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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and an insert of head coach Rassie Erasmus. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has made an honest admission about his chances of making the next Rugby World Cup. After guiding South Africa to back-to-back tournament triumphs, the flanker will be 37 years old by the time Australia 2027 rolls around. Kolisi has led the team since 2018 and has been a key cog in the Springboks pack throughout, captaining his country 61 times. Past his peak? With many of the double Rugby World Cup winners now in their 30s, head coach Rassie Erasmus has admitted that the…
These Springboks stars are linked with big moves both in and out of South Africa. Here is the latest on the clubs linked. Springboks rugby players are red-hot property for prospective clubs keen to lure over world-class talent. Springboks rugby is at an all-time high following back-to-back (Bok-to-Bok) Rugby World Cup triumphs. Therefore, the value of SA Rugby players and the interest in luring them over has magnified substantially. So, here are the latest Bok players linked with big moves. SPRINGBOK CAPTAIN LINKED WITH MOVE TO FORMER CLUB Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has been linked with a sensational return to…
A rising talent in South African rugby looks increasingly likely to have a big role to play for the Springboks during the 2025 Test season. During the Springboks’ international season last year, the one position where there seemed to be some uncertainty was at No 8. Jasper Wiese is probably still seen as the first-choice eighthman, but Elrigh Louw also showed some encouraging signs when deployed in this role. Evan Roos also received a couple of opportunities without quite making the most of them, while Kwagga Smith offers stop-gap back up. Yet one of the most exciting prospects in South…
Blom Kaizer Chiefs Kaizer Chiefs star Njabulo Blom has been excellent at right-back in the past few games. The midfielder is still on loan but will he stay? Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Carnell is a big fan of Njabulo Blom. The two worked together at St Louis City SC at the start of the 2023 season where Carnell was also coaching. Blom, who was signed from Chiefs, enjoyed a good start to his career in the Major League Soccer (MLS) but a change in personnel saw the Bafana Bafana midfielder fall down the pecking order. Having been loaned to…
Chelsea allowed last summer’s signing, Felix, depart the club on loan to AC Milan January. The Portuguese’s game time at Stamford Bridge was largely limited to the UEFA Europa Conference League and the domestic cups, although he has made a fast start to life with the Rossoneri with a debut goal against AS Roma in the Coppa Italia last week. Sergio Conceicao has been initially impressed with the player’s attitude and form for the club, while Enzo Maresca bullishly responded to Felix’s early impression at San Siro by claiming that the Blues ‘don’t miss’ him. In spite of the former Atletico…
Rassie Erasmus takes aim at World Rugby obsession after ‘exciting’ Six Nations clash while Nigel Owens also weighs in Steve Borthwick’s side claimed a much-needed victory over Les Bleus following a last-minute triumph at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Elliot Daly touched down and Fin Smith kicked the conversion as the Red Rose snatched a 26-25 success to end the visitors’ Grand Slam hopes. While there were plenty of errors, particularly from the French, which led to a number of scrums, it proved to be a thrilling Six Nations encounter. World Rugby’s target World Rugby have looked at ways of speeding…
Kaizer Chiefs management did not have a day off in January. Mduduzi Mdantsane’s announcement departure was nearly forgotten. Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi is one of those tacticians who prefer to work with smaller squads. KAIZER CHIEFS RELEASE MDUDUZI MDANTSANE Following a freak jaw injury which caused him to miss pre-season training, Mdantsane has been shipped to Richards Bay on loan until the rest of the season. The 30-year-old joins fellow Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sabelo Radebe who is at the same club. “Kaizer Chiefs have agreed to a loan deal that sees midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane join KwaZulu-Natal side, Richards Bay,…
Joost remembered: Nine magic moments Impressive introduction In November 1993, Joost made his Test debut for the Springboks against Argentina in Buenos Aires at the age of 22, scoring a crucial try that helped the visitors claim a 29-26 victory. He dotted down again in the Boks’ series-clinching 52-23 victory a week later. Bringing down the ‘Big Fella’ Much was made of the All Blacks’ 1.96m, 120kg winger Jonah Lomu in the buildup to the 1995 World Cup. Lomu lived up to the hype over the course of the tournament by literally running over defenders on his way to the…
Kaizer Chiefs have been known to be on the stingy side of some transfer proposals but that could be set to change with a R100 million war chest! Kaizers Chiefs are looking to make some major moves in the current January transfer window to back their coach. Chiefs are desperate to add more quality and experience to their team as they look to improve in 2025. Chiefs signed seven players in the previous window Since arriving at Chiefs, new coach Nasreddine Nabi has relatively been backed by the club management. In his first window at Naturena, he was given seven…
Kaizer Chiefs reportedly put up big money in an effort to back Nasreddine Nabi with a bid for a top target and it has been rejected! Kaizer Chiefs are clearly making moves in the current transfer window, but with little success thus far. Chiefs are currently fifth in the Betway Premiership and are looking to improve their squad in 2025. Chiefs getting busy in the current window It has already been an eventful week for Chiefs, filled with transfer news. Early in the week, it was revealed that they have entered talks with former Switzerland youth international Ruben del Campo.…