Latest The Rugby Championship News
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Duane set for Perth debut
5 Sep 2012
Duane Vermeulen will start at No 8 when the Springboks tackle the Wallabies this Saturday. Read more
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Midfield magic needed
4 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE writes the Springboks’ midfield pair of Frans Steyn and Jean de Villiers are far more creative than what they’ve shown and need to be encouraged to explore that dimension of their play. Read more
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Hougaard to wing it for Boks
4 Sep 2012
Heyneke Meyer is set to pick Ruan Pienaar at scrumhalf and shift Francois Hougaard to the wing for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies. Read more
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Shipperley to debut for Wallabies
4 Sep 2012
Wing Dominic Shipperley gets a run-on start against the Springboks in Perth, while Mike Harris and Tatafu Polota Nau return via the bench. Read more
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Pumas get double boost
4 Sep 2012
Argentina will have two key players back in flyhalf Juan Martin Hernandez and flank Juan Manuel Leguizamon for the Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. Read more
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Boks sweat on Strauss
3 Sep 2012
Hooker Adriaan Strauss is the only injury concern as the Springboks prepare for their next Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies this weekend. Read more
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Smith to face Pumas
3 Sep 2012
Conrad Smith has recovered from an eye injury and is likely to start in the centres against Argentina. Read more
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Boks’ response must speak loudest
30 Aug 2012
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers said they had to be accountable for their poor showing in Mendoza and said that accountability must be exhibited through their forthcoming performances. Read more
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Duane’s day to remember
29 Aug 2012
Duane Vermeulen is finally a Springbok and one of two uncapped players for the Rugby Championship tour to Australia and New Zealand. Read more
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Mitchell’s injury curse continues
29 Aug 2012
Drew Mitchell faces another long spell on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury during the Wallabies’ loss to the All Blacks last weekend. Read more
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Shocking Springboks must break shackles
27 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, says Heyneke Meyer’s game plan and playing philosophy is simply not good enough. Read more
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Keep the faith
27 Aug 2012
RYAN VREDE writes that the Springboks’ performance in Mendoza was woeful but it is premature to make absolute judgements about Heyneke Meyer’s aptitude. Read more
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Meltdown in Mendoza
26 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE writes South Africa’s lack of leadership in the forwards was exposed in Mendoza, as was the naivety of a pack that is unfortunately a shadow of the beasts who have worn the jersey in the past five years. Read more
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Meyer laments breakdown efforts, discipline
26 Aug 2012
Springbok head coach Heyneke Meyer says his players let themselves and the nation down with their disappointing performance against Argentina in Mendoza. Read more
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Pumas hold bumbling Boks
25 Aug 2012
RYAN VREDE reports on a 16-16 draw in which Argentina soared while the Springboks stunk. Read more
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Argentina 16 Springboks 16
25 Aug 2012
GARETH DUNCAN brought you live commentary from the Rugby Championship Test in Mendoza. Read more
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Woeful Wallabies sink to all-time low
25 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE writes Australia were woeful in Auckland and the All Blacks will at least get a contest when they play the Springboks. Read more
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ABs duo key in Wallabies drubbing
25 Aug 2012
GARETH DUNCAN watched Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams make telling contributions in the All Blacks’ 22-0 victory over the Wallabies at Eden Park. Read more
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Preview: Argentina vs Springboks
24 Aug 2012
RYAN VREDE analyses the key match-ups and picks the winner in Saturday’s Test. Read more
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KeoTV: Stop Steyn bashing
24 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE and RYAN VREDE agree that Morne Steyn is the best flyhalf we have in the context of what Heyneke Meyer wants to achieve with his game plan. Read more
