Latest Springboks News
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Boks must make mental shift
25 Jun 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly column for Business Day, writes the anger Heyneke Meyer will feel this morning is that a new group of Springboks mentally couldn’t front for a Test match because a three-Test series against England had already been won. Read more
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Scrutinising Spies
25 Jun 2012
RYAN VREDE asks whether, 50 Tests into his career, Pierre Spies is the player he should be? Read more
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Heyneke’s hope and headache
25 Jun 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes that while the Springboks weren’t consistent during the three Tests against England, there were a number of reasons for Heyneke Meyer to feel encouraged. Read more
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Meyer laments failure to adapt
24 Jun 2012
Heyneke Meyer believes the Springboks went into this match with the right game plan but simply failed to adjust to the wet and windy conditions. Read more
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Lancaster not dejected
23 Jun 2012
England coach Stuart Lancaster lamented his side’s inability to snatch a morale-boosting win but was encouraged by the improvements made over the course of the tour. Read more
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Bok blunders hamper momentum
23 Jun 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes that a series of handling errors and poor decisions prevented the Springboks from implementing their game plan to any sort of effect. Read more
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Defeat could stall Bok momentum
22 Jun 2012
The third Test against England remains an important match for the Springboks in the context of a challenging 2012 season. Read more
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Preview – Boks vs England (3rd Test)
22 Jun 2012
JON CARDINELLI analyses the key match-ups and picks the winner of the clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Read more
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England still hope to outbully Boks
21 Jun 2012
Stuart Lancaster believes England have been physically dominant at times and feels the new selections will give them a better chance of consistency in Saturday’s Test. Read more
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Haskell, Waldrom to lend England bite
21 Jun 2012
Loose forwards James Haskell and Thomas Waldrom will start for England in the third Test against South Africa. Read more
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Potgieter to fill Alberts void
20 Jun 2012
Uncapped flanker Jacques Potgieter is one of three changes to the Springboks’ starting XV for the third Test against England. Read more
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Munster snatch Bok prospect
20 Jun 2012
Irish side Munster have secured the services of highly rated Bulls loose forward CJ Stander. Read more
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Meyer: Jean could be Bok great
20 Jun 2012
Jean de Villiers will lead the Springboks for the remainder of the 2012 season, and there is a strong chance that he will be entrusted with the job on a long-term basis. Read more
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Heyneke happy with Boks’ foundation
20 Jun 2012
Heyneke Meyer feels that after two Tests his players understand the game plan and that a strong team culture has been established. Read more
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Rookie takes aim at England
20 Jun 2012
New Springbok blindside Jacques Potgieter is relishing the prospect of tackling England and has promised to match Willem Alberts’ work-rate. Read more
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Boks hungry for clean sweep
19 Jun 2012
The Springboks will stick to their game plan in an attempt to win Saturday’s Test and record a 3-0 whitewash against England. Read more
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Habana hits back
19 Jun 2012
Bryan Habana has answered his critics in the best possible way this season – through his performances on the field. Read more
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Olivier aims to shatter perception
19 Jun 2012
Wynand Olivier says he will use a start against England to convince everybody including himself that he belongs at the highest level. Read more
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Bekker set for Super return
19 Jun 2012
Springbok lock Andries Bekker is expected to play in the Stormers’ next match against the Lions. Read more
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Baby Boks in line for IRB gong
19 Jun 2012
SA U20 stars Jan Serfontein and Shaun Adendorff have been nominated for the for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award. Read more
