Line-out battle excites Matfield
1 decade ago by Planet RugbySpringbok second-row Victor Matfield cannot wait for the line-out battle with the All Blacks to commence when the teams run out at Westpac Stadium. The veteran forward, who has locked horns with New...
Matfield adds belief to Springboks challenge
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe Springboks will be counting on the leadership of Victor Matfield to help them end the All Blacks dominance in Wellington tonight. The 37-year-old lock is back in a bid to make next year's World...
Matfield identifies Read as All Black dangerman
1 decade ago by Rugby Championship newsVeteran Springbok lock Victor Matfield has identified All Black backrower Kieran Read as a dangerman in their "do-or-die" Rugby Championship clash in Wellington on Saturday.
The Matfield factor
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Springboks' famous line-out weapon Victor Matfield will become even more prominent against the All Blacks with Sam Whielock out injured.
‘All Blacks understand lineout better’
1 decade ago by SA RugbySpringbok lock Victor Matfield says Kieran Read is responsible for the All Blacks' improved lineout.
Preview: New Zealand v South Africa
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Go back to the beginning of the 20th century and the battle between All Blacks and Springboks was regarded as the battle for unofficial first place in the rugby world. Now it is still the case even...
Springboks urged to keep emotions in check
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandSouth Africa have finished their preparations for tomorrow night's Test against the All Blacks in Wellington with a special jersey presentation to their skipper Jean De Villiers ahead of his 100th Test...
World Cup favouritism firming for All Blacks
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe All Blacks will move closer to securing their third-straight Rugby Championships by beating South Africa in the fourth round tomorrow, and will also enhance their favoritism for next year's World Cup. The...
Preview: New Zealand v South Africa
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe top two sides on our planet face off this weekend in Wellington, as New Zealand play the Springboks in the Rugby Championship. There's just no contest like this one. Many are unique - England...
Jean: No centurion sideshows please
1 decade ago by Rugby 365South African captain Jean de Villiers has mixed emotions heading into his 100th Test on Saturday - honoured to be a centurion but not sure he wants to reach the milestone against New Zealand. The...
