Tag: Springboks
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A slightly different take on the Rugby World Cup Semi Finals
OPINON – Now it’s pretty safe to say that we’re approaching the time that Sir Alex Ferguson often liked to refer to as “squeaky bum time”.
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Quarter Final #1 Preview – South Africa v Wales
It’s virtually impossible to describe how Wales has made it to the knockout stage considering the sheer number of injuries Gatland and his men have had to endure
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Veteran Victor to miss World Cup Quarter Finals
LONDON – Springbok veteran Victor Matfield will miss South Africa’s crucial quarter final clash against Wales after missing the squad due to a hamstring injury.
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Jean de Villiers retires after being ruled out of RWC with fractured jaw
LONDON – South Africa’s Rugby World Cup campaign has been made that much harder with captain Jean de Villiers ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a fractured jaw.
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Springboks bounce back with win over Samoa
LONDON – A little bit more balance was restored to the rugby world after a hungry South Africa accounted for a fired up Samoan side 46-6 at Villa Park.
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Heyneke Meyer resists knee-jerk reactions for squad to play Samoa
LONDON – Under-fire Springbok Coach Heyneke Meyer has made 10 changes to his squad to play Samoa at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday.
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South Africa name most experienced squad for opening RWC game
LONDON – South Africa has named their most experienced team ever for their opening clash of the 2015 Rugby World Cup against Japan in Brighton.
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Matfield signs for Saints
LONDON – Springbok veteran Victor Matfield has signed for Northampton Saints on a one year contract.
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Springboks name RWC squad
LONDON – Springbok Coach Heyneke Meyer has named his 31-man Rugby World Cup squad throwing in a number of curve-balls in his selection.
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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.