Ashfak Mohamed

Sports Journalist

Springboks wanted to be brave and bold with ball in hand against Barbarians, says captain Jesse Kriel

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The Tony Brown playbook was on full show, and the growth in the Springbok game in such dreary conditions speaks volumes about how they are pushing the envelope ahead ...

COMMENT: Morné van den Berg the big winner, Lood de Jager back with a bang as Springboks bash Barbarians

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In their first outing of the year, the Springboks delivered an impressive performance against the Barbarians, with standout displays from Morné van den Berg and ...

Kicking game, defence the big tests awaiting Springboks against Barbarians, says Mzwandile Stick

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Knowing coach Robbie Deans – multiple Super Rugby champion with the Crusaders and former Wallaby mentor – the Barbarians will have a New Zealand template to work ...

Junior Springboks know how to connect, says coach Foote ahead of World U20 opener

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Junior Bok coach Kevin Foote announced his match-23 on Friday for the clash against the Junior Wallabies at the San Michele Stadium in Calvisano (3. 30pm SA time ...

Good and tough times makes it so much more special, says new Springbok captain Jesse Kriel

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Jesse Kriel has walked a long road with the Springboks, and is excited to have the honour of captaining the team against the Barbarians on Saturday.

Watch VideoSA 800m star Prudence Sekgodiso thrilled with ‘MR PB’ after stunning run in Ostrava

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After overcoming recent setbacks, Prudence Sekgodiso dazzles with a new personal best in Ostrava, setting her sights on the world championships in Tokyo.

Watch VideoBulls and Jake White should invoke Springboks’ spirit and put team first to sort out issues

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It shouldn’t be a case of “It’s either us or Jake” who must leave the Bulls, writes Ashfak Mohamed.

Watch VideoOPINION: Springbok fans, get ready for the Asenathi Ntlabakanye Show against the Barbarians

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Barbarians games are usually played in a festive nature, with a party atmosphere sure to be in the air at a packed Cape Town Stadium. But Boks fans should get ready ...

All Blacks Telea, Frizell join Stormers lock Van Heerden in Barbarians squad for Springbok showdown

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The Barbarians have finally released their squad to take on the Springboks – and there are some seriously talented players that will give the world champions a proper ...

Watch VideoAfter Lord’s glory, Temba Bavuma lifting 2027 World Cup in SA would truly exorcise Proteas ghosts of 1992, 1999

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The white-ball formats have been particularly galling for the Proteas, and the 50-over arena especially so. Imagine Temba Bavuma could hoist the 2027 World Cup trophy? ...

Watch VideoJake White confirms Jan Serfontein’s Bulls return as Handré Pollard and Co to mount fresh URC title bid

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As Jake White prepares for a holiday, he reflects on the Bulls' future with the return of Jan Serfontein and Handré Pollard, setting the stage for a thrilling URC ...

Watch VideoIt’s like everything was in fast-forward, says Jake White after Bulls bashed by Leinster in URC final

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Bulls coach Jake White – having had to explain what went wrong in a third URC final in four years – agreed that his team hardly got into the game due to Leinster’s ...

Watch VideoBulls captain Ruan Nortjé: Leinster put us under pressure in every facet in URC final

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The Bulls were hoping to break their URC final drought after losing in the 2022 and 2024 title deciders, but it was not to be at a wet Croke Park as Leinster powered ...

Bumbling Bulls no match for slick Leinster in URC final

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Jake White’s Bulls team conceded 14 points in as many minutes in a terrible start to the title decider, and were unable to recover and mount a serious challenge ...

Watch VideoURC final preview: Bulls have the firepower to conquer Leinster ‘mission impossible’

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The Bulls will take heart from the fact that they have beaten Leinster in Ireland before, and enjoy a four-out-of-six win record against the Irish giants ahead of ...

Bulls aim for third-time luck in United Rugby Championship final against Leinster

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Will the Bulls break their final curse in the United Rugby Championship? As they prepare to face Leinster in Dublin, the Pretoria side is determined to turn their ...

Watch Video‘That’s not a young team!’ Leinster coach Cullen wary of Bulls ‘siege mentality’ in URC final

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Calling the Bulls a “juggernaut team”, long-serving Leinster coach Leo Cullen is under pressure to deliver some silverware at Croke Park after a number of near-misses ...

Watch VideoLouw v Porter among five key player match-ups that will decide Bulls v Leinster URC final

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Discover the five thrilling player match-ups that could determine the outcome of the Bulls vs Leinster URC final at Croke Park!

Watch VideoAkker van der Merwe urges Bulls to play with ‘a smile on their faces’ in Leinster URC final

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Perhaps turning 34 next week has made him a bit more philosophical, but Akker van der Merwe stated that the Bulls must avoid getting caught up in the occasion of ...

Watch VideoHigh work-rate vital for Bulls to stop up-tempo Leinster in their tracks in URC final, says Marcell Coetzee

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Avoiding soft moments such as conceding yellow cards will be the key to victory for the Bulls in the URC final against Leinster, says loose forward Marcell Coetzee. ...

Watch VideoHave no doubts afterwards, Willie le Roux tells Bulls in Dublin URC final crunch against Leinster

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Willie le Roux feels that the key to victory over Leinster in the URC final will be about handling the magnitude of the occasion – not only in dealing with the atmosphere, ...

Springbok Women survive late rally from Kenya to maintain unbeaten run at Rugby Africa Cup

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They made it difficult for themselves, but the Springbok Women continued their unbeaten run at the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup by beating a determined Kenya in Madagascar. ...

Watch VideoJack of all trades David Kriel now a master for Jake White’s Bulls in URC final against Leinster

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David Kriel has proven to be an invaluable asset for the Bulls, showcasing his versatility on the field. As they prepare for the URC final against Leinster, Kriel ...

Watch VideoJake White: D-Day for Bulls to show how good they are in Leinster URC final

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Will the Bulls finally overcome their past disappointments in the URC final against Leinster? Coach Jake White believes this match is a chance to prove their worth ...

Watch VideoCan young bucks spark Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok ‘Dad’s Army’ for 2027 World Cup?

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Rassie Erasmus must navigate the tricky waters of team selection for the Springboks, balancing seasoned veterans with emerging talent as they prepare for the 2027 ...