Double Tri-Nations boost for Springboks

South Africa have received a boost with Bakkies Botha and Danie Rossouw declared fit for their Tri-Nations opener against New Zealand on Saturday.

Bulls at full strength for Super 14 semifinal

The Bulls have named 14 former winners in the defending champion's starting lineup for Saturday's Super 14 semifinal against the Crusaders in Soweto.

Bakkies back for the Bulls

Bakkies Botha will make his first appearance this year when he runs out for the Bulls in Saturday's Super 14 match against the Sharks at Loftus.

Rested Bulls have Highlanders in their sights

The Bulls, refreshed from last week's bye, look set to keep the heat on their Super 14 title chasers when they host the Highlanders on Saturday.

Bakkies eyes comeback for the Bulls

Springbok lock Bakkies Botha should be back on the field in five weeks time, but is in a race to be included in the Bulls' Super 14 touring squad.

Bakkies out for three months

Blue Bulls and Springbok lock Bakkies Botha, is going to be on the sideline for three months following an achilles injury.

De Villiers defends Bok selection

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has defended a decision to take his jaded stars on a three-Test tour of Europe that starts on Friday against France

Blue Bulls trio to mark milestone in Currie Cup final

Blue Bulls stars Bakkies Botha, Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez will mark their 50th appearances for the Bulls in Saturday's Currie cup final.

Boks found guilty over Bakkies Botha protest

The IRB has fined the Springboks for bringing the game into disrepute with their 'armband' protest during the recent British and Irish Lions tour.

Bakkies ruling could change game, says Bok captain

John Smit hopes Bakkies Botha was being victimised when he was hit by a two-week ban. Otherwise the game of rugby could be changing, he said.

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