Jean set for long-awaited comeback
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJean de Villiers will make his comeback to top-level rugby from the bench for the Springboks against the World XV.
Koch’s rise was thanks to Duane
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIt won’t be a test debut of course because it isn’t a test match, but recuperating Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen should feel a touch of pride when he sees his Stormers teammate Vincent Koch
Kriel named in starting XV
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSouth Africa will award a first cap to utility back Jesse Kriel at outside centre in a surprise positional switch for their game against a World XV.
Bakkies to test Boks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaBakkies Botha made 85 appearances for South Africa between 2002 and 2014. On Saturday, he will be facing them at Newlands.
Coetzee signs new Sharks deal
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSpringbok loose-forward Marcell Coetzee has re-signed a two-year deal with the Sharks.
All Blacks have lots to work on
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe All Blacks were given a massive wake-up call in their truncated World Cup build-up against a combative Samoa.
Louw feels Duane’s anguish
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaFrancois Louw has sympathy for fellow loose-forward Duane Vermeulen whose Rugby World Cup participation has been thrown in doubt by a neck injury.
All Blacks scrape past Samoa
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaDaniel Carter slotted 20 points to give the All Blacks a narrow victory over Samoa in their first visit to Apia.
Lambie rushed to hospital
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSpringbok Patrick Lambie suffered a head injury in a freak accident during training and was rushed to hospital.
Du Toit confirms Sharks exit
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSpringbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit, on Tuesday confirmed his departure from the Sharks at the end of his contract.
