THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 12:13 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 12:13 |
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Cat's out the bag: Heyneke Meyer offered Bok top jobThe Blue Bulls Rugby Union has confirmed the South African Rugby Union's intention to employ their rugby director, Heyneke Meyer, as Springbok coach. SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012SA will get a new coach, captain, stars and possibly style in 2012 as they make a fresh start after surrendering the Rugby World Cup trophy. Bok's Afrika named Sevens player of the yearSpringbok Sevens player Cecil Afrika has been named player of the year after being the top try and points scorer in the 2010/11 World Sevens Series. Boks favourites against WallabiesDespite the loss of Frans Steyn, South Africa have emerged as the favourites to win on Sunday, after Australia's dreadful display against Ireland. Bakkies to return for Bok game against FijiAfter fears that he may not feature in the Rugby World Cup, Springbok lock Bakkies Botha has made a miraculous recovery from an Achilles injury. Mbalula urges Boks to 'moer' opponentsFans in green and gold lined the streets of Sandton to bid farewell to the Springboks as they depart for New Zealand ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Defending champions feeling the pressure, says SmitSpringbok skipper John Smit said on Thursday the defending champions were under more pressure ahead of this year's World Cup, compared to 2007. Boks face Tri-Nations reality checkThe Springboks will be handed a timely reality check by the New Zealanders in the weekend's Tri-Nation's Test, their last ahead of the World Cup. Francois Steyn out of Tri-Nations NZ clashA hamstring injury has ruled Springbok full-back Francois Steyn out of the Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand. Wallabies' performance leaves Aussies in aweThe Wallabies achieved one of their most courageous overseas Test victories against the Springboks at the weekend to push their World Cup claims. |
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