The Springboks host England in the 3rd and final match of their Test series in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Although the series has already been won by SA, this won’t detract from the intensity of the match, or from the atmosphere in the stands.

It may be winter in South Africa and summer in Europe, but it’s a fact that as I write, ocean temperature in Durban (25°C) is currently much higher than the air temperature in Dublin (15°C).

British rugby teams have been touring South Africa since 1891 and the rivalry between England and the Springboks is still incredibly strong. This rivalry resumes next month when the English visit South Africa for 3 tests in Durban, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth respectively.

If you’ve never experienced the Comrades Marathon, this is the year to do so. With a month to make arrangements, there is no reason to miss the opportunity.

Fun on the farm as the Free State plays the Northern Cape…

What’s the secret behind the year-round rafting on the Ash River at Clarens? Read on.