
After the base requirements of physiological and safety concerns, the need for love and a sense of belonging are most important to…
Daniel Gallan
24 Nov 2022, 14:57
Opinion
Manie Libbok gives Boks reason to dream
Something strange took place in Genoa on Saturday. It started just before 15:00 local time and lasted around 34 minutes.
Daniel Gallan
21 Nov 2022, 7:22
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Australia | Autumn Nations Series
The second half opened up with Ireland ultimately winning the arm wrestle. The fans won’t mind. By claiming a clean sweep of the…
Daniel Gallan
19 Nov 2022, 17:55
Springboks player ratings vs Italy | Autumn Nations Series
Springboks player ratings: It is six years to the day that Italy beat South Africa in Florence, but there was to be no repeat of t…
Daniel Gallan
19 Nov 2022, 11:02
The truth is the Springboks just want it more
No other side with realistic ambitions at next year’s World Cup has struggled as much against their rivals as South Africa.
Daniel Gallan
17 Nov 2022, 10:17
Springboks heroism shone through the chaos of Marseille
It washed over us like a gathering storm. A cacophony of sound that rattled glass and steel and bones. Down below an electric ligh…
Daniel Gallan
13 Nov 2022, 10:52
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs France | Autumn Nation Series
Some of you will balk at the numbers posted below. A few may even assume that the Springboks came out on top of a thrilling encoun…
Daniel Gallan
12 Nov 2022, 19:19
Exclusive
Monty Ioane: 'I came close to quitting. I thought it was the end'
After a roller-coaster year with Italy and a move back to Melbourne, the jet-heeled wing is in a reflective mood
Daniel Gallan
11 Nov 2022, 11:13
Opinion
Rassie's narrative arc is turning us off
Twitter is a hellscape as far as public discourse is concerned. But it has also been a thermometer for gauging public sentiment.
Daniel Gallan
10 Nov 2022, 8:39
Springboks player ratings vs Ireland | Autumn Nation Series
Springboks player ratings: If the Springboks are going to defend their World Cup title next year, they’ll have to find an extra …
Daniel Gallan
05 Nov 2022, 16:13
Exclusive
Adam Beard: 'We've shown we can compete with the best in the world.'
The Ospreys lock has become a tower of strength with Wales and he has the size and ability to keep ruling the skies in the Test ar…
Daniel Gallan
05 Nov 2022, 4:44
In defence of the maul
That their driving maul from the base of a perfectly drilled line-out was somehow turning people off the sport even though it was…
Daniel Gallan
03 Nov 2022, 11:45
'Barring a gargantuan upset, the Red Roses will comfortably beat the Black Ferns'
An England World Cup win would send a message to their competitors. “If you want to match us on the field, you have to match us …
Daniel Gallan
02 Nov 2022, 18:53
Opinion
Would Scotland have won if Finn Russell was playing?
For 79 minutes no one missed their exes. Ollie Smith was tearing up the Murrayfield turf from fullback. Blair Kinghorn was running…
Daniel Gallan
30 Oct 2022, 8:26
Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs Australia | Autumn Nations Series
Scotland player ratings: It was a scrappy game, one that could have ended with either team lifting the Hopetoun Cup. It all came d…
Daniel Gallan
29 Oct 2022, 15:47
Opinion
Why Springbok Women's reaction to biggest ever World Cup defeat rankled
Something didn’t sit right after England’s 75-0 rout over South Africa. What rankled, was the sight of the South Africans cele…
Daniel Gallan
27 Oct 2022, 19:57
Interview
Why the Wallaroos refused to swap their First Nations jerseys
Last week, after Australia's 13-7 win over Wales that took them to the World Cup quarterfinals, not a single member of the Wallaro…
Daniel Gallan
26 Oct 2022, 16:54
Solving the Springboks' No.10 conundrum
There are serious problems at No 10. There is no universally loved figure ready and able to occupy this crucial post.
Daniel Gallan
20 Oct 2022, 9:28
