Archive for October 31st, 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 …