South Africa vs Samoa - Match Preview
1 decade agoPerhaps only South Africans will fully understand the massive pressure the Springboks have been under since their calamitous defeat by Japan, because the level of expectation at home is uncompromising....
Heyneke Meyer Rings The Changes
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHeyneke Meyer makes a number of changes for South Africa's second World Cup pool game against Samoa. There is a change in the half back pairing with Fourie du Preez and Handre Pollard replacing Pienaar...
South Africa - State Of The Nation
1 decade ago by Len KaplanDire Straits The 1995 and 2007 World Cup tournaments were memorable triumphs for the Springboks, while 1999 and 2003 and 2011 were disappointments. But now we have the gloomy possibility of the Boks...
Bok quartet commit to Western Province Rugby
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWestern Province Rugby has announced that Springbok stars Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Damian de Allende have decided to remain committed to the union going forward.
South Africa: Never a dull moment
1 decade ago by Len KaplanEddie Jones Reports that former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones – whose contribution to the South Africa winning the 2007 World Cup was much enjoyed by Springbok players – is in talks with the Stormers...
Match Preview: Argentina vs South Africa
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThe final week of SANZAR Tests is not for competition points. Australia have won the Rugby Championship, and unless things go awry for them in Auckland on Saturday, will be the SANZAR team gaining the...
Nonu: Damian is not a revolving door
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: All Black veteran Ma'a Nonu does not see Damian de Allende as the soft underbelly of the Springbok defensive line.
Preview: South Africa vs New Zealand
1 decade ago by Len KaplanIn making a host of changes in their line-ups, the coaches continue to explore their selection options in Round 2 of what amounts primarily to a precursor for the World Cup rather than a passionate...
Bok youngsters face baptism of fire
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comJesse Kriel and Damian de Allende has been the most positive part of the Springboks’ in the international season thus far, but they face their baptism of fire at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Rugby Championship Round 1 Lessons
1 decade ago by Len Kaplan1 Steve Hansen may be accurate in his belief that lineout driving mauls are “bloody boring” and should be outlawed as illegal obstruction, but the All Blacks need to come...
