The 45-year-old will take over coaching duties from Allister Coetzee, who was in charge of the Boks for the last two years
The upstart Europeans fuel a rare unity among the traditional Rugby Championship rivals
After a gruelling 50 minute first half, the All blacks beat South Africa 25-24.
By keeping the ball and focusing our kicking game, we may at least avoid another drubbing
By keeping the ball and focusing our kicking game, we may at least avoid another drubbing
The Bok coach needs to get a grip on his team selections to give us a shot at restoring dignity
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has hit back at calls for his head from disgruntled supporters on social media.
The justifiably self-assured All Blacks need their skills to be put to the test but much depends on the young South African players coming up
Seemingly invincible just a year ago, the All Blacks have hit a wobble, boosting the South Africans’ hopes
The once-mighty Currie Cup is bottom of the priority list as the Free Staters look north for glory
"Manana hopes that the book will help shine a revealing light on the Rainbow Nation narrative that still desperately clings to the Springboks"
The British and Irish Lions’ games in New Zealand may show what it takes to beat the All Blacks
The Lions players have transformed a lacklustre national team in a way few people thought possible
In some ways, the Boks hark back to better days but the coach’s choices are decidedly questionable
Former Lions and All Blacks coach John Mitchell analyses the composition of the new squad
Being grouped with the All Blacks in 2019 will boost the prospects of our men in green and gold
The former rugby captain was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2011.
In the spirit of salvaging some inspiration from 2016, let us muse upon the significance of motivational quotes from the holy text of Facebook.
The team has set an example that the 15-man format and other sports could follow.
If anything, a regression to an almost all-white team and yesterday’s tactics is behind their failure.
As Allister Coetzee is discovering, coaching a South African national side is like teaching a huge kindergarten class. But happier days might await.
The Springboks conceded nine tries as they ended their Rugby Championship campaign with a humiliating defeat, their fourth in the competition.
The venue has long worked against the visitors but uncertainty among the Boks could break the spell.
The Boks’ poor form should force Saru to make some brutal decisions after its coaching indaba.
South African rugby
is at a low ebb right now and coach Allister Coetzee is facing an impossible dilemma
Hopes that the new coach would brave the storm die as Coetzee heads back into familiar territory.
A dark moment in SA rugby history is providing fresh insight into some of the coach’s choices.
After Saturday’s shock loss to Ireland, Allister Coetzee must make some tough decisions on the players who are proving to be liabilities.
As the Coetzee era dawns, the Ireland tour signals a fresh start and a great leap into the unknown.
Like football, international rugby can no longer match the fees clubs are paying.
Allister Coetzee won’t have an easy ride as Bok coach, but he’s been through difficult times before and can prevail.
What has always been a tough job has grown even more difficult with the pressing need for transformation of the team.