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Bok coach knows how to win in NZ

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

It’s now just two days away from “high noon” at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch for the under-fire Springboks.

Savea’s chance to show his class

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Rookie loose forward Ardie Savea has been given his opportunity in the All Blacks number seven jersey and for the multitude of his fans who have raised him to cult status.

All Blacks, apartheid and the flour-bomb Test

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

As the All Blacks and Boks prepare to meet, this week also marks the 35th anniversary of the most bizarre clash between the old rivals [VIDEOS].

The greatest blindsides of all time: Schalk Burger

1 decade ago by Rugby World

South Africa's Schalk Burger has a fearsome reputation as a hard-hitting tackler, a loyal servant to the Springboks, he is one of the greatest blindsides of all time South Africa's flanker Schalk BurgerMajor...

SA Rugby too self-centred

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar says SA coaches throw away the game-plan book and teach player to “play what’s in front of you”.

Du Preez believes that he’s finally back

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

What a year WP flyhalf Robert du Preez has had. From being the Stormers’ starting No 10 to suffering a knee injury that ruined it all.

Du Preez believes that he’s finally back

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

What a year WP flyhalf Robert du Preez has had. From being the Stormers’ starting No 10 to suffering a knee injury that ruined it all.

All Blacks ready for fired up, angry Springboks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he’s expecting nothing less than a Springbok team that will want to “rip the heads off” of his players.

Thursday Morning Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

McCusker signs up for the season   The Ospreys have agreed to extend Rob McCusker’s short-term contract with the region, signing up until the end of the season.   “I’m really...

Bok coach: Marx dominated NZ in Super Rugby

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Malcolm Marx will come under pressure in the lineouts against the All Blacks, but Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is impressed by his scrummaging ability.