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Springboks

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/ 10 July 2010

All Backs beat Springboks in Tri-Nations opener

New Zealand continued their long unbeaten run at Eden Park with a controlled and aggressive performance to record a 32-12 victory over SA.

By Greg Stutchbury
All the pressure is on the All Blacks
Article
/ 9 July 2010

All the pressure is on the All Blacks

New Zealand are desperate to end a run of three straight defeats to the Springboks, writes <b>Ken Borland</b>.

By Ken Borland
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Article
/ 26 June 2010

‘It’s not easy playing against the best team in the world’

Flyhalf Morne Steyn scored 26 points, including two tries, as world champions South Africa beat Italy 55-11 at the Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 June 2010

Struggling Springboks still too strong for Italy

World champions South Africa defeated Italy 29-13 despite a disjointed and lethargic performance at the Puma Stadium in Witbank on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 12 June 2010

For once, all conquering Boks play second fiddle

The Springboks demolished France 42-17 on Saturday but captain John Smit said his team were more than content to stay in the shadow of the World Cup.

By Mitch Phillips
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Article
/ 11 June 2010

French verve a real test of Bok depth

The rude health of South African rugby will be tested to the full at Newlands on Saturday.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 11 June 2010

France plot Springbok downfall amid World Cup hype

France have been quietly plotting the downfall of world rugby champions South Africa against the background of the World Cup kicking off on Friday.

By Duane Heath
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Article
/ 9 June 2010

Rugby: Gulf between hemispheres yawns wide

Prior to the inaugural 1987 World Cup, European nations crossed the equator in the infrequent expeditions of the amateur rugby union era with understa

By John Mehaffey
Bulls beef up Boks for battle of champions
Article
/ 8 June 2010

Bulls beef up Boks for battle of champions

World Cup champions South Africa have made six changes from the team that beat Wales 34-31 last Saturday.

By Colin Bryden
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Article
/ 7 June 2010

James named in Bok squad for France Test

Flyhalf Butch James has been included in the Springbok squad for the one-off Test against France in Cape Town on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 6 June 2010

‘Beast’ ruled ineligible for Springboks

Selectors have been told by the South African Rugby Union not to pick Tendai Mtawarira after the government ruled the Zimbabwean-born prop ineligible.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 June 2010

Boks repel late challenge to defeat Wales

World champions South Africa edged Wales 34-31 on Saturday with an under-strength side at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

By Staff Reporter
Lack of Springbok stars unlikely to save Wales
Article
/ 4 June 2010

Lack of Springbok stars unlikely to save Wales

The Springbok team to play Wales this weekend is a mix and match amalgam of overseas-based players, local tyros and a hard core of regulars.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 31 May 2010

Bok squad given all-clear for Wales clash

The Springbok squad to face Wales in a one-off Test in Cardiff on Saturday June 5 has been cleared to tour.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 May 2010

Two new Springbok caps for Wales clash

The Springbok selectors named a match 22 boasting 531 Test caps on Saturday for the match against Wales in Cardiff on June 5.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa, New Zealand in apartheid rugby apology
Article
/ 14 May 2010

South Africa, New Zealand in apartheid rugby apology

New Zealand and South Africa’s rugby unions made apologies on Friday for excluding Maori and black players from their teams during the apartheid era.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 April 2010

De Villiers to shake up Bok coaching staff

The South African Rugby Union (Saru) confirmed on Thursday that a review of Springbok management performance had been undertaken.

By Staff Reporter
Du Toit scoops Luareus Disability Award
Article
/ 11 March 2010

Du Toit scoops Luareus Disability Award

Swimming champion Natalie Du Toit has won the annual Laureus Disability award, Sascoc said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
Welsh make Springbok date for June
Article
/ 3 March 2010

Welsh make Springbok date for June

Wales will play rugby world champions South Africa in a one-off test on June 5 to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Millennium Stadium.

By Staff Reporter
Thanks, it’s been super
Article
/ 12 February 2010

Thanks, it’s been super

As we go into the final Super 14 season, Saru breaks from tradition and announces its list of Boks early, writes Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 2 February 2010

Cape Town to host France-Boks clash

South Africa will play France in a Test match on June 12 in Cape Town, dispelling doubts over a clash in scheduling with Soccer World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 December 2009

Bakkies out for three months

Blue Bulls and Springbok lock Bakkies Botha, is going to be on the sideline for three months following an achilles injury.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 November 2009

Ireland end year unbeaten with South Africa win

Six Nations champions Ireland beat World and Tri-Nations champions South Africa 15-10 in a battle of the hemispheres on Saturday.

By Padraic Halpin
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Article
/ 26 November 2009

Six changes for the Springboks

The Springboks have made six changes for their tour-endind showdown against Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 November 2009

Springbok Test for Sexton

Declan Kidney’s desire to see Jonathan Sexton play against top opposition led him to omit veteran Ronan O’Gara for Saturday’s Springbok Test.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 November 2009

Boks hit by injuries

The Springboks have put off naming the team to play Ireland this Saturday because of an injury crisis which forced them to cancel training on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 November 2009

Boks end losing run in Italy

World champions South Africa ended their three-match losing run with a 32-10 victory against error-strewn Italy on Saturday.

By Barnaby Chesterman
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Article
/ 20 November 2009

Mallet full of praise for De Villiers

Italy’s South African coach Nick Mallett has paid tribute to his countryman and Springboks opposite number Peter de Villiers ahead of Saturday’s Test.

By Barnaby Chesterman
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Analysis
/ 20 November 2009

An arts-about-face approach

It’s been a week of contradictions with a president with a machine gun theme song decrying violence in the arts.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 November 2009

Four changes for the Boks

The Springbok starting XV to face Italy at the Stadio Friuli in Udine on Saturday shows four changes from the team that started against France.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 November 2009

Despite third loss, Boks confident of comeback

South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir lamented his side’s failure to hold on to a lead after the world champions were beaten for a third time.

By Steve Douglas
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Article
/ 16 November 2009

Outrage grows over ‘horrendous’ SA anthem

Ras Dumisani had to weather further criticism on Monday over his rendition of the SA anthem, with Cope calling his performance a ”vocal misfire”.

By Staff Reporter
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