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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.…
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson and Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus. Former Springboks coach Gary Gold believes that Leon MacDonald disagreed with Scott Robertson’s more conservative approach which led to their split last year. In August 2024, just prior to leaving New Zealand for their two Rugby Championship games in South Africa, MacDonald surprisingly departed the set-up. Robertson admitted that there were differences in their coaching philosophies, but it was not specified what they were. Gold believes the answer lies in their respective approaches, with the 57-year-old believing that MacDonald wanted the All Blacks to be far more adventurous. Robertson’s…
Ahead of the highly anticipated Perth SVNS Series circuit in late January, the BlitzBoks coach has reacted to their tough pool play draw, which includes hosts Australia, the USA and current series champions Argentina. The SVNS Series held in Perth will be the first circuit of 2025, at HBF Park on January 24-26. Head coach of the BlitzBoks Philip Snyman spoke to the media about the team’s pool play draw. “We came back into camp on 2 January with a clear understanding that we are building again,” said Snyman to the media. “Seeing the pool today was a final confirmation that the…
The January window is underway and Kaizer Chiefs are expected to be busy in an effort to improve their squad. This is expected to be through a balance of incomings as well as outgoings facilitated by the Chiefs management. Chiefs looking to offload players Recently, it was reported that winger Christian Saile could be on his way out of the club. The DRC international has flattered to deceive at Chiefs, scoring just seven goals in 56 matches for the club. His dire performance against Cape Town City saw him dropped for the win against Stellenbosch FC. It now seems plausible…
Mack Hansen has learnt his suspension fate after his referee rant after the defeat to Leinster. Mack Hansen has been slapped with a six-week ban – three of which suspended – following his outburst after Connacht’s defeat to Leinster in the United Rugby Championship (URC). The suspension means that the winger will be available to Andy Farrell for Ireland’s opening game of the Six Nations when the defending champions tackle England on February 1. He will however miss both of Connacht’s Challenge Cup fixtures against Lyon and Cardiff as well as the URC match against Glasgow Warriors, meaning he will…
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and playmaker Willie le Roux in action in 2024. Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett insists that it will be “really tough” for captain Siya Kolisi to make the next Rugby World Cup in Australia. South Africa’s skipper is currently 33 and will be 36 by the time the global tournament kicks off in October 2027. Kolisi has led the Boks to consecutive world titles having captained them in both the 2019 and 2023 successes, but Mallett doubts that he will be there in two years’ time. Kolisi’s superb form The back-rower has been playing some…
Cheslin Kolbe and Frans Malherbe in action for the Springboks, and former coaches Gary Gold and Nick Mallett. Nick Mallett and Gary Gold believe that Rassie Erasmus could well debut plenty more exciting players for the Springboks this year. The current Boks boss rotated heavily in 2024, with 50 players appearing for the national team in total, as they started building towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup A number of individuals made their Springbok bows, including Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who was nominated for World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year. Erasmus will therefore search for his next Feinberg-Mngomezulu in 2025 and…
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained why the lesser-spotted Mfundo Vilakazi hasn’t been in the side much this term. Obrigado comes off the bench in Stellies win Mfundo ‘Obrigado’ Vilakazi was a super-sub as Chiefs came from behind to beat Stellenbosch 2-1 thanks to a brace from Wandile Duba. Obrigado assisted the winner. Under Nabi, Chiefs have become heavily reliant on several youngsters including Duba, Mduduzi Shabalala and Samkelo Zwane. Nabi doesn’t regard Vilakazi as an automatic starter yet though. Kaizer Chiefs Vilakazi settles for a super-sub role, for now Vilakazi has featured in…