Archive for October, 2007


Madiba and Jake White

No surprises as Jake White departs

Wednesday, 31st October 2007 at 5:39 pm

Saddened? Most certainly. Surprised? No, unfortunately not. That Jake White survived the gauntlet of South African rugby for as long as he did, let alone won the World Cup, is testament to his self-belief, his ability, and above all his …

Graeme Smith

Pakistan test passed with flying colours

Wednesday, 31st October 2007 at 5:14 pm

Given that Iraq don’t have a cricket team, Siberia aren’t in the ICC, and the Darfur Invitation XI hasn’t seen much time in the middle of late, touring Pakistan is probably bottom of the list of international touring destinations. Several …

Champion Cheetahs

Cheetahs win thriller in Bloem

Wednesday, 31st October 2007 at 5:02 pm

One year, three unforgettable finals. Bryan Habana’s last-gasp opportunism broke Sharks hearts, sent Pretoria into delirium, and confirmed 2007 as South Africa’s best ever year of Super rugby; the penalty shoot-out in Paris might not have been vintage rugby, but …

Jannie du Plessis

A big week for Jannie du Plessis

Wednesday, 31st October 2007 at 4:31 pm

Normally, there wouldn’t be any debate - World Cup trumps domestic title every time. But in Bloemfontein the Absa Currie Cup is religious artefact and then some, which makes winning the trophy a massive achievement for any Free Stater. Os …

Springbok bus tour

Springboks take to the road

Sunday, 28th October 2007 at 10:59 am

The reception they received at OR Tambo confirmed what everyone suspected: the returning Springboks were set for a countrywide welcome the likes of which no sports team has every received before in South Africa; even the Bulls didn’t elicit quite …

John Smit and Thabo Mbeki

Thabo Mbeki joins Springbok management

Sunday, 28th October 2007 at 10:42 am

Nothing’s been made official yet, but as usual Feverpitcher has the inside track, and so can break the post-World Cup story of the year: Thabo Mbeki is set to join the Springbok management team after his successful secondment to the …