In what many are claiming is a nepotism scandal, a company run by the son of SA Rugby’s chief executive has been appointed to organise the Springboks’ highly anticipated mid-year Tests against Ireland in July.
Finally, after what can kindly be described as a protracted saga which has damaged the reputation of SA Rugby, we may have reached the end of the road.
In a scathing new column, former Bok coach Jake White has said that if SA Rugby wants to survive, it should be sold to the highest bidder.
In the case of Stellenbosch University versus Jurie Roux, SA Rugby’s chief executive, it’s been a long seven years.
Most South African rugby fans are delighted with the new Bok coach, and he brings with him a history of success. There are a few loose threads, though.
Graeme Joffe isn’t afraid to stir the pot, and his reporting has angered some of the most powerful people in South African sport. Now he’s under the pump again.
Divvy isn’t going to let sleeping dogs lie, his announcement as Zim coach overshadowed by his attack on those who run SA Rugby. Here’s their response.
In the final episode of this season of Rugby Vibe, Steve and his guest, Phillip Venter consider the personnel that South African rugby has at its disposal as it moves into the future. Following on from last week, Steve covers his pick of forward players. Proudly brought to you by:
The 2011 edition of the SA Rugby Awards will be held tomorrow night and one of the most hotly contested categories this year is Team of the Year. Among the nominees are newly crowned Currie Cup champions the Golden Lions, and UCT’s highly successful Ikey Tigers. The Stormers’ nomination adds to a strong Western Cape interest factor.