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Jun 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok injury update from Pretoria
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is in doubt for Saturday’s final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. De Villiers injured his right sterno-clavicular joint and second rib early in last weekend’s...
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Jun 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Arno Botha ruled out for rest of the season
Springbok loose forward Arno Botha has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season after rupturing ligaments in his knee during the Castle Lager Incoming Series victory over Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday. Botha was forced to leave the field...
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Jun 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company reduces double header test ticket ticket prices
The Blue Bulls Company (BBC) has reduced ticket prices by R100 giving fans the opportunity to watch two exciting international fixtures for just R250. The reduced rate applies to East Upper Stand (in the corner – Block AA and JJ) and South Lower...
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Jun 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks and Samoa clinch finals berth in Castle Lager Incoming Series
South Africa’s Springboks and Samoa will contest the Castle Lager Incoming Series title in Pretoria next Saturday after winning their respective clashes against Scotland and Samoa in Nelspruit’s Mbombela Stadium on Saturday night. The South Africans had...
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Jun 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bok Your Profile with the Absa Human Spirit Facebook App
South African fans have shown their undying support for the Springboks over the last few weeks in the 2013 Castle Lager Incoming Series. In our latest sponsorship campaign, the Human Spirit, we highlight the role that Absa plays in inspiring greatness, so...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Historic Profile Overview of Springbok Players
Historic Overview of retired Springbok Players and their records/legacy. ...
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Jun 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Five changes to Springbok team to face Scotland in Nelspruit
Five changes to Springbok team to face Scotland in Nelspruit The Springbok team to face Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday shows five changes, three of them on the bench, from the match-23 which beat Italy in the opening round of the Castle Lager...
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Jun 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok team announced to play Scotland 15 June 2013
The Springbok team to face Scotland in Nelspruit is: Position Name Province Test Caps 15 Willie le Roux GWK Griquas 1 14 Bryan Habana DHL Western Province 84 13 JJ Engelbrecht Vodacom Blue Bulls 2 12 Jean de Villiers (captain) DHL Western Province 85 11 Bjorn...
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Jun 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Schreuder replaces injured Hougaard in Springbok squad
DHL Western Province scrumhalf Louis Schreuder has been called up to the Springbok squad in the place of the injured Francois Hougaard. The uncapped Schreuder is the second scrumhalf replacement in the Springbok squad in three days, following Piet van...
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Jun 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Francois Louw released from Springbok squad
Springbok flanker Francois Louw will be released from the national squad in preparation for his wedding day and will not be considered for Saturday’s Test against Scotland in Nelspruit. Louw marries fiancé Sarah Tatham on Sunday and Springbok coach...
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Jun 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok injury update from Hazyview
Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will be sent for scans and a specialist opinion on Tuesday to assess a knee injury he picked up during Vodacom Super Rugby, which flared up again during training in Hazyview on Monday. Hougaard felt some discomfort and...
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Jun 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Van Zyl to replace injured Vermaak in Springbok squad
Piet van Zyl, scrumhalf of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, has been called up to the Springbok squad in Mpumalanga in the place of the injured Jano Vermaak. Vermaak, who made his Test debut in Durban on Saturday in the Springboks’ 44-10 victory over Italy,...
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Jun 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on South Africa, Samoa win in Castle Lager Incoming Series
South Africa’s Springboks and Samoa opened their campaigns in the Castle Lager Incoming Series with wins over Italy and Scotland in Durban on Saturday, with the hosts leading the log after earning a bonus point for their five tries in a 44-10 win. The...
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Jun 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Arno Botha Replaces Injured Willem Alberts in Springbok Team
Arno Botha replaces injured Willem Alberts in Springbok team that face Italy 8 June 2013. Uncapped loose forward Arno Botha has been called into the Springbok starting team in the place of the injured Willem Alberts for Saturday’s Castle Lager...
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Jun 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Zandré Jordaan ruled out of IRB Tblisi Cup opener
Zandré Jordaan ruled out of IRB Tblisi Cup opener SA President’s XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse was forced to make a late change to his match-22 on Friday for their IRB Tblisi Cup opener against Uruguay at the Avchala Rugby Stadium in Georgia this...
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Jun 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Chiliboy Ralepelle to swop Bulls for Toulouse
Ralepelle to swop Pretoria for Toulouse The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd announced on Thursday that Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle did not accept an offer to extend his contract past October 31st, 2013. The hooker indicated...
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Jun 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU Launches “Boks for Books” Literacy Campaign
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has embarked on a major Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative to supply fully stocked mobile or refurbished libraries to previously disadvantaged schools. The Boks for Books programme was announced on Thursday in...
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Jun 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Five uncapped players in Springboks’ match-day 23 against Italy
Five uncapped players in Springboks’ match-day 23 Five uncapped players, two of them in the starting line-up, have been selected in the Springbok team to face Italy in the opening round of the Castle Lager Incoming Series at Growthpoint Kings Park in...
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Jun 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok team to face Italy in Durban
The Springbok Test against Italy kicks off at 17h15, after the match between Scotland and Samoa, which starts at 14h15. The Springbok team to face Italy in Durban (with caps) is: 15 Willie le Roux GWK Griquas 0 14 Bryan Habana DHL Western Province 83 13 JJ...
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Jun 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Franco van der Merwe to replace injured Pieter-Steph du Toit in Springbok squad
Van der Merwe in for injured Du Toit MTN Golden Lions lock Franco van der Merwe, currently on loan to The Sharks, has been called up to the Springbok squad in the place of the injured Pieter-Steph du Toit. Van der Merwe will join the squad in Durban as soon...
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Jun 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok fans – win the experience of a life time
Springbok fans could win the experience of a life time when they get a behind the scenes glimpse of what happens before and during rugby Tests. The SuperFans will get to experience a whole lot of awesomeness as they will have front-row seats of what...
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Jun 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Van der Merwe in for injured Du Toit
MTN Golden Lions lock Franco van der Merwe, currently on loan to The Sharks, has been called up to the Springbok squad in the place of the injured Pieter-Steph du Toit. Van der Merwe will join the squad in Durban as soon as possible. Du Toit has...
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Jun 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ready for action – Castle Lager Incoming Series
The four captains of the teams competing in the unique Castle Lager Incoming Series gathered at Growthpoint Kings Park on Tuesday. South Africa, Scotland, Italy and Samoa will contest the tournament on a log basis over the coming three Saturdays in Durban,...
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Jun 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on PUMAS Rugby Union will soon host the first ever Double-Header Test series in the history of world rugby
The PUMAS Rugby Union will soon host the first ever Double-Header Test series in the history of world rugby. The event will be hosted on June 15, 2013 at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, the new home of STEVAL PUMAS and the Mpumalanga Rugby Union. ...
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Jun 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Robert Ebersohn has been called up to the Springbok squad
Toyota Free State Cheetahs centre Robert Ebersohn has been called up to the Springbok squad currently preparing for the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Durban. Ebersohn’s inclusion follows uncertainty over the availability of midfielders Jean de...
