Posts Tagged ‘Former Springbok’

  • Grant announces retirement

    Jan 30, 19 • 1313 Views • Australia, General News, NationalComments Off on Grant announces retirement

    Former Springbok and Western Force flyhalf Peter Grant has announced his retirement from Rugby. The 34-year-old made the decision to retire after receiving specialist advice from doctors in regard to past head injuries. The decision has been an emotional one,...

  • Ex-Bok captain eager to tackle TransCape

    Jan 23, 19 • 1063 Views • General NewsComments Off on Ex-Bok captain eager to tackle TransCape

    Former Springbok rugby captain John Smit missed out on his chance to ride the Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter last year, but that has only heightened his anticipation for this year’s event. The seven-stage mountain-bike race, powered by Volvo, takes place...

  • Former Springboks take leading roles at Players’ Fund

    Dec 5, 18 • 1379 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Former Springboks take leading roles at Players’ Fund

    Former Springboks Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange were on Tuesday elected as chairman and deputy chairman at a special general meeting of the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund. After 38 years of leadership on the board of trustees, Morné du...

  • New Madibaz role for former Springbok

    Nov 8, 18 • 3223 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on New Madibaz role for former Springbok

    Thando Manana’s passion for rugby will stand him in good stead as he throws his weight behind a campaign to put the pride back into Madibaz rugby. The former Springbok flank was recently elected president of the Madibaz Rugby Club, taking over the hot seat...