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Why Meyer is the right man

January 27, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Twelve reasons why Heyneke Myer is best equipped to coach the Springboks for the next four years.
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Posted in Springboks | 4 Comments »

Juan back on crutches

January 26, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

he Cheetahs’ Springbok flank Juan Smith has undergone a follow-up operation to his Achilles but is expected to start training in two to three weeks’ time.
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Posted in Springboks | 4 Comments »

Heyneke set for Bok coach

January 22, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Blue Bulls director of rugby, Heyneke Meyer, is set to become the new Springbok coach.
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Posted in Springboks | 34 Comments »

Tjovitjo actually means Tripe

January 21, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

It’s time for that non-sensical competition being played in front of the proverbial caretaker and his dog.
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Posted in RuggaWorld Humour | 6 Comments »

Rassie gaan Bokke help

January 15, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Rassie Erasmus gaan in ’n heeltydse pos by Saru deel wees van die Springbokke se nuwe kern-afrigtingspan.
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Posted in Springboks | 12 Comments »

Gary Bronze signs for Pom club

January 12, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold has been appointed director of rugby for the rest of the season at English Premiership club Newcastle Falcons.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams | 10 Comments »

Cheetahs want to add grit, defence

January 11, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske is determined to add some grit and determination to his team’s fast-paced attacking game in order to take them from entertaining also-rans to a serious force in Super Rugby this year.
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Posted in Super 15 | 4 Comments »

Biarritz hunting for Rassie

January 11, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Struggling Top 14 outfit Biarritz are leading the race to sign senior professional coach Rassie Erasmus.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 8 Comments »

Argies to give BA a miss in 4N

December 30, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The new 4Nations competition begins on August 18 with the Wallabies playing the All Blacks in Sydney and South Africa taking on Argentina in Cape Town.
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Posted in Other Tournaments | 1 Comment »

Scrum dilemma is killing the game

December 30, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

There is to be no beating about the bush: It remains imperative that the IRB uses 2012 to sort out the scrums once and for all.
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Posted in General Discussions | 11 Comments »

Eddie Moans finds a home

December 26, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Former Australia coach Eddie Jones has been appointed head coach of Japan’s national rugby team.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams | 13 Comments »

What SA rugby wants for Christmas

December 18, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

What would the country’s five Super Rugby franchises wish as main presents in their stockings on December 25?
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Posted in SA Unions / Teams | 23 Comments »

Bulls snubbed old sponsor

December 14, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Bulls are finally able to sport the logo PUMA, after they won a legal battle against Gilbert.
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Posted in SA Unions / Teams | 8 Comments »

Boks on fire in Japan

December 13, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Springboks Jaque Fourie and Fourie du Preez are on top form for their respective clubs in Japan’s premier rugby competition.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams, Springboks | 7 Comments »

Smal problem for Bok favourite

December 12, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Former Bok forwards coach Gert Smal appeared to be the man tagged favourite to replace Peter de Villiers, BUT . . .
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Posted in Springboks | 8 Comments »

No Lions offer for Tina

December 11, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

There’s no offer on the table from the Golden Lions to lure the services of Springbok centre Frans Steyn to Johannesburg.
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Posted in SA Unions / Teams | 14 Comments »

Blitzbokke beaten by Kiwis

December 10, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

A last-gasp try has seen New Zealand snatch victory over the Blitzbokke in the final of the Port Elizabeth leg of the Sevens World Series.
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Posted in Sevens Rugby | 14 Comments »

Blitzbokke advance to semis

December 10, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The SA Sevens team have beaten France in their Cup quarter-final at the Port Elizabeth leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series on Saturday.
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Posted in Sevens Rugby | 1 Comment »

Saru’s new transformation plan

December 8, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Saru, backed by Lotto funds, envisage four new academies providing the necessary conditioning, nutrition, skills and abilities for marginalised players.
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Posted in Transformation | 17 Comments »

Joost: One day at a time

December 8, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

I’m busy making videos that I will leave behind for my children. They can look at it when they’re eighteen to remind them of their father,” Joost van der Westhuizen said on Wednesday on kykNET’s TV programme Kwêla.
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Posted in Rugby Personalities | 14 Comments »

No offers for NZ franchises – yet

December 8, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Steve Tew is yet to receive an offer from an investor keen to buy a slice of a Super rugby franchise but is remaining positive, saying there is plenty of interest in the market.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams | 5 Comments »

Mossie lost for Stormers

December 1, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Springbok centre Jaque Fourie is set to stay in Japan after a two-year offer of R22 million and probably won’t be available for the Stormers in next year’s Super Rugby tournament.
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Posted in Super 15 | 11 Comments »

Merging Kings/Cheetahs no solution

November 29, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Arranged marriages in SA rugby don’t work … there has to be a better way of fitting the Kings into the S15 than by merging them with the Cheetahs.
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Posted in Super 15 | 9 Comments »

Leeu-toer in 2013 skep kopseer

November 29, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Die Super-rugbyreeks van 2013 kan in ’n logistieke nagmerrie ontaard en gaan ‘n invloed hê op die Super 15.
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Posted in Rugby Internationals, Super 15 | 4 Comments »

Coetzee the ‘obvious’ choice

November 28, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

WP and Stormers supremo Allister Coetzee stands out as the obvious favourite, despite talk of SARU still trying the traditional left field options – like Ireland assistant coach Gert Smal.
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Posted in Springboks | 20 Comments »

WP planning for new S15 season

November 28, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Stormers turn to 18-year old, welcomes Adi Jacobs and have an eye on Boland’s Bolla Conradie and Elgar Watts.
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Posted in SA Unions / Teams, Super 15 | 15 Comments »

Baabaas still important – Matfield

November 27, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Australia thrashed the Baabaas 60-11, but Victor Matfield pleaded not to shoot down the traditional match.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams | 3 Comments »

Unbeaten Blitzboks face Frogs

November 25, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

UPDATE: SA 14 FRA 5; SA 7, Fiji 24; SA bt Oz 17-5 for third place. Fiji bt NZL 26-12 in final.
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Posted in Sevens Rugby | 24 Comments »