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Nov 30, 10 •
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Comments Off on Media speculation on future of Springbok assistant coaches
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has noted with concern the persistent media reports relating to the future of the Springbok assistant coaches. Andy Marinos, the SARU manager for National teams said these media reports, the latest in a series of...
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Nov 30, 10 •
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Comments Off on BaaBaas name side for Bok clash
Barbarians coach Nick Mallet has named a formidable side to face the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday 4 December. Matt Giteau will spearhead a dangerous backline consisting of only All Blacks and Wallabies. Gitaeu was also handed the captains armband....
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Nov 28, 10 •
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Comments Off on Juan Smith assumes Springbok captaincy
Vodacom Cheetahs flanker Juan Smith was on Sunday named as captain of the Springbok squad for Saturday’s season-ending finale against the Barbarians at Twickenham. Smith assumes the captaincy from Victor Matfield who was one of seven players released as the...
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Nov 26, 10 •
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Comments Off on New Sports Minister presents Boks’ jerseys
All South Africans would be cheering the Springboks on for Saturday’s Test against England, they were told by the Honourable Mr Fikile Mbalula, the minister for Sport and Recreation, when he presented the team with their match jerseys in London on...
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Nov 25, 10 •
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Comments Off on Matfield nominated for IRB Player of the Year 2010
Springbok lock Victor Matfield was today included on the shortlist of nominees by the International Rugby Board for the IRB Player of the Year 2010 Award, in association with Emirates Airline. The winner of the prestigious individual accolade will be...
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Nov 25, 10 •
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Comments Off on Theron looking forward to develop SA’s rugby talent
Dawie Theron, the SA Under-20 coach designate, on Thursday said he was looking forward to work with SARU in an attempt to further develop South Africa’s rugby talent. The former Springbok prop, who represented South Africa in 13 tests, was on Wednesday...
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Nov 24, 10 •
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Comments Off on Dawie Theron appointed as SA Under-20 coach
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday announced the appointment of GWK Griquas coach Dawie Theron as the head coach of the SA Under-20 team for a term of three years. Theron brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him to the job which he...
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Nov 24, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens name squad for Dubai & George
Six players named in the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Dubai and George next month, will make their debuts for South Africa in the World Series. Lubabalo Mtembu, Boom Prinsloo, Pieter Engelbrecht, Sibusiso Sithole,...
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Nov 23, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springboks change two for England clash
The Springboks restored scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar and eighthman Pierre Spies to the starting line-up when coach Peter de Villiers named the team to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday. The pair replaces Francois Hougaard and Ryan Kankowski in a team that...
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Nov 22, 10 •
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Comments Off on Mtawarira sits out Springbok training
Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira sat out Springbok training on Monday due to a knee injury suffered in Saturday’s Test against Scotland. The squad otherwise has a clean bill of health. Team doctor Dr Craig Roberts told a media conference that Mtawarira had...
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Nov 21, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springboks meet call-ups for London leg
The Springbok squad was restored to 30 when it arrived in London on Sunday, linking up with the three players who were drafted into the squad from South Africa. Experienced wing Odwa Ndungane, hooker Bandise Maku and uncapped scrumhalf Charl McLeod jetted...
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Nov 18, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springboks add three for London leg
Coach Peter de Villiers on Thursday called up three replacements to the Springbok squad for the final two matches of the team’s end-of-year tour against England and the Barbarians – both matches at Twickenham. Experienced wing Odwa Ndungane, hooker...
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Nov 18, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springboks expect Scottish backlash
Forwards coach Gary Gold said the Springboks were on high alert for a backlash when the team meets Scotland in the third international of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour at Murrayfield, Edinburgh on Saturday. Scotland lost 49-3 to New Zealand on Saturday...
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Nov 17, 10 •
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Comments Off on Factfile: South Africa v Scotland
Saturday’s test match will be the 21st Test between Scotland and South Africa. South Africa have won 16 tests and lost 4. The first Test was played in 1906 in Glasgow and was won by Scotland while the other three victories by Scotland were all achieved at...
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Nov 16, 10 •
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Comments Off on Habana out of Springbok tour
Bryan Habana was forced out of the Springbok tour of Britain and Ireland on Tuesday because of a hand injury. Habana fractured a bone in his left hand during morning practice and will return to South Africa shortly. His place in Saturday’s team is taken by...
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Nov 16, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springboks change three for Scotland
Coach Peter de Villiers on Tuesday made three changes to the Springbok starting XV and one positional switch for Saturday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Zane Kirchner, Francois Hougaard and Ryan Kankowski were all promoted to the...
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Nov 16, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springboks change three for Scotland
Coach Peter de Villiers on Tuesday made three changes to the Springbok starting XV and one positional switch for Saturday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Zane Kirchner, Francois Hougaard and Ryan Kankowski were all promoted to the...
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Nov 15, 10 •
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Comments Off on Doping Control Outcomes
Springboks Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson are returning home from South Africa’s tour of Britain and Ireland having returned positive samples for a banned stimulant following the Test against Ireland on November 6. Six Nations Rugby Ltd – who...
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Nov 14, 10 •
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Comments Off on Basson out of Springbok Tour
Wing Bjorn Basson has been forced out of the Springbok tour of the UK and Ireland because of injury. The Vodacom Blue Bulls player sustained a grade 2 right ankle sprain in Saturday’s 29-25 win over Wales at the Millennium Stadium. A decision on whether to...
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Nov 13, 10 •
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Comments Off on England bring Wallabies back down to earth
The Wallabies came crashing down to earth after they were comprehensively beaten 35-18 by an adventurous and daring England team at Twickenham on Saturday. England kept ball in hand for the whole match and it was Toby Flood who punished the Wallabies from all...
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Nov 12, 10 •
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Comments Off on IRB takes pity on Mealamu
The IRB’s favourite son – the All Blacks – was today given nothing more than a wrap over the fingers after Keven Mealamu’s initial ban of four weeks was reduced by two weeks following an All Blacks’ appeal that was heard today....
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Nov 11, 10 •
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Comments Off on Willem Alberts set for Bok debut
Sharks back row forward Willem Alberts was confirmed as the replacement loose forward in the Springbok team to meet Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Alberts passed a fitness test on Thursday to take the place he had been slated to...
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Nov 11, 10 •
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Comments Off on SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards
Three innovative projects by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have been nominated in the shortlist for the inaugural Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards. SARU is the only national sports federation among the nominees. A rugby development and education...
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Nov 9, 10 •
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Comments Off on Factfile: South Africa v Wales
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, 13 November 2010 Saturday’s Test match will be the 25th between Wales and South Africa. The Springboks were unbeaten in 12 consecutive tests in this fixture between 1906 and 1998 with 11 wins and one draw (in 1970). The...
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Nov 9, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens recall for Mapoe
Powerful winger Lionel Mapoe has been included in the Springbok Sevens training squad who get together tomorrow morning in Cape Town in preparation for the first two 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Dubai and George. Mapoe made his last...
