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Springboks thrash Scotland
The Springboks beat Scotland 55-6 at Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to close the Incoming Series with an undefeated record.
Matfield: ‘We came good when it counted’
Wales and South Africa – who clashed on Saturday in Nelspruit – will use the experience as preparation for next year’s World Cup.
Victor Matfield appointed as interim Springboks captain
Victor Matfield will lead the Springboks for the first time since his return to the sport in this weekend’s match against World XV.
Meyer defends choice for Springbok squad
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has defended his selection of several "30-somethings" in the squad to do duty during the Castle Lager Incoming Series.
Bulls victory over Stormers boosts Super Rugby chances
Following its weekend win over the Stormers, Bulls chances of reaching the playoffs will be given a boost if the Sharks lose their remaining games.
Matfield returns to the field for Bulls
Former Springbok stalwart Victor Matfield will make his return to the playing field for the Bulls in this year’s Super Rugby tournament.
Matfield joins Bulls coaching staff
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield has joined the Bulls’ coaching team for next year’s Super Rugby campaign.
Debate rages as Matfield considers return
Opinion is divided over whether Victor Matfield should come out of retirement and lead South Africa in a three-Test home series against England.
A test of testosterone levels
The Blue Bulls have lost only once this season and are ready for a Stormers side that is on a season-long unbeaten run.
Matfield toys with coming back if Meyer made coach
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield could come out of retirement — but only if Heyneke Meyer is unveiled as the new Springbok coach.
Ready, steady, Super Rugby
The new season is about to start and will provide a weekly dress rehearsal for Springbok selectors.
Matfield joins Bulls as coaching consultant
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.
Last lineout for Victor Matfield, the king of locks
When Victor Matfield plays his final game of first-class rugby, he brings the curtain down on the most successful rugby career of any South African.
Injuries plague Springboks at World Cup
Lock Victor Matfield and centre Jean de Villiers’ World Cup dreams are still alive, Springbok team doctor Craig Roberts confirmed on Monday.
Double injury worries set Boks back
Bakkies Botha will almost certainly miss SA’s rugby World Cup opener, with the Springboks further hurt by an injury concern over winger Bryan Habana.