Sharks under Pressure & Luke Watson returns

Sharks v Cheetahs at Kings Park, Durban, Saturday 17:05 Will the Cheetahs let another opportunity slip? This is the big question for this fixture. The Sharks are seriously under strain as the underperformance […]

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Super Surprises

As most SuperBru* players will testify, it was a weekend few could have predicted.  The Super Surprises of the weekend in terms of results were the Chiefs losing at home to the Reds […]

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Stormers must win & Cheetahs on the brink

Rebels v Kings: Saturday – AAMI Park, Melbourne 11:40 Friday morning sees the Kings play their last tour match as they meet the Rebels in Melbourne – both sides would have this fixture marked […]

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Vat hom Ouboet!

This weekend, the Kings face yet another steep hurdle, playing the Brumbies in Canberra. Jake White has already indicated that he will not select an “underweight” side, knowing how physical the Kings are. […]

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Not quite the Two Oceans

The Blitszbokke finally came right. What is more, they did it against New Zealand, a side that seem to have a mental stranglehold on them. Hopefully this will pump them up to improve […]

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Dis ‘n Slagveld

Hierdie week se voorskou fokus amper meer op wie nié kan speel nie, as die spanne se samestelling self. Bulle lyk Beter Die span vir Saterdag se wedstryd teen die Brumbies is aansienlik […]

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A Fair to Mild Weekend

A seriously busy sporting weekend at times produced lighter moments, too. In the Bulls/Reds match, I found it very funny when the Reds received a Yellow card when Lance did a Spear tackle […]

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Aussie Onslaught

This weekend sees four of the five SA sides take on Aussie opponents. All local supporters are hoping for a “four Aces” hand, but that could be wishful thinking, unless we see a […]

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“F” is for FAIL

Dankie Vader vir die Vrystaat. Die naasgunstelingspan van byna elke rugby ondersteuner in die land, benewens die Cheetahs se eie ondersteuners, het die naweek op die regte noot afgeskop deur vas te byt […]

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A War on Four Fronts

Cheetahs vs Waratahs The bigger threat for the Cheetahs tomorrow will not be their opponents, but over confidence after their stunning performance last week against the Highlanders. While some of the other teams […]

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What a Wonder Weekend

I hummed this adaptation of the Louis Armstrong hit to myself as I drifted into a peaceful sleep last night. Bulls Played the Blues Must admit I enjoy reading the NZ newspapers the […]

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Drive for Show…

Daar word tans ‘n groot bohaai gemaak oor die gehalte spel van die Nieu-Seeland spanne, amper asof hulle al reeds die kompetisie gewen het. Veral die Chiefs en Blues loop tans op water, […]

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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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