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All bleak as Boks set a record best forgotten

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Springboks suffered a record defeat against the All Blacks, so the player ratings make for some pretty dismal reading, writes Wynona Louw.

England won't copy the All Blacks says Jones

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

England coach Eddie Jones wants to give his side a unique identity rather copy the template of the all-conquering All Blacks.

Coetzee, Strauss resembled the living dead

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Ghost-like appearances of Allister Coetzee and Adriaan Strauss at the Kings Park post-match press conference brought back haunting memories.

De Jager cited for shoulder charge

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Bok substitute lock Lood de Jager has been cited for foul play after a yellow card offence in Saturday’s clash against the All Blacks.

Strauss: hard to get head around humiliation

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Bok skipper Adriaan Strauss has conceded it’s “pretty tough to get one’s head around” the margin and manner of his side’s defeat.

Boks run off their feet

1 decade ago by Front Row Grunt

As backed up by the match stats, it was about as comprehensive a win as you will ever see. As poor as the Boks might have been on the day, so were the All Blacks good. Tank Lanning The Springboks …...

Bumbling Boks buried by masterful All Blacks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

It was painful to watch, but hopefully now Allister Coetzee will realise how far behind the All Blacks the Springboks are, says Ashfak Mohamed.

Captain Strauss must wear his Bok heart on his sleeve

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Adriaan Strauss has the perfect motivation to lay it all on the line against the All Blacks as it will be his last Test on home soil.

Adriaan Strauss: We’re our own worst enemy

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss admits the side have been their own worst enemies this season as they prepare to face the All Blacks.

Bok coach: We won’t change Morné’s game

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Morné Steyn just needs to repeat his performance from last week if the Springboks hope to topple the All Blacks, says coach Allister Coetzee.