Steyn & Co – Unlimited!
The first time it happened was against the Aussies – I think we all thought it was a once off; A slip on the part of Australia, just one of those inexplicable cricket […]
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Why policyholders complained to the short-term ombudsman in 2023
‘Lack of maintenance or wear and tear’ gave rise to most of the disputes in several categories of insurance.
Read moreThe 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 […]
Weighed, measured, and found wanting
The venom of the South African pace attack has proven too much for the Black caps as they were once again destroyed in their first inning. Was it not for a gutsy display […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taking Stock of Springbok Rugby Part 1
After watching the All Blacks literally “blitz” the Boks in the 2nd half of Saterday’s test – a “home” game for the Boks AND at high altitude (something that used to be a […]
The One That Got Away
An article in Psychology Today carried the same title. It starts off with the following words: “Though we are designed to learn from our mistakes, remembering them is rarely enjoyable. Especially when they […]
Over the Hill or Burnt out?
Mens wonder soms oor ons as ondersteuners se ongenaakbare verwagtinge van ons nasionale rugbyspanne. Ek lees vanoggend in die koerant dat daar in Suid-Afrika geen middelgrond is nie. Ons skree “Halleluja” as ons […]
From Four-wheel drive to Normal?
No, we are not shifting focus to motor rallying this week. Having ground down the England side in four-wheel drive, we now move into normal drive to pick up some speed as we […]
Jy moet konsentreer my Kind!
Die groot verskil tussen die Bulle en die ander SA spanne die naweek was hul vermoë om vir 80 minute te konsentreer. Dalk kan mens ook die Lions hiervoor krediet gee. Hulle het […]
It’s all to play for!
The Black Caps looks set to play an additional batsman and forgo the four man seam attack for the last and final test. Perhaps a test too late, but they have identified the […]
The Mother of all Collapses…
A brave decision by Proteas skipper, Smith, paid out more than they bargained for. The play on words “paid out” is deliberate as I think it was a gamble on a pitch which […]
Super Rugby & African balance restored…
Super Rugby Round 2 – Will some Fallacies be Exposed? by Paul Despite rigorous pre-season training, the walking wounded, after the warm-up matches and last week’s first round bouts, must delight the medical […]
Potty mouth Kiwi’s 1 – Proteas 1 & Super Rugby is back!
It was an obvious tactic by the Black Caps to verbally pressure the young Proteas side into submission, especially with the experienced campaigners like Kallis and Smith not playing. One wondered if they […]
Lopsy stars & Super 15 Injuries outshine form
Pitched online – by Bobby Preparations seem to be going well for the Proteas as they are due to face the Black Caps in the first T20 tomorrow in Wellington. The warm-up game […]
Die dag toe Heyneke vir Julius van die voorblad gevee het
deur Paul. Daar sal nie te veel mense wees wat trane stort oor die feit dat die aankondiging van die nuwe Springbok-afrigter saamgeval het met die skop onder die jis vir iemand wat duidelik […]
