Any person taking over at the helm of the Springboks, as Director of Rugby and Head Coach, finds themselves in a very tough position. Fans will want results from the beginning, but this won’t be sustainable if Springbok rugby stays in the dark ages in terms of structures. Somehow these two goals need to go […] READ MORE
Author: Kyle Dutton
Kyle is based in Johannesburg and is a passionate sports fan. A former finance professional, he decided to change tack slightly, combining his love of sport with his previous career. As a Director at The Sport Exchange, he looks to provide a holistic service for managing athletes, specifically focusing on the transition into life after sport.
The Players Are There But Springbok Structure Is Lacking
Having avoided the dreaded pool of death in the Rugby World Cup 2019 draw, the Springboks now have the opportunity to make the most of it. Granted, they are in the same pool as their fiercest rival, the All Blacks, but with Italy, likely Namibia and then one other still to be confirmed, most would […] READ MORE
Rules, Refs and Running Rugby
The new year has brought with it some new rules in Rugby Union, forcing referees to take harder lines, all in an effort to improve safety while allowing the game as we know it to flourish. READ MORE