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.
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.
Ruan Pienaar has taken his Bok chances with both hands and will hope to stake a claim for the number nine jersey for an extended period.
Coach Heyneke Meyer says South Africa must become more clinical if they hope to beat New Zealand in Soweto next weekend.
Flyhalf Aaron Cruden kicked two late penalties as the All Blacks hung on to beat South Africa 21-11 in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
High balls are set to dominate Saturday’s Test against Australia as Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer again relies on his conservative tactics.
Fullback Gio Aplon says while he would like to impress Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer against England, he wouldn’t do it at the expense of the team.
Forwards trio Marcell Coetzee, Juandre Kruger and Eben Etzebeth are to make their Springbok debuts against England in Durban.
Bryan Habana concedes that "things are different" under Bok coach Heyneke Meyer, but insists that management have the full support of the players.
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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.
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.
The Springboks romped to a masterful 49-3 victory over Fiji in their second World Cup group D game on Saturday in Wellington.
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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/ 8 September 2011
In support of the Springboks and for those who can’t tell their hookers from their hakas, the <i>Mail & Guardian</i> has compiled a guide to the game.
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.
Former Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha says the history books show that Australia’s victory in the Tri-Nations series should count in favour of SA.
Coach Peter de Villiers has announced the 30-man squad for the World Cup but says although the team has experience, it’s going to be a tough road.
Springbok fullback Frans Steyn will not be considered for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury.
The Bok coach named a 24-man squad featuring several players returning from injury rehabilitation for the home leg of the Tri-Nations series.
More questions than answers about ‘injured’ Springboks, inexperienced players and the World Cup squad.
A plane carrying the South African rugby team to their opening Tri-Nations match in Australia had to turn back after suffering engine failure.
While other rugby bosses are preparing for the World Cup, Paul Treu is going for gold.
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.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says the recent wins by the Cheetahs and Stormers will give the Boks the edge they need going in to the World Cup.
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/ 4 November 2010
Deon Stegmann will make his Test debut for the Springboks against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, the SA Rugby Union (Saru) has announced.
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/ 22 October 2010
As expected, Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has insisted on taking his strongest team on tour at the end of the season.
New Zealand secured their second successive bonus point win of the 2010 Tri-Nations with a 31-17 victory over South Africa on Saturday.
South Africa lock Bakkies Botha will face a judicial hearing on Sunday after he headbutted All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan.
South Africa have received a boost with Bakkies Botha and Danie Rossouw declared fit for their Tri-Nations opener against New Zealand on Saturday.
Jean de Villiers will quit Munster at the end of the season and return home in an attempt to win a place in South Africa’s 2011 World Cup squad
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/ 28 January 2010
Former Springbok, Free State and Blue Bulls flanker Ruben Kruger, lost his long battle with brain cancer and died in Pretoria on Wednesday.