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Springboks

Mind over matter for Bok coach
Article
/ 5 October 2012

Mind over matter for Bok coach

New Zealand handed out a harsh lesson to Argentina last week and in the process won the inaugural Rugby Championship with a match to spare.

By Andy Capostagno
No mourning over Morne
Article
/ 28 September 2012

No mourning over Morne

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer’s decision to drop Morne Steyn from the national side was long overdue and may herald a bold new era for the team.

By Andy Capostagno
‘Tough call’ to replace Steyn, says Meyer
Article
/ 26 September 2012

‘Tough call’ to replace Steyn, says Meyer

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says it was a difficult decision to drop flyhalf Morne Steyn for their Rugby Championship match against Australia.

By Ockert De Villiers
Meyer sweating over Springbok injuries
Article
/ 25 September 2012

Meyer sweating over Springbok injuries

Bok coach Heyneke Meyer was left to sweat over his team selection for Saturday’s game against Australia with a number of players nursing injuries.

By Ockert De Villiers
Three flyhalves, three fullbacks in expanded Bok squad
Article
/ 23 September 2012

Three flyhalves, three fullbacks in expanded Bok squad

Heyneke Meyer has named three flyhalves and a trio of fullbacks in an expanded 30-man squad for two home Tests against Australia and New Zealand.

By Ken Borland
Heyneke Meyer denies Boks best chance
Article
/ 21 September 2012

Heyneke Meyer denies Boks best chance

Several changes could be made to produce a team equal to the All Blacks, but Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer remains blinkered.

By Andy Capostagno
De Villiers: Bok team ‘too white’, dividing SA
Article
/ 19 September 2012

De Villiers: Bok team ‘too white’, dividing SA

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says by making the national team too white, black South Africans were being alienated from the sport.

By Sapa
Sharks upset Lambie can’t play against Lions
Article
/ 18 September 2012

Sharks upset Lambie can’t play against Lions

Springbok utility back Patrick Lambie’s unavailability for Currie Cup duty this week has left Sharks coach John Plumtree a frustrated man.

By Sapa
Struggling Boks change it up for All Blacks clash
Article
/ 12 September 2012

Struggling Boks change it up for All Blacks clash

South Africa have made two changes to their forward pack for the Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

By Ian Ransom
Wallabies stage second-half comeback to beat the Boks
Article
/ 8 September 2012

Wallabies stage second-half comeback to beat the Boks

Australia overcame a slow start to ease some pressure on coach Robbie Deans with a 26-19 win over South Africa in their Rugby Championship Test.

By Sapa Afp
De Villiers: Time for Boks to implement changes
Article
/ 7 September 2012

De Villiers: Time for Boks to implement changes

Bok captain Jean de Villiers says the team have to implement the changes they made this week if they want to beat Australia on Saturday.

By Sapa
We’re the underdogs here, says Bok coach
Article
/ 6 September 2012

We’re the underdogs here, says Bok coach

South African coach Heyneke Meyer says his team are underdogs as they bid to end a losing streak against Australia on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
Meyer upfront about Boks’ back row blues
Article
/ 26 August 2012

Meyer upfront about Boks’ back row blues

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer says he has serious back row problems to solve before a Rugby Championship third-round clash in Australia next month.

By Staff Reporter
Boks deny Pumas remarkable victory
Article
/ 26 August 2012

Boks deny Pumas remarkable victory

Argentina stood on the brink of a remarkable first victory over SA on Saturday before the Springboks rallied to snatch a 16-16 draw.

By Rex Gowar
Hang tight on those ‘macho sensibilities’
Article
/ 24 August 2012

Hang tight on those ‘macho sensibilities’

It is just 16 years since South Africa first played in Mendoza, but the rugby landscape has changed fundamentally since then.

By Andy Capostagno
Meyer praises Argentina’s defensive efforts
Article
/ 19 August 2012

Meyer praises Argentina’s defensive efforts

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says Argentina’s defence withheld his side from landing a decisive knockout blow in their Rugby Championship match.

