Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says they’ve had a fantastic week despite limited preparation time, insisting they are ready for the England Test.
Forwards trio Marcell Coetzee, Juandre Kruger and Eben Etzebeth are to make their Springbok debuts against England in Durban.
National coach Heneke Meyer has confirmed Jean de Villiers as the new Springbok captain to lead South Africa against England in Durban on Saturday.
Heyneke Meyer will able to sign as many as 30 players for the Springbok squad in 2012 following a the signing of a new remuneration arrangement.
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett is concerned that national coach Heyneke Meyer’s philosophy could impede player creativity.
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer hasn’t decided who will captain the Boks against England next month despite Fourie du Preez being tipped.
Fourie du Preez has urged Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer to pick Francois Hougaard instead of him for the home series against England next month.
After two Springbok planning camps in Pretoria, national rugby coach Heyneke Meyer says he can finally see a plan coming together.
Opinion is divided over whether Victor Matfield should come out of retirement and lead South Africa in a three-Test home series against England.
But once the honeymoon is over, fans can expect clashes about the selections and sweeping changes to the Springbok rugby team.
Rugby players that attended the four-day Springbok camp in Pretoria say they now have a better understanding of what is expected from them.
The Stormers’ three black players have been doing well in the Super Rugby season and this translates into good news for the Springboks.
Paul Treu has made three changes to the Springbok Sevens squad for the upcoming series tournaments in Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Few beyond Pretoria will complain about Heyneke Meyer’s departure if his appointment translates to positive results for the Springboks.
Blue Bulls rugby supremo Heyneke Meyer has formally been appointed Springbok rugby coach, the South African Rugby Union (Saru) said on Friday.
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield could come out of retirement — but only if Heyneke Meyer is unveiled as the new Springbok coach.
The Blue Bulls Rugby Union has confirmed the South African Rugby Union’s intention to employ their rugby director, Heyneke Meyer, as Springbok coach.
SA will get a new coach, captain, stars and possibly style in 2012 as they make a fresh start after surrendering the Rugby World Cup trophy.
Former Springbok and Bulls player Victor Matfield has been taken on as a line-out and general forward specialist coach for the Bulls’ 2012 season.
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/ 23 November 2011
Appointing a new coach for the Springboks will be a top priority for the Saru while they re-evaluate the implementation of the quota system.
Despite the Springboks’ knock out from the World Cup this year, Peter de Villiers has made the Saru shortlist of potential Bok coach candidates.
Sanzar has announced the Boks will face the Pumas in their first match of the Castle Rugby Championship, a replacement tournament for the Tri-Nations.
Springbok Sevens player Cecil Afrika has been named player of the year after being the top try and points scorer in the 2010/11 World Sevens Series.
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/ 22 October 2011
Five members of the Springbok World Cup squad have been nominated for Saru’s player of the year award.
Whether or not the ref helped Australia against South Africa, the Wallabies could now upset the All Blacks and face the resurgent Welsh in the final.
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/ 13 October 2011
After the controversial rugby quarterfinal between Australia and South Africa, David Campese has slammed the standard of officiating at the World Cup.
Peter de Villiers says that while he hasn’t actually resigned from his job as Springbok coach, he’s resigned to the fact that his days are numbered.
The Springboks were welcomed by throngs of fans as they returned defeated to South Africa, while the race to replace coach P Divvy begins.
The senior Springbok players will arrive back in South Africa this afternoon, a day after their World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Australia.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers called it quits after South Africa’s 11-9 World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Australia in Wellington on Sunday.
The Springboks’ Rugby World Cup title defence came to an end with a nail-biting 11-9 quarterfinal loss to Australia in Wellington on Sunday.
Despite the loss of Frans Steyn, South Africa have emerged as the favourites to win on Sunday, after Australia’s dreadful display against Ireland.