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Springboks down Scotland at Murrayfield
The Springboks followed New Zealand’s Murrayfield success of 12 months ago as only the second away team in 12 matches to triumph on Scottish soil
Bok coach Meyer revels in a season of goodwill
But once the honeymoon is over, fans can expect clashes about the selections and sweeping changes to the Springbok rugby team.
Butch James retires from Test rugby
Veteran Springbok flyhalf Butch James, a member of the 2007 Rugby World Cup winning team, has retired from Test rugby with immediate effect.
Jantjies back in action for the Golden Lions
Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been included in the upcoming warm-up match against the Super Kings after missing a game due to injury.
Boks unable to climb out of losing rut
A painful Tri-Nations campaign for South Africa continued at Kings Park in Durban as they surrendered a six point half-time lead to Australia.
Jantjies drops to bench as Butch gets Lions start
Flyhalf Butch James is set to get his first start for the Lions in Saturday’s Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs.
Butch James eyes World Cup spot
Joining the Lions from Bath is part of Butch James’s plan to impress the Bok selectors ahead of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand later this year.
Butch James joins the Lions
World Cup-winning flyhalf Butch James will be joining the Lions in May, it was announced on Tuesday when he arrived at Lanseria Airport.
James named in Bok squad for France Test
Flyhalf Butch James has been included in the Springbok squad for the one-off Test against France in Cape Town on Saturday.
Who will don the green and gold?
The Springbok selectors are spoilt for choice, writes Andy Capostagno.
Butch James looks to end of Bok career
South African World Cup winner Butch James has admitted that his international days may be numbered.
Meyer, James make Premiership mark
South Africans Heyneke Meyer and Butch James grabbed the headlines in the English Premiership on Sunday as Leicester and Bath made winning starts.
James delighted at being back in Bok mix
Butch James is back in the Springbok green and gold and relishing the chance to add a second chapter to a glorious 2007.
Wales expecting no miracles
Six Nations champions Wales will be looking to match everything the Springboks throw at them in the next fortnight when the teams meet in a two-Test series. But coach Warren…
The Boks’ battle plan
The nature of Test rugby is that it tends to run in four-year cycles, centred on the mammoth spectacle of the World Cup. The Springboks face the next three-and-a-half years as…