Previous Polls

14 Mar

Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1473 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2252 votes

05 Mar

Should Cavin Johnson stay on as Kaizer Chiefs interim coach following their poor run of late in the ongoing DStv Premiership?
Yes, with time, he can turn things around for Amakhosi
45% - 45 votes
No, time for someone new!
55% - 54 votes

08 Feb

Should Hugo Broos stay on as Bafana Bafana coach following their run to the Afcon semi-finals?
Yes, he is the man to guide us to the 2026 World Cup.
88% - 3160 votes
No, I think we need to get someone else in and start building again.
12% - 418 votes

31 Jan

Now that Bafana Bafana have progressed through to the quarterfinals of Afcon, how far do you see them going?
All the way to the final! We back you, South Africa!
27% - 651 votes
They'll get knocked out in the next round, I'm afraid!
48% - 1159 votes
I reckon a semifinal exit is on the cards.
24% - 585 votes

07 Dec 2023

Should South African franchises feel aggrieved at the travel demands placed on them during the European rugby season?
Yes! It's ridiculous .. just look at the Stormers!
30% - 326 votes
No! This was always part of the deal of the move up North ...
70% - 753 votes

21 Nov 2023

What do you make of the Proteas' run at the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
It was another choke!
61% - 464 votes
They should be applauded for a great tournament
39% - 300 votes

06 Nov 2023

Can the Proteas win the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
Yes! It's our time ...
23% - 121 votes
We'll get to the final, but India are just too good ...
29% - 153 votes
We'll bomb out in the SFs ...
49% - 260 votes

27 Sep 2023

After the loss to Ireland, are you worried about the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup?
Nah, not at all! This was just a minor blip
75% - 810 votes
Yes! The cracks are starting to show ...
25% - 264 votes

12 Sep 2023

What do you make of the Springbok 'away' jersey that they wore against Scotland on Sunday?
I love it! It's refreshing
9% - 1240 votes
It's AWFUL! The Boks should never wear it again
53% - 7090 votes
Get over it! As long as they win, I couldn't care what they wear
38% - 5168 votes

15 Aug 2023

How far do you think the Springboks will go at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
Champions! Boks to go back-to-back
42% - 5361 votes
Runner-up! SA will make the final, but won't win again
10% - 1315 votes
Semi-finals: I don't see the Boks going all the way
23% - 2979 votes
Quarter-finals: The draw is just too tough this time
17% - 2133 votes
Group stage exit: The Boks won't make the knockouts
8% - 1027 votes

18 Apr 2023

Who should replace Jacques Nienaber as Springbok coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
Deon Davids
2% - 319 votes
Mzwandile Stick
6% - 848 votes
John Dobson
17% - 2291 votes
Johan Ackermann
22% - 2943 votes
Franco Smith
6% - 769 votes
Johann van Graan
3% - 423 votes
Jake White
7% - 880 votes
Rassie Erasmus
37% - 4996 votes

23 Mar 2023

Is the decision to give Aiden Markram the Proteas T20 captaincy the right one?
Yes! Markram is a natural leader
70% - 1225 votes
No! He should have been left to focus on his batting
9% - 163 votes
I'm not sure yet. Let's see what results he brings.
20% - 354 votes

02 Mar 2023

The 2023 Fourmula One season starts this weekend. Who is your favourite to win the driver's championship this year?
Max Verstappen
59% - 4046 votes
Lewis Hamilton
18% - 1223 votes
Charles Leclerc
11% - 767 votes
George Russell
3% - 223 votes
None of the above. We're in for a surprise!
9% - 643 votes

01 Mar 2023

What are your views on Shukri Conrad's first Test XI since taking over as Proteas coach?
I like it! It's about time we saw a shake-up
25% - 32 votes
He has made some bad calls that will backfire
26% - 34 votes
Time will tell ...
49% - 63 votes

13 Feb 2023

After his success in leading Sunrisers EC to SA20 glory, should Aiden Markram be given the Proteas T20 captaincy?
Yes! He is ready.
32% - 4280 votes
No! In Bavuma we trust.
59% - 7970 votes
I'd give it to somebody else.
10% - 1306 votes

19 Jan 2023

Should Dewald Brevis have been included in the Proteas squad for the upcoming England ODI series?
Definitely! He is clearly a superstar, so what are we waiting for?
15% - 2983 votes
Not yet! Brevis needs to spend some time playing domestic cricket first.
5% - 931 votes
Who is Dewald Brevis?
80% - 15602 votes

13 Dec 2022

Who are South Africa's best bet to win the URC this season?
Bulls
33% - 2663 votes
Lions
6% - 453 votes
Stormers
38% - 3090 votes
Sharks
24% - 1956 votes

31 Oct 2022

Should out of form Proteas captain Temba Bavuma be dropped for Thursday's T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan?
No - He is our captain and dips in form happen to everyone.
20% - 1991 votes
Yes - Temba is nowhere right now and he needs to stand down if we are to have any chance of winning.
80% - 7926 votes

18 Feb 2022

Would you be keen to see the Springboks join the Six Nations?
Yes! The Northern Hemisphere is the future.
53% - 6560 votes
No! The Rugby Championship is still the pinnacle.
47% - 5719 votes

23 Feb 2022

Should Aiden Markram be dropped for the 2nd Test against New Zealand?
Yes! He's had his chance and now it's time for someone else.
56% - 2470 votes
No! Markram is one of our best batsmen and a return to form is around the corner.
44% - 1949 votes

17 Nov 2021

What are your views on the World Rugby men's Player of the Year nominations for 2021 not including any Springboks?
It's a disgrace! Both Siya Kolisi AND Eben Etzebeth should have been nominated!
39% - 6806 votes
Siya, at the very least, should have been included after a superb season
6% - 1078 votes
Etzebeth has been SA's best player this year and should feel hard done by
21% - 3715 votes
Get over it! Moaning about this just sounds like sour grapes!
33% - 5830 votes

12 Nov 2021

What are you expecting from Saturday's Test between the Springboks and Scotland at Murrayfield?
Boks by plenty! We are world champions for a reason
40% - 1774 votes
A Springbok victory, but it will be closer than many think
46% - 2047 votes
I reckon a Scotland upset could be on the cards!
10% - 446 votes
It's too close to call...
5% - 216 votes

27 Oct 2021

Should Proteas star Quinton de Kock continue playing at the T20 World Cup even if he doesn't take the knee in support of the fight against racism?
Yes! He should be allowed to show his support any way he chooses
38% - 3410 votes
No! If De Kock refuses to unite with his teammates, then he should be on the next plane home
10% - 940 votes
The only ones at fault here are Cricket SA, who have sabotaged another Proteas World Cup
52% - 4647 votes

25 Oct 2021

With Faf de Klerk out injured, who should start at scrumhalf for the Springboks against Wales on 6 November?
Herschel Jantjies
35% - 1276 votes
Cobus Reinach
62% - 2263 votes
Grant Williams
4% - 135 votes

27 Sep 2021

After the opening weekend of URC action, what did you make of the South African struggles?
It exposed the quality of South African rugby...
38% - 2113 votes
There were positives to take
7% - 369 votes
We shouldn't read too much into one weekend
16% - 926 votes
It will take the SA sides time to adjust to the new competition
39% - 2220 votes
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Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
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Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1473 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2252 votes
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