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Oct 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Frans Steyn
Francois Philippus Lodewyk Steyn (born 14 May 1987) was key member of the South African team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He is renowned for his long distance kicking ability, strong tackling, powerful ball carries and versatility, the list just goes...
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Sep 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez to lead Springboks against Scotland
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Fourie du Preez will become the Springboks’ 56th Test captain when he leads South Africa out in a must-win encounter in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup against Scotland at St James’ Park in Newcastle on Saturday. Du Preez made...
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Sep 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on De Villiers announces retirement from Test rugby
Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok captain Jean de Villiers on Sunday announced his retirement from international rugby, following a jaw fracture he sustained in a Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Samoa on Saturday. The 34-year-old De Villiers, who...
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Sep 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jean de Villiers ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a fracture to his jaw in the pool match against Samoa in Birmingham on Saturday. Heyneke Meyer, coach of the Springboks,...
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Sep 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Back to square one for the Springboks
The Springboks scored their first win of the 2015 Rugby World Cup when they beat Samoa by 46-6 at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, but coach Heyneke Meyer insisted it doesn’t change their situation going into their third pool match next weekend. The...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on De Villiers: We have a responsibility on Saturday
Jean de Villiers on Friday said the Springboks have a massive responsibility to get their Rugby World Cup plans back on track when they face Samoa at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday. The Springbok captain said last weekend’s devastating loss to...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen relishing Birmingham challenge
Photo: Anton Geyser The South African Rugby Player of the Year for 2014, Duane Vermeulen, can’t wait to get stuck in when the Springboks face Samoa in a crucial Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Birmingham on Saturday. Vermeulen had surgery to his neck in...
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Sep 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on DIEPER DIE LOOPGRAWE IN VIR DIE SPRINGBOKKE #PaleToe
Daar is ʼn laaste, desperate kans wat oorbly vir Heyneke Meyer en sy Springbokke om nasie trots te herstel hierdie naweek teen die oorgehaalde Samoane in vanjaar se rugby wêreldbeker kompetisie, skryf Simon Riekert in sy weeklikse rubriek #Pale Toe. ...
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Sep 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok team to take on Samoa
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 The Springboks have made eight changes to the starting line-up and included two new players on the bench to meet the challenge of a talented Samoan team in their second match of the Rugby World Cup at Villa Park in Birmingham on...
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Five SA legends inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame at Rugby World Cup 2015
Twenty-five greats of the game whose careers spanned three centuries have been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. The list include five Springbok legends, namely Naas Botha, Danie Gerber, Hennie Muller, Morné du Plessis and Joost van der Westhuizen....
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks accept full responsibility for Japan defeat
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and captain Jean de Villiers accepted their performance was not good enough as South Africa opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a defeat against Japan. Japan won 34-32 in Brighton, following a try after the hooter by...
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Sep 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Alberts out of Rugby World Cup opener
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Springbok loose forward Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opening game against Japan after injuring his calf during the captain’s run. Pieter-Steph du Toit will start in the No 7...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on We want to start building momentum – De Villiers
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Springbok captain Jean de Villiers on Friday said his team had a good week of preparation to start their Rugby World Cup campaign and can’t wait to get going against Japan in Brighton on Saturday. The Boks wrapped up...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks vs Japan Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 19th September 2015 Venue: Brighton Centre Kick-off: 17h45 (SA Time) Televised: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Click here for up to date RWC 2015 Fixtures, Logs and Results Springboks: 15 Zane Kircher 14 Bryan Haban 13 Jesse Kriel...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on GAAN DIE FLUITJIE DIE BOKKE VROEG HUISTOE STUUR? #PaleToe
Artikel deur Simon Riekert # Pale Toe! Foto: Anton Geyser Daar is egter een faktor waaraan die spelers niks kan doen nie; die manne in die middel en hoe hulle die spel en die reëls in die Bokke se vier poel wedstryde gaan interpreteer. Oor ʼn bietjie...
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Sep 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Send Off at Montecasino – 11 September
Vodacom wished the Springboks the very best of luck as they take on the world in England and Wales. Although the Springboks are flying the flag on foreign soil, thousands of kilometres away, they have an entire nation behind them! Vodacom will be behind our...
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Sep 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Experience Rugby Museum named in top 1% of world’s attractions
The South African Rugby Union’s Springbok Experience Rugby Museum has been named in the top 1% of world attractions, by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. The Experience, which celebrates its second birthday on Heritage Day, has been awarded...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on AW15 PUMA TRAINING Q&A WITH VICTOR MATFIELD
Photo: Anton Geyser Victor Matfield: Q: Having played in numerous World Cups, what about this tournament still excites you? A: Winning the tournament is the ultimate for any player so that is my motivation. Q: What advice do you...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on AW15 PUMA TRAINING Q&A WITH FOURIE DU PREEZ
Fourie du Preez Q: Are you feeling match-ready following your ligament knee injury? A: Obviously I haven’t played for a quite some time. I’ve worked hard to get back to full fitness, so feel confident. Q: This is your third World Cup,...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on WÊRELDBEKER 2015: DIE OOMBLIK VAN WAARHEID VIR DIE SPRINGBOKKE #PaleToe
Artikel deur Simon Riekert #PaleToe! Foto: Anton Geyser “Mense moet verwag dat ons by die omstandighede sal aanpas en nie dat ons noodwendig dieselfde styl sal speel as wat hulle gewoond aan is in die Superrugby-kompetisie nie: Heyneke Meyer, Springbok...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Springboks side braced for different challenge from Japan
The most experienced Springbok side ever are bracing themselves for a different kind of challenge when the face Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener in Brighton on Saturday. Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Wednesday named Jean de Villiers as captain...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on AW15 PUMA TRAINING Q&A WITH DUANE VERMUELEN
Duane Vermeulen: Q: Having not played since your neck injury in June, how are you feeling physically and have you started taking contact during practice? A: Having not played since June I was a little bit tentative taking to the field for the first time after...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on AW15 PUMA TRAINING Q&A WITH TREVOR NYAKANE
Trevor Nyakane: Q: Who was the first person you told after hearing you had been selected for the World Cup squad? A: My Dad. Q: As this is your first World Cup, what tips have the senior players given you on how to handle the occasion? A: They told us that...
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Sep 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on Feel the gees at Absa Boktowns
Springbok supporters wishing to share the World Cup ‘gees’ with their fellow countrymen can once again enjoy the unique vibe of Absa Boktown during the tournament. Absa Boktowns, managed by the official Springbok Supporters’ Club, launch this weekend in...
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Sep 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rousing RWC welcome for Boks in Eastbourne
The Springboks were given a vibrant and rousing reception at their official Rugby World Cup Welcoming Ceremony, held at the iconic Winter Gardens in Eastbourne on Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of rugby fans lined the street and packed the venue as the...
