On Sunday the Blitzbokke won their fifth tournament gold medal in a row — against the best in the world. The formula? We have the right mix! If ever there was a prototype for the rainbow nation, the Blitzbokke are it.

The coach is competent, calm and confident. The team is selected on merit. The strategy is deliberate. There is manifest common cause. There is no obvious sign of interference by the SA Rugby Union. They pass the ball to whoever is best placed to get the job done. They win a lot...

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