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Oct 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on Laureus & Springbok Activation
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa and the Springboks hosted a special community-building sports activation in Cape Town at the Waterfront today, ahead of the Newslands Test Match. A number of current Springboks, including: Pieter Steph...
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Oct 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on Safety a priority at DHL Newlands for Boks v All Blacks
All those attending the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between the Springboks and the All Blacks at DHL Newlands on Saturday, October 7 are encouraged to take note of the following safety and security information. Safety and security will be a priority...
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Oct 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on Excellent entertainment planned for DHL Newlands
Celebrity TAG Rugby match as “curtain raiser” Award-winning artists to perform Strict safety and security measures in place on Saturday Gates open at 14h00, match kicks off at 17h05Two former Blitzboks captains, a former Bafana Bafana striker and a former...
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Oct 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Scrum battle key on Saturday, says Proudfoot
The scrum battle will again be a key component of the contest when the Springboks and All Blacks clash at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, according to Bok scrum coach Matt Proudfoot. Meanwhile, Springbok management confirmed on Tuesday that...
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Oct 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Four players re-join Springbok squad in Cape Town
· Uzair Cassiem ruled out of action for up to six weeks · Louw, Du Preez, Rhule and Nkosi back in Bok camp Wilco Louw, Dan du Preez, Raymond Rhule and S’busiso Nkosi have re-joined the Springbok squad in Cape Town where...
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Sep 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Coetzee disappointed with result but takes positives from draw with Wallabies
Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, took a number of positive signs from the team’s 27-27 draw against the Wallabies in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The Springboks missed a last minute penalty from long range to win...
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Sep 29, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wayde van Niekerk inspires Springboks
South African athletics star Wayde van Niekerk presented the Springboks with their match day jerseys on the eve of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Bloemfontein. Van Niekerk, the 400m world record holder and Olympic...
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Sep 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Louw, Leyds and Cronje to start against Wallabies
A first Test start for Dillyn Leyds and Francois Louw’s inclusion in the back row are two of the four changes to the Springbok squad to face the Wallabies in Saturday’s important Castle Lager Rugby Championship match in Bloemfontein. The experienced...
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Sep 26, 17 •
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Comments Off on Win Tickets to watch the Boks in Bloem
Competition Time: Simply predict the starting line up for the Springboks vs Australia on 30/09/2017 Send an email with your starting 15 to Media@15.co.za, the closest 2 will each win a pair of tickets to the game Also add you contact info: Name and Surname...
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Sep 26, 17 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Louw joins Springbok squad in Bloemfontein
Experienced flanker Francois Louw joined up with the Springbok squad on Monday in Bloemfontein, where the group are preparing for the coming weekend’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia. The match against the Wallabies is the...
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Sep 25, 17 •
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Comments Off on South Africa unveils the Triple-Win Bid to host RWC 2023
An irrevocable £160m government guarantee will underpin a record profit Facilities, scheduling and logistics will make it most player-centric tournament ever Unique experiences in bucket-list destinations promised at a nationwide carnival A South...
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Sep 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Celebrate Heritage Day at the Springbok Experience
The Springbok Experience in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town will celebrate National Heritage Day – and the rugby museum’s fourth birthday – by handing out 200 boerewors rolls on Monday, 25 September. As Heritage Day falls on Sunday, 24 September,...
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Sep 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby Travel named as Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2019
World Rugby and Sports Travel and Hospitality Ltd (STH) on Tuesday announced the appointment of global Official Travel Agents (OTAs), who will deliver supporter tour packages for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. The list includes SA Rugby Travel – a joint...
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Sep 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on High-powered Government delegation backs SA Rugby’s World Cup 2023 bid
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a high-level delegation to London on Sunday 24 September 2017 for the presentation to the World Rugby Council of South Africa’s bid to host the prestigious Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament. Deputy President...
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Sep 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Training Session open for the public
The Springboks will have a free and open training session for the public on Monday, 25 September 2017 (Heritage Day) at Shimla Park. Gates open at 16:00 and everyone is welcome to come and watch the Springboks prepare for the clash against the Wallabies...
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Sep 2, 17 •
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Analysis, General News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Australia will be a huge challenge, says Coetzee
The Springboks will continue to work hard and look for improvement as they head to Perth where they will face the Wallabies next in the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The second part of the Springbok squad, consisting of the forwards and some...
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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta
Only one forced change as Springboks build on continuity Forward pack kept unchanged for physical contest in Salta Experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will make his 44th Test appearance for the Springboks when South Africa face Argentina in the high...
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Aug 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Cassiem to start at No 8 for Springboks against Pumas
Uzair Cassiem will start at No 8 for the Springboks in the opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth this coming Saturday. The Toyota Cheetahs loose forward comes into the starting line-up for...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to prepare for French backlash
The Springboks will continue to focus on their own processes and fundamentals during the build-up to the final Castle Lager Incoming Series match against France on Saturday, but Springbok coach Allister Coetzee warned his team to expect a backlash from the...
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Jun 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on ASICS Nurtures Grassroots Rugby Talent in Durban
Children from two local schools were treated to a TAG Rugby Clinic hosted by ASICS and members of the Springbok Squad in Durban on Wednesday 14 June. The clinic was presented to pupils of Eqinisweni and Eskululiwe Primary Schools at College Rovers Rugby Club...
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Jun 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springboks looking to improve in all areas, Coetzee
Lionel Mapoe returns to full training Francois Venter joins squad in Durban The Springboks will work hard this week during training to improve on their game as they prepare to take on France in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test in Durban on...
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Jun 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springboks ready for huge French forward onslaught
The Springboks are expecting a huge forward challenge from France on Saturday when the two teams meet in the first of three Castle Lager Incoming Series Test matches in Pretoria, according to Bok assistant coach Johann van Graan. The forwards coach addressed...
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Jun 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen, De Allende and Mapoe ruled out of first Test
Springboks Duane Vermeulen, Damian de Allende and Lionel Mapoe were all ruled out of the first Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France because of injury, it was confirmed on Monday. Vermeulen picked up a shoulder injury while leading French club...
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Jun 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Frans Steyn joins Springboks in Plettenberg Bay
Frans Steyn joined up with the Springbok squad on Wednesday afternoon at their training camp in Plettenberg Bay and said he is looking forward to his return to the Bok surroundings. He joined the squad after playing for the Barbarians against England at...
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May 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springboks set for 2017 in all-new ASICS jersey
The new ASICS-designed and manufactured Springbok jersey for 2017 was unveiled by ASICS and SA Rugby on Wednesday. The launch of the iconic jersey is the culmination of several months of hard work by scientists at the ASICS Institute of Sports Science in...
