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South African rugby writer and senior sports journalist who primarily covers rugby union, especially the Springboks, United Rugby Championship and other major competitions. He does match analysis and commentary, including player performance, key tactics, and match previews or reviews. His feature articles and commentary pieces offer insight into team dynamics, player milestones and major rugby events. Watch Koopman's podcast The Last Word on Rugby on the YouTube channel The Clutch: www.youtube.com/@TheClutchZA
Rassie Erasmus blamed poor cohesion and missed opportunities—not match-day communication breakdowns—after a revamped Springboks side suffered a 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth.
The Springboks media team blocked questions regarding captain André Esterhuizen's resurfaced schoolboy disciplinary incident ahead of the Perth Test.
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus explains his unconventional back-row selection as South Africa make 13 changes for their Test against Australia in Perth.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes for Sunday's one-off Test against Australia in Perth, handing the captaincy to André Esterhuizen.
Despite a 3-1 series victory over the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks have critical areas to refine ahead of future Test matches.
Damian Willemse has reflected on the Springboks' historic 3-1 series victory over the All Blacks, praising the squad's internal resilience and tactical turnaround after their…
From Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu facing a returning Richie Mo’unga to crucial front-row duels, we look at five match-ups that will dictate the Springboks vs All Blacks decider in…
Springbok inside centre Damian de Allende has praised All Blacks rival Jordie Barrett as a standout player ahead of their midfield battle in Baltimore.
Eben Etzebeth has described playing New Zealand four times in a row as rugby’s toughest challenge, with the Springboks set to clinch the series in Baltimore.
All Blacks loosehead George Bower has challenged the Springboks front row ahead of the decisive third Test at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
Springbok legend Victor Matfield insists team victory comes first as Pieter-Steph du Toit prepares to earn his 100th Test cap against the All Blacks in Cape Town.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi returns to lead South Africa against the All Blacks in Cape Town after overcoming the mental hurdle of a hamstring injury.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick reveals Handré Pollard was near tears after reporting a calf injury ahead of the All Blacks Test in Cape Town.
The Springboks' 12-match winning streak came to an abrupt end against the All Blacks, but the defeat might be the exact spark Rassie Erasmus' side needs.
Player ratings for the Springboks following their 33-16 defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park, where a tough second half proved costly.
With team selections confirmed, we look at five crucial individual match-ups that could prove decisive as the Springboks prepare to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
With the All Blacks preparing for a high-intensity Test series against the Springboks, head coach Dave Rennie's complaints about time-wasting may come back to haunt him.
Curwin Bosch says his two years in France freed him up as he prepares for his potential Bulls debut against the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld.
