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The Springboks’ first alignment camp in Cape Town comes to an end today after 43 players had the opportunity over the last couple of days to be part of head coach Rassie Erasmus’ first plans as they build up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Although a short one,there would have been key information shared with the invited playersthat excluded people who are presently working abroad.IOL Sport examines five results from the alignment camp that the Springboks might have preferred. Recognizing Rassie’s “threepeat” route map Three years remain until Australia hosts the World Cup, but this was a prelude to the event…
The Pittsburgh Steelers were not one of the teams that spent March 5 agonizing over what to do with their franchise tag for the 2024 NFL season, but one decision that was made official on March 5 could have an impact on their future. Christian Wilkins, a standout defensive tackle, will have the opportunity to test free agency this offseason as the Miami Dolphins decided not to put the franchise tag on him. Since Wilkins has been a standout player for the Dolphins the past few years and they hadn’t used the tag on anybody else, the move was unexpected. Teams across the league…
The race for the fourth Champions League spot in the Premier League is shaping up to be a tight one, with Tottenham and Aston Villa locked in a fierce battle for the coveted position. Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal are pretty much assured of finishing in the top three, but the 4th spot is for the taking with Spurs and Aston Villa now the main contenders. Currently, Aston Villa sit in 4th place with 55 points, while Tottenham trail closely behind in 5th place with 50 points but with a game in hand. The fight for this remaining Champions League…
Another option may have been presented to the Pittsburgh Steelers as they try to address their cornerback situation for the 2024 season. The organization has been linked to a number of prominent players at the position that they may look to pursue this offseason. They need someone to play alongside Jay Porter Jr. throughout the upcoming season. There is currently a new candidate for the job. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that a number of NFL teams think the New Orleans Saints would trade for Marcus Lattimore. Lattimore is a gifted cornerback that the Steelers may find interesting in their pursuit of…
Tottenham have been told that an in-form forward with eight goals and six assists in his league could decide to join Ange Postecoglou, with Spurs apparently in pole position to sign him as things stand. Spurs eyeing new forward for Postecoglou this summer The Lilywhites, according to reliable media sources in the past week, are keen to add a new forward as their significant acquisition for the summer window. In fact, Miguel Delaney of The Independent recently reported that Pedro Neto and Eberechi Eze are targets for Tottenham in this regard, with support from other notable reporters such as Fabricio Romano for…
As Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin continues to be a big topic in the Romanian media, we now get to see a former West Ham United player commenting on the situation. Outlet Prima Sport today features some quotes from Florin Raducioiu, who, on the Football Show, had been speaking about the defender’s current struggles in the Premier League. The 53-year-old, who played for West Ham in 1996, now has some questions for Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou about Dragusin’s lack of playing time at Spurs. “In the case of Radu Drăguşin, it is totally different. He knew very well where he was going.…
In a new article series, we take a look at Springbok players who were very unfortunate not to play more Test matches. Between 2015 and 2019, Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee spent an inordinate amount of time on the sidelines due to a series of unfortunate injuries that had stunted a highly-promising career. After making his Springbok debut in 2012 at the age of 21, he went on to feature in 12 Tests that year. A long and illustrious international career looked to be all but guaranteed at that point. The versatile loose forward also enjoyed a productive 2014 Test season, when…
There will be some cause for concern over the injury suffered by Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe on the eve of the Test rugby season. The Springboks management will be sweating following confirmation that Cheslin Kolbe suffered a significant injury while on duty for his club in Japan. According to reputable Japan-based journalist Rich Freeman, Kolbe has injured his hand pretty badly and could be sidelined for up to six weeks. Kolbe missed Suntory’s 62-0 triumph over Black Rams in Japan’s League One last weekend due to the unfortunate knock. Kolbe’s hand was extensively bandaged and in a brace as he…
This Tottenham dud is at the epicentre of a chequered transfer history. Tottenham Hotspur are fighting for a return to the Champions League in Ange Postecoglou’s first campaign in the dugout, with the club falling by the wayside in recent years. Shrewd investment in the transfer market is not exactly anything new under chairman Daniel Levy, widely accepted as one of the more economical figures in the Premier League, but thrifty spending hasn’t always hit the mark. Sure, Spurs yield a chequered past in this regard, but well it goes right, it goes right. Gareth Bale is probably the gold standard in this regard, one of…
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season and take a sabbatical for management. Naturally, Liverpool have been linked with several managers and Postecoglou is reportedly a target to replace the German manager. The 58-year-old Australian manager is a self-proclaimed Liverpool fan and he has done an impressive job in the Premier League since taking over at Tottenham. There have been links that he could be one of the candidates to replace Klopp…