Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

'If you look too far ahead, you forget about the present' — Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus unveils his plans for the international ...

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The Springboks' busy season is almost upon us and coach Rassie Erasmus has planned for all eventualities.

Rugby World Cup 1995 I Kobus Wiese said: ‘You can go up, down, left or right, but you will NOT go back’ — Balie Swart recalls ...

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It is 30 years since the bizarre World Cup semi-final between the Springboks and France in monsoon conditions in Durban. Bok prop Balie Swart tells the story.

‘Playing in Japan makes us better players’ —Jesse Kriel defends overseas-based Springboks

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Springbok centre Jesse Kriel believes that mixing with foreign players in Japan has made him a better player.

Rugby World Cup 1995 I On this day: Chester Williams shines for Springboks, Ireland wilt once more in quarter-finals

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It is 30 years since Chester Williams scored a record-breaking four tries for the Springboks in a rough World Cup quarter-final clash with Western Samoa.

Plumtree regrets Sharks' missed opportunities but praises Bulls' defence in their URC semi-final win

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The Sharks had their chances to win the URC semi-final against the Bulls but coach John Plumtree admits the better team won.

Bulls made to sweat by Sharks as they win through to URC final with semi-final win at Loftus Versfeld

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The Bulls beat the Sharks in the URC semi-final that was closely fought. The Bulls go through to the final.

Rugby World Cup 1995 I How Os Du Randt went from unknown to cornerstone of the Springboks' triumph

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It is 30 years since the Springboks hosted and won the '95 World Cup. Os du Randt came from nowhere to be vital cog in the Bok engine room.

Plumtree confident Sharks can beat Bulls in URC semi-final without Eben Etzebeth

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Coach John Plumtree says the team is bigger than any individual and is confident the Sharks can beat the Bulls in the URC semi-final at Loftus Versfeld.

Blow for Sharks as Eben Etzebeth ruled out of URC semi-final against Bulls

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The Sharks have been rocked by injuries to their second row pairing of Eben Etzebeth and Jason Jenkins ahead of the URC semi-final against the Bulls.

It's all about the win,' says Sharks coach Plumtree ahead of URC playoff against Munster

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The Sharks host Munster in a URC quarterfinal on Saturday and coach John Plumtree says his team is more interested in substance than style.

Lukhanyo Am to earn 100th cap in Sharks' quarter against Munster, Kolisi back at No 8

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Springboks Lukhanyo Am and Siya Kolisi will boost the Sharks in their URC quarterfinal against Munster in Durban on Saturday.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will spread his selection net beyond players invited to alignment camps

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The second Springbok alignment camp ended on Friday, and coach Rassie Erasmus cleared the air on some selection issues ahead of the start of the international season ...

Watch Video30 years on, unforgettable memories of the Springboks’ opening match of the 1995 Rugby World Cup

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It is 30 years since the Springboks opened their Rugby World Cup campaign against the Wallabies on May 20, 1995. It was a special time for the fledgling Rainbow ...

Watch VideoNtokozo Makhaza’s rags-to-riches progression from ‘nobody’ to Springbok alignment camp

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus surprised many when he called up Varsity College star Ntokozo Makhaza to the latest alignment camp, and it has been a meteoric rise ...

‘Electric vibe’ among Springboks as Rassie Erasmus delighted with alignment camp

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The Springboks are just over a month away from their first game of the year, and intensified their preparations at an alignment camp in Cape Town.

Former media tycoon Tony O’Reilly was a hit on and off the field for Lions in South Africa

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The British and Irish Lions are about to tour Australia, but today's polished professionals won't have the fun had by the Lions of the amateur era, writes Mike Greenaway. ...

Watch VideoUnder-par Sharks grind out vital URC win over Scarlets in Durban

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The Sharks arm-wrestled the Scarlets into submission in a tight United Rugby Championship encounter in Durban on Saturday night.

Sharks coach Plumtree wants to delay family reunion until Scarlets beaten and URC points banked

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The Sharks do URC battle with the Scarlets in Durban on Saturday night, and family bragging rights are up for grabs.

Odds on Mike: Sharks, Stormers and Bulls to win easily and Lions to save face

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The United Rugby Championship league phase wraps up this weekend and, as always, there is cash to be made by shrewd tipsters.

Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth cleared to face Scarlets in Sharks URC clash

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Mighty Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will play for the Sharks on Saturday night when the Scarlets visit Durban in a vital URC fixture.

Watch VideoThe wild Irishman who masterminded a jailbreak during a British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa

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The British and Irish Lions are about to tour Australia, but one wonders if the players will have the fun of their colleagues of yesteryear.

Watch VideoSharks coach Plumtree positive Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth will overcome thigh injury

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The Sharks beat the Ospreys in Durban on Friday night, but an unfortunate sight was Bok legend Eben Etzebeth leaving the field on a golf cart.

Etzebeth back, Tshituka in soaring form for Sharks as he tops URC lineout stats ahead of Ospreys clash

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Vincent Tshituka has been in form for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship and coach John Plumtree will want more when they host the Ospreys on Friday.

Nick Mallett praises Rassie Erasmus for stamping out provincialism for betterment of Springboks

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South African rugby used to be hamstrung by provincialism but former Springbok coach Nick Mallett feels current coach Rassie Erasmus has overcome the problem.

Sharks overcome poor start to battle to URC win over Ulster in Belfast

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The Sharks beat Ulster in a United Rugby Championship match in Belfast to secure their second win on the road.