By Ockert De Villers
Springboks down new-comers Argentina
Article
/ 18 August 2012

Springboks down new-comers Argentina

South Africa have defeated debutants Argentina 27-6 at Newlands in Cape Town in their Rugby Championship first round match.

By Ockert De Villiers
Springbok team announced for inaugural Rugby Championship
Article
/ 4 August 2012

Springbok team announced for inaugural Rugby Championship

The Springbok selectors have included five uncapped players in a 30-man Springbok squad for the inaugural Rugby Championship.

By Sapa
Meyer keeps on his collision course
Article
/ 28 June 2012

Meyer keeps on his collision course

Size matters to Heyneke Meyer, and the Springbok coach is unlikely to change his gameplan any time soon, writes Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
Boks tie with England in lacklustre performance
Article
/ 23 June 2012

Boks tie with England in lacklustre performance

England’s inbound tour to South Africa drew to a uninspiring close as the teams drew their third and final test 14-14 in Port Elizabeth.

By Sapa
Bok coach promises excellence in England Test
Article
/ 22 June 2012

Bok coach promises excellence in England Test

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has made it perfectly clear that the third and final Test against England will be anything but a dead rubber.

By Ockert De Villiers
Meyer passes the first Tests
Article
/ 21 June 2012

Meyer passes the first Tests

The new Springbok coach is the ultimate winner of South Africa’s series victory against England, writes
Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
Back-and-forth Boks beat England to clinch series
Article
/ 16 June 2012

Back-and-forth Boks beat England to clinch series

JP Pietersen was named man-of-the-match as South Africa sealed the series against England with a closely fought 36-27 victory in Johannesburg.

By Sapa
De Villiers aims to make Boks unbeatable
Article
/ 15 June 2012

De Villiers aims to make Boks unbeatable

Captain Jean de Villiers says the Boks’ victory over England last week is the first step in the process of being unbeatable on South African soil.

By Ockert De Villiers
The rebirth of Bok: From listless to Lambie
Article
/ 14 June 2012

The rebirth of Bok: From listless to Lambie

Having banished the rust and gained a new fullback, the rejuvenated Springbok team will be formidable, writes Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
Rugby fans lose out on SABC’s new Test pattern
Article
/ 14 June 2012

Rugby fans lose out on SABC’s new Test pattern

Rugby fans without DStv won’t be able to watch the upcoming Tests between the Boks and England, but the SABC says it will air the matches on radio.

By Sapa
Meyer cracks the whip on Bok performance
Article
/ 13 June 2012

Meyer cracks the whip on Bok performance

Heyneke Meyer says the Springboks have not come close to their potential and expects an improvement in the second Test against England on Saturday.

By Ockert De Villiers
Steyn promises to reboot his kick
Article
/ 13 June 2012

Steyn promises to reboot his kick

According to the high standards of Springbok pivot Morne Steyn, his place kicking was under-par in the team’s first Test against England.

By Sapa
Meyer not settling into comfort zone just yet
Article
/ 12 June 2012

Meyer not settling into comfort zone just yet

The Springboks’ victory over England last weekend was the first step towards national coach Heyneke Meyer’s plan of world dominance.

By Sapa
Continuity under threat for key Bok-England Test
Article
/ 12 June 2012

Continuity under threat for key Bok-England Test

The Springboks’ coach Heyneke Meyer might have to tinker with his team ahead of the crucial second Test against England at the weekend.

By Ockert De Villiers
Under pressure Meyer pleased with Bok victory
Article
/ 10 June 2012

Under pressure Meyer pleased with Bok victory

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer didn’t have the best first half but he was pleased with the second half as he began a new era in South African rugby.

By Sapa
Boks beat fierce and physical England
Article
/ 9 June 2012

Boks beat fierce and physical England

Newly appointed captain Jean de Villiers led from the front to help the Springboks to a 22-17 victory over England in Durban.

By Sapa
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