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Jun 18, 12 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Medical Update from Port Elizabeth
Three Springboks that picked up injuries in Saturday’s second Test against England in Johannesburg will be assessed in the coming days before a decision on their availability for the third and final match of the Castle Incoming Tour will be taken. The...
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Jun 15, 12 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Test available on free-to-air television
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Friday welcomed the return of Springbok Test matches to free-to-air television, following a deal brokered between rights holder SuperSport and e.tv. Saturday’s Test against England in the Castle Incoming Tour will be...
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Jun 15, 12 •
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Comments Off on Minister of Sport hands out Springboks’ jerseys
South Africa’s Minister of Sport and Recreation, the Rt Hon Fikile Mbalula, on Friday afternoon handed out the Springboks’ jerseys ahead of the second Test in the Castle Incoming Tour against England in Johannesburg. The Springboks take on England at...
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Jun 14, 12 •
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Comments Off on Springboks commemorate Youth Day
A Springbok delegation consisting of head coach Heyneke Meyer, captain Jean de Villiers and team manager Ian Schwartz commemorated Youth Day by laying a wreath at the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Soweto on Thursday. Youth Day is on Saturday, 16 June, when the...
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Jun 14, 12 •
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Comments Off on England make five changes to face the Boks in Joburg
Morgan Piek – England coach Stuart Lancaster today named his match day 22 to face the Springboks in the second Test to be played at Coco-Cola Park, Johannesburg on Saturday. In all five changes have been made to that of the side that suffered a 22-17...
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Jun 13, 12 •
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Comments Off on SABC Springbok coverage
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) said on Tuesday it was disappointed that Springbok Test matches would not be available on free-to-air television, following the SABC’s decision not broadcast matches delayed “as live”. The SABC announced on Tuesday...
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Jun 13, 12 •
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Comments Off on Springboks change three for second England Test
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer made three changes to the match 22 for Saturday’s second Test in the Castle Incoming Tour against England at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg. The only change to the starting 15 is at fullback, where Pat Lambie replaces the...
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Jun 11, 12 •
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Comments Off on Aplon and Greyling join Boks after injuries to Kirchner and Oosthuizen
Springboks Gio Aplon and Dean Greyling have been called up to the national squad following injury concerns around Zane Kirchner and Coenie Oosthuizen respectively. They will join the Springboks in Johannesburg, where they are currently preparing for the...
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Jun 9, 12 •
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Comments Off on How do we and you rate the Springbok Player Performances today?
We may all see the game differently – but this is why we need to debate and motivate how we saw the game. We decided to give a mark out of 10 and a short motivation. Feel free to agree and disagree. This is the ratings from some of our editors: [Ratings...
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Jun 7, 12 •
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Comments Off on England's Botha and Barrit to face Boks
England head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his side to take on the Springboks in Durban on Saturday 9 June at 17h00, the first of three tests. Lancaster named former South Africans Mouritz Botha(lock) and Brad Barrit(centre) in the starting line up. Barrit...
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Jun 7, 12 •
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Comments Off on Follow our Boks on Twitter
Morgan – Our Springboks are just days away from kicking-off a three Test match series against the English. It’s been a while since the English have visited our shores and it’s been even longer since we’ve hosted a traditional Test match series...
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Jun 6, 12 •
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Comments Off on Heyneke Meyer names first match day 22 to take on England
Three players will make their Test debut for the Springboks on Saturday in the first Test of the Castle Incoming Tour against England at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban. DHL Western Province lock Eben Etzebeth, Vodacom Blue Bulls lock Juandré Kruger and Sharks...
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Jun 2, 12 •
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Comments Off on SARU agrees ground-breaking deal with players
Innovative agreement signed for players’ image rights Wider group of Springbok players contracted R57,6m to be spent on Springbok remuneration and provincial compensation THE South African Rugby Union (SARU) has reached agreement on a ground-breaking...
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Jun 2, 12 •
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Comments Off on SARU agrees ground-breaking deal with players
SARU agrees ground-breaking deal with players • Innovative agreement signed for players’ image rights • Wider group of Springbok players contracted • R57,6m to be spent on Springbok remuneration and provincial compensation THE South African Rugby...
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May 31, 12 •
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Comments Off on PUMA signs Springbok back Francois Hougaard
PUMA have signed a contract with explosive Springbok and Bulls scrumhalf Francois Hougaard that will run from 01 June beyond the 2015 IRB Rugby World Cup™. The sponsorship deal between the skilled backline player and the Sportlifestyle brand...
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May 31, 12 •
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Comments Off on Venues and kick-off times for Castle Rugby Championship confirmed
Argentina will get their first taste of the new Castle Rugby Championship 2012 in South Africa, when they face the Springboks at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday, August 18. SANZAR confirmed the final draw and kick-off times for the Castle Rugby...
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May 29, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bell’s Night of the Stars Rugby Extravaganza
The Springboks will attend the popular Bell’s Night of the Stars Rugby Extravaganza, hosted by the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund, on Wednesday, June 13 in Johannesburg. The Springbok squad will be showing their support to the Players’ Fund in...
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May 29, 12 •
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Comments Off on Francois Steyn signs with The Sharks
The Sharks are delighted to announce the signing of Francois Steyn, incumbent Springbok and Racing Metro centre, who makes a welcome return to Mr Price KINGS PARK by signing a three-year contract to play for The Sharks. Amid rumours and speculation doing the...
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May 28, 12 •
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Comments Off on Meyer excited about Castle Incoming Tour Series
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer expressed his excitement at the upcoming international season as the national planning camp concluded in Durban today (Monday), with less than two weeks to go before the first Test of the Castle Incoming Tour 2012 against...
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May 24, 12 •
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Comments Off on Former Internationals to join Springbok Management
Two former Test players, Louis Koen and Pieter de Villiers, have been added to the Springbok management team as consultants for the forthcoming international season. The appointments were approved by the Executive Council of the South African Rugby Union at a...
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May 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Rugby15's Fans Choice Bok team revealed
Over the past two weeks we have asked rugby fans on our Twitter and Facebook to share their choice of Springbok starting line-up for the upcoming Test series against England. After thousands of votes we can finally reveal that team today. *All injured players...
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May 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Rugby15 Editors Choice Springbok squads
The Springboks singing the National Anthem in Port Elizabeth ahead of their famous victory over the mighty All Blacks. Photo by Denese Lups /Rugby15. With the Heyneke Meyer due to name his first ever Springbok squad shortly for the Castle Incoming Tour...
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May 16, 12 •
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Comments Off on SARU welcomes Rugby World Cup 2015 agreement
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has welcomed a compromise agreement on the kick-off date for the 2015 Rugby World Cup tournament as well on a new funding model to recognise impacts on unions in Rugby World Cup years. The IRB Council on Tuesday reached...
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May 10, 12 •
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Comments Off on England squad for South Africa named
England squad for South Africa Forwards: Mouritz Botha (Saracens) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Alex Corbisiero (London Irish) Paul Doran Jones (Northampton Saints) Phil Dowson (Northampton Saints) Carl Fearns (Bath Rugby) Joe Gray (Harlequins) Dylan...
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May 8, 12 •
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Comments Off on Suntory Sungoliath respond to media speculation regarding return of Fourie du Preez
Suntory Sungoliath have responded to recent speculation linking celebrated scrumhalf Fourie du Preez with a return to the Springbok fold for the series against England, indicating that they will not stand in his way if his assistance is requested by Coach...
