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Head coach Scott Robertson and Richie Mo'unga of the Crusaders hold the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy after winning the round 9 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Crusaders and the Highlanders at Orangetheory Stadium on August 09, 2020 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

England cut Eddie, Razor to stop the bleeding

England have made the rash decision to part ways with coach Eddie Jones and, with less than a full season to go to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson is the man for the job, according to ZELIM NEL.

Posted in Columns, Test Rugby, Top headlines, Zelím Nel | Tagged Eddie Jones
Kolbe experiment part of World Cup trap?

Kolbe experiment part of World Cup trap?

The Springboks again paid for questionable selections and ZELIM NEL is hopeful the experiment will help catch Ireland at the 2023 World Cup.

Posted in Columns, Zelím Nel
Fresh faces revive stale Boks

Fresh faces revive stale Boks

A new-look Springbok lineup in Sydney brought out the best in veterans Siya Kolisi and Willie le Roux, and will hopefully spark a Springbok revival, writes ZELIM NEL.

Posted in Columns, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story, Zelím Nel | Tagged Siya Kolisi, Springboks, Willie Le Roux
Stubborn Rassie stalls Boks

Stubborn Rassie stalls Boks

The Springboks will win in Sydney next week but that will do nothing to hide the fact that the world champions have stagnated, writes ZELIM NEL.

Posted in Columns, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story, Zelím Nel | Tagged 2023 Rugby World Cup, Rassie Erasmus, Springboks
Evan Roos takes on Wales defence at Free State Stadium

Boks must change to go back to back

The Springboks are having a hard time transitioning from 2019 world champions into a unit that will retain the Webb Ellis Cup in 2023, writes ZELIM NEL.

Posted in Columns, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story, Zelím Nel | Tagged Damian Willemse, Evan Roos, Rugby World Cup, Springboks
Boks outfoxed by Fozzie

Boks outfoxed by Fozzie

One week after Ian Foster’s credibility as All Blacks head coach was in tatters at Mbombela Stadium, he checkmated the Springboks at Ellis Park, writes ZELIM NEL.

Posted in Columns, Zelím Nel | Tagged All Blacks, Rugby Championship, Springboks
Bok challenge is to be bold, not brash

Bok challenge is to be bold, not brash

The Springboks lived up to their world champion status with a compelling win over the All Blacks in Nelspruit, and in the Ellis Park rematch the challenge will be to keep a lid on their confidence, writes ZELIM NEL.

Posted in Columns, Springboks, Top headlines, Zelím Nel | Tagged Rassie Erasmus, Springboks
Raging Marx to feast on wounded All Blacks

Raging Marx to feast on wounded All Blacks

Night sweats and a gnawing desire for redemption will feed Malcolm Marx’s rage when he tears into the limping All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, writes ZELIM NEL.

Posted in Columns, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story, Zelím Nel | Tagged All Blacks, Malcolm Marx, Springboks
Willemse, Hendrikse to spark Bok evolution

Willemse, Hendrikse to spark Bok evolution

The rise of Damian Willemse and Jaden Hendrikse was the high of a rollercoaster series victory against Wales, and these two talents are primed to make the Springboks untouchable at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, writes ZELIM NEL.

Posted in Columns, Springboks, Zelím Nel | Tagged Damian Willemse, Jaden Hendrikse, Springboks
Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Rassie smiling after Bok loss

Rassie Erasmus is many things after the Springboks surrendered their first home loss against Wales, but surprised isn’t one of them, writes ZELIM NEL.

Posted in Columns, Top headlines, Zelím Nel | Tagged Rassie Erasmus, Springboks
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