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What to do with Whiteley?

1 decade ago by Front Row Grunt

With Willem Alberts called into the Bok squad, there is talk of him replacing Warren Whiteley at No8. As part of Vodacom Rugby’s BIG DEBATE, Tank reckons that would be a big mistake. Tank Lanning For...

Kaino still expects contest from Boks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Flank Jerome Kaino said the All Blacks would never take South Africa lightly and are expecting a tight test match when the traditional Southern Hemisphere heavyweights meet in the Rugby Championship.

Can Bok ‘gushing’ catch All Blacks off-guard?

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Johann van Graan has experienced just one victory over the All Blacks while involved at the Springboks.

‘Quality leader’ Carr back for WP

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Nizaam Carr is back for Western Province, but he may have to fill in at openside flank instead of his preferred No 8 position in Saturday’s Currie Cup clash against the Pumas.

Pieter-Steph du Toit faces massive test

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Pieter-Steph du Toit faces one of the biggest tests of his young career when he takes charge of the Springbok lineout against the All Blacks.

All Blacks wary of wounded Springboks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has laughed off suggestions the Springboks are there for the taking.

Under-fire Springboks won’t roll over

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Allister Coetzee’s men know that they are up against an All Blacks team that is firing on all cylinders and looks unstoppable.

Boks working on getting details right - Whiteley

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Springboks will continue to stay positive and focus on cutting out the small errors which have proved costly in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign, No 8 Warren Whiteley said.

Five areas Boks need to work on

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Rugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen points out five areas he believes the Springboks must improve if they’re to avoid a beating like the one dished out by the world champions to Argentina.

Cheetahs defeat tough to stomach for Du Preez

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Robert Du Preez did not like losing as player, and nothing has changed now that he is a coach.