Ashley Johnson (Getty Images) Former Springbok loose forward Ashley Johnson says family reasons played a role in his decision to turn down and offer from Jake White and the Bulls.The 34-year-old played three Tests for the Springboks in 2011 and played for English club Wasps since 2012.He is set to go into coaching.Former Springbok loose…
Werner Swanepoel (Getty Images) Former Springbok scrumhalf Werner Swanepoel has shared his views on the British & Irish Lions tour and why it's so special for rugby players.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021The Lions are scheduled to tour South Africa in 2021 and Swanepoel said they will…
Carel du Plessis (Gallo Images) Carel du Plessis was ahead of his time as a coach and would've fared better had he coached in today's game.That is the view of former Springbok scrumhalf Werner Swanepoel, who spoke exclusive to Sport24 this week.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021Du…
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…