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Rassie gaan Heyneke help

February 4, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Rassie Erasmus sal beslis Heyneke Meyer en die Springbokke se tegniese analis wees.
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Fourie du Preez Bok-kaptein?

February 4, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Fourie du Preez is skynbaar die gunsteling om die Springbok-kapteinskap by John Smit oor te neem.
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Snor feels sorry for Heyneke

February 1, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers admitted to being bitter at the way he left the job, and has said he “feels sorry” for new coach Heyneke Meyer, who is is already “on the back foot.”
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Meyer wants unified style

January 30, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Heyneke Meyer says one of his greatest challenges will be to have the country’s Super Rugby franchises on the same page.
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Meyer eyes short term captain

January 30, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

New Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says he is in no hurry to announce a permanent captain for the national side.
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Meyer sal wyd soek na Bokke

January 29, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Heyneke Meyer gaan “na elke uithoek van die wêreld reis” om die sterkste Bokspan in die veld te stoot.
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Meyer se Bokke, sal eg Suid-Afrikaanse Bokke wees

January 29, 2012
Posted by Morné
Meyer se Bokke, sal eg Suid-Afrikaanse Bokke wees

Nuwe Springbok afrigter, Heyneke Meyer, gesels met Hanlie Retief van Rapport oor sy drome, planne en hoe hy al van skooldae af geweet het hy sal eendag die Springbokke afrig.
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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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Meyer officially appointed as new Bok coach

January 27, 2012
Posted by Morné

Heyneke Meyer will be the new Springbok coach after a Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) ratified his proposed appointment in Cape Town on Friday.
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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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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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SARU left it too late – PDV

January 19, 2012
Posted by Morné
SARU left it too late – PDV

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says the SA Rugby Union (SARU) left the appointment of the new national coach too late.
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It’s time to hand Heyneke the reigns

January 19, 2012
Posted by Morné
It’s time to hand Heyneke the reigns

If the South African Rugby Union is serious about the Springboks getting to the top of world rugby again, then they need to make Heyneke Meyer the next Bok coach.
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Smal out of Bok picture?

January 18, 2012
Posted by Morné
Smal out of Bok picture?

After months of speculation linking him with the vacant position of Springboks’ head coach, Gert Smal is set to remain part of the Irish management rather than return to his native country.
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“Keep Divvy” – Naas

January 17, 2012
Posted by Morné
“Keep Divvy” – Naas

Springbok rugby legend Naas Botha on Monday said he saw no reason why current coach Peter de Villiers could not remain part of the Bok set up.
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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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‘Schalk must skipper Boks’ – Smit

January 10, 2012
Posted by Morné
‘Schalk must skipper Boks’ – Smit

The leader of the Stormers, Schalk Burger, is the right man to take over the captaincy of the Springboks.
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It’s a Smal world

January 9, 2012
Posted by Morné
It’s a Smal world

If rumours in the media world are to be believed, Gert Smal’s name will be the one read out by SA Rugby on the 27th January as the new Springbok coach.
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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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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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Blits Bokke come away with buggerall in Dubai

December 3, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Blits Bokke come away with buggerall in Dubai

The Sevens Bokke managed to let Australia bring in a late try to steal the PLATE cup as France and England fought it out for the main prize of the Cup.
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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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Bok coaching job SA Rugby’s top priority

November 23, 2011
Posted by Morné
Bok coaching job SA Rugby’s top priority

While there will again be pressure on the SA Rugby Union (SARU) to re-evaluate the implementation of a quota system, the national governing body’s mission to appoint a Springbok coach is set to take centre stage as the year winds to a close.
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Titus: SARU unfair to WP Rugby

November 18, 2011
Posted by Morné
Titus: SARU unfair to WP Rugby

In the wake of SARU’s announcement of its Test venues for the 2012 season, WPRFU president, Tobie Titus feels that they have been short-changed.
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PDV on shortlist for Bok job

November 17, 2011
Posted by Morné
PDV on shortlist for Bok job

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) will approach a shortlist of preferred candidates in the process to appoint a Springbok coach, the Executive Council of SARU announced on Thursday.
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Soweto will host NZ

November 17, 2011
Posted by Morné
Soweto will host NZ

The Springboks will return to the FNB Stadium in Soweto for the final home Test of 2012 when they take on newly-crowned world champions New Zealand in the final encounter of the Castle Rugby Championship.
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White en Matfield was dikwels haaks

November 13, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Matifield en White het amper baklei, en Heyneke Meyer het reguit vir Victor gesê hy is ‘n windgat – wat hy aanvaar het.
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Snor kicked into touch

November 6, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Peter de Villiers this week threw his hat back into the Springbok coaching ring when, hardly having touched the canvass, it came flying back out again.
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