Boks get kicking game wrong
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntIn his weekly StatAttack, Tank points out that the Boks made 2 more kicks out of hand than the Aussies, but the home side were able to collect 21 of those 29 kicks – mostly via Israel Folau, who then...
Boks not 'zoomed in' on Barrett only
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaALL Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett is the new darling of New Zealand rugby – so how do the Springboks go about stopping him?
Boks faced with ‘mission impossible’
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSince the All Blacks’ World Cup win at Twickenham they have evolved into an even more dangerous and lethal beast – while the Boks have stood still.
Boks beware – ‘The Bus’ is back on the road
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaOf all the positives All Blacks coach Steve Hansen could take from their 57-22 victory over Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, one of the biggest was the bustling performance of wing Julian...
Top Cheetahs taking it game by game
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaCheetahs lock Reniel Hugo has praised his team’s forwards for their effort in his side’s sensational victory over the Sharks on Saturday.
Cheetahs cement Currie Cup dominance
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Cheetahs and Leopards reaffirmed their dominance in the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions at the weekend.
Coach hails Cheetahs victory as special
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaCheetahs coach Franco Smith has hailed his side’s Currie Cup victory over the Sharks on Saturday, the first since 2009, as special.
Alberts gets call up to replace injured De Jager
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWillem Alberts has been called up as a replacement for lock Lood de Jager, who is out for two weeks with a severely bruised knee.
Dobson: WP defence was absolutely atrocious
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWestern Province coach John Dobson will have to make drastic changes to his team if they are to stay in contention for the Currie Cup semi-finals.
Old habits die hard for bumbling Boks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Springboks scored two tries in the opening 18 minutes, but that was as good as it got against the Wallabies on Saturday.
