Craig Ray
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The thick plottens. Daily Maverick sports ed. Writer/broadcaster.
Cape Town
Joined July 2009
I keep an eye on F1 and wouldn’t describe myself as a fundi. But Nico Rosberg must be one of the best pundits in any sport. Insightful, sharp and brutally honest. #AbuDhabi
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Australia have time to organise a 3-Test series against South Africa this summer seeing as the Ashes should last a total of 12 days. #Ashes
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A village people tribute act at #FIFAWorldCup draw completes the cringe
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What if NZ loses to Australia in the opening game of #RWC2027, putting wallabies on collision course with the Boks in the QF? Not beyond realms of possibility. Yes, having seeds 1 and 2 on same side of draw is weird but a lot can happen that makes it interesting.
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The only time the Boks and ABs met in a RWC quarterfinal was in Australia in 2003...ABs won 29-9. #RWC2027Draw Boks and All Blacks set for quarterfinal showdown in RWC 2027 draw
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The vagaries of the Rugby World Cup draw have thrown together a potential blockbuster quarterfinal in 2027.
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On positive note. Boks scored 81 tries in 14 Tests in 2025, equalling the record of the 2007 vintage, who scored 81 tries in 17 Tests. The 2025 Boks averaged 5.8 tries per match. The 2007 group averaged 4.8 tries per game.
"With such domination and success, comes responsibility as leaders of the game. Etzebeth’s indiscretion tarnished a great and professional Bok performance." #Rugby Etzebeth’s moment of madness undermines Boks’ record-breaking performance against Wales
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"With such domination and success, comes responsibility as leaders of the game. Etzebeth’s indiscretion tarnished a great and professional Bok performance." #Rugby Etzebeth’s moment of madness undermines Boks’ record-breaking performance against Wales
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The 2025 Springboks continued to rewrite the record books with an 11-try, 73-0 (halftime 28-0) demolition of Wales in Cardiff.
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Etzebeth in big trouble...that thumb in eye didn't look good...really, really, really dumb...red card 100% deserved...completely taken the gloss off a great Bok performance.
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The weirdest camera view..from behind a monitor, obscuring presenters faces. It wasn’t for a second or two, but Bobs’ and Vic’s entire intro…
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"Duane Vermeulen, who does many of the contact sessions with the team in training, isn't eligible as he has no insurance or is linked to a club." #Rugby Boks won’t show mercy but Rassie wants a strong Wales for the sake of rugby
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The Springboks are overwhelming favourites to beat Wales in Cardiff this weekend, but even if they do Bok coach Rassie Erasmus would like to see the dragons rise again.
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Guess Virgil must put his hand up and take the blame for that goal...what? Oh...#UCL #Liverpool
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England are properly good rugby team. Pity there was no game against the Boks this November.
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Malcolm Marx is World Player of the Year...deserved, not only this year, but for an immense career.
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Unless you're a rugby analyst with a gun to your head, there is no reason to ever watch this game again.
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Boks have been poor in contact...this game should be over the horizon and long gone
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Gotta feel for ref...Ireland refuse to engage in scrum...another yellow inevitable
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