Tag: South Africa
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Around the Ball – 5 talking points from the weekend
With the Rugby Championship and the second week of Northern Hemisphere World Cup warm-up games done and dusted, what are the major talking points?
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The Weekly Drum
A lot more rugby was to be had this weekend as teams ramped up their preparations for the Rugby World Cup
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Springbok ring changes for WC warm-up
LONDON – The Springboks have made seven changes to the side that lost to Argentina for the return leg and their only World Cup warm-up match in Mendoza on Saturday.
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Heyneke Meyer faces Mt Everest
OPINION – Beating on the South Africa Rugby team seems to be a pretty safe bet at the moment. However, after the result at the weekend, few would disagree with it being warranted
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The Weekly Drum
If you missed the weekend’s action of rugby, it’s fair to say, you’ve missed a whole lot
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De Villiers to miss 4-6 weeks with broken jaw
LONDON – Springbok Captain and centre Jean de Villiers will miss four to six weeks after suffering a broken jaw
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Pumas stun Boks, make history
LONDON – Argentina have pulled off one of the biggest upsets in rugby history after recording a 37-25 win over South Africa in Durban
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Captain de Villiers back for Argies
LONDON – Inspirational captain and centre Jean de Villiers will return to the Springbok side for their final Rugby Championship game against Argentina after plying his trade in the Currie Cup for the last fortnight. After making a successful return for the Springboks in their Rugby Championship warm-up against a World XV side four weeks ago,…
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Sopoaga, Broadhurst to make All Blacks debut
LONDON – Highlanders’ pivot Lima Sopoaga and Hurricanes Lock James Broadhurst will make their All Blacks debut when they run out against the Springboks at Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Brussow returns as Boks ring in changes for All Blacks
LONDON – The Springboks have made eight changes for their Rugby Championship hit-out against the All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday.