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The Springboks secured a 43-28 victory over the All Blacks in Baltimore, concluding a thrilling four-Test series with a 3-1 win. The match highlighted South Africa's dominance in scrum and physicality. Despite the All Blacks' strong performance, the Springbok team's depth and composure showcased their status as rugby's elite, promising future encounters.
The rugby rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand reached a thrilling climax with the Springboks' 29-24 victory in Soweto, giving them a 2-1 series lead. As they prepare for the final Test in Baltimore, tensions rise with significant changes in the All Blacks lineup, aiming for redemption.
The review reflects on the All Blacks' recent defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town and critiques the missed media opportunities to share compelling stories about the team. It emphasizes the need for better storytelling in rugby, showcasing not just players but also the behind-the-scenes figures essential to team dynamics.
The Springboks and All Blacks will face off at Ellis Park in a highly anticipated Test, highlighting a historic rugby rivalry. Both teams have assembled strong line-ups, led by Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ardie Savea, respectively. The match promises intense competition, with discussions on key strategies and player performances.
As the DHL Stormers prepare to face the All Blacks XV, a journey of 50 years unfolds, reflecting on cherished memories of rugby and personal connections. The author, a lifelong All Blacks supporter, shares stories of family and friendships that highlight how rugby has shaped his life and experiences.
We have a weekly fun radio discussion on Smile 90.4fm every Wednesday at 9.30pm SA time where we shoot the breeze about my love of Rugby with Benito Vergotine This week our guest was the uber talented writer and dear friend Mike Greenaway, who has two amazing books out "Bok to Bok" as well as "The... Continue Reading →
A discussion about the URC on Smile 90.4FM with Benito Vergotine & Dylan Jack and special guest from Durban Mike Greenaway. The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine is on Smile 90.4 FM each week on a Monday night at 9.30pm. A discussion about the URC and more - Please listen to the link below: I was delighted to... Continue Reading →
Talking rugby A discussion about the URC matches over the weekend as well as the coming weekend. With host Benito and Martin Myers and Dylan Jack We speak about the DHL Stormers 1 point win as well as look forward to the Bulls coming to CT for Sat night 23 Dec at 7pm at the DHL Stadium.... Continue Reading →
The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM A discussion about the URC. Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack from SA Rugby Magazine last night, talking about the URC. The SA Rugby Magazine Writer, Dylan Jack, and rugby commentator, Martin Myers, speak... Continue Reading →
Delighted to have been a guest on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM with Dylan Jack last night, talking about the 2023 Rugby World Cup final won by the Springboks. Dylan is a superb rugby writer and we reviewed the final on Saturday with Benito won by the Springboks. The two greatest... Continue Reading →
Stunning book “The Fireside Springbok” by Mike Greenaway is a must for all sports lovers. The book has just received a ten out of ten review from Andy Capostagno https://youtu.be/XpucETdTLdE I am great friends with Mike Greenaway. Our friendship goes back over 27 years, from 1996 when we both worked for a major record company, myself in Cape... Continue Reading →
Dylan Jack is a superb writer for SA Rugby magazine and many other titles and Dylan and I don’t hold back this week as we speak about Ireland beating the Boks and more. Big games loading over the next few weeks, teams can't flop now.
Delighted to have been a guest on the Honest Truth with Benito on Smile FM last night Talking 2023 Rugby World Cup. Do Listen, but let me tell you ... The All Blacks are not winning the World Cup. The pack is weak and the tight 5 does not exist. Backline is superb, but games... Continue Reading →
Mike has toured the world with the Sharks and the Springboks, and this book is a beauty: rich personal stories from players Mike knows well and his stunning research on the Boks in days gone by. The book is a must-read for any sports lover.
IN eight previous World Cup finals there had been nothing remotely like it ... I’m talking about the jaw-dropping, eyebrow-raising magnificence of the Springbok pack that blew Eddie Jones’ cocky England to smithereens, sweeping the South Africans to a 20-point winning margin, the second biggest ever in a final. Just a week before, the world... Continue Reading →
World Rugby’s frustrating failure to have a back-up plan in place for adverse weather conditions was scathingly summed up Sergio Parise, the Italy captain and one of the game’s greats. After hearing that Italy’s game against the All Blacks on Saturday has been cancelled, the disappointed Parise said: “If New Zealand needed four or five... Continue Reading →
THE clamour for tickets ahead of yesterdays sold-out Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and the Springboks in Wellington has raised the question as to whether the age old rivalry between the teams has been ignited. (match was a draw 16 all ) Unquestionably it has thanks to the recent resurgence of the Springboks... Continue Reading →
THE last two occasions the Springboks hosted the All Blacks in Pretoria the visitors behaved rather rudely, trashing Loftus Versfeld to the tune of 16-52 in 2003 and three years later crushing Jake White’s Boks 45-26. That opening statement written by my mate Mike Greenaway (16 -52 at Loftus ) inspired me to reflect on... Continue Reading →
This is one of the great rugby reads of all time .. I was at the game with Mike Greenaway and got so smashed after the game . I was given a 500m coke bottle filled with Jack Daniels and stumbled out the stadium and then we went to Traders …..You had to be at... Continue Reading →
For the good folk of Fremantle, Perth, it must have been an odd sight. In the local park, the Springbok rugby team was sitting on a little hill overlooking a marked-out ‘field’ while a team in smart green shirts was thrashing the living daylights out of bunch of oddballs in a game of touch rugby.... Continue Reading →
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