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Nov 24, 17 •
3203 Views •
Analysis, General News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Difficult contest expected from Italy – Etzebeth
The Springboks are expecting a very difficult contest when they meet Italy at the Stadio Euganeo in Padova on Saturday, according to their captain, Eben Etzebeth. The Springbok lock has shrugged off a lower leg injury and will lead South Africa for the 10th...
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Nov 23, 17 •
2233 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mbonambi and Du Toit to start against Italy
Four changes to match-23 Uncapped Warrick Gelant on the bench Bongi Mbonambi will make his first start for the Springboks against Italy in Padova, while Pieter-Steph du Toit returns to the starting team for Saturday’s third Test in the Castle Lager Outgoing...
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Nov 23, 17 •
3590 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on SPRINGBOKRUGBY SE KRUISPAD 2.0
Simon Riekert-Pretoria Allister Coetzee gaan (weer) afgedank word, tesame met sy hulpafrigters en die hele boksemdais (sôrrie vir die toevallige verwysing na “bok”) by die rugbypaleis van die nasionale span in Kaapstad. Dis altans só as jy die interwebs...
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Nov 21, 17 •
2324 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Proudfoot happy with Springbok forwards’ training intensity
Springbok scrum coach Matt Proudfoot said it will be important to meet the physical challenge of the Italian pack when the two sides meet in Padova on Saturday. Proudfoot said the Italians pride themselves on their set-pieces and their ability to stop forward...
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Nov 20, 17 •
2886 Views •
Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks following more information on the MRI
Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth has a very good chance of recovering from his leg injury to lead the Springboks in their third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Italy this weekend, the Springboks’ medical team confirmed on Monday. “Eben left the...
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Nov 20, 17 •
2796 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks against Italy
Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth has a very good chance of recovering from his leg injury to lead the Springboks in their third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Italy this weekend, the Springboks’ medical team confirmed on Monday. “Eben left the...
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Nov 19, 17 •
2893 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok injury update – x-rays for Marx and Etzebeth
Springbok captain, Eben Etzebeth, and hooker Malcolm Marx had x-rays on Sunday to determine the severity of injuries sustained in Saturday’s 18-17 win over France in Paris. Springbok captain, Etzebeth, picked up a lower leg injury in the last few minutes of...
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Nov 17, 17 •
3186 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks focussed on good performance in Paris – Etzebeth
Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth said he and his team-mates are focussed on delivering a good performance on Saturday evening against France, when the two teams meet at the Stade de France in Paris. “We have a job to do on Saturday and our focus is on...
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Nov 16, 17 •
2597 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks make 10 changes for French Test in Paris
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has made 10 changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s second Test in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against France in Paris, which include starts for experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen and flyhalf Handré Pollard. Coetzee also...
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Nov 14, 17 •
2411 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vermeulen adds valuable experience – Smith
Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith has lauded the immediate impact of Duane Vermeulen, who has joined the squad in Paris as a replacement for the injured Coenie Oosthuizen. The experienced No 8 joined the Springboks on Monday from French club side...
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Nov 13, 17 •
3007 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Duane Vermeulen joins Springbok squad in Paris
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen has been called up to the Springbok squad as replacement for Coenie Oosthuizen who sustained a serious knee injury on Saturday in Dublin. Oosthuizen underwent a scan before flying home from Dublin, and the results showed that...
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Nov 12, 17 •
5150 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Knee injury rules Oosthuizen out of tour
Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen will return home from Dublin after he suffered a knee injury against Ireland on Saturday evening in the Aviva Stadium. Oosthuizen left the field in the opening stages of the match and was replaced by Wilco Louw, who played in...
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Nov 10, 17 •
3618 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Etzebeth expecting tough Irish battle
Springbok captain, Eben Etzebeth, said his team is looking forward to test themselves against a very good Irish team on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. “We know it’s going to be a real tough Test but we are looking forward to resume our battle...
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Nov 10, 17 •
4584 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on GAAN DIT VIR COETZEE ‘N LANG EUROPESE WINTER WEES?
Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Die Springbokke begin hul 2017-uitgaande toer na die noorde met ʼn wedstryd teen die Iere. Daar was lanklaas soveel verskille oor die Bokke se kanse teen ʼn span wat die afgelope paar jaar ʼn radikale transformasie ondergaan het....
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Nov 9, 17 •
2689 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mtawarira and Oosthuizen to prop up Springbok scrum
Experienced props Tendai Mtawarira and Coenie Oosthuizen, as well as inside centre Damian de Allende, all return to the Springbok starting team to face Ireland on Saturday evening (kick-off at 19h30 SA time) at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match is the...
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Nov 8, 17 •
2271 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute
All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute All Blacks to wear New Zealand’s RSA poppy on sleeve in Armistice Day Test For the first time, the All Blacks will wear the Returned and Services Association’s New Zealand...
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Nov 7, 17 •
1973 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Intelligent Irish side a huge threat, says Proudfoot
Ireland is a very intelligent rugby side who are well-coached, and the Springboks will have to prepare very well to meet an extremely tough challenge when the two sides meet on Saturday in Dublin, according to Matt Proudfoot, the Springbok scrum coach....
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Nov 6, 17 •
2964 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Etzebeth ready to lead Springboks in tour-opener
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said he is happy to have a fully fit squad to choose from for the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Eben Etzebeth, who sustained an ankle niggle during a recent training...
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Nov 2, 17 •
3613 Views •
General News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks open RWC 2019 against All Blacks
The Springboks will kick off their 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan with a blockbuster opening encounter against the reigning champions, New Zealand, on Saturday 21 September in the International Stadium Yokohama. World Rugby announced the draw for RWC 2019 in...
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Nov 1, 17 •
2459 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South Africans asked to back “green days” in RWC 2023 Bid campaign
South Africans are being urged to wear green on three special days to boost over the final hurdle the country’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. World Rugby announced on Tuesday that South Africa had produced a “superb bid” and was the “clear...
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Oct 31, 17 •
2543 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok call up for Ruan Botha
The Springboks have called up Ruan Botha as replacement for the injured Jean-Luc du Preez, who suffered a fractured ankle in Saturday’s Currie Cup final in Durban. Botha, the Cell C Sharks’ skipper, will join the Springbok squad on Tuesday afternoon in...
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Oct 30, 17 •
2354 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jean-Luc du Preez ruled out of Springbok tour
Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez was on Monday ruled out of the 2017 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a fractured ankle, which he sustained while playing for the Cell C Sharks in the Currie Cup final against the DHL Western Province in Durban on...
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Oct 29, 17 •
3293 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gelant, Am named in Springboks’ European tour group
Four uncapped players included in squad of 34 players Oosthuizen, Cassiem and Mtawarira return for four-match tour Exciting young backs Warrick Gelant and Lukhanyo Am, as well as Dan du Preez and Louis Schreuder are the four uncapped players in the Springbok...
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Oct 26, 17 •
1968 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok coach pleased with outcomes of assessment camp
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is very satisfied with the results of the Springbok medical and conditioning assessment camp which took place over a four-day period and was concluded in Cape Town on Thursday. Eleven Springbok players attended the camp,...
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Oct 19, 17 •
2277 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “It was a great day for South Africa”
Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the Springboks’ second Rugby World Cup final victory, beating England, 15-6, in Paris to become only the second team in history to win the Webb Ellis Cup twice. SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, said on Friday...
