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  1. Show us some fight Bokke

    20 Jul 2006

    Keo, in his News24 column, writes that redemption will come in the attitude of the Boks on Saturday and not because of any statistical data the team management brings to the next press conference. Read more

  2. Jake in no rush to change game plan

    19 Jul 2006

    Jake White has told the New Zealand media the Boks will use the rush defence against the All Blacks on Saturday. Read more

  3. Kabamba defends SA’s fetchers

    19 Jul 2006

    Vodacom Cheetahs openside Kabamba Floors believes that this country’s fetchers are amongst the world’s best. Read more

  4. Parliament wants Jake fired

    19 Jul 2006

    South Africa’s rugby bosses are set to be hauled before parliamentary sports committee to explain Bok coach Jake White’s “reckless” comments about transformation. Read more

  5. Thorne is no Collins

    19 Jul 2006

    The rotation of players in the All Black squad has opened the door for former captain Reuben Thorne, who will make his Test comeback this Saturday. Read more

  6. Akona: It’s still a dream

    19 Jul 2006

    Vodacom Blue Bulls wing Akona Ndungane gets another chance to prove himself for the Springboks after a disastrous debut Test against the Wallabies last weekend. Read more

  7. Five changes for Boks

    19 Jul 2006

    Solly Tyibilika will play against the All Blacks in one of five changes to the side humiliated against Australia. Read more

  8. Bok bumbling bonanza

    19 Jul 2006

    The Springbok management have released a statement refuting claims that Solly Tyibilika is a quota player. Read more

  9. Os finds silver lining

    19 Jul 2006

    Os du Randt believes last weekend’s 49-0 massacre could make the Boks a stronger side for the World Cup next year. Read more

  10. Henry hails Bok tradition

    18 Jul 2006

    Graham Henry reminded his All Blacks that they’ve lost two of their last four tests against the Springboks. He also emphasised that the last team to beat the All Blacks was South Africa — a year ago. Read more

  11. Henry: ‘It’s about the World Cup’

    18 Jul 2006

    All Blacks coach Graham Henry has emphasised once again the World Cup of 2007 is what motivates every team selection. Hence the eight changes to the team that walloped the Wallabies. Read more

  12. Public relations disaster

    18 Jul 2006

    Somebody please shut these clowns up! Read more

  13. Butch to bash Blacks

    18 Jul 2006

    Butch James is expected to start at flyhalf ahead of Meyer Bosman for the Springboks’ Vodacom Tri-Nations match in Wellington. Read more

  14. All Blacks ‘B’ team to face the Boks

    18 Jul 2006

    Jerry Collins, Aaron Mauger, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock, Rico Gear, Byron Kelleher and Joe Rokocoko have been rested for Saturday’s test against the Springboks. Read more

  15. Why White must stay

    17 Jul 2006

    Firing Jake White now would be adding to the crisis and not the solution. White has to stay as Bok coach, but he also has to embrace some radical change. Read more

  16. White wants more control

    17 Jul 2006

    Jake White’s latest gripe is with the lack of control he has over Vodacom Super 14 franchises in this country, and how it effects the Springboks. Read more

  17. Redneck Boks roasted

    17 Jul 2006

    Australian rugby critic Spiros Zavos has branded the Boks the ‘rednecks’ of the Tri Nations. Read more

  18. Worst Bok display ever, says White

    17 Jul 2006

    Jake White has told the New Zealand media the 49-0 loss to the Wallabies was the worst Bok performance he could ever remember. Read more

  19. Hoskins backs White

    17 Jul 2006

    Jake White has the support of SARU president Regan Hoskins. Read more

  20. Butch to add some chutzpah

    17 Jul 2006

    Sharks flyhalf Butch James leaves for New Zealand tonight to beef up the Bok’s options at No 10. Read more