France-based Springbok Francois Steyn has broken his silence and rejected suggestions that he no longer wants to play for his country. Poor communication between the Steyn’s club, Racing Metro, and the South African camp prompted Springbok coach Peter de Villiers to question the 23-year-old’s motivation to play in the green and gold.
I guess it’s inevitable. Just as the world constantly think SA are thugs, Richie McCaw cheats, Australia use lazy runners constantly and England are sore losers, there is one thing that always rears its head in the build up to a world cup. That’s the ‘fact’ that New Zealand are the perennial World Cup chokers [...]
As an avid Springbok supporter, it pains me to see the drivel we have had dished up on three consecutive weekends. Whilst we are not getting any favours from the refereeing fraternity (it will be interesting to see the bans handed out after the Springbok Aussie clash) it is clear the Springboks have no real [...]
One would natually vent frustration out at the coach and players and call for heads to be chopped after the shocking performances in New Zealand over the past two weeks.