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  1. Boks’ massive mission

    14 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE looks at the trends that could shape the Dunedin Test, with the stats suggesting the Springboks will struggle. Read more

  2. Turning adventure into torture – why?

    14 Sep 2012

    MARK KEOHANE writes Sunday will follow Saturday, regardless of whether the Springboks win or lose against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Which makes the conservatism and approach of the Bok management that much more baffling. Read more

  3. KeoTV: Steyn as a sub?

    14 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE wonders if there is a role for Morné Steyn as an impact player. Read more

  4. KeoTV: Lessons from a legend’s failings

    13 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE says Heyneke Meyer must heed lessons from Robbie Deans’ Test career. Read more

  5. Preview: All Blacks vs Springboks

    13 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE analyses the key match-ups and picks the winner in Saturday’s Test. Read more

  6. Weepu to tackle Boks

    13 Sep 2012

    Scrumhalf Piri Weepu will start for the All Blacks against the Springboks this Saturday. Read more

  7. Lack of Plan B will be exposed

    12 Sep 2012

    JON CARDINELLI writes that even without Dan Carter the All Blacks have the forwards, the kicking game and the counter-attack to nullify the Springboks’ kick-chase tactics. Read more

  8. Heyneke’s massive miss

    12 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE writes that Heyneke Meyer’s faithfulness to Morné Steyn was largely predictable but still utterly disappointing. Read more

  9. Meyer defiant on Morné

    12 Sep 2012

    Morne Steyn will start at flyhalf against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Read more

  10. O’Connor won’t face Boks

    11 Sep 2012

    James O’Connor won’t be considered for the Wallabies’ tour to South Africa in two weeks’ time because of an ongoing hamstring injury. Read more

  11. Malherbe flies to Boks’ aid

    11 Sep 2012

    Frans Malherbe will join the Springboks in New Zealand as tighthead prop cover ahead of Saturday’s Test. Read more

  12. Meyer must make most of lost cause

    11 Sep 2012

    JON CARDINELLI writes a depleted Springbok side cannot be expected to win in Dunedin and yet there’s still much to be gained in terms of developing a new starting flyhalf. Read more

  13. Beale benched for Pumas clash

    11 Sep 2012

    Kurtley Beale has been dropped to the bench for the Wallabies Test against Argentina on Saturday, with Berrick Barnes taking over at fullback. Read more

  14. Meyer’s selections have restricted Boks

    10 Sep 2012

    MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, says Heyneke Meyer’s dream of coaching the Springboks has become a nightmare. Read more

  15. Etzebeth banned, Botha to join Boks

    10 Sep 2012

    Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has received a two-week suspension for his headbutt on Wallabies No 5 Nathan Sharpe. Read more

  16. More balance but no blitz please

    10 Sep 2012

    RYAN VREDE writes that those calling for the immediate reversion to an expansive approach have short memories. Read more

  17. Morné must go

    10 Sep 2012

    JON CARDINELLI writes that Heyneke Meyer is doing the Springboks, and Morné Steyn himself, a disservice by persisting with the out-of-form flyhalf. Read more

  18. Carter to miss Bok clash

    9 Sep 2012

    All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter won’t be fit for next week’s Test against the Springboks. Read more

  19. Wallabies lose Genia for season

    9 Sep 2012

    Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia has been ruled out of rugby for six months due to a ruptured ACL in his knee. Read more

  20. Wallabies compound Bok woes

    8 Sep 2012

    JON CARDINELLI watched the Wallabies record their fifth consecutive win against the Springboks with a 26-19 victory on Saturday. Read more