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Zimbabwe’s national rugby team slept on the streets outside their hotel in Tunisia

Zim rugby team off the streets

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.

De Villiers: Bok team ‘too white’, dividing SA

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.

De Villiers takes on Western Cape varsity rugby post

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers will take up a new post as director of rugby at the University of the Western Cape.

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.

Stormers coach looks at new opportunities

Rassie Erasmus will consider a number of possible options after resigning as senior professional coach of the Stormers.

SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012

SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012

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.

All eyes on Bok top job

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.

SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012

Peter de Villiers makes Springbok coach shortlist

Despite the Springboks’ knock out from the World Cup this year, Peter de Villiers has made the Saru shortlist of potential Bok coach candidates.

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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.

P.Divvy says he’s packing up his care and woe

P.Divvy says he’s packing up his care and woe

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.

Hero’s welcome for the Bokke

Hero’s welcome for the Bokke

The Springboks were welcomed by throngs of fans as they returned defeated to South Africa, while the race to replace coach P Divvy begins.

SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012

My time with the Boks is up, says De Villiers

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers called it quits after South Africa’s 11-9 World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Australia in Wellington on Sunday.

Boks focus on Samoa’s scrum

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.

Bok skipper Smit shows critics up

Bok skipper Smit shows critics up

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.

Bryan Habana and the form book

Boks get back to the business of winning

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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Too much haka?

New Zealand’s famous war dance was in danger of losing its potency because it was being performed too often, says Peter de Villiers.

Bring on the new broom

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.

Habana out, Muller in doubt for Fiji clash

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.

Bismarck calls for better Bok lineouts

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis says South Africa need to improve their lineout play ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match against Fiji.

Tutu ‘recovering well’ in hospital after surgery

Boks can help heal ‘wounded’ SA, says Tutu

The Springboks are an important ingredient in "the medicine" used to treat "wounded South Africans", says Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.