Smith ready to take on 'special' Springboks
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyConrad Smith insists New Zealand are ready for the physical brand of rugby that South Africa will bring in Saturday's semi-final at Twickenham.
View from South Africa: golden cup or more division for the Rainbow Nation?
1 decade ago by The GuardianNot too many people are talking up the Springboks’ chances of winning the Rugby World Cup, with the All Blacks waiting in the semi-finals, and opinion is divided about wing Bryan Habana’s hopes of...
All Blacks make just one change to team to face Springboks in RWC Semi-Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe All Blacks have made just one change for the Rugby World Cup semifinal against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday. Prop Joe Moody comes in to the starting XV for injured Wyatt Crockett, who...
Teams Named for RWC Semi Final 1
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth South Africa and New Zealand have named their sides for the Semi Final World Cup game this Saturday. Both Coaches have kept the changes to a minimum with Meyer bringing Matfield onto the bench as...
How the Springboks started All Blacks' march to the world summit
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand's stated goal of becoming "the most dominant team in the history of the world" is within reach. Heyneke Meyer, the head coach of South Africa - the All Blacks' semi-final opponents on Saturday...
Pienaar saddened by Ireland's exit as Boks push for final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAlong with two touch judges, Ruan Pienaar will be the closest thing to an Irish presence on semi-final weekend and even then his chances of featuring against the All Blacks probably depend on the fitness...
This All Blacks team are best ever, says Meyer
1 decade ago by The Times“New Zealand are the best team that has ever played the game.” It is the kind of statement that the...
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks' rise to 'best ever' has roots in a spanking by South Africa
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNew Zealand's 2004 defeat - and its dangerously alcoholic aftermath - sparked complete overhaul of nation's approach to game
All Blacks are the greatest side to ever play the game
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe current All Blacks are the greatest side to ever play the game according to Springbok head coach Heyneke Meyer.The two sides will meet this weekend in the Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham.“I...
Rugby World Cup 2015: South Africa prepare to face All Blacks – video
1 decade ago by The GuardianSouth African coach Heyneke Meyer says the All Blacks have got better since winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup victory. Meyer says South Africa know they must produce their best ever performance to beat...
