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Springboks

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/ 9 July 2009

YOURTAKE: Is Div’s bek too big?

Springbok coach Peter De Villiers has been under the spotlight following recent controversial statements.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 July 2009

Minister weighs in on Bok-coach saga

Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile says Springbok rugby coach Peter de Villiers should watch his mouth, it was reported on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 July 2009

Manuel defends De Villiers’s record

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers received support from an unexpected yet impeccable source on Tuesday — National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 July 2009

Boks to be charged with misconduct over armbands

The South African Rugby Union is to be charged with misconduct for allowing its players and coach to wear white ”justice” armbands.

By Mitch Phillips
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/ 5 July 2009

Smit: Series win up there with World Cup glory

South Africa’s 2-1 series win over the British and Irish Lions felt as good as the country’s World Cup win in 2007, according to skipper John Smit.

By Luke Phillips
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/ 4 July 2009

Lions thump Boks 28-9 to avoid series whitewash

The British and Irish Lions avoided a second successive series whitewash when they produced a spirited display of attacking rugby to beat SA 28-9.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 3 July 2009

Bakkies ruling could change game, says Bok captain

John Smit hopes Bakkies Botha was being victimised when he was hit by a two-week ban. Otherwise the game of rugby could be changing, he said.

By Ken Borland
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/ 3 July 2009

Lively ‘dead rubber’ ahead for Boks, Lions

Saturday’s final Test between SA and the British Irish Lions is anything but a ‘dead rubber’ to those involved, despite the series being settled.

By Ken Borland
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/ 2 July 2009

Let’s get back to the game

Rugby took second place this week to the furore that erupted over Bok coach Peter de Villiers comments that seemed to condone foul play in the game.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 1 July 2009

O’Driscoll slams De Villiers’s gouging comments

Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll has slammed SA coach Peter de Villiers for defending Bok flanker Schalk Burger, who was banned for eye-gouging.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 1 July 2009

Anyone for ballet?

The Springboks have been challenged to do a ballet class to compare fitness levels.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 1 July 2009

Lions’ injury count testament to rugby’s physicality

Anyone doubting the physicality of modern rugby must only look at the British and Irish Lions tour as witness to the brutal demands made on players.

By Luke Phillips
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/ 30 June 2009

Springboks going for Lions’ jugular, warns Muir

The Springboks will go into the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions brimming with confidence as they seek a third straight win

By Luke Phillips
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/ 30 June 2009

Springboks to appeal Botha ban

The Springboks are to appeal the two-week ban lock Bakkies Botha received for a dangerous charge on Adam Jones in the second Test on the weekend.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 June 2009

Suspensions, injuries put pressure on De Villiers

Injuries and the suspensions of Schalk Burger and Bakkies Botha will heap more pressure on Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 June 2009

Burger to miss Tri-Nations opener

Springbok flanker Schalk Burger will miss the first three of South Africa’s six Tri-Nations matches after his eight-week suspension.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 June 2009

Burger and Botha cited after Lions match

Schalk Burger and lock Bakkies Botha have been cited for foul play during Saturday’s 28-25 win over the British and Irish Lions.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 27 June 2009

Late Steyn penalty wins series for Springboks

Replacement flyhalf Morne Steyn landed a 55m penalty in the last minute to give South Africa a 28-25 second Test victory over the Lions on Saturday.

By Mitch Phillips
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/ 27 June 2009

Lions rely on Welsh trio to keep series alive

An all-Wales front row take responsibility for the ”Beast” and the fate of the series when the British and Irish Lions meet SA in Saturday’s Test.

By Mitch Phillips
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/ 26 June 2009

Resist the lure of the bench

The Springboks came within 20 minutes of playing the perfect game in Durban — and then fell off the bus.

By Andy Capostagno
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/ 23 June 2009

TAKE2: What’s up, coach?

So, barely a day after Springbok coach Peter de Villiers rebuked criticism of Ricky Januarie, a Bok match 22 was announced sans Januarie.

By Keith Nicholls
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/ 23 June 2009

Vickery expects the chop

British and Irish Lions tighthead prop Phil Vickery, expects to lose his Test place after the mauling by Springbok loosehead Beast Mtawarira.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 June 2009

No injury worries in Bok camp

There are no serious injuries in the Springbok camp as preparations begin for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 June 2009

Last-chance saloon for Shane Williams

Shane Williams has admitted he needs to pull out all the stops in the British and Irish Lions’ game against the Emerging Springboks on Tuesday.

By Luke Phillips
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/ 22 June 2009

Savaged by the Beast, Vickery expects to lose Test place

British and Irish Lions prop Phil Vickery does not expect to retain his place for the second Test against South Africa.

By Neil Maidment
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/ 19 June 2009

Boks prey on Lions’ pride

Wise counsel has prevailed and the Springboks will play their first Test match of the year with just about the strongest available 15 players.

By Andy Capostagno
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/ 18 June 2009

Wallace edges Williams for Lions Test side spot

Ireland’s David Wallace has edged out Martyn Williams for the key position of openside flanker in British and Irish Lions Test team.

By Mitch Phillips
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/ 16 June 2009

Brussow starts for Boks as injury sidelines Burger

Bok flanker Heinrich Brussow completed a dramatic turnaround on Tuesday when he was chosen to face the British and Irish Lions in the first Test.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 June 2009

Burger could be fit for Saturday

star Springbok flanker Schalk Burger has a ”good chance” of being fit to face the British and Irish Lions in the first Test in Durban on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 June 2009

Quiet man Sheridan feared by Boks

British and Irish Lions prop Andrew Sheridan is flattered but not lulled by the praise being heaped upon him by the South Africans.

By Robert Millward
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/ 11 June 2009

Lions aim to catch out rusty Springboks

The British and Irish Lions are hoping to take advantage of SA’s lack of recent game time, Lions forward coach Warren Gatland said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 June 2009

Pretorius interested in Force offer, say officials

Former Springbok flyhalf Andre Pretorius is considering an offer to play for the Western Force next season.

By Staff Reporter
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