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Springboks

Rassie Erasmus confirmed as Springbok coach
Article
/ 1 March 2018

Rassie Erasmus confirmed as Springbok coach

The 45-year-old will take over coaching duties from Allister Coetzee, who was in charge of the Boks for the last two years

By Agency
Boks, All Blacks aim to quash Northern rebellion
Article
/ 10 November 2017

Boks, All Blacks aim to quash Northern rebellion

The upstart Europeans fuel a rare unity among the traditional Rugby Championship rivals

By Luke Feltham
Boks and All Blacks have a marathon of a first half
Article
/ 9 October 2017

Boks and All Blacks have a marathon of a first half

After a gruelling 50 minute first half, the All blacks beat South Africa 25-24.

By News 24
Will Boks be lambs to the slaughter?
Article
/ 5 October 2017

Will Boks be lambs to the slaughter?

By keeping the ball and focusing our kicking game, we may at least avoid another drubbing

By Andy Capostagno and Andy Copastagno
Will Boks be lambs to the slaughter?
Article
/ 5 October 2017

Will Boks be lambs to the slaughter?

By keeping the ball and focusing our kicking game, we may at least avoid another drubbing

By Andy Copastagno
Madness of King Allister must stop
Article
/ 29 September 2017

Madness of King Allister must stop

The Bok coach needs to get a grip on his team selections to give us a shot at restoring dignity

By Andy Capostagno
Defiant Coetzee: We’re on the right track
Article
/ 18 September 2017

Defiant Coetzee: We’re on the right track

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has hit back at calls for his head from disgruntled supporters on social media.

By Agency
Kiwis taunt the Boks
Article
/ 15 September 2017

Kiwis taunt the Boks

The justifiably self-assured All Blacks need their skills to be put to the test but much depends on the young South African players coming up

By Andy Capostagno
Off-colour Kiwis give Boks a gap
Article
/ 14 September 2017

Off-colour Kiwis give Boks a gap

Seemingly invincible just a year ago, the All Blacks have hit a wobble, boosting the South Africans’ hopes

By Luke Feltham
Cheetahs out to draw first Pro14 blood
Article
/ 1 September 2017

Cheetahs out to draw first Pro14 blood

The once-mighty Currie Cup is bottom of the priority list as the Free Staters look north for glory

By Andy Capostagno
What it means to be a black Springbok
Article
/ 21 July 2017

What it means to be a black Springbok

"Manana hopes that the book will help shine a revealing light on the Rainbow Nation narrative that still desperately clings to the Springboks"

By Daniel Gallan
Lions test the waters for the Boks
Article
/ 23 June 2017

Lions test the waters for the Boks

The British and Irish Lions’ games in New Zealand may show what it takes to beat the All Blacks

By Andy Capostagno
That roar is coming from the Boks
Article
/ 15 June 2017

That roar is coming from the Boks

The Lions players have transformed a lacklustre national team in a way few people thought possible

By Andy Capostagno
Coetzee can only hope for a rebirth
Article
/ 9 June 2017

Coetzee can only hope for a rebirth

In some ways, the Boks hark back to better days but the coach’s choices are decidedly questionable

By Andy Capostagno
The new, mostly white Bok squad
Article
/ 26 May 2017

The new, mostly white Bok squad

Former Lions and All Blacks coach John Mitchell analyses the composition of the new squad

By Andy Capostagno
World Cup draw a boon for the Boks
Article
/ 12 May 2017

World Cup draw a boon for the Boks

Being grouped with the All Blacks in 2019 will boost the prospects of our men in green and gold

By Andy Capostagno
Springboks legend Joost van der Westhuizen fights for his life
Article
/ 4 February 2017

Springboks legend Joost van der Westhuizen fights for his life

The former rugby captain was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2011.

By Staff Reporter
Goodbye, 2016. We really tried
Article
/ 15 December 2016

Goodbye, 2016. We really tried

In the spirit of salvaging some inspiration from 2016, let us muse upon the significance of motivational quotes from the holy text of Facebook.

By Staff Reporter
Blitzbokke keep the SA rugby flag flying
Article
/ 8 December 2016

Blitzbokke keep the SA rugby flag flying

The team has set an example that the 15-man format and other sports could follow.

By Staff Reporter
​Old-style Boks not up to the game
Article
/ 2 December 2016

​Old-style Boks not up to the game

If anything, a regression to an almost all-white team and yesterday’s tactics is behind their failure.

By Staff Reporter
The Tao of the touchline
Article
/ 25 November 2016

The Tao of the touchline

As Allister Coetzee is discovering, coaching a South African national side is like teaching a huge kindergarten class. But happier days might await.

By Carlos Amato
Embarrassed Coetzee to reach out to franchises for Bok help after All Black thumping
Article
/ 10 October 2016

Embarrassed Coetzee to reach out to franchises for Bok help after All Black thumping

The Springboks conceded nine tries as they ended their Rugby Championship campaign with a humiliating defeat, their fourth in the competition.

By Nick Said
Loftus a leap too far for Wallabies
Article
/ 30 September 2016

Loftus a leap too far for Wallabies

The venue has long worked against the visitors but uncertainty among the Boks could break the spell.

By Andy Capostagno
Bruised SA rugby looks for answers
Article
/ 23 September 2016

Bruised SA rugby looks for answers

The Boks’ poor form should force Saru to make some brutal decisions after its coaching indaba.

By Andy Capostagno
Boks not black or talented enough
Article
/ 16 September 2016

Boks not black or talented enough

South African rugby
is at a low ebb right now and coach Allister Coetzee is facing an impossible dilemma

By Staff Reporter
Because of backward thinking, have the Boks been beaten even before they have begun?
Article
/ 9 September 2016

Because of backward thinking, have the Boks been beaten even before they have begun?

Hopes that the new coach would brave the storm die as Coetzee heads back into familiar territory.

By Andy Capostagno
Bok coach Coetzee feels heat from all sides
Article
/ 24 June 2016

Bok coach Coetzee feels heat from all sides

A dark moment in SA rugby history is providing fresh insight into some of the coach’s choices.

By Andy Capostagno
Which Boks have had their day?
Article
/ 17 June 2016

Which Boks have had their day?

After Saturday’s shock loss to Ireland, Allister Coetzee must make some tough decisions on the players who are proving to be liabilities.

By Andy Capostagno
Brave new world awaits Boks ..
Article
/ 9 June 2016

Brave new world awaits Boks ..

As the Coetzee era dawns, the Ireland tour signals a fresh start and a great leap into the unknown.

By Andy Capostagno
The dollar now rules Bok selection
Article
/ 2 June 2016

The dollar now rules Bok selection

Like football, international rugby can no longer match the fees clubs are paying.

By Andy Capostagno
Coetzee faces tough challenge as new Springbok rugby coach
Article
/ 14 April 2016

Coetzee faces tough challenge as new Springbok rugby coach

Allister Coetzee won’t have an easy ride as Bok coach, but he’s been through difficult times before and can prevail.

By Andy Capostagno
Poisoned cup awaits new Bok coach
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Poisoned cup awaits new Bok coach

What has always been a tough job has grown even more difficult with the pressing need for transformation of the team.

By Andy Capostagno
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