Latest The Rugby Championship News
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When grey matters
3 Aug 2006
Keo, in his News24 column, writes that a player intelligence test will have more value to the Bok coaching staff than a bench press statistic. Read more
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Lone ‘independent’ voice vindicated
2 Aug 2006
Dale Granger’s revelation in Wellington that Jake White was being forced to pick a certain number of African black players has been vindicated with White’s letter to his bosses telling them to front up on the transformation issue around selection. Read more
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Akona and Muller to start
2 Aug 2006
Jake White’s selections for the must-win Vodacom Tri-Nations match in Sydney suggest he will be persisting with his forward-oriented strategy. Read more
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Expect Boks of tricks
2 Aug 2006
For the first time in ages the Springboks may add a dash of flair to their game-plan when they clash with the Wallabies on Saturday. Read more
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Pick more blacks, White told
1 Aug 2006
The Springbok circus continued unabated today with the leaking of a confidential SA Rugby Union letter to the media. Read more
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Wycliff to solve Wallabies worries
1 Aug 2006
The Wallabies are looking to repair their breakdown blues by starting with Wycliff Palu in Saturday’s Vodacom Tri-Nations Test against the Springboks. Read more
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Boks scrummed senseless
1 Aug 2006
Once again the Springboks have told the Wallabies that the SA focus of attack in Sydney will be in the scrums. When will these bloody guys ever learn? Read more
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Boks fight for redemption
1 Aug 2006
The Springboks are fighting for the redemption of South African sport on Saturday as much as they are battling their current standing in world rugby. Read more
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Boks face Waugh
1 Aug 2006
Australia loose forward Phil Waugh could be back in the starting lineup to face the Springboks in the Vodacom Tri-Nations Test in Sydney. Read more
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Aus media mocks comical Boks
31 Jul 2006
Australian media likened the Bok press conference in Sydney to an audience with the Marx Brothers as the Bok coaching staff continued to stumble in their communication with the outside world. Read more
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Blacks want revenge over Boks
31 Jul 2006
The All Blacks are eyeing a double victory in South Africa after struggling in recent seasons to beat the Springboks at home. Read more
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Boks to the wall
31 Jul 2006
Anything less than victory over the Wallabies in Sydney will see the Springboks dumped out of the Vodacom Tri-Nations race. Read more
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Bernie expects Boklash
30 Jul 2006
Stephen Larkham insists the Wallabies won’t underestimate the Springboks when the teams meet in Sydney on Saturday. Read more
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Chiliboy keeps the faith
30 Jul 2006
Chiliboy Ralepelle believes God will tell Jake White when to pick him for the Bok match 22. Read more
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Same old for Boks in Sydney
30 Jul 2006
Jake White will restrict himself to thinking in the box in team selection. Expect more heartache in Sydney. Read more
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No rest for All Blacks
30 Jul 2006
While Jake White continues to insist on his Boks not playing domestic rugby, the majority of the All Blacks will be involved in the NPC this weekend. Read more
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AB’s won’t choke, says Knuckles
30 Jul 2006
Wallabies coach John Connolly says teams will have to catch New Zealand in the next 15 months. He doesn’t buy into the theory that the All Blacks have peaked inbetween World Cups. Read more
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Even Aussies rave over McCaw
30 Jul 2006
Richie McCaw’s performance in the All Blacks 13-9 win against the Wallabies was so good, even the opposition were talking about it. Read more
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In awe of McCaw
29 Jul 2006
All Black coach Graham Henry hailed captain Richie McCaw for his heroic defensive effort in Brisbane on Saturday. Read more
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Blackout in Brisbane
29 Jul 2006
Monumental defence in Brisbane won the All Blacks the Bledisloe Cup for 2006 and took them a match away from winning the Vodacom Tri-Nations. Read more
