Proteas get “Pak(i)slae”

It seems we are in for a lean time when it comes to the shorter format of the game – and I imagine that the reason for this is not due to the […]

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Helpers out – Round 2.

Chiefs vs Cheetahs From NZ Herald: Chiefs coach, Dave Rennie, is wary of a Cheetahs side which lost to the Sharks in their opening game, but there is no doubt he is taking […]

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Steyn Removers at Work

Dale and Morné may work in different departments, but there is no doubting their effectiveness in doing a great cleaning up operation. Wrapped up and sent Packing A lot has been said about […]

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Just that good!

The final test against Pakistan starts tomorrow and although the series may have already been decided, I am of the view that it will still prove to be a cracker of a game. […]

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Perfecting the 4 day test

Unfortunately, I did not get to see any of the cricket as I spent the weekend on the West Coast without TV and cell reception. Heaven! On my return on Sunday afternoon, I […]

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Sharks in Shallow Waters?

Looking at the fixture list for the Super 15 series, the Sharks, like the Stormers, face a rather hectic schedule at the start of the tournament. They play the Cheetahs in Bloem, the […]

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Storming into the Tournament

There is just enough time left before the start of the Super 15 to look at the draw for each of of the South African teams, and the potential impact of this on […]

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Rise and Shine

One of the best things to happen in South African rugby last year, was the brand new crop of brilliant youngsters. Eben Etzebeth and Marcel Coetzee, for example, made their mark in no […]

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Graeme Smith, Pakistan and Wine

Ton up! Special mention and congratulations must be conveyed to our fearless leader, Graeme Smith – well played Sir, on a 100 tests as Captain! We have been privileged as supporters to grow […]

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From Heroes to Zeroes

To describe the series loss as a disappointment, is an understatement.  Although the Proteas seemed to be cruising to a win at a 160 for 1 the side imploded to lose the game […]

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The weekend that was

Ek raak nou al uitgehonger vir die Super 15, en na die naweek se teleurstellende uitslae in die krieket en sokker, begin ek maar solank oplees oor wat vir ons op die rugby […]

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Yesterday, Tomorrow and Thereafter

Bobby discusses the second test starting tomorrow, and Paul looks at the period leading up to when the official number one side in test cricket is crowned. We came across a wonderful website […]

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Black Caps tour: Setup for failure

In my opinion, the Black caps never stood a chance due to the failures of its management structures. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) failed the team, and specifically the players, by not providing them […]

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Oh to be, a referee

We spoke a lot about referees this past year. I thought it fitting to let them have the last say. They always do anyway, do they not? This is a story by one […]

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Australia conquered… again!

Deservedly the Proteas reaffirmed their position as the best test side in the world with an outstanding display in the third and final test. We all were a bit disappointed after the first […]

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