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Jul 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Fourie du Preez out for approximately six months
Fourie du Preez will miss the remainder of the South African season following an ankle injury sustained by the Springbok scrumhalf in last Saturday’s 55-6 Test victory over Scotland in Port Elizabeth. Du Preez left the field in the first half of the Test....
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez out of Castle Lager Rugby Championship
Fourie du Preez will miss the Castle Lager Rugby Championship following an ankle injury sustained by the Springbok scrumhalf in last Saturday’s 55-6 Test victory over Scotland in Port Elizabeth. Du Preez left the field in the first half of the Test. He was...
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Jun 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on EPRU thank rugby fans for their support
The Eastern Province Rugby Union have thanked the people of Nelson Mandela Bay, the greater Eastern Cape and elsewhere for coming out in their numbers to support the Test Match held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon. “It was an amazing...
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Jun 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Meyer compliments players, depth in squad
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Saturday complimented his squad after a commanding performance against Scotland earlier in the day. The Springboks defeated the visitors 55-6 in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to conclude the Castle Lager Incoming Series with...
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Jun 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks vs Scotland Team Sheets
The Springbok team to face Scotland in Port Elizabeth is: 15 Willie le Roux – 14 caps, 30 Test points 14 Cornal Hendricks – 2 caps, 10 Test points 13 JP Pietersen – 53 caps, 80 Test points 12 Jan Serfontein – 11 caps, 5 Test points 11...
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Jun 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ashe to make first start for Scotland
Adam Ashe, the 20-year-old Glasgow Warriors No 8, will become the seventh new cap of Scotland’s summer tour when he takes to the field against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Ashe, a product of the Hillfoots and Stirling County clubs, was...
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Jun 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Capacity crowd expected for test match
A capacity crowd is expected at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday when the Springboks take on Scotland. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, said there were roughly 3,500 tickets left and tickets are still selling fast. “We have seen an upsurge in...
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Jun 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Five uncapped players in Springboks match-23
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard is one of five uncapped players who have been named in the Springboks’ match-23 for Saturday’s final encounter of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Scotland in Port Elizabeth. In total, the Springbok...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ticket Giveaway for PE Test with #MadeofSA
We are giving away 2 sets of Double tickets to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s Springboks vs Scotland in Port Elizabeth. (Saturday 28th June at 17h00 CAT) How can you win? Answer the following Question: In what country have ASICS committed to making at...
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Jun 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Adriaanse and Lewies called up to the Springbok squad
Lourens Adriaanse (prop) and Stephan Lewies (lock) of the Cell C Sharks have been called up to the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth, where they face Scotland in the final Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday. Adriaanse replaces his provincial...
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Jun 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok training session open to PE Fans
PE fans will be able to attend an open training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The Springboks will hold a public signing session at the end of training. 15h30-17h00: Field Session – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (fully open to...
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Jun 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Meyer calls win over Wales his best yet
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Saturday commended the support of the 25 500 strong Mbombela Stadium crowd in helping his team beat Wales 31-30 in the second Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series, stating this win to be the best since he started coaching...
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Jun 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Pollard and Strauss to join Boks in PE
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard, who was named IRB Junior Player of the Year on Friday, and experienced Test hooker Adriaan Strauss will join the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Pollard superbly led the South African Under-20s at the Junior...
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Jun 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on #IRBInternationals live: South Africa vs Wales Full-time score #RSAvWAL
#IRBInternationals result: SOUTH AFRICA 31 vs WALES 30 Full-time #RSAv...
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Jun 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Win Tickets to Nelspruit Test with #MadeofSA
We are giving away 2 sets of Double tickets to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s Springbok vs Wales Test Match in Nelspruit. (Saturday 21st June at 15h00 CAT) How can you win? Answer the following Question: What technology have ASICS used in the Springbok...
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Jun 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Springbok Test record for Victor Matfield
Victor Matfield will on Saturday become the most-capped Test player in the history of South African rugby when he leads the Springboks against Wales in his 112th Test match at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. Matfield made his Test debut on 30 June...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Meyer lauds Le Roux, Bok effort
June 14, 2014 Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer praised his team’s character and commitment in Durban after they defeated Wales 38-16 in the first of two tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series at Growthpoint Kings Park on Saturday. The coach admitted that...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Wales name team to face Springboks
Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland has named an experienced side to take on the Springboks in the first test on Saturday (KO 17.00 local). Adam Jones will make his 100th International appearance in the game at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban, in a match that...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on De Jongh ruled out of Castle Lager Incoming Series
Springbok centre Juan de Jongh was on Friday ruled out of the three Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series this month following a severe chest infection which saw him being hospitalised for four nights. De Jongh was admitted to hospital on Sunday evening,...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement from SARU on Frans Steyn’s withdrawal from the Springbok squad
Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, said: “In light of media coverage following Frans’ request to leave the Springbok squad, we have been placed in a very difficult position. “We have an agreement with players in respect of the...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU releases Springbok Smartphone App
Caption for picture: Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks looks pretty pleased to find himself on the the new Springbok Smartphone App. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today unveiled the official free Springbok smartphone app for android. The simply-titled...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Win tickets to Springbok vs Wales Test with #MadeofSA
We are giving away 2 sets of Double tickets to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s Springbok vs Wales Test Match in Durban. (Saturday 14th June at 17h05 CAT) How can you win? Answer the following Question: What technology have ASICS used in the chest area...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks named for Durban Test
Steenkamp to reach 50th Springbok Test in Durban South Africa’s Player of the Year in 2010, Gurthrö Steenkamp, will make his 50th Test appearance for the Springboks when they take on Wales at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday...
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Jun 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Nyakane added to Springbok squad
Toyota Cheetahs prop Trevor Nyakane will link up with the Springboks in Durban on Sunday as an additional member in the squad for the Castle Lager Incoming Series. Nyakane played all three of his Tests for South Africa last June but was not part of the squad...
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Jun 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Meyer happy with first Springbok outing
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer was pleased with his team’s 47-13 win over a star-studded World XV at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The Springboks scored six tries and gained a lot of momentum in the second half of the match, going into the second 40 minutes...
