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  1. Backs fail feisty forwards

    17 Sep 2012

    JON CARDINELLI writes the fact that the Springboks’ produced such a rousing forward performance in Dunedin makes Saturday’s defeat doubly disappointing. Read more

  2. Greyling out for fortnight

    16 Sep 2012

    Dean Greyling has been handed a two week ban for his forearm smash on Richie McCaw. Read more

  3. Meyer admits Morne mistake

    16 Sep 2012

    Heyneke Meyer says he may have erred in keeping Morne Steyn on the field against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Read more

  4. Steyn blows Dunedin lifeline

    15 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE reports on a deeply disheartening 21-11 Springboks defeat to the All Blacks in which Morne Steyn surely kicked his way into the Test wilderness. Read more

  5. Greyling cited for strike

    15 Sep 2012

    Springbok prop Dean Greyling has been cited for foul play following the Test in Dunedin on Saturday. Read more

  6. Awful attack kills Bok momentum

    15 Sep 2012

    JON CARDINELLI writes the Springboks’ poor finishing and option-taking undermined what was a powerful and purposeful showing by the forwards. Read more

  7. All Blacks 21 Springboks 11

    15 Sep 2012

    GARETH DUNCAN brought you live commentary from the Rugby Championship Test in Dunedin. Read more

  8. Boks’ massive mission

    14 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE looks at the trends that could shape the Dunedin Test, with the stats suggesting the Springboks will struggle. Read more

  9. Turning adventure into torture – why?

    14 Sep 2012

    MARK KEOHANE writes Sunday will follow Saturday, regardless of whether the Springboks win or lose against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Which makes the conservatism and approach of the Bok management that much more baffling. Read more

  10. KeoTV: Steyn as a sub?

    14 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE wonders if there is a role for Morné Steyn as an impact player. Read more

  11. KeoTV: Lessons from a legend’s failings

    13 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE says Heyneke Meyer must heed lessons from Robbie Deans’ Test career. Read more

  12. Preview: All Blacks vs Springboks

    13 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE analyses the key match-ups and picks the winner in Saturday’s Test. Read more

  13. Lack of Plan B will be exposed

    12 Sep 2012

    JON CARDINELLI writes that even without Dan Carter the All Blacks have the forwards, the kicking game and the counter-attack to nullify the Springboks’ kick-chase tactics. Read more

  14. Heyneke’s massive miss

    12 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE writes that Heyneke Meyer’s faithfulness to Morné Steyn was largely predictable but still utterly disappointing. Read more

  15. Meyer defiant on Morné

    12 Sep 2012

    Morne Steyn will start at flyhalf against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Read more

  16. Toulon refuse to release Botha

    11 Sep 2012

    Toulon are adamant that Bakkies Botha will play for the French club this weekend and not for the Springboks. Read more

  17. O’Connor won’t face Boks

    11 Sep 2012

    James O’Connor won’t be considered for the Wallabies’ tour to South Africa in two weeks’ time because of an ongoing hamstring injury. Read more

  18. Malherbe flies to Boks’ aid

    11 Sep 2012

    Frans Malherbe will join the Springboks in New Zealand as tighthead prop cover ahead of Saturday’s Test. Read more

  19. Meyer must make most of lost cause

    11 Sep 2012

    JON CARDINELLI writes a depleted Springbok side cannot be expected to win in Dunedin and yet there’s still much to be gained in terms of developing a new starting flyhalf. Read more

  20. Meyer’s selections have restricted Boks

    10 Sep 2012

    MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, says Heyneke Meyer’s dream of coaching the Springboks has become a nightmare. Read more