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Coetzee will transform Boks - Deans

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Robbie Deans believes new Springbok coach Allister Coetzee will transform both the composition of the South Africa side and the their playing style.

Tommy Seymour expects Huw Jones to perform in Japan

1 decade ago by Talking Rugby Union

Scotland wing Tommy Seymour is expecting Stormers centre Huw Jones to come good in the upcoming tour of Japan despite the 22-year-old maintaining a low profile in the squad.

Mapoe: It has to sink in a bit

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

He had less than two minutes against the All Blacks, so the first game against Ireland will feel like a real Test debut for Lionel Mapoe.

Police to be out in full force during Bok Test

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

SAPS said it would be out in full force at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town amid threats of disruptions to the Boks' first Test match of the season.

De Klerk to make Bok debut

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Faf de Klerk is a “ball of energy” after he was picked for his Springbok debut in the first Test against Ireland at Newlands.

Jackson at No 10 for Ireland

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has put his trust in Paddy Jackson to fill the boots of Johnny Sexton at flyhalf for the first Test against the Springboks.

Boks braced for epic battle

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Springboks’ pride was severely dented at the Aviva Stadium on November 8, 2014.

Jones vows aggressive brand of rugby

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Grand Slam champions England under wily Australian coach Eddie Jones have vowed a confrontational “Bodyline” brand of rugby in a bid to upset Australia in their Test series opener in Brisbane.

New era for All Blacks

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Captain Kieran Read leads New Zealand into a new era on Saturday, with the world champions shorn of their stars but intent on making an emphatic winning statement in the first Test against Wales.

Scarra can prove Bok point

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Scarra Ntubeni was one of the four players who were released by Allister Coetzee to the SA A side for their clash against the England Saxons.