The Sables along with their coach refused to stay in the booked accommodation in Tunisia because it was reportedly in disgusting condition
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says by making the national team too white, black South Africans were being alienated from the sport.
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers will take up a new post as director of rugby at the University of the Western Cape.
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/ 27 January 2012
The newly appointed Bok coach must be ready to face a myriad of hurdles in the country’s most important coaching role.
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/ 10 January 2012
Rassie Erasmus will consider a number of possible options after resigning as senior professional coach of the Stormers.
SA 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.
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/ 23 November 2011
Appointing a new coach for the Springboks will be a top priority for the Saru while they re-evaluate the implementation of the quota system.
Despite the Springboks’ knock out from the World Cup this year, Peter de Villiers has made the Saru shortlist of potential Bok coach candidates.
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.
Peter de Villiers says that while he hasn’t actually resigned from his job as Springbok coach, he’s resigned to the fact that his days are numbered.
The Springboks were welcomed by throngs of fans as they returned defeated to South Africa, while the race to replace coach P Divvy begins.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers called it quits after South Africa’s 11-9 World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Australia in Wellington on Sunday.
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/ 27 September 2011
The Springboks will have to be on high alert on Friday as Samoa’s scrums have become a legitimate weapon after their impressive show against Fiji.
John Smit left for the World Cup under siege to hold his place in the Bok team, yet he will be creating new records when he leads SA against Namibia.
South Africa feel they have what it takes to successfully defend their World Cup title defence with minnows Namibia their next tournament indicator.
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/ 19 September 2011
New Zealand’s famous war dance was in danger of losing its potency because it was being performed too often, says Peter de Villiers.
Sweeping changes may be needed as injuries and fading form take their toll on the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup.
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/ 14 September 2011
Bok wing Bryan Habana is out because of a knee injury, while lock Johann Muller is nursing a hamstring injury — highlighting the Boks’ lock crisis.
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/ 13 September 2011
Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis says South Africa need to improve their lineout play ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match against Fiji.
The Springboks are an important ingredient in "the medicine" used to treat "wounded South Africans", says Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
After a poor Tri-Nations campaign, the Boks are under increasing pressure as the president orders the World Cup home and fans hope for their success.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says there were no selection issues as John Smit is "the best hooker in world rugby".
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/ 2 September 2011
Now they’re in New Zealand the Springboks can truly focus on defending their crown.
Springbok coach Peter De Villiers sprang two surprises in the announcement of his squad to travel to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
The need to cover the outstanding but injury-prone Heinrich Brüssow has forced Springbok coach Peter de Villiers to reconsider Francois Louw.
The Springboks’ World Cup squad will be announced on Tuesday and Frans Steyn and Pat Lambie have less than 24 hours to prove their fitness.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry is convinced his team is on the right track despite being given a reminder of a world cup nightmare after SA defeat.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was a relieved man after his side’s 18-5 Tri-Nations victory over the All Blacks on Saturday.
The 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.
Butch James is on the bench and Lambie is at fullback as Morné takes over at flyhalf.
It’s easy for the Springboks to be dismissed ahead of the World Cup, but what about a surge of support, suggests <b>Nickolaus Bauer</b>.
A hamstring injury has ruled Springbok full-back Francois Steyn out of the Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand.