Latest Springboks News
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Lambie set for Bok start
5 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, writing from Dublin, says Pat Lambie ran at flyhalf for the bulk of Monday’s training session in a strong indicator that he will play ahead of Morne Steyn at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Read more
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Heyneke to hail Heinke
5 Nov 2012
Reports from Ireland suggest that Heinke van der Merwe is the probable latest European-based South African to be added to the Springbok touring squad. Read more
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No breathing space for Boks
5 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, writing from Dublin, says there needs to be some tempering of expectation around the quality of the Springboks’ performances, but not of the expectation of a clean sweep. Read more
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All eyes on Bok backs
5 Nov 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes there’s a strong possibility that Heyneke Meyer will return from Europe with significant answers to nagging backline questions. Read more
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Europe key in Etzebeth’s education
5 Nov 2012
RYAN VREDE, in Dublin with the Boks, speaks to Bok coach Heyneke Meyer and Rassie Erasmus about Eben Etzebeth. Read more
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Flo still struggling with injury
5 Nov 2012
Bath director of rugby Gary Gold says Springbok flank Francois Louw is still sidelined with a neck injury. Read more
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Boks need to learn quickly
5 Nov 2012
CJ van der Linde says they have to make sharp adaptations to new rules or risk giving an edge to their opponents. Read more
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Ireland lose another to injury
5 Nov 2012
Flanker Stephen Ferris is the latest big name Ireland player to be ruled out of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks. Read more
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Break has done Jean wonders
2 Nov 2012
Jean de Villiers admits that the hamstring injury that precluded him from the Currie Cup play-offs was a blessing in disguise. Read more
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Habana grabs grand prize
2 Nov 2012
Bryan Habana was named South Africa’s Player of the Year on Thursday night in Cape Town. Read more
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Sexton favourite to lead Ireland
2 Nov 2012
Flyhalf Jonathan Sexton is likely to captain Ireland when they host the Springboks in Dublin next week. Read more
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Boks set for Auckland challenge
2 Nov 2012
The All Blacks will play seven Tests at home in 2013, including the clash against the Springboks at Eden Park. Read more
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Kirchner’s days numbered
31 Oct 2012
Heyneke Meyer has indicated that Jaco Taute’s Springbok future lies at fullback, casting doubt over Zane Kirchner’s Test longevity. Read more
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Meyer laments obstacle to dominance
31 Oct 2012
Heyneke Meyer has reiterated his call for a central contracting system as a means of making the Springboks the strongest force in the game. Read more
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Body blow for Ireland
30 Oct 2012
Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll and Ulster hooker Rory Best won’t play against the Springboks. Read more
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Louw escapes serious injury
30 Oct 2012
Scans have revealed that Francois Louw’s neck injury is not as serious as initially feared and the flanker will be available for the Springboks’ tour to Europe. Read more
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Louw could miss Bok tour
29 Oct 2012
Francois Louw sustained a neck injury in Bath’s win over Exeter and is doubtful for the Springboks’ tour to Europe. Read more
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BOD worry for Ireland
29 Oct 2012
An injury to captain Brian O’Driscoll has forced Ireland coach Declan Kidney to call for cover just two weeks before the Test against the Springboks. Read more
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Habana out as Boks pick Brits
28 Oct 2012
Bryan Habana will miss the Springboks’ European tour but the selectors were bold in their selection of dynamic hooker Schalk Brits. Read more
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Habana concern for Boks
27 Oct 2012
Bryan Habana will be an injury concern for the Springboks ahead of their end-of-year tour to Europe in November. Read more
