Sport in 2017: Let’s forget the Boks and Bafana
After a not-so-colourful year, SA can look forward to a few of its own stars to redeem the country’s sporting image
If 2017 turns out to be anything like the wild roller coaster of 2016, we’re going to need some light relief. Sport, fortunately, played its part in 2016 in lifting the mood — if you ignore the Springboks. The highlights were Wayde van Niekerk’s world record-breaking gold medal sprint over 400m at the Rio Olympics and the Proteas’ cricket triumph in Australia. The flip side to those sporting celebrations included Ernie Els taking six putts to complete the first hole of the US Masters, Bafana Bafana failing to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and the Springboks having the worst season in their existence. Let’s get the rugby and football out of the way. SA’s Super Rugby teams will need a miracle of the kind the Lions provided this year to reach the final again and the Springboks will continue to struggle, new coach or not; the problems of SA rugby lie deeper than a tackle-shy flyhalf. Forget about any glory in the Rugby Championship; the All Blacks will be in a different cla...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.