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Springboks: Class of 37

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Sep 2013

A look back at the 1937 Springboks team and how they won the tour.

Cheetahs have a lot to chew on

Article Staff Reporter - 31 May 2013

There comes a time when promise has to be turned into achievement. That moment has arrived for Naka Drotske's Cheetahs.

Meyer fails to take bullishness by horns

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Nov 2012

Even if Heyneke Meyer eventually managed to lose his blue-tinted glasses, he has kept his blinkers on.

Boks: Treading water at Twickenham

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Nov 2012

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is counting on the fact that victory, not conservative rugby, will be remembered, writes Andy Capostagno.

Boks must take Scots by the scruff of the neck

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Nov 2012

It's hard to understand why certain teams give the Boks sleepless nights. Wales have produced plenty of champion sides and yet they have but one win.

100-year legacy seeks protection in Lansdowne Road

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Nov 2012

When the Springboks play at the Aviva Stadium against Ireland, it will be three weeks short of exactly 100 years since they first played there.

Lots to prove for patched up Boks

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Nov 2012

Despite some odd choices, Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has chosen a squad that can win all three matches, writes Andy Capostagno.

Currie Cup final: The Sharks smell blood

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Oct 2012

Western Province have a lot to prove when they play the Sharks in a competition that promises better things to come, writes Andy Capostagno.

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Semifinal construct takes the kick out of Currie Cup log

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Oct 2012

The Currie Cup has produced a three-month competition involving just six teams and, as a result, every match is important.

It’s Bok to the provinces

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Oct 2012

Following a Test match season that failed to ignite for South Africa, the domestic year draws to a close over the next month in schizophrenic fashion.

Mind over matter for Bok coach

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Oct 2012

New Zealand handed out a harsh lesson to Argentina last week and in the process won the inaugural Rugby Championship with a match to spare.

No mourning over Morne

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Sep 2012

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer's decision to drop Morne Steyn from the national side was long overdue and may herald a bold new era for the team.

Time to remember no play, no pay

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Sep 2012

It is what many have been arguing for since the end of isolation: strength versus strength in the Currie Cup.

Heyneke Meyer denies Boks best chance

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Sep 2012

Several changes could be made to produce a team equal to the All Blacks, but Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer remains blinkered.

Bok coach Meyer sticks to his kicks

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Sep 2012

High balls are set to dominate Saturday's Test against Australia as Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer again relies on his conservative tactics.

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