Latest Springboks News
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‘The hungry dog hunts best’
25 Sep 2012
Jannie du Plessis says the inexperience of the Springboks’ pack should not be viewed as a negative. Read more
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Barnes bats for Steyn
25 Sep 2012
Berrick Barnes says the Wallabies expect Morne Steyn to start at Loftus and believes the criticism he has endured is unfair. Read more
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Meyer: We can’t throw Morne away
25 Sep 2012
Heyneke Meyer says dropping Morne Steyn from the Springboks’ squad was not the solution to remedying his struggles. Read more
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Big test for ‘soft’ Bok defence
25 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes the biggest challenge for the Springboks’ defence this weekend will be one of mental as well as physical consistency. Read more
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‘Give Elton his Test chance’
25 Sep 2012
Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann says flyhalf Elton Jantjies deserves a fair opportunity with the Springboks. Read more
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Boks sweat on Steyn
24 Sep 2012
Frans Steyn rolled his ankle at training on Monday and could miss the Springboks’ Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Loftus. Read more
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More grey matter at gainline
24 Sep 2012
Eddie Jones says Springbok players have the intellectual and technical skills to generate a quick turnaround of their sterile attacking play but stressed their tactics, particularly at the gainline, have to improve. Read more
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Boks to seize Loftus lifeline
24 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes that Heyneke Meyer’s Springboks will record their first victory against Australasian opposition when they return to Loftus Versfeld this Saturday. Read more
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Jantjies back with Boks
23 Sep 2012
Four players have been called up to the Springbok squad of 30 for their final two Tests of the Rugby Championship. Read more
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KeoTV: Bok legend calls for flair
20 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE spoke to OS DU RANDT who says the Springboks have the players to add more dimensions to their attacking game. Read more
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Goosen bides his time
20 Sep 2012
Johan Goosen says Heyneke Meyer has clearly communicated his reasons for delaying giving him a Test start but says that he feels ready to go. Read more
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Os backs Coenie’s tighthead switch
19 Sep 2012
Os du Randt says Coenie Oosthuizen’s transition from loosehead to tighthead prop will be good for the player and the Springboks. Read more
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Juan working on comeback
19 Sep 2012
Juan Smith hopes to make a successful return to rugby in 2013. Read more
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From boy to man
18 Sep 2012
Frans Steyn returned to South Africa a more mature person and a better rugby player. Read more
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Meyer must invest in Louw
18 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes the past two Tests have shown why South Africa needs a loose forward all-rounder like Francois Louw in the starting mix. Read more
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Boks released for domestic duty
18 Sep 2012
The Springboks have released Craig Burden, Frans Malherbe, Jacques Potgieter, Jano Vermaak and Lwazi Mvovo to their respective Currie Cup unions. Read more
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PdV’s Boks were as white as Meyer’s
18 Sep 2012
Peter de Villiers, whose last Bok XV had just three players of colour, says the current Bok team, which also has three, is too white. Read more
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Heyneke aims to heal Morné
18 Sep 2012
Heyneke Meyer believes that with the right guidance Morné Steyn can make a Bryan Habana-type recovery and still contribute to the Springbok cause. Read more
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Make us believe in a bold Bok era, Heyneke
17 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in his Business Day newspaper column, writes denial is the devil that has to be avoided for the Boks to be winners and the best team in the world. Read more
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Don’t kill a potentially golden Goose
17 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE writes Johan Goosen is the brightest Test flyhalf prospect to emerge since Henry Honiball but he is still raw and must be judged accordingly. Read more
