South Africa vs USA - No New Lessons Learned
1 decade ago by Len KaplanBeating the USA was a hurdle the Springboks needed to cross to earn first place in their pool and it turned out to be a low hurdle. A full-strength USA team would not trouble the Boks unduly, and this...
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....
Louw still believes Springboks can win World Cup
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker Francois Louw still believes his country can win the Rugby World Cup, despite losing to Japan.The shock loss at the weekend was a major setback for the two-time world champions.“I think...
World Cup Highlights: South Africa vs Japan
1 decade ago by UltimateRugbyHistory was made as Japan scored an 84th minute try to beat the Springboks in their first ever meeting. Unbelievable scenes by the Japanese players as they tackled their hearts out...
Springboks vs Japan - Game Preview
1 decade agoJapan are on a mission to achieve one of the great giant-killing acts in World Cup history by scoring an unlikely victory over the Springboks in Brighton. That’s not going to happen. Japan’s scrummaging...
Louw Back For The Boks
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker Francois Louw is happy to back fit and firing ahead of the start of this year’s Rugby World Cup. The Bath forward missing much of the Rugby Championship after undergoing surgery...
South Africa select Bath Rugby flanker Louw
1 decade ago by Bath RugbyBath Rugby flanker Francois Louw has been selected in South Africa's 31-man squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Francois Louw named in South Africa squad for Rugby World Cup...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby skipper Francois Louw will be among South Africa's 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup despite a niggling injury. The centre is currently suffering with a shoulder issue, but Springboks coach...
South Africa - From Disaster To Triumph?
1 decade ago by Len KaplanDebacle When respected, senior, veteran Springboks like Schalk Burger and Bryan Habana are baffled by the Springbok implosion against Argentina, you know the Boks have serious problems to overcome....
De Villiers on his way back into the Bok team
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will be without Jannie du Plessis and Francois Louw when they face Argentina in Durban next Saturday, but the Springboks could have Jean de Villiers, Fourie du Preez and Willem Alberts...