Boks out to stop ‘Pooper’party
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersSkipper Adriaan Strauss said the Springboks had plans to make sure Australia's Michael Hooper and David Pocock don't dominate the breakdown in their Rugby Championship Test.
Crunch time for Lions, WP
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWith only eight points separating the table topping Sharks to Province in sixth place, the next three weeks are going to be critical in seeing which four teams will make the semi-finals.
Eben’s rapid rise
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersIN 2011 he soared for the University of Cape Town in the Varsity Cup ... five years later he’s about to earn his 50th Test cap for the Springboks. It’s been quite a rise for Eben Etzebeth.
Will Wallabies fear ‘experimental’ Springboks?
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Wallabies have never been more vulnerable - but that’s also true of the Springboks ahead of the Suncorp Stadium smash.
Can Hougaard ignite Bok backline?
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaFrancois Hougaard has been selected on the wing as one of three changes in a revamped South African backline for their Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Sharks coach wants more patience
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersSharks head coach Robert du Preez said his team were determined to rectify the mistakes they made against Western Province when they take on the Cheetahs.
Kriel: I have to show I’m a better Bok
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJesse Kriel feels that he is a better player now than when he made his Springbok debut, but the Bulls utility back knows he has to show it on the field.
Munster's injury update
1 decade ago by Munster RugbyInjuries to Simon Zebo and Kevin O'Byrne rule them out of action for the immediate future, while South African international Jaco Taute has joined the province on a four month loan basis.Simon Zebo sustained...
WP wary of Lions’ pace threat
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersLoose forward Rynhardt Elstadt and hooker Mike Willemse have been included in Western Province’s starting line-up to face the Golden Lions on Friday.
Wallabies coach gambles on rookie
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaMichael Cheika has put his faith in a rookie 22-year-old who was still playing club rugby last year to keep Springbok legend Bryan Habana in check when the teams meet in a Rugby Championship match in Brisbane.
