Bakkies, Vic go head to head
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaVictor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will jog onto the field together for the last time as the Springboks begin their season against the World XV at Newlands.
Battle of the lock giants
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThey once formed rugby's most formidable lock pairing, but on Saturday Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will face off at Newlands.
Lions to play AB’s twice at Eden Park
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe British and Irish Lions will play two of their three Tests against the All Blacks at Eden Park and meet all five of New Zealand's Super Rugby teams during their 2017 tour.
Boks begin countdown to RWC 2015
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSouth Africa launch a five-match countdown to the Rugby World Cup with coach Heyneke Meyer praising debutant centre Jesse Kriel.
Wallabies omit Palu, White
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWallabies coach Michael Cheika has omitted scrumhalf Nic White and number eight Wycliff Palu for Australia's opening match of the Rugby Championship against South Africa.
‘Kriel has potential to be special’
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJesse Kriel will make his Springbok debut in a young, attack-minded backline against the World XV at Newlands.
Boks confident about Vermeulen recovery
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaDuane Vermeulen is hopeful of making a rapid recovery after undergoing successful neck surgery.
Mbalula supports BokFridays campaign
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula asked South Africa’s employers to join their workforce in supporting the campaign to wear their Springbok jerseys on BokFridays.
Freak injury sidelines Kitshoff
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSteven Kitshoff's World Cup claims has suffered a cruel blow just as the Springboks' 2015 season is about to get under way.
Jean set for long-awaited comeback
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJean de Villiers will make his comeback to top-level rugby from the bench for the Springboks against the World XV.
