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World Cup Rugby – 2015: Quarter Finals
So now we know. New Zealand have laid down a marker that defines the rest of the tournament. In its thrashing of a disorganised but, at times, brave and determined...
World Cup Rugby – 2015: Quarter Finals
So now we know. New Zealand have laid down a marker that defines the rest of the tournament. In its thrashing of a disorganised but, at times, brave and determined...
USA vs Springboks
I found it difficult to watch the Springboks play the USA. Who would go out of his way to watch the Ist XV play the under Fifteen B team? In...
USA vs Springboks
I found it difficult to watch the Springboks play the USA. Who would go out of his way to watch the Ist XV play the under Fifteen B team? In...
World Cup Rugby - 2015.10.06
Well, what’s to say? The Boks played well against Scotland and deserved their win. Their attack strategy is very obvious – feed off the scrumhalf and create second-phase through forward...
World Cup Rugby - 2015.10.06
Well, what’s to say? The Boks played well against Scotland and deserved their win. Their attack strategy is very obvious – feed off the scrumhalf and create second-phase through forward...
Springboks vs Samoa (and some observations on E...
It turned out be a comprehensive victory – 46 to 6 for the South Africans who had been under the sjambok since the unexpected defeat to Japan the previous week....
Springboks vs Samoa (and some observations on E...
It turned out be a comprehensive victory – 46 to 6 for the South Africans who had been under the sjambok since the unexpected defeat to Japan the previous week....
South Africa vs Japan - 2015.09.19
I was shocked and surprised by the defeat against the 13th ranked side in the world. But not completely surprised. The degree of my surprise was muted by my doubts...
South Africa vs Japan - 2015.09.19
I was shocked and surprised by the defeat against the 13th ranked side in the world. But not completely surprised. The degree of my surprise was muted by my doubts...
Super 15 Rugby Final
I have nothing clever to say about the thrilling Hurricanes vs Highlanders final of the Super 15. Every rugby fan who watched knew he was observing play of the very...
Super 15 Rugby Final
I have nothing clever to say about the thrilling Hurricanes vs Highlanders final of the Super 15. Every rugby fan who watched knew he was observing play of the very...