Today’s Hong Kong test will come to be seen as a watershed moment. Sadly, South Africa is missing the train again because its officials are so preoccupied with domestic issues. ALL BLACKS 19, WALLABIES 14
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Today’s Hong Kong test will come to be seen as a watershed moment. Sadly, South Africa is missing the train again because its officials are so preoccupied with domestic issues. ALL BLACKS 19, WALLABIES 14
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It was after dishing out a massive hiding to the Aussies under Carel du Plessis that the Boks, through Nick Mallet, managed string together one of the most impressive runs in Springbok history.
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“It needs to be stated clearly that Earl Rose is not good enough to be considered as a flyhalf in international rugby. Not now, not ever.” Andy Capastagno takes a few hard and motivated snipes at the Bok coach.
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Speaking to Stephen Nell of Die Burger, Jean de Villiers said that Ruan Pienaar gives the Boks an attacking boost.
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Peter de Villiers must use this tour to the UK to prove his critics wrong.
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It seems Ryan Kankowski’s Currie Cup heroics was not enough to edge out Pierre Spies as the first choice 8.
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The history of one of the most beautiful things in the world – the Bikini!
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The absence of a flyhalf with physical presence and the lack of a top-class goal kicker could cost the Springboks dearly on their November tour of Britain, says Jannie de Beer.
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There was reason for hope in the Bok camp yesterday.
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The critics have already written him off, but new Springbok flyhalf Earl Rose doesn’t lack confidence and is convinced he won’t let the team down on their year-end tour. Ready to prove he’s a merit selection.
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In his weekly News24 column, JJ Harmse looks back at the final and chats about Rose’s selection for the Boks.
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Former SA Rugby communications manager Chris Hewitt died in the plane crash near Hekpoort north west of Krugersdorp on Wednesday, Beeld newspaper reported on Thursday.
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The Boks were exposed to some ‘indifferent’ training techniques ahead of their tour.
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World rugby has been dominated this year by teams playing a pragmatic style – but does the Springbok coach realise this after his heads up approach became unstuck?
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Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says John Smit’s move from hooker to tighthead prop could be a boost for world rugby. Want’s to continue his brand of ‘sparkling rugby’
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The disciplinary hearing into an alleged breach of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) code of conduct by Luke Watson has been set for November 11.
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The decision to move Smit to tighthead was due to a dilemma Bok coach Peter de Villiers sits with.
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“I have said in the past that I wanted to specialise at scrumhalf, but I am willing to give flyhalf a go.” – Pienaar
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We have new Currie Cup champs and it’s been a work in progress for 12 years!
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Jacques van der Westhuyzen writing for the Star newspaper believes Peter has not taken such a huge gamble with Smit and Pienaar.
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The coaching staff of the Springbok rugby team will make a mistake if they play John Smit at tighthead prop in Britain next month says former Springbok prop Cobus Visagie. ‘Bismarck is an impact player.’
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Heinrich Brüssow is the latest product to roll off the Springbok production line at Grey College in Bloemfontein.
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Not many will be disappointed by the selection of Ruan Pienaar at flyhalf, but even Eddie Jones asks where is Peter Grant?
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Cheeky Watson believes what his son Luke did, to withdraw himself from selection for the upcoming Northern Hemisphere tour, was a brave thing to do.
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With the exception of one tabloid writer, all scribes and experts seems to be in agreement that Peter de Villiers has taken quite a gamble with the squad he selected for the UK Tour. Here is a roundup of opinions.
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Looking at the Bok squad I cannot help but think the selectors and Peter got it tactically wrong.
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In his weekly News24 column Gary Boshoff reflects on the Currie Cup and looks at the Bok squad.
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The gloves are off as South Africa and New Zealand are at loggerheads over the proposed changes for the Super 14.
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