Congratulations, Rassie! 2027 is just around the corner

AS I write this, it is 24 hours after the Springboks delivered arguably their best performance in a decade, perhaps even surpassing their 2023 Rugby World Cup victory of 12-11 as well as the nail-biting 2019 triumph over the English, where we came out victorious with a scintillating 32-12 win for Siya Kolisi to lay his hands on the William Webb Ellis trophy for the first time.

- | LUCKY “MTHUNZI” NKHOMA

This assertion is based on the sheer dominance and strength they displayed against the All Blacks, a feat few teams have managed to achieve. However, while celebrating this victory, my mind is firmly focused on the road ahead to Australia in 2027.

It is encouraging to see the Aussies peaking at just the right time to be competitive hosts when the World Cup arrives.

As a passionate rugby supporter, I am increasingly concerned about the workload management of our players.

The lack of adequate rest and consistent game time is worrying and a cause for concern, as it may hinder our ability to peak in time to defend our back-to-back triumph. Although it was promising to see a player like Eben Etzebeth rest, one game off may not be sufficient for proper recovery.