John Goliath

3 days ago | iol.co.za | John Goliath

2minProteas speedster Kagiso Rabada celebrates a wicket during the World Test Championship final. Image: AFPIn the past the Proteas have fallen short in ICC events when it really mattered with a team stacked with some of the greatest names in South African cricket. Gun speedster Kagiso Rabada has been in a few of those teams who arrived at World Cups and flattered to deceive, as the legacy of the “chocker” tag kept on growing and growing.

3 days ago | iol.co.za | John Goliath

2minSpringboks prop Asenathi Ntlabkanye lost about 18kg after training with scrum coach Daan Human on his farm. Image: BackpagepixThe legend of Springboks’ assistant coach Daan Human continues to grow after it was revealed this week that the new edition to the Springboks, prop Asenathi Ntlabkanye, lost about 18kg in a couple of weeks after training with the scrum coach on his farm.

4 days ago | iol.co.za | John Goliath

3minFILE - Young Springboks flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu still has a lot learn, says coach Rassie Erasmus. Image: BackpagepixIt’s difficult to nitpick flaws in young Springboks flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s game after a wonderful start to his Test career. The No 10 burst onto the international scene last season with a few breathtaking displays, kicking a 53-metre penalty with his first touch of the ball before playing a starring role in the team’s win over the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

4 days ago | iol.co.za | John Goliath

4minLions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye will anchor the Springboks' scrum against the Barbarians on Saturday. Image: BackpagepixSpringboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named four uncapped players to face the Barbarians in their season opener in Cape Town on Saturday. Prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye and flank Vincent Tshituka have both been named in a relatively experienced starting lineup, while Marnus van der Merwe (hooker) and Neethling Fouche (prop) will feature off the bench.

4 days ago | iol.co.za | John Goliath

2minThe normally serious Springboks scrum coach Daan Human was roped into some social media banter ahead of Saturday's match against the Barbarians. Image: BackpagepixA fully functioning set-piece will always be an issue for hastily assembled Barbarians ahead of their match against Springboks on Saturday. It’s why they jokingly tried to call for some sort of truce at the scrum time following the Springboks’ declarations that they are treating the match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium as a “Test match”.