Archive for September 7th, 2007


John Smit and Madiba

Madiba magic boosts the Boks

Friday, 7th September 2007 at 10:54 am

South African rugby’s iconic image isn’t Francois Pienaar lifting the trophy, nor is Joel Stransky launching into the game’s most famous drop goal; no, the defining picture is Nelson Mandela arriving at Ellis Park in Pienaar’s number six jersey, a …

Thandi Tshabalala

Thandi Tshabalala’s big break?

Friday, 7th September 2007 at 10:44 am

At first glance, it may well seem an act of madness: throwing a young off-spinner with negligible international experience into a World Cup based exclusively on hitting cricket balls as far as possible, as often possible. But the Twenty20 World …

Win tickets to RWC

Tickets to the Rugby World Cup up for grabs

Friday, 7th September 2007 at 10:27 am

If you don’t already have flights and tickets booked for the Rugby World Cup in France - go hang your head in shame…or you can have yet another chance to win the elusive access via our latest sponsor here at …

Springbok RWC ad still causing much debate

Friday, 7th September 2007 at 10:17 am

While the world waits for the French response to Australia’s rugby world cup opening ceremony extravaganza - a Springbok build-up ad comment flogging fest continues to ensue on YouTube.
Chipping in with this gem:
“Tonight we conquer!” Oh God this is so …