So ‘typical’ of Bra Shakes

Shakes Mashaba and diplomacy have always been like the parallel lines of the railway - destined never to meet, writes Matshelane Mamabolo.

• Lampard set for Chelsea return?
• Break could just be the tonic for Arrows, Maritzburg
• Expect a few changes for Bafana
• Things looking rather bleak for Mashaba

Coetzee and Co failing to step up

In 10 Tests this year the Boks have shown no progress whatsoever. The style of rugby has been poor and the selections worse. Perhaps Allister Coetzee and Co are just not the right fit. It happens.

• Senatla ‘pretty chuffed’ with world award
• Etzebeth out, but Habana fit again
• Successful Olympic Sevens delivers swathe of new fans
• Future looking bright for All Blacks

Proteas going for series whitewash

The Proteas are on the verge of an unprecedented Test series clean sweep in Australia after crushing the home side by an innings and 80 runs before lunch on the fourth day of the second Test.

• Faf savours ‘extremely special’ series win
• Five infamous Australia batting collapses
• Aussie captain ‘embarrassed’ after latest flop
• Proteas victory more than a hiding - it was a snotklap

Swede victory for Norden in Nedbank challenge

Sweden's Alex Noren came from behind to win his maiden Nedbank Golf Challenge.

• Ernst seizes one-stroke lead in Mexico
• Oosthuizen makes his move at Sun City
• Noren leads Nedbank Challenge
• WATCH: Zanotti hits hole-in-one at Nedbank Golf Challenge