Gelant’s playing with freedom
Warrick Gelant wants to express himself on the field, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Coetzee’s fate in the spotlight
Some key discussions and decisions will take place when SA Rugby’s executive and general councils meet at the end of this week, writes CRAIG LEWIS. At a time when Allister Coetzee’s job hangs in the balance following another disappointing season, it’s worth keeping in mind the constitutional changes that were made towards the end of last year. On that occasion, it… Read more →
White: SA Rugby needs full audit
Jake White says SA Rugby’s boardroom leaders should be held just as accountable as coach Allister Coetzee for the Springboks’ woes. In his latest column for AllOutRugby, the 2007 World Cup-winning coach questioned why Coetzee was receiving all the blame when there were also other factors at play during the Boks’ spiral to sixth place in the world rankings. ‘So how did… Read more →
Watch: Coetzee defends Bok tour results
Allister Coetzee says the Springboks had a ‘satisfactory’ tour of Europe and he is ‘positive about the progress the team has made’.
Odwa’s a rare breed
Odwa Ndungane’s loyalty and humility set him apart in South African rugby, writes MIKE GREENAWAY.
‘Continuity key to World Cup rebound’
Steven Kitshoff believes the Springboks will be a force at the 2019 World Cup if the core of the current group is retained. JON CARDINELLI reports. The Boks went down 24-22 in Cardiff on Saturday to end their tour and season on a low note. Afterwards, coach Allister Coetzee as well as the players took aim at the TMO’s decision not to… Read more →
Boks slip to sixth in world rankings
The Springboks will finish the year at No 6 in the World Rugby rankings after losing to Wales in Cardiff. The Boks were ranked third at the end of the 2015 World Cup and sixth at the end of 2016, Allister Coetzee’s first season in charge. They dropped to seventh – an all-time low – during this year’s Six Nations…. Read more →
Coetzee: I won’t resign
Allister Coetzee has confirmed that he won’t step down after yet another disappointing season at the helm of the Springboks. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports. The Boks lost 24-22 to Wales on Saturday to finish their tour to the northern hemisphere with two wins from four matches and their 2017 season with seven wins from 13. Overall, Coetzee’s side has won 11 out of 25… Read more →
Tour Tales – Cardiff
JON CARDINELLI on South Africa’s undercover rugby stars, cold weather to make grown men cry, and the rock-festival atmosphere at the Millennium Stadium. A light rain was falling as I exited Cardiff Central Station. The wind came at me like Juan Smith at the gainline. Welcome to Cardiff, I thought, as I dragged my luggage up the wet cobblestones of Mill… Read more →
Watch: Springbok press conference
What Allister Coetzee and Siya Kolisi had to say after the Springboks’ 24-22 loss to Wales in Cardiff. VIDEO: Allister Coetzee feels that 2017 was a good year for the @Springboks. #WALvRSA pic.twitter.com/XmOz3EzIgX — SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) December 2, 2017 VIDEO: @Springboks coach Allister Coetzee says he has a contract until 2019 and doesn’t plan to resign.#WALvRSA #SARonTour pic.twitter.com/xwWzQN6b0h… Read more →
