Latest Springboks News
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Du Plessis calls for major mettle
21 Nov 2012
Jannie du Plessis acknowledged fatigue has gripped the squad after the longest season in history but refused to accept that it would debilitate the Springboks’ forwards. Read more
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Etzebeth off the hook
21 Nov 2012
Eben Etzebeth has been found not guilty of eye gouging and is free to play against England on Saturday. Read more
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Openside hybrid non-negotiable for Boks
20 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in London, reports Springbok defence coach John McFarland believes there isn’t room in Test rugby for an openside who isn’t equally competent at the breakdown as he is with ball in hand. Read more
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Pin down Pat
20 Nov 2012
Springbok kicking coach Louis Koen says he has the utmost faith that Pat Lambie will develop into a world class Test flyhalf but stressed it is critical that he settles in the position in Super Rugby. Read more
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Boks call up Lions skipper
20 Nov 2012
The Springboks have called up JC Janse van Rensburg in place of the injured CJ van de Linde. Read more
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Colossal impact
20 Nov 2012
Eben Etzebeth had an outstanding first season of professional rugby. Read more
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Critical juncture for Lambie
20 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in London, writes Pat Lambie has yet to convince of his aptitude as a Test flyhalf but has an opportunity to push his case with a strong showing at Twickenham. Read more
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Marler to miss Bok clash
20 Nov 2012
England prop Joe Marler is set to miss Saturday’s Test against the Springboks because of a knee injury. Read more
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Demanding more from awful Boks
19 Nov 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day column, says this has been a desperate end-of-year tour for the Springboks, and to criticise them does not make one unpatriotic. Read more
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Meyer rejects Blacks comparison
19 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in London, reports that Heyneke Meyer says comparisons between the Springboks and All Blacks are ill-formed and unfair, explaining the world champions are far advanced in their development. Read more
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Twickers to be viewed in isolation
19 Nov 2012
Heyneke Meyer refused to say that a victory or defeat against England would define their season, but accepted that it was critical to deeming the year-end tour a success. Read more
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Etzebeth in the dock
19 Nov 2012
Eben Etzebeth faces a nervous wait to see if he will play at Twickenham after he was cited for an alleged eye gouge. Read more
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Boks injury concerns deepen
19 Nov 2012
JP Pietersen has sustained a groin strain that threatens to rule him out of Saturday’s Test against England, while CJ van der Linde and Gurthro Steenkamp limped off at Monday’s training session. Read more
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Flo flying high
19 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in London, writes that Francois Louw has made the transition from competent Test openside flank to a world-class one who is indispensable to the Springboks’ cause. Read more
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Bok standards unacceptably low
19 Nov 2012
JON CARDINELLI says that while this Springbok side shouldn’t be expected to attack like the All Blacks they shouldn’t be excused for performances devoid of innovation, precision and potency either. Read more
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Brutal Boks blunt Scots
17 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in Edinburgh, watched the Springboks deliver an almighty defensive performance in the second half to beat Scotland 21-10 at Murrayfield. Read more
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Flo steals Murrayfield show
17 Nov 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes that Francois Louw was the standout player in what was an inconsistent Springbok forward performance in Edinburgh. Read more
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Boks must build on ‘ugly win’
17 Nov 2012
Heyneke Meyer once again praised the character and accuracy his side showed on defence but stressed that significant improvements were still required. Read more
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Scotland 10 Springboks 21
17 Nov 2012
Keo.co.za brought you live commentary from the Test at Murrayfield. Read more
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Boks to play Scots in 2013
17 Nov 2012
The Springboks will host an understrength Scotland side as well as Samoa and one other Test nation in June next year. Read more
