Andre Snyman during a Tri Nations match against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland in 2001. Scott Barbour/ALLSPORT/Getty Images Former Springbok centre Andre Snyman, who featured in 38 Tests, talks about how the game has evolved and assesses the centre pairing of Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am.The ex-Bulls midfielder reveals how Jake White…
Sharks v Stormers (Gallo Images) Former Springbok wing Tonderai Chavhanga says it would be sad to see South Africa leave Super Rugby.However, the 36-year-old concedes it would make sense from a commercial and travel perspective.Chavhanga says it would also make the Test rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand "an even bigger one".Former Springbok wing…
Former Springbok wing Tonderai Chavhanga is saddened by the death of rugby commentator Kaunda Ntunja.The two friends lived together in 'Huis Cheetahs' when they both played for the Bloemfontein franchise.Chavhanga also paid his respects to renowned rugby writer and former referee Paul Dobson, who also passed away this week.Former Springbok wing Tonderai Chavhanga is saddened…
Springboks 2020-05-22 19:10 Damian de Allende (Gallo Images) Former Springbok centre Grant Esterhuizen has shared his views on the national team's current midfield incumbents.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am manned the Springbok midfield during last year's victorious World Cup and Esterhuzien told…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…