Louw growing in stature Flanker Francois Louw's skill as a ‘ball terrier' has made him a prominent member of the Springbok side since he was recalled halfway through last season. Read full article |
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Three changes to Bok pack Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer pulled a rabbit from his hat on Wednesday as he selected Flip van der Merwe at five lock for the Castle Lager Incoming Series match against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Read full article |
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Samoa will test Boks Samoa will be a massive test for an evolving Springbok team, assistant coach Johan van Graan believes. Read full article |
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Adapt or die - the Bok breakdown plan The Springboks may still be fuming from the tactics used by Scotland to disrupt their breakdown, but at least accepted that to play the role of the wronged party will get them nowhere in international rugby. Read full article |
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Habana defends De Villiers's captaincy Springbok winger Bryan Habana has called on fans to give skipper Jean de Villiers more credit for his leadership skills. Read full article |
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'Samoa stronger now than in 2011' The challenge facing the Springboks this weekend in the final of the Castle Lager Incoming Series at Loftus Versfeld will be a lot tougher than the bruising encounter they survived in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Read full article |
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Boks may get new captain The Springboks could have a new captain this coming week as incumbent Jean de Villiers’s chances of taking the reins again nosedived on Monday. Read full article |
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Heyneke has things to think about There are 80 minutes left for the Springboks to fine-tune ahead of the Castle Rugby Championship and coach Heyneke Meyer has much to think about as he considers his options. Read full article |
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Arno Botha ruled out for rest of the season Arno Botha has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season after rupturing ligaments in his knee during the Castle Lager Incoming Series victory over Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday. Read full article |
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Bok Botha out for eight weeks Springbok flanker Arno Botha is out of action for at least eight weeks, but will only find out the true extent of his knee injury on Monday in Pretoria. Read full article |
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Meyer disappointed at performance Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer admitted he was disappointed with the performance, but lauded the Springboks for their character in coming back from 17-6 down to beat Scotland 30-17. Read full article |
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Scottish coach lashes officials Scotland coach Scott Johnson lashed out at the officiating in his side’s 30-17 loss to the Springboks in Nelspruit on Saturday. Read full article |
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Boks stutter to uninspiring win The Springboks regrouped timeously enough after halftime to avoid the ultimate embarrassment, but their 30-17 win over Scotland in their second Castle Lager Incoming Series test at Mbombela Stadium. Read full article |
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Interactive Rugby: Saturday, June 15 Welcome to our interactive coverage of International rugby on a Saturday crammed with top-class fixtures. Read full article |
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Boks must up ante - De Villiers Describing the win over Italy as the “benchmark” for Saturday’s test against Scotland in Nelspruit, Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has made it crystal clear that the Boks want an improvement. Read full article |
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De Villiers energised by age questions If there is one thing that brings a smirk to Springbok captain Jean de Villiers’s face, it is questions about his future. Read full article |
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A new world for Bismarck When Bismarck du Plessis said in an interview at the Sabi River Sun that he is definitely not where he was a year ago it could have been taken by those listening to him talk to mean several things. Read full article |
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Payback time for Boks Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said something this week that should be regarded as a chilling warning to Scotland ahead of Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series clash. Read full article |
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Bismarck looking to reclaim his position After 10 months watching idly from the sidelines, hooker Bismarck du Plessis is set to be thrust back into the limelight for the Springboks against Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday. Read full article |
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Scotland call up cover for Murray Gordon Reid has been added to the Scotland squad for the tour of South Africa, calling up cover for prop Euan Murray, who has a hamstring problem. Read full article |