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No Rivalries, Just Growth: Fassi’s Refreshing Take on Bok Backline Battle
There’s a certain calm to Aphelele Fassi when he speaks. It’s not arrogance, and it’s definitely not indifference — it’s clarity. The kind that only comes from a player who’s been through the system, worn the jersey, faced setbacks, and come out hungrier. This week, during a media engagement with the Springboks, Fassi offered a refreshing and mature perspective on…
Freddy Hirsch renews and expands SA Rugby partnership
SA Rugby announced on Thursday that its partnership with the Freddy Hirsch Group (FHG) has been renewed for four more years, while the agreement has been expanded to include all of South Africa’s national rugby teams. This partnership, which was first formed in 2023, is reinforcing FHG’s commitment to build national pride at every level of the game. In addition…
“What the Cameras Don’t See: A Former Player’s Plea to Rebuild from Within”
By Renaldo Bothma Part 3 of 3 | Exclusive for Octafield There’s something I’ve been wanting to say for a while — and I’m saying it now, loud and clear: Most people have no idea what it takes to be a professional rugby player or coach in South Africa.Renaldo Bothma You see the tries. You see the pressers. You see…
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Springboks Trim Squad to 45 as Rassie Sharpens Focus Ahead of Season Opener
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has wasted no time in making early…
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Flying Starts and Fierce Battles: Valke, EP, and Leopards Impress in Currie Cup First Division Opener
The Carling Currie Cup First Division roared into life on Saturday with…
TACKLING RUGBY AT OCTAFIELD
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Gurthro Steenkamp: “Scrums Are Being Milked, and Refs Can’t See It”
Former Springbok prop Gurthro Steenkamp has raised concerns about scrum tactics in modern rugby, suggesting that referees are struggling to spot the “dark arts” and deliberate manipulations taking place in…
