Eddie Jones yesterday announced his squad to tour South Africa this summer following a lack lustre Six Nations campaign. Whilst it is safe to say Jones’s honeymoon period as England coach is now over his selections have the ring of a bride to be – “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”… Old Jones … Continue Reading
It all happened rather quickly in the end. It was confirmed last week that the old Pro 12, the rugby union league comprising teams from Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy, would be expanded to 14. Nothing too outlandish in that, however, something a little bit different is that the two expansion teams come from a … Continue Reading
Ahead of the start of the third test between England and South Africa on Thursday, many a column inch has been devoted to the apparent fragility of England’s batting line-up and discussion has inevitably turned to whether personnel changes are necessary. In particular, questions have been asked about whether England should persevere with 25 year-old … Continue Reading
Four South African cricket players have been banned by Cricket South Africa (“CSA”), following multiple breaches of the CSA’s Anti-Corruption Code for Personnel. The players banned are Jean Symes, Pumelela Matshikwe, Ethy Mbhalati and former South Africa Test wicket keeper, Thami Tsolekile. Tsolekile, the most high profile of the banned players, received a twelve year … Continue Reading
