3 former hosts and a former European giant feature in Group A.
South Africa
TIL: there are London Irish, London Scottish, and London Welsh rugby teams (although I also found out that the original London Welsh had to fold but the name lives on via an amateur team). Oh, and London Cornish, London French, and London New Zealand! London South Africa were also a club but dissolved in 2014.
South Africa could have their flag and anthem banned from major sporting events—including the Rugby World Cup—if they don’t update their anti-doping legislation: The country would also be prevented from hosting, or bidding to host, international competitions, among several other punitive measures.
They have until 13th October.
Jenkem on skateboarding in South Africa
‘I want it to look like a serious sport, and I want the people who have been putting in the work to actually reap the benefits, the equivalent of other sportsmen.’
Selema Masekela on African surf culture and new book, 'AFROSURF'
‘Yeah. For me, as a teenager, it [surfing] for sure saved my life […]’
Football boots of the day: Adidas Predator Powerswerve (2009 Confederations Cup)
A new boot enters the Football Boots of The Day collection.
Caster Semenya: An Appreciation Post
F*ck the haters, this post is all about celebrating Caster Semenya, a superb athlete who runs in the face of adversity.