Latest Springboks News
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Beast targets Super Rugby comeback
17 Nov 2012
Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira is recovering from a successful medical procedure and should be available to both the Sharks and Boks in 2013. Read more
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Preview: Scotland vs Springboks
16 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in Edinburgh, analyses the key match ups and picks the winner in Saturday’s Test at Murrayfield. Read more
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Boks bolstered by northern collective
16 Nov 2012
Jean de Villiers says the Springboks’ Europe-based players have a level of maturity that has been invaluable on the year-end tour to date. Read more
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Late blow for Scots
16 Nov 2012
Scotland flanker Alasdair Strokosch has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks because of a calf strain. Read more
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Ralepelle must abandon Bok dream
16 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in Edinburgh, writes that Chiliboy Ralepelle needs good counsel and to be honest with himself and accept he doesn’t have a future with the Springboks. Read more
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De Jongh’s small problem
15 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in Edinburgh, writes because of his size Juan de Jongh has to be exceptional to force Heyneke Meyer to consider him as a real solution to his outside centre problem. Read more
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De Jongh, Steenkamp to front Scots
14 Nov 2012
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has picked Juan de Jongh at centre and Gurthrö Steenkamp at prop for Saturday’s Test against Scotland. Read more
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Bok babes a boon
14 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in Edinburgh, reports Heyneke Meyer says the injury turmoil the team has had to endure this year has had positive spin-offs for their rookies that are starting to show now. Read more
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Murray, Denton in for Scots
14 Nov 2012
Scotland have made two changes from their starting side that lost to New Zealand and a further four alterations to their bench for Saturday’s against South Africa at Murrayfield. Read more
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Wales drop Warburton
14 Nov 2012
Wales skipper Sam Warburton has been dropped to the bench for Friday’s Test against Samoa. Read more
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Boks striving hard for cutting edge
14 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in Edinburgh, reports Springbok forwards coach and technical analyst Johann van Graan says the evolution of their attacking game will take time and is dependent on a range of factors. Read more
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Northern lights boost Boks
14 Nov 2012
Scrum coach Pieter de Villiers says there have been significant benefits from the inclusion of Europe-based players in the Springbok squad. Read more
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De Jongh set for Murrayfield start
13 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in Edinburgh, reports Juan de Jongh is likely to run on against Scotland, while Pat Lambie is expected to be retained at flyhalf. Read more
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Meyer’s men must enjoy the adventure
12 Nov 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in his Business Day newspaper column, says a defeat in 2012 should not be seen as a disaster by the Springboks. Read more
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Meyer laments lame attack
12 Nov 2012
Heyneke Meyer described the Springboks’ conversion rate in the opposition’s 22m as ‘unacceptable’ and has demanded greater patience from his team in that zone. Read more
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Boks send Beast home
12 Nov 2012
Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira has been sent home because of his heart condition. Read more
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SA, France move up rankings
12 Nov 2012
The Springboks have risen to No 2 in the IRB world rankings, with France breaking into the top four. Read more
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Boks still in search of balance
12 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in Edinburgh, writes the Springboks continue to exhibit the foundation for success with excellent defence, but are no further to curing their attacking deficiencies. Read more
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Meyer must avoid mass changes
12 Nov 2012
JON CARDINELLI says Heyneke Meyer must approach the next Test in Edinburgh as an opportunity to build momentum rather than a chance to experiment with new combinations. Read more
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Meyer: We avoided massive setback
10 Nov 2012
Heyneke Meyer admitted the Springboks would have been ‘three steps backwards’ had they lost against Ireland but stressed the importance of victory in the education of his team. Read more
