Latest Springboks News
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The pressure is on
14 Jul 2006
The Springboks will be under the microscope on Saturday, but none more so than debutants Pierre Spies and Akona Ndungane. Read more
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Jake under no illusions
14 Jul 2006
The Wallabies may have been smashed by the All Blacks last weekend, but a monster task awaits the Springboks in Brisbane tomorrow. Read more
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Os props up a different world
14 Jul 2006
John Smit believes that unless you’ve been in the front row, you’ll never have an appreciation of his world. Read more
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Boks to wobble
14 Jul 2006
Keo.co.za has the Boks on a downer in Brisbane. Call this Vodacom Tri Nations opener correctly and you can win a year’s subscription to SA Rugby Magazine. Read more
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Eales prepares for gold rush
14 Jul 2006
John Eales is tipping the Wallabies to win, saying the Springboks don’t pose the threat of the All Blacks. Read more
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Boks to conquer Brisbane curse
13 Jul 2006
The Springboks will have to overcome history if they are to beat the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday. Read more
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Mallett questions Bok selections
13 Jul 2006
Nick Mallett feels Jake White’s refusal to play an openside specialist against Australia could limit South Africa’s prospects of a win. Read more
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Joe’s jibe cuts deep
13 Jul 2006
George Smith has warned the Springboks that they stand to lose a few things if he loses another dreadlock in Saturday’s Vodacom Tri Nations test. Read more
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Lote doesn’t scare Ndungane
13 Jul 2006
Springbok new cap Akona Ndungane fronted the Australian media for the first time and made it clear Lote Tuqiri’s just another opponent. Read more
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Pushing the Jumper’s cause
12 Jul 2006
Keo, in his News 24 coulmn, writes that too much emphasis is placed on scrumming when the line-out is the most significant attacking platform. Read more
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Blake blow to Wobblies
12 Jul 2006
Rodzilla won’t face the Boks on Saturday, but Rattlebones has made a surprisingly quick return to the Australian match 22. Read more
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Big Joe fetches open-side jersey
11 Jul 2006
Joe van Niekerk talks of his fetching role in the Bok set-up, even though coach Jake White does not believe in fetchers. Come on boys, read the same page. Read more
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Boks a hit in Wellington
11 Jul 2006
The Wallabies could not sell out in Christchurch, but the Boks have gone one better for their Vodacom Tri Nations visit to Wellington next weekend. Read more
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Luke looms large
11 Jul 2006
Luke Watson’s performances in the ABSA Currie Cup continue to embarrass the national selectors. Read more
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Rodzilla to rock Boks
10 Jul 2006
The Wallabies are counting on 130 kilogram beast Rodney Blake to neutralize any potential Springbok forward advantage in Saturday’s Vodacom Tri Nations test. Read more
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White lies or Bok chaos?
10 Jul 2006
Jake White has told Argus rugby writer Dale Granger he knows he will be fired as Springbok coach. But the team’s communications messengers insist this is not the case. Read more
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White to blood baby Boks
10 Jul 2006
The three baby Boks on tour with the senior side could all feature in the match 22 against Wallabies. Read more
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Botha-less Boks
9 Jul 2006
Naas Botha will not join the Springboks in Australia and New Zealand as team manager and player mentor. Read more
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Bakkies’ op a success
7 Jul 2006
Bakkies Botha has targeted the end of year Bok tour as his comeback goal after undergoing a calf operation. Read more
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Boks safe and sound
7 Jul 2006
A relaxed and relieved Springbok team arrived safely and on time in Sydney on Friday. Read more
