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Coetzee the butt of Springbok jokes

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After another embarrassing defeat, it came as no surprise that Springbok head coach Allister Coetzee was once again in the firing line of South Africa's passionate rugby public.

WATCH: Is burning a jersey a step too far?

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

Losing to Italy proved to be too much for this fan, who promptly burnt his Springboks jersey following the 20-18 loss. The Italian side had never won against the South Africans but the hoodoo looked like...

Hugely challenging week for the Boks

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

It will probably come as scant consolation to the wounded Springboks that their final test match of 2016 will be against a team that has been almost as poor in recent weeks as they have.

Hugely challenging week for the Boks

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

It will probably come as scant consolation to the wounded Springboks that their final test match of 2016 will be against a team that has been almost as poor in recent weeks as they have.

O'Shea masterminds historic Italian victory

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Conor O'Shea's Italy claimed their first victory over South Africa in Florence on Saturday, in what visiting coach Allister Coetzee called the darkest moment of his career.

Japan serve up warning to Wales in advance of South Africa challenge

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Wales 33-30 Japan• Rob Howley will make important changes when Wales face SpringboksConsidering the way both sides are playing, a scoreless draw does not seem altogether inconceivable when Wales...

Sunday's Top Performers

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Schalk Brits   The outstanding 35 year old proving age is just a number as he put in a hardy shift this afternoon. The South African hooker carried well and managed a couple of breaks which helped...

Wales have to use physicality against South Africa - Shane Williams

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales have to match South Africa physically if they are to beat the Springboks in the final Test of the autumn series, says Shane Williams.

Boks loss to Italy should force a Super Rugby format re-think

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

This is the year of upsets, OK? The Chicago Cubs, Ireland defeating New Zealand for the first time and now, the big bang of them all at Stadio Franchi in Florence, when a fired up Italy defeated South...

Wallabies reset to zero for Ireland

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Australia will "reset to zero" for next weekend's test against Ireland, coach Michael Cheika vowed after seeing his Wallaby team edge France in a thriller.