After the upset in Argentina over the weekend, it’s clear to see that the Boks have to turn things around…and in a hurry! Our team lacks balance in the loose trio, our defence is suspect and the backs lack creativity. […]
Posts tagged with: Juan Smith
Boks need to turn things around
My Bok team to win the World Cup
We’re heading into the June test window, so I thought I’d prepare a rather tongue-in-cheek article on how our team should look for us to stand any chance of winning the World Cup in 2019. […]
Be the solution – or keep your trap shut!
Ok, I’ve had it with so-called “brave” Springboks speaking out about the issues in the team, all while earning a cosy fortune in France. […]
And there goes Alberts….. again!
In news unlikely to surprise many, big Willem Alberts has again been ruled out of action and has thus not departed for Perth with the rest of the Springbok Rugby Championship tour squad. […]
Three changes in Bok pit-stop
The Springboks, having just arrived back from a somewhat successful tour to Argentina, leave again on Saturday for Perth, where they will play their next Castle Rugby Championship test against Australia next weekend. […]
Changes to Bok pack for Salta
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has made three changes to his starting fifteen for Saturday’s Rugby Championship return test against Argentina in Salta, with all of those coming in the forward pack. […]
Back to the Past for Boks once more
In a rather predictable move, the Springboks have called up yet another aging veteran of the 2007 World Cup triumph. […]
A chat with a Toulon star
I must admit, it has been hectic getting hold of Mr Craig Bruce Burden. He had a Heineken Cup final, Top 14 final and a match against his country! However Craig made time! In a massive week in his career! […]
Sharksworld catches up with Bordeaux-Bègles star Jandre Marais
I had a chat with yet another Sharks star who is in France. […]
Second chance for Smith
Reports doing the rounds this morning indicate that Juan Smith has a one year deal with Toulon. […]
The Good (sometimes Lucky), The Bad and The Ugly
Like in any other game or even life, one will have the positive and the negative. I think how you set your mind and determine your long term goals, is what will determine if you are the glass-half full or half-empty kind a guy. […]
The captaincy conundrum
Tomorrow, in a month’s time, the Springboks play their first International fixture of the year, against Italy at Kings Park. The biggest question surrounding this date is who will lead out the team that day. […]
Injury boost for Cheetahs
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske will at last have something to smile about, after Juan Smith’s shock retirement has dealt a big blow to the central franchise’s Super Rugby pre-season. […]
Smith calls it a day
Juan Smith, Springbok and Cheetahs flanker, has been forced to retire following an MRI scan which revealed that Smith has further injured his Achilles problem. Smith announced that he will quit all forms of rugby and will take a break before deciding on his future. […]
Bulls, Cheetahs at full strength for friendly
Both Frans Ludeke and Naka Drotske have picked their strongest available lineups for this weekend’s friendly between the Bulls and the Cheetahs in Polokwane. […]