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Jun 3, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Chean Roux joins Springbok Team Management
Former Varsity Cup-winning Maties head coach and a current member of SARU’s High Performance Mobi-unit, Chean Roux, has been added to the Springbok Team Management in the role of Performance Analyst. Roux, who in his playing days represented the DHL...
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Jun 1, 13 •
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James Loretz •
Comments Off on Bok squad announced for Castle Lager Incoming Series
Nine uncapped players, six of whom have not been part of the national set-up before, have been included in a 34-man Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Incoming Series involving Italy, Samoa and Scotland later this month. The six newcomers are the GWK...
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May 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on Mandela Sports Day
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Friday that they had received a request from Government to play The Castle Rugby Championship test against Argentina at FNB Soccer City to honour Nelson Mandela in a double-header event with the South African...
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May 30, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Durban braces itself for major rugby invasion
Durban and KwaZulu-Natal will go into mini-Rugby World Cup mode on Sunday when four of the world’s major rugby-playing nations descend on the region for the unique Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Springboks will be joined by fellow Rugby World Cup pool...
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May 28, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks to feature in unique double header Tests
Two Tests for the price of one Rugby World Cup 2015 dress rehearsal Five hours of entertainment Rugby fans will have the unique experience of seeing two Test matches at the same venue on the same day – all for the price of one – with kick off in the...
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May 28, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks step up preparations for Castle Lager Incoming Series
With less than two weeks to go before South Africa take on Italy in Durban, Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said he can’t wait for the Castle Lager Incoming Series to start. The second Springbok training camp concluded in unusual cold and wet weather...
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May 27, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Franco van der Merwe to join Springbok training camp after injury concerns
Franco van der Merwe, currently on loan with The Sharks in Vodacom Super Rugby, has joined the Springbok training group currently in camp in Durban due to injuries to two of the locks in the squad. Van der Merwe joined the training squad of 38 players on...
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May 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings delighted with call-up of Catrakilis to Springbok training camp
Southern Kings flyhalf, Demetri Catrakilis has been called up to the Springbok training squad, and will be joining the rest of the team on a training camp in Durban next week, after the Cheetah’s game. Catrakilis became the first South African in...
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May 22, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok training squad for Durban camp named
A group of 38 players, featuring eight players who were not part of the first camp, will assemble in Durban for the second Springbok training camp before the final squad for the Castle Lager Incoming Series is named early next month. The players who...
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May 21, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Europcar South Africa joins SARU family of sponsors
Europcar South Africa has joined the South African Rugby Union (SARU) sponsors’ family as the official car rental supplier to SARU, its national squads and national teams, it was announced on Tuesday. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to be...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tickets Now On Sale For Loftus Double-Header in June
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR LOFTUS DOUBLE-HEADER IN JUNE Rugby fans are in for a special treat at Loftus Versfeld on 22 June when they will have the opportunity to watch two games for the price of one. The penultimate leg of the Castle Lager Incoming Series takes...
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May 2, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks to open RWC 2015 campaign in Brighton
The Springboks will open their Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign against the top qualifier from Asia at Brighton Community Stadium in the southern coastal city of Brighton, the International Rugby Board announced on Thursday. The announcement of the pool...
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok contracted 15 players for 2013
Springbok contract group finalised The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today announced that 15 players, including exciting youngsters such as Eben Etzebeth, Marcell Coetzee, Juan de Jongh and Pat Lambie and world stars such as Jean de Villiers, Tendai...
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Apr 16, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok coach proclaims training camp a success
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said the first national training camp of 2013, held in Cape Town from Sunday to Tuesday, was a huge success, despite a number of front line players sitting out training because of injuries. A Springbok training squad convened in...
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Apr 14, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Reinach called up to Springbok training camp
Sharks scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has been called up to the Springbok training camp in Cape Town following an injury to Jano Vermaak. Vermaak, one of only two scrumhalves in the training squad, picked up a grade one hamstring tear during Saturday’s Vodacom...
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Apr 11, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on New Springbok jersey unveiled for Ultimate BokDay
The Springboks will play in the most innovative, cutting-edge jersey, designed by Canterbury, in 2013, with supporters also benefitting from the design-change for a new supporters’ jersey. The new jersey was unveiled at a glittering function at the Castle...
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Apr 9, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA President’s XV to contest new IRB Tournament
A South Africa President’s XV, selected from the Absa Currie Cup First Division provinces, will contest the new IRB Tbilisi Cup, which will take place in Georgia from June 7-16. The details of the tournament were announced by the IRB on Tuesday as part of...
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Mar 27, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU launches Springbok Experience rugby museum
World-class facility set to open in September at the V&A Waterfront 43 Test captains provide handprints at launch ceremony Black rugby history to be given proper representation Heritage Day – September 24 – earmarked as opening day The South...
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Mar 25, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU calls for proposals on production and distribution of Test match programmes
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) from potential service providers and specialist companies for the production and distribution of Test match programmes and other ad hoc publications for the 2013 international...
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Mar 25, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Once-in-a-lifetime gathering of South Africa Test captains
A glittering array of 42 national team captains from all of South African rugby’s diverse traditions will gather at the V&A Waterfront on Wednesday (March 27) for a unique ceremony. Current captain Jean de Villiers, as well as modern legends such as...
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Mar 19, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kick-off times finalised for The Rugby Championship 2013
SANZAR today announced the full draw for The Rugby Championship which kicks off on Saturday August 17 with back-to-back matches in Sydney and Bloemfontein. Defending champions New Zealand will clash with Australia at ANZ Stadium from 8:05pm local time before...
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Mar 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Unique gathering of Springbok captains marks Experience countdown
40 national captains from all traditions to gather on March 27th Hollywood Boulevard-style ceremony to capture hand and footprints Event marks countdown to opening of Springbok Experience museum at V&A Waterfront Legendary Springbok captains such as...
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Mar 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Andries Bekker to join Kobelco Steelers
Andries Bekker, the most-capped DHL Stormers player in the history of Super Rugby, will move to Japanese club Kobelco Steelers at the conclusion of the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The 2,08m-tall lock, who has 29 Test caps for the Springboks, aims to...
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Mar 13, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Celebs pledge to go shirtless for Springbok jersey
Exclusive new Springbok Supporter jersey being launched Watch celebrities go shirtless for the Boks Send us your shirtless video and win great prizes Former Springboks as well as SA celebrities have pledged to go shirtless on BokDays until Springbok...
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Feb 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU thanks Juan Smith for services to rugby
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Tuesday thanked Springbok flank Juan Smith for his services to rugby and wished him well for his future, following his decision to retire from the game on medical advice. Smith played in 69 Tests for the Springboks. He...