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Heyneke Meyer

Madness of King Allister must stop
Article
/ 29 September 2017

Madness of King Allister must stop

The Bok coach needs to get a grip on his team selections to give us a shot at restoring dignity

By Andy Capostagno
Meyer: Future for Boks bright, despite World Cup exit
Article
/ 26 October 2015

Meyer: Future for Boks bright, despite World Cup exit

Out of the running to win the Rugby World Cup, SA are left with the prospect of having to play the one match every team hates to be involved in.

By Staff Reporter
Choosing the best team calls for help
Article
/ 7 August 2015

Choosing the best team calls for help

Meyer can rely on sterling assistance in finding the ideal balance between ?youth and experience.

By Andy Capostagno
Time running is out for Meyer’s men
Article
/ 10 July 2015

Time running is out for Meyer’s men

Injuries put limits on this weekend’s game and the real test for the Boks will be in a fortnight’s time.

By Andy Capostagno
Fate is blind to Meyer’s game plan
Article
/ 2 July 2015

Fate is blind to Meyer’s game plan

Injuries and high-paying contracts have been a pain, but there is some comfort to be had.

By Andy Capostagno
Heyneke Meyer will be a winner if he gets his mind over matter
Article
/ 19 February 2015

Heyneke Meyer will be a winner if he gets his mind over matter

The coach, as much as the players, must believe in winning instead of just fearing a loss.

By Chris Waldburger
Meyer’s World Cup runneth over
Article
/ 6 December 2014

Meyer’s World Cup runneth over

What Meyer really needs is consistency and the willingness to make necessary changes sooner rather than later.

By Andy Capostagno
Meyer begins the weak links test
Article
/ 6 November 2014

Meyer begins the weak links test

The national coach will find out whether he has built a team capable of winning a World Cup.

By Andy Capostagno
More bang for the Boks
Article
/ 14 August 2014

More bang for the Boks

The Boks coach has instituted a subtle overhaul of the team, which should pay off in the World Cup.

By Andy Capostagno
Springboks depth tested playing against Scotland
Article
/ 29 June 2014

Springboks depth tested playing against Scotland

Following Springboks’ win over Scotland, coach Heyneke Meyer has expressed his satisfaction with the depth he had developed since taking the reins.

By Ockert De Villiers
Meyer defends choice for Springbok squad
Article
/ 1 June 2014

Meyer defends choice for Springbok squad

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has defended his selection of several "30-somethings" in the squad to do duty during the Castle Lager Incoming Series.

By Sapa
Knee injury costs De Villiers Bok training camp spot
Article
/ 25 May 2014

Knee injury costs De Villiers Bok training camp spot

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has been pulled out from several matches due to a knee injury.

By Sapa
Big changes in Meyer’s European Bok squad
Article
/ 31 October 2013

Big changes in Meyer’s European Bok squad

Heyneke Meyer has deviated from his usual selection tactics and made drastic changes to the Springbok rugby squad heading to Europe.

By Andy Capostagno
Bok coach Meyer sets sights on ‘hell of a challenge’
Article
/ 8 September 2013

Bok coach Meyer sets sights on ‘hell of a challenge’

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer senses his team is getting stronger and will be ready for the challenge against New Zealand next weekend.

By Staff Reporter
Heyneke Meyer’s choice goes back to the future
Article
/ 8 August 2013

Heyneke Meyer’s choice goes back to the future

Springbok coach has finally got his wish with the return of Du Preez. But for how long?

By Andy Capostagno
New blood bucks up the Boks
Article
/ 7 June 2013

New blood bucks up the Boks

Coach Heyneke Meyer is breaking out of the mould at last, but he has just three weeks to fine-tune the team he has selected.

By Andy Capostagno
Meyer fails to take bullishness by horns
Article
/ 29 November 2012

Meyer fails to take bullishness by horns

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

By Andy Capostagno
Boks: Treading water at Twickenham
Article
/ 23 November 2012

Boks: Treading water at Twickenham

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

By Andy Capostagno
Boks must take Scots by the scruff of the neck
Article
/ 16 November 2012

Boks must take Scots by the scruff of the neck

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.

By Andy Capostagno
Why are the Boks so white?
Article
/ 16 November 2012

Why are the Boks so white?

Gwede Mantashe was right to say black rugby players are not given the support to perform on the field in the starting 15, writes Lloyd Gedye.

By Lloyd Gedye
100-year legacy seeks protection in Lansdowne Road
Article
/ 9 November 2012

100-year legacy seeks protection in Lansdowne Road

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.

By Andy Capostagno
Mantashe says Meyer’s ‘not keen’ to play deserving black Boks
Article
/ 8 November 2012

Mantashe says Meyer’s ‘not keen’ to play deserving black Boks

Gwede Mantashe says the black players Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has are good enough to play internationally and should be selected for the team.

By Ockert De Villers
Lots to prove for patched up Boks
Article
/ 2 November 2012

Lots to prove for patched up Boks

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

By Andy Capostagno
Five new caps and Habana out for Springboks’ Outgoing Tour
Article
/ 28 October 2012

Five new caps and Habana out for Springboks’ Outgoing Tour

The Springboks will travel to the Northern Hemisphere with five uncapped players, and without their all-time leading try-scorer, Bryan Habana.

By Sapa
It’s Bok to the provinces
Article
/ 11 October 2012

It’s Bok to the provinces

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.

By Andy Capostagno
Mind over matter for Bok coach
Article
/ 5 October 2012

Mind over matter for Bok coach

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.

By Andy Capostagno
No mourning over Morne
Article
/ 28 September 2012

No mourning over Morne

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.

By Andy Capostagno
‘Tough call’ to replace Steyn, says Meyer
Article
/ 26 September 2012

‘Tough call’ to replace Steyn, says Meyer

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says it was a difficult decision to drop flyhalf Morne Steyn for their Rugby Championship match against Australia.

By Ockert De Villiers
Meyer sweating over Springbok injuries
Article
/ 25 September 2012

Meyer sweating over Springbok injuries

Bok coach Heyneke Meyer was left to sweat over his team selection for Saturday’s game against Australia with a number of players nursing injuries.

By Ockert De Villiers
New blow to Lions Currie Cup campaign
Article
/ 23 September 2012

New blow to Lions Currie Cup campaign

The Lions have been dealt a harsh blow with news that two of their key players will be unavailable for the next two weeks because of Springbok duty.

By Ockert De Villiers
Heyneke Meyer denies Boks best chance
Article
/ 21 September 2012

Heyneke Meyer denies Boks best chance

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

By Andy Capostagno
Bok coach Meyer sticks to his kicks
Article
/ 7 September 2012

Bok coach Meyer sticks to his kicks

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

By Andy Capostagno
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