Apology

In my recent blog post entitled “The Keo Connection” I made numerous allegations revolving around the possible link between Mark Keohane of HSM and Accelerate Sports and its leadership team. In it I attempted to illustrate that the link they shared from their days at SARU lead to favorable deals in the years since. I now wish to paint the full picture.


Read Bonty's latest blog here.

What's happening in Frikkie's Corner?

Its inevitable, 90% of rugby players that win the World Cup just don't pitch for the next season.  There are a few factors to blame. Firstly, many decide to call it quits and retire from the game.  Others believe the grass is greener and head overseas.  While the rest produce rugby that makes you think how on earth did this guy celebrate a Rugby World Cup triumph??? . Read it here.

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Too much of a good thing isn't good
In Afrikaans they have a saying: "Te veel van 'n goeie ding is ook nie goed nie." Translated it means: "Too much of a good thing isn't good." What am I trying to say? I hear you ask well exactly that. Too much of something is bad for you. It takes away from the joy of it and the taste and flavour becomes ordinary and stale. Give me a chance and I will explain my position better.

Pic of the week

Defence was key in last weeks win for the Stormers over the Cheetahs

The Professional side of the amateur game - Bonty

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The advent of the Varsity Cup tournament has brought the South African rugby public’s attention back to club rugby in South Africa. A few years ago, before the days of pink shorts and “players that rock” the thought of watching club rugby on a Monday night seemed ludicrous, yet here we are! 

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In the Archives...

Here's a look back at some of our favourite posts in the RugbyBanter.com archives...

An interview with Egon Seconds - Oom Frikkie

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Oom Frikkie spent a few minutes picking the brain of ex Blitzbok, Stormer and WP star Egon Seconds as he prepares for a new season with Hamiltons RFC in Cape Town.  Click here for more.

How foul play is ruining our game

From an early age rugby is preached to us as a fun, social event – an opportunity to enjoy the sport you love against those who share that love. Sportsmanship is taught as an underlying characteristic of any match and the post match get together underlines the mutual respect and camaraderie fostered through the 80 minutes of battle on the field. 


Read why Bonty thinks foul play is ruining our game here.

Quote of the week

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.

Lance Armstrong

Recommended sites

- Dave's View
- Spear Tackle
- Francois Bonthuys

Rugby Quotes

View our collection of some of the greatest rugby quotes ever to have left the lips of some of rugby's biggest names and characters. There are a few crackers in here, well worth a browse.

Read them here.