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  • Cassiem to start at No 8 for Springboks against Pumas

    Aug 17, 17 • 2897 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Cassiem to start at No 8 for Springboks against Pumas

    Uzair Cassiem will start at No 8 for the Springboks in the opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth this coming Saturday. The Toyota Cheetahs loose forward comes into the starting line-up for...

  • Springboks to prepare for French backlash

    Jun 20, 17 • 1728 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Springboks to prepare for French backlash

    The Springboks will continue to focus on their own processes and fundamentals during the build-up to the final Castle Lager Incoming Series match against France on Saturday, but Springbok coach Allister Coetzee warned his team to expect a backlash from the...

  • ASICS Nurtures Grassroots Rugby Talent in Durban

    Jun 15, 17 • 1998 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ASICS Nurtures Grassroots Rugby Talent in Durban

    Children from two local schools were treated to a TAG Rugby Clinic hosted by ASICS and members of the Springbok Squad in Durban on Wednesday 14 June. The clinic was presented to pupils of Eqinisweni and Eskululiwe Primary Schools at College Rovers Rugby Club...

  • Springboks looking to improve in all areas, Coetzee

    Jun 12, 17 • 2355 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Springboks looking to improve in all areas, Coetzee

    Lionel Mapoe returns to full training Francois Venter joins squad in Durban The Springboks will work hard this week during training to improve on their game as they prepare to take on France in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test in Durban on...

  • Springboks ready for huge French forward onslaught

    Jun 6, 17 • 1392 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Springboks ready for huge French forward onslaught

    The Springboks are expecting a huge forward challenge from France on Saturday when the two teams meet in the first of three Castle Lager Incoming Series Test matches in Pretoria, according to Bok assistant coach Johann van Graan. The forwards coach addressed...

  • Vermeulen, De Allende and Mapoe ruled out of first Test

    Jun 5, 17 • 1547 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Vermeulen, De Allende and Mapoe ruled out of first Test

    Springboks Duane Vermeulen, Damian de Allende and Lionel Mapoe were all ruled out of the first Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France because of injury, it was confirmed on Monday. Vermeulen picked up a shoulder injury while leading French club...

  • Frans Steyn joins Springboks in Plettenberg Bay

    Jun 1, 17 • 1643 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Frans Steyn joins Springboks in Plettenberg Bay

    Frans Steyn joined up with the Springbok squad on Wednesday afternoon at their training camp in Plettenberg Bay and said he is looking forward to his return to the Bok surroundings. He joined the squad after playing for the Barbarians against England at...

  • Springboks set for 2017 in all-new ASICS jersey

    May 31, 17 • 2546 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Springboks set for 2017 in all-new ASICS jersey

    The new ASICS-designed and manufactured Springbok jersey for 2017 was unveiled by ASICS and SA Rugby on Wednesday. The launch of the iconic jersey is the culmination of several months of hard work by scientists at the ASICS Institute of Sports Science in...

  • Springboks draw NZ and Italy for RWC 2019

    May 10, 17 • 1597 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Springboks draw NZ and Italy for RWC 2019

    The Springboks were drawn with holders New Zealand and Italy at the Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool Allocation Draw, which took place in Kyoto, Japan on Wednesday. South Africa is one of five teams in Pool B for the 2019 tournament, which will take place in Japan...

  • GAAN JOHAN ACKERMANN DIE AFRIGTERS SE UITTOG LEI?

    Mar 17, 17 • 6378 Views • General News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on GAAN JOHAN ACKERMANN DIE AFRIGTERS SE UITTOG LEI?

      Johannesburg. Suid Afrikaners en veral Lions ondersteuners sal dalk binnekort sonder die afrigters talent van Johan Ackermann sit. Hy het Donderdag tydens die Lions se span aankondiging vir die wedstryd teen die Reds detail gegee oor die moontlikheid...

  • Faf to face Proteas in Cape Town showdown

    Dec 2, 16 • 1724 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Faf to face Proteas in Cape Town showdown

    The Springboks will have their own Faf to counter any challenges set by Faf du Plessis and the Proteas when the two teams meet in the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup in Cape Town on Thursday, 8 December. Faf de Klerk is one of a number of players who will get their...

  • Carr, Habana to start in Italy encounter

    Nov 17, 16 • 2129 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Carr, Habana to start in Italy encounter

    Fit-again Bryan Habana returns on the left wing Nizaam Carr comes into starting side at No 6 Pieter-Steph du Toit moves back to lock Record try-scorer Bryan Habana is back at left wing for the Springboks when they face Italy in Florence on Saturday, while...

  • Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup comes to Cape Town

    Nov 11, 16 • 3518 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup comes to Cape Town

    Following two successful clashes between the Springboks and the Proteas in 2013 and 2014, the eagerly anticipated Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup clash makes a return to the sporting calendar next month. The T20 match will be played at PPC Newlands on Thursday 8...

  • Springboks shuffle team for clash with England

    Nov 10, 16 • 2393 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks shuffle team for clash with England

    Test debut for Francois Venter New-look loose trio to face Englan The Springboks have made several changes for the important opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against England at Twickenham in London on Saturday afternoon. Only five players who...

  • Lambie to captain Springboks against Barbarians at Wembley

    Oct 31, 16 • 2125 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Lambie to captain Springboks against Barbarians at Wembley

    Patrick Lambie will captain South Africa in their international match against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee confirmed on Monday. Adriaan Strauss, who has led the Springboks in all of their nine Tests...

  • Exciting young talent for Springbok tour

    Oct 24, 16 • 1875 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Exciting young talent for Springbok tour

    Promising players rewarded for good domestic form Four uncapped players included in squad for three Tests Hougaard and De Jongh injured, Vermeulen not available Several promising young players who have shot to prominence on the domestic scene this year, have...

  • BOKS SCHOOLED BY CLASSY ALL BLACKS

    Oct 11, 16 • 1791 Views • General News • • Comments Off on BOKS SCHOOLED BY CLASSY ALL BLACKS

    Statistics taken from the All Out Rugby App reads like a horror story for South African fans following the Springboks’ crushing 57-15 defeat to the All Blacks in Durban on Saturday. Positive points are few and far between from a Bok perspective as the team...

  • De Klerk, De Allende back in Springbok team

    Oct 6, 16 • 2958 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on De Klerk, De Allende back in Springbok team

    Faf de Klerk and Damian de Allende were included in Springbok starting line-up to face the All Blacks in Durban on Saturday in the final Test of the 2016 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The two personnel changes are both due to injuries – scrumhalf De...

  • Rugby rivals join forces for a worthy cause

    Oct 6, 16 • 2125 Views • General News, International, New Zealand, Springboks • • Comments Off on Rugby rivals join forces for a worthy cause

    The Springboks and All Blacks may be traditional and fierce rivals on the rugby field, but on Wednesday they joined forces for a good cause at a project initiated by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Players from both teams participated in the fun-filled...

  • All Out Rugby App Stats Review – STEYN TO THE RESCUE

    Oct 4, 16 • 3268 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on All Out Rugby App Stats Review – STEYN TO THE RESCUE

    Breaking a three-match losing streak Morné Steyn starred in the Springboks’ 18-10 victory over Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Steyn scored all of South Africa’s points, slotting two drop-goals and four penalties in their Castle Lager...

  • New Springbok halfback pair to face Wallabies

    Sep 29, 16 • 3521 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on New Springbok halfback pair to face Wallabies

    Paige earns first starting berth for Springboks Lambie back at fullback for first Test since June Rudy Paige will make his starting debut for the Springboks on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the team’s penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture of...

  • Trio of Springboks released to play Currie Cup

    Sep 27, 16 • 2046 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Trio of Springboks released to play Currie Cup

    Springboks Damian de Allende, Lwazi Mvovo and Malcolm Marx were released by the national team on Monday and will be available for Currie Cup selection for this coming weekend. De Allende returns to the DHL Western Province, Mvovo goes back to the Cell C...

  • Lambie, Le Roux back in Springbok squad

    Sep 21, 16 • 2273 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Lambie, Le Roux back in Springbok squad

    Four players added to tour squad De Jager and Redelinghuys fit and included Experienced backs Pat Lambie and Willie le Roux were included in a 31-man Springbok squad for the two remaining home Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, in October against...

  • Springboks must work hard to fix mistakes says Coetzee

    Sep 17, 16 • 1714 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks must work hard to fix mistakes says Coetzee

    After a good and positive start in the opening half, the Springboks were unable to replicate their first-half form against the All Blacks in the second period, who won their Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test 41-13 at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on...

  • Springboks want to be more clinical, Strauss

    Sep 16, 16 • 1794 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks want to be more clinical, Strauss

    Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss said the prospects of playing the All Black in New Zealand is an exciting one for both newcomers as well as experienced players. The Springboks and the All Blacks play against each on Saturday at the AMI Stadium in round four...