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Springboks

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/ 14 November 2009

France beat Boks 20-13

France kept world champion South Africa scoreless in the second half to come back and win their rugby Test 20-13 on Friday.

By Jerome Pugmire
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/ 13 November 2009

A Test on two fronts

Andy Capostagno thinks there has been too much confusion ahead of the Boks’ tour to France and Italy.

By Andy Capostagno
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/ 12 November 2009

Boks bid to break 12-year French hoodoo

World champions South Africa will seek to break a 12-year hoodoo when they take on France at the Municipal Stadium in Toulouse on Friday.

By Luke Phillips
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/ 11 November 2009

De Villiers defends Bok selection

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has defended a decision to take his jaded stars on a three-Test tour of Europe that starts on Friday against France

By David Legge
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/ 10 November 2009

Springboks make four changes for France Test

The Springbok starting XV to face France on Friday shows four changes from the team that started the final Tri-Nations Test in September.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 November 2009

Harinordoquy ready for Springboks challenge

France’s Imanol Harinordoquy is relishing a chance to face a Springbok side he regards as having the ”nastiest” players in the world in Friday’s Test.

By Jean-Paul Couret
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/ 9 November 2009

No need to panic for the Springboks

There is no panic in the Springbok camp after Friday’s unexpected loss to the Leicester Tigers, but there is awareness of the challenge lying ahead.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 November 2009

France name strong side for Bok clash

Seven Toulouse players will form the backbone of the France XV to take on world champions South Africa in Toulouse on Friday night.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 November 2009

Injury crisis forces Bok coach into policy change

Bok coach Peter de Villiers has changed a policy of not choosing foreign-based players by roping up CJ van der Linde for the injury-hit European tour.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 November 2009

Dick Muir: ‘We were given a lesson’

SA assistant coach Dick Muir admitted he had never seen such a poor performance from a Springbok front five as they went down to Leicester on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 November 2009

Leicester stun Boks 22-17

English club champion Leicester stunned Rugby World Cup holder South Africa 22-17 at Welford Road on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 4 November 2009

Boks may have to sacrifice victory for 2011 RWC

The Springboks could enter the 2011 Rugby World Cup with a few defeats, as the best team might not be selected for all Tests leading to the event.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 4 November 2009

Springboks arrive in England

The Springboks have arrived in London for the start of their five-match tour, which kicks off against Leicester Tigers on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 3 November 2009

Brüssow set for opening Test against France

Springbok fetcher Heinrich Brüssow will, barring injury, play in the Test against France on November 13 after all.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 3 November 2009

Du Preez caps fine season with SA Rugby award

Springbok scrum-half Fourie du Preez capped a wonderful three days in his career on Monday when named South Africa Rugby Player of the Year.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 2 November 2009

Springboks lead Southern flight north

The eyes of the rugby union world will be on Europe this month with South Africa leading a raft of southern hemisphere touring teams.

By Julian Guyer
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/ 2 November 2009

Nine new caps for Springbok tour

Coach Peter de Villiers warned his Springbok stars that they faced tough Tests in France, Italy and Ireland during November.

By David Legge
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/ 30 October 2009

Arrest warrant issued for Bok star Januarie

A warrant of arrest was issued for Springbok scrumhalf Ricky Januarie on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 October 2009

Blue Bulls trio to mark milestone in Currie Cup final

Blue Bulls stars Bakkies Botha, Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez will mark their 50th appearances for the Bulls in Saturday’s Currie cup final.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 September 2009

Boks arrive in Jo’burg to warm welcome

The heroic Springboks were welcomed back to home soil on Monday by a variety of fans reflecting the popularity of the world champions.

By Vivian Mooki
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/ 13 September 2009

SA simmering nicely ahead of Rugby World Cup

With less than two years to go before they begin their defence of the Rugby World Cup, South Africa have right to be brimming with confidence.

By Greg Stutchbury
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/ 12 September 2009

Steyn helps Springboks to win Tri-Nations

Long-range strikes from Frans Steyn and an intercept try by Jean de Villiers helped South Africa to get a 32-29 victory over New Zealand.

By Greg Stutchbury
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/ 12 September 2009

We can only get better for 2011 World Cup, say Springboks

South Africa were still improving and can only get better heading into the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand, said captain John Smit.

By Greg Stutchbury
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/ 11 September 2009

Nearly heroes

Will the Springboks return from their crucial Tri-Nations Test in Hamilton as conquering heroes or nearly men?

By Andy Capostagno
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/ 11 September 2009

Boks look back to gain inspiration for All Blacks

A victory more than 12 months ago rather than two this season will help motivate South Africa in their Tri-Nations encounter against New Zealand.

By Greg Stutchbury
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/ 10 September 2009

All Blacks question strength of Bok scrum

The Springboks slipped quietly into New Zealand on Thursday, leaving their hosts to do the trash-talking this time.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 September 2009

Wallaby win buoys All Blacks for crunch Test

The All Blacks have taken a leaf out of the Wallabies’
book for Saturday’s make-or-break Tri-Nations Test against the Springboks.

By Chris Foley
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/ 9 September 2009

Just one change for the Springboks

The Springboks have called up Francois Steyn in the sole change to their side for the crucial Tri-Nations match against New Zealand on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 September 2009

Bok coach takes aim at referees

South Africa are being unfairly targeted by referees because of their status as the world’s best team, according to Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 September 2009

Boks delay naming team for All Blacks Test

SA have delayed naming their team for the Test against New Zealand as they await results of fitness tests on Bryan Habana and Pierre Spies.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 September 2009

Donald, Nonu in for Kiwis ahead of crunch match

New Zealand will field a revamped midfield for their Tri-Nations crunch match against South Africa in Hamilton on Saturday

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 September 2009

Smit: ‘They beat us at our own game’

The Springboks still control the destiny of this year’s Tri-Nations title despite their mauling by the Wallabies, skipper John Smit said.

By Staff Reporter
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