Damian de Allende Set for 100th Springbok Cap Against All Blacks
Damian de Allende is on the verge of joining an elite group of Springbok centurions, with the veteran centre set to make his 100th Test appearance against New Zealand this Saturday. The 34-year-old needs just one more Test cap to reach the landmark and is expected to feature when the Springboks face the All Blacks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg...
Gustavo Poyet Emerges as Surprise Bafana Bafana Coaching Candidate
SAFA could have another name in the running for the Bafana Bafana head coach position, with experienced Uruguayan tactician Gustavo Poyet reportedly attracting interest from South Africa. The development comes as uncertainty continues to surround the national team's coaching appointment. Reports had previously suggested that SAFA had reached an agreement with Pitso Mosimane to take charge of Bafana Bafana, but the...
Kaizer Chiefs Transfer Blow: Thembinkosi Lorch Is Not Heading to Naturena
Kaizer Chiefs will not be signing Thembinkosi Lorch, despite recent speculation linking the former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns attacker with a move to Amakhosi. Lorch's appearance at the recent Chiefs-Sundowns match sparked fresh transfer rumours, with reports suggesting that the 33-year-old could be considering a return to the Premier Soccer League. However, those hopes now appear to have been dashed. Why...
Kaizer Chiefs Hit by Reeve Frosler Injury Blow as Defender Faces Spell on Sidelines
Kaizer Chiefs have suffered another setback with Reeve Frosler reportedly facing time out after picking up a hamstring injury. The versatile defender had made an encouraging start to the new campaign, making the latest setback particularly frustrating for Amakhosi. Frosler has become an important member of the Chiefs squad since joining the club and has already made 139 appearances for the...
Kaizer Chiefs and Thembinkosi Lorch: Why a Move to Naturena Could Change Everything
Kaizer Chiefs could be lining up a major transfer coup, with Thembinkosi Lorch reportedly emerging as a potential target for the Soweto giants. The prospect of Lorch returning to South African football — and potentially joining Chiefs — would send shockwaves through the Premier Soccer League. The 33-year-old attacker remains one of the country's most recognisable footballers, despite spending more than...
Mame Niang Confirms Gavin Hunt’s Unusual Secret Behind His Four-Goal Explosion
Former Moroka Swallows striker Mame Niang has confirmed the bizarre story once told by coach Gavin Hunt about how an unexpected night out helped him rediscover his goalscoring form in South Africa. Niang arrived at Swallows in 2005 and initially struggled to find the net. According to Hunt, the Senegalese forward had gone four matches without scoring, prompting the coach...
Former Orlando Pirates Striker Gives Yanela Mbuthuma a Simple Solution
Former Orlando Pirates striker Bruce Ramokadi believes Yanela Mbuthuma can overcome his scoring struggles with one thing: confidence. The 24-year-old forward has endured a difficult start in front of goal since joining the Buccaneers from Richards Bay, and Ramokadi believes Mbuthuma may be putting too much pressure on himself. Mbuthuma needs to keep it simple Mbuthuma scored just five goals in 27...
Percy Tau’s Next Move: Is the Bafana Star’s Career at a Crossroads?
Former Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau is facing an uncertain period in his career after going more than three months without playing competitive football. The 32-year-old is back in South Africa after leaving Vietnamese side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC in May and is currently without a club. That has raised an uncomfortable question: what comes next for Tau? Tau’s search for...
Rassie Erasmus Reveals What Has the Springboks Worried About All Blacks
The Springboks know they cannot afford to be complacent when they face the All Blacks in the opening Test of their highly anticipated series at Ellis Park. South Africa famously dismantled New Zealand 43-10 in Wellington last year, but coach Rassie Erasmus believes this is a very different All Blacks team under new head coach Dave Rennie and his coaching...
Springboks vs All Blacks: The Complete Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks is one of the most storied in international rugby, and the two giants are preparing to meet again at Ellis Park. The teams will face each other for the 111th time on Saturday, 22 August, with kick-off scheduled for 17:10 in Johannesburg. All Blacks hold the historical advantage The first meeting between South Africa...
