In the latest edition of Bokwatch we take a look at the current injury situation, John Smit sets the record straight on the rumours surrounding his hamstring injury, the Bok captain and coach are both satisfied with the Bok preparations, and former All Blacks coach John Mitchell defends Richie McCaw and says that Schalk Burger is more illegal than the New Zealand number 7. (more…)
Day: August 27, 2007
 25-year-old Springbok and Lions number eight Jacques Cronje has signed a two-year deal with French Top 14 club Biarritz. Comments:
 In weekend schools’ action in the Western Cape, SACS beat Wynberg 38-22 in the annual FNB Classic Clash, Bishops edged out Rondebosch 27-24 and Paarl Gym beat Tygerberg 27-20. Comments:
 France thumped Wales 34-7 in Cardiff on Sunday, outscoring the home side by four tries to one. Comments:
 200 Canterbury Springbok jackets made in China were pulled off the shelves when it was revealed that the SA flag was sewn on upside down, the word ‘official’ was spelled incorrectly and they had the words ‘SA Rugby Football Union’ instead of ‘SA Rugby Union’ printed on them. Comments:
In a vastly improved performance after the narrow midweek victory against Connacht, the first-choice Springboks overpowered Scotland 27-03 in Edinburgh in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game. (more…)