Ireland ready for massive Boks test
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaIreland coach Joe Schmidt is looking to land a significant blow on one of what he terms rugby's heavyweights South Africa in their one-off Test.
Schalk desperate to end Ireland jinx
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSchalk Burger has yet to win a match with the Springboks in Ireland, but he plans to change that this weekend.
Ireland beef up for Boks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaIreland coach Joe Schmidt today brought in some big men in the midfield to run hard at the Springboks in Saturday’s Test at the Aviva Stadium.
De Jongh doubtful for Saracens game
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThere is uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Western Province skipper Juan de Jongh ahead of their tour match against Saracens at Allianz Park.
Zille wants official funeral for Linee
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWestern Cape Premier Helen Zille has made a request for an official funeral for ex-Springbok and Western Province rugby stalwart Tinus Linee.
SBW to face England at Twickenham
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaCode-hopping centre Sonny Bill Williams has been fast-tracked into the big time for the All Blacks as coach Steve Hansen named virtually a full-strength team to face England at Twickenham.
No hiding against All Blacks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaEngland captain Chris Robshaw says there is ‘no hiding place’ for his side when they take on world champions New Zealand at Twickenham.
Meyer back to mad scientist
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntNo specialist tightheads in South Africa says Heyneke Meyer? Well, would stick around if the national coach was picking a retreaded loosehead who can’t scrum ahead of you asks Tank Lanning in his Sport24...
Meyer names unchanged Bok team
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaCoach Heyneke Meyer has remained loyal to the players who beat New Zealand last month by naming an unchanged starting lineup for the opening match against Ireland.
Bok pack finding their mojo
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe South Africans suffered a humiliating beating from the Argentina scrum in the Rugby Championship, but since then, they have found their groove once more.
