Back-to-basics Boks can bounce back

The Springboks were their own worst enemies at Eden Park, but a reset to their DNA of power, set piece dominance and defence can spark a turnaround in Wellington, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Boks must ditch new style for Eden Park upset

South Africa can end New Zealand’s 31-year Eden Park fortress, but only if they play to their traditional strengths, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Boks primed to end Eden Park curse

Siya Kolisi’s back-to-back world champion Boks have the pedigree to make history in Auckland next Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Alexander honours Saru legends and vows reconciliation

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander delivered an emotional tribute to apartheid-era SARU greats at the launch of the book Scrumming Against All Odds, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Boks escape, but flaws linger

Handre Pollard and Wilco Louw offered the biggest positives in Cape Town, yet the Springboks looked a side far from the composed champions of 2023, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Bok belief built on Pollard’s big-match pedigree

Handré Pollard’s unmatched World Cup record makes him South Africa’s greatest flyhalf and the foundation for confidence in a Bok victory on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Boks seduced by Super Rugby sizzle

Keohane says the Boks ignored substance for spectacle and paid the price as the Wallabies stunned Ellis Park, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Boks must deliver as rightful favourites

The Springboks have earned the right to be favourites against Australia at Ellis Park, and must embrace that expectation, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Wallabies can’t get close to these Boks

The Wallabies “should not be within 15 points” of the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Is Wallabies’ confidence for real, or AI?

The incredulous Australian optimism fuelling belief that the Wallabies can upset the world champion Springboks at Ellis Park defies history, writes MARK KEOHANE.