Coach Allister Coetzee, defence specialist Brendan Venter and skipper Warren Whiteley and his Golden Lions have been key factors in the resurgence of South Africa this year. Should they beat France at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg Saturday, the Springboks will complete a 3-0 series whitewash eight months after being jeered by supporters. The anger … Read more
Having sealed the three-Test series with two convincing triumphs, South Africa want to beat France at Ellis Park for the first time Saturday. The Johannesburg stadium where the Springboks won the 1995 Rugby World Cup watched by then state president Nelson Mandela has been a happy hunting ground for Les Bleus. France have played four … Read more
In a bid to rebuild from a disastrous 2016 South Africa appointed former centre Brendan Venter as defence coach on Sunday giving him two months to prepare for a three-Test home series against France in June. A South African Rugby statement said the 47-year-old will be involved in a three-day preparation camp, which began Sunday … Read more
South Africa voiced disappointment Tuesday that Durban had been stripped of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, blaming financial disagreements but vowing to host major tournaments in the future. Commonwealth Games chiefs confirmed on Monday they were looking for a new venue after Durban failed to meet “key obligations” during its preparations. “(The government) wishes to express … Read more
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president visited South Africa for talks with officials as government hinted that the country may not be able to host the 2022 games due to financial constraints. Louise Martins “travelled to South Africa earlier this week for further high level meetings and we continue to make every effort to engage … Read more
South Africa’s sports minister Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday that host city Durban may not be able to hold the 2022 Commonwealth Games due to financial pressures. “I don’t want to raise your expectations and say everything looks good` it doesn’t. We are unable to agree on the fundamentals,” Mbalula told South African media at … Read more