Archive for October, 2008

SA misses Hong Kong train

October 31, 2008
Posted by Admin

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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Back to the future

October 31, 2008
Posted by Morné

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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Square pegs in round holes

October 31, 2008
Posted by Admin

“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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Ruan to boost Boks

October 31, 2008
Posted by Morné

Speaking to Stephen Nell of Die Burger, Jean de Villiers said that Ruan Pienaar gives the Boks an attacking boost.
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DiV to prove them wrong

October 31, 2008
Posted by Morné

Peter de Villiers must use this tour to the UK to prove his critics wrong.
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Spies still number 1

October 31, 2008
Posted by Morné

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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Posted in Springbok Team Analysis | 62 Comments »

Brannasnacht: History of the Bikini

October 30, 2008
Posted by Morné
Brannasnacht: History of the Bikini

The history of one of the most beautiful things in the world – the Bikini!
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Posted in Brannasnacht | 78 Comments »

Boks gamble big at #10 – Jannie

October 30, 2008
Posted by Admin

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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The Smit factor

October 30, 2008
Posted by Morné

There was reason for hope in the Bok camp yesterday.
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Posted in Springbok Team Analysis | 35 Comments »

Mummy has no fear for tour

October 30, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

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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Time for Rose to bloom

October 30, 2008
Posted by Morné

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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Posted in General Discussions | 1 Comment »

Hewitt tragically dies

October 30, 2008
Posted by Morné

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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Mr. Miyagi visits Boks

October 30, 2008
Posted by Morné

The Boks were exposed to some ‘indifferent’ training techniques ahead of their tour.
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Posted in Springbok Team Analysis | 39 Comments »

Did Snor watch TV?

October 30, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

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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‘Smit’s move a boost for world rugby’ – Snor

October 29, 2008
Posted by Admin

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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Watson hearing date set

October 29, 2008
Posted by Morné

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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Peter’s dilemma

October 29, 2008
Posted by Morné

The decision to move Smit to tighthead was due to a dilemma Bok coach Peter de Villiers sits with.
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Posted in General Discussions | 3 Comments »

Pienaar ‘Willing to give it a go’

October 29, 2008
Posted by Morné

“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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Posted in Rugby Personalities, Springbok Team Analysis | 3 Comments »

The Alternative Column

October 29, 2008
Posted by Morné

We have new Currie Cup champs and it’s been a work in progress for 12 years!
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Not such a big gamble

October 29, 2008
Posted by Morné

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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Posted in General Discussions | 4 Comments »

‘Don’t play Smit’ – Visagie

October 29, 2008
Posted by Admin

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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And they just keep producing

October 28, 2008
Posted by Morné

Heinrich Brüssow is the latest product to roll off the Springbok production line at Grey College in Bloemfontein.
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Posted in Rugby Personalities | 353 Comments »

Where’s Grant?

October 28, 2008
Posted by Morné

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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Luke was brave

October 28, 2008
Posted by Morné

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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Posted in Rugby Personalities | 114 Comments »

Snor’s gamble: Roundup of views

October 27, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

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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Posted in Springboks | 131 Comments »

Tactically wrong

October 27, 2008
Posted by Morné

Looking at the Bok squad I cannot help but think the selectors and Peter got it tactically wrong.
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More of the same please

October 27, 2008
Posted by Morné

In his weekly News24 column Gary Boshoff reflects on the Currie Cup and looks at the Bok squad.
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Posted in General Discussions | 9 Comments »

The gloves are off

October 27, 2008
Posted by Morné

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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Posted in Rugby Administration | 10 Comments »