Four Finals, One Trophy
There is something almost theatrical about the Springboks arriving in Baltimore for the final act of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. The stage is American, the stakes are unmistakably South African, and the opposition is the old…
Author: Adnaan Mohamed
PREVIEW – Baltimore Brawl: Springboks face All Blacks in winner-takes-RGR decider
🔥 BALTIMORE BRAWL! The Greatest Rivalry reaches its final chapter. The Springboks are one win away from claiming the RGR series, while the All Blacks need victory to force a share of the spoils. Richie Mo’unga returns. Siya Kolisi leads the Boks. 70,000-plus fans could turn M&T Bank Stadium into a rugby cauldron. Who owns Baltimore?
Guns blazing for Hollywood Olympians at Gun Run
Elite road running returns to the spotlight in Cape Town this weekend as Hollywood Athletics Club stars Irvette van Zyl and Stephen Mokoka headline the OUTsurance Gun Run. Van Zyl returns to the 21.1km race after seven years, while Mokoka makes his first Gun Run 10km appearance. Their presence adds Olympic experience, proven championship pedigree and elite road-running speed to one of Cape Town’s most established road races.
Damian de Allende reveals Springbok defensive blueprint
For Damian de Allende, elite Test defence is built long before the first tackle. The veteran centre says preparation accounts for roughly 90% of the Springboks’ defensive work, with experience and leadership completing the equation.
Etzebeth: All Blacks series tougher than a World Cup
From the sidelines to the heart of the Bok battle. Eben Etzebeth says four straight Tests against the All Blacks is “the ultimate test for any rugby player” as South Africa takes its rivalry to Baltimore.
No Friends at 30,000 Feet!
The charter flight to America was anything but friendly. 😳🇿🇦🇳🇿 Jasper Wiese says the All Blacks are desperate and ready to come out “guns blazing” in Baltimore. With the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry on the line, the final Test promises fireworks.
Joburg 10K Heritage Day Running Riot
Joburg is getting ready for a Heritage Day running takeover! 🇿🇦🏃 Thousands of runners will hit the streets for the sold-out Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on 24 September. The City of Gold is about to get loud!
Rassie’s Baltimore Battle Plan
The Springboks head into Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry decider with a 2-1 series lead and two changes to the starting XV.
Damian Willemse returns at fullback after recovering from his niggle, with Morne van den Berg promoted to scrumhalf after his explosive impact off the bench last weekend. Cobus Reinach moves to the replacements.
R294K: Boxer 5km Super Run Big Money!
R294 400 on the line! The Boxer Super Run is turning 5km into a serious payday, with R147 200 up for grabs in Durban and Johannesburg and R20 000 for every elite winner. The streets are sold out. The money is waiting. Who will run fastest?
Why Cameron Hanekom matters to the Springboks
Cameron Hanekom’s return highlights an important element of the Springboks’ success: the strategic use of replacements. His role is built around energy, physicality and exploiting fatigue in the final quarter.