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Andy Capostagno

Waiting for a classy team to surge ahead
Article
/ 23 March 2012

Waiting for a classy team to surge ahead

The close results in this season’s Super Rugby tournament have piled on the pressure as the teams in all three countries rebuild their squads.

By Andy Capostagno
White card signals just more red tape in Super Rugby
Article
/ 16 March 2012

White card signals just more red tape in Super Rugby

Like so many rule changes, the unintended consequences of the newly introduced white card undermines the original purpose.

By Andy Capostagno
Super Rugby: Waiting for reality
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Super Rugby: Waiting for reality

The new format for 2012 Super Rugby means that in the early stages of the tournament it is hard to judge the real strength of the teams.

By Andy Capostagno
Otago union on the road to liquidation
Article
/ 2 March 2012

Otago union on the road to liquidation

Taking out unaffordable loans has proved to be an unsustainable solution to the game of rugby.

By Andy Capostagno
Charge of the heavy brigade
Article
/ 24 February 2012

Charge of the heavy brigade

As the 2012 Super Rugby season kicks off, <b>Andy Capostagno</b> analyses the three conferences and looks ahead to a weekend of local derbies.

By Andy Capostagno
A wake-up call for dreaming Saru officials
Article
/ 17 February 2012

A wake-up call for dreaming Saru officials

Rugby union’s announcement of Southern Kings’ inclusion in Super rugby tournament is a thorny issue.

By Andy Capostagno
Boks must atone for bleeding the Bulls
Article
/ 10 February 2012

Boks must atone for bleeding the Bulls

Few beyond Pretoria will complain about Heyneke Meyer’s departure if his appointment translates to positive results for the Springboks.

By Andy Capostagno
Super Rugby tackles relegation model
Article
/ 3 February 2012

Super Rugby tackles relegation model

Addition of Southern Kings to the competition adds spice to the closing stages of log play.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 27 January 2012

New Springbok coach has his work cut out for him

The newly appointed Bok coach must be ready to face a myriad of hurdles in the country’s most important coaching role.

By Andy Capostagno
Ready, steady, Super Rugby
Article
/ 20 January 2012

Ready, steady, Super Rugby

The new season is about to start and will provide
a weekly dress rehearsal for Springbok selectors.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 9 December 2011

Pressure mounts on the Blitzbokke to spark

The talent bursting out of the South African Sevens squad has not been fulfilled in the opening two rounds of the IRB World Series.

By Andy Capostagno
Last lineout for Victor Matfield, the king of locks
Article
/ 25 November 2011

Last lineout for Victor Matfield, the king of locks

When Victor Matfield plays his final game of first-class rugby, he brings the curtain down on the most successful rugby career of any South African.

By Andy Capostagno
Solly Tyibilika: A tragic tale of wasted potential
Article
/ 18 November 2011

Solly Tyibilika: A tragic tale of wasted potential

Solly Tyibilika shone on the field — when you could get him there, writes <b>Andy Capostagno</b>.

By Andy Capostagno
Time to pass baton to new kids in ruck
Article
/ 11 November 2011

Time to pass baton to new kids in ruck

Almost a decade has passed since South Africa won the under-21 World Cup at home.

By Andy Capostagno
All Blacks vs Les Bleus: Bruising Encounters III
Article
/ 21 October 2011

All Blacks vs Les Bleus: Bruising Encounters III

The All Blacks have suffered spectacular losses against the unpredictable Les Bleus, so Sunday’s final is a tough call.

By Andy Capostagno
Whistles, Wallabies and Wales
Article
/ 14 October 2011

Whistles, Wallabies and Wales

Whether or not the ref helped Australia against South Africa, the Wallabies could now upset the All Blacks and face the resurgent Welsh in the final.

By Andy Capostagno
Boks favourites against Wallabies
Article
/ 7 October 2011

Boks favourites against Wallabies

Despite the loss of Frans Steyn, South Africa have emerged as the favourites to win on Sunday, after Australia’s dreadful display against Ireland.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 30 September 2011

In the World Cup last-chance saloon

In the final round of pool matches some underdogs can still sneak through to the quarterfinals — but upsets are unlikely.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 23 September 2011

No quarters are a given

The end of pool play is in sight and the battles now are for who plays whom in the quarterfinals, writes Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
Finding the right mix of youth and experience
Article
/ 23 September 2011

Finding the right mix of youth and experience

A match of 12 tries that only really came to life in the final quarter will be remembered principally for Bryan Habana’s record-breaking five points.

By Andy Capostagno
Bring on the new broom
Article
/ 16 September 2011

Bring on the new broom

Sweeping changes may be needed as injuries and fading form take their toll on the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup.

By Andy Capostagno
Reaching for the World Cup trophy
Article
/ 9 September 2011

Reaching for the World Cup trophy

The 2011 Rugby World Cup tournament kicks off with the All Blacks feeling the pressure and the Springboks seeking a good start against Wales.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 2 September 2011

No more distractions for Springboks

Now they’re in New Zealand the Springboks can truly focus on defending their crown.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 19 August 2011

Steyn’s chance to make his Bok mark

Butch James is on the bench and Lambie is at fullback as Morné takes over at flyhalf.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 12 August 2011

Time to make experience count

After a month of messing around with extended squads, the Bok coaching team is sending something close to its best team into battle with Australia.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 5 August 2011

An injury to one is not an injury to all

More questions than answers about ‘injured’ Springboks, inexperienced players and the World Cup squad.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 29 July 2011

De Villiers has run out of lock

The Springboks’ injury problems have left the coach at a loose end in the tight five.

By Andy Capostagno
Raw Boks might become well done
Article
/ 22 July 2011

Raw Boks might become well done

Inexperienced Springbok team could surprise Australia, but the odds are against them.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 15 July 2011

De Villiers pulls a White on the Tri-Nations

In 2007 when Jake White opted to rest his key players for the Tri-Nations to have them fresh for the World Cup, John O’Neil was upset.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 8 July 2011

From Super to Springboks

As the Lions are left with red faces and the Reds host the Crusaders in the final, it’s time for the Springboks to prepare for the Tri-Nations.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 1 July 2011

No place like home for the Stormers

Because sport broadcasting these days is so ubiquitous it is easy to forget what happened in the week prior to the teams emerging from the tunnel.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 24 June 2011

Sharks in Super Rugby’s deep end

The team from Durban will have to repeat the heroics of their win over the Bulls last weekend if they are to defeat the Crusaders in New Zealand.

By Andy Capostagno
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