Heyneke Meyer will be the new Springbok coach after a Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) ratified his proposed appointment in Cape Town on Friday. (more…)
Year: 2012
Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw has been handed the England captaincy for their first two Six Nations matches. (more…)
JJ Harmse of Rapport has reported that Heyneke Meyer and SARU CEO Jurie Roux met on Saturday to finalise his contract to be the new Springbok coach. (more…)
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says that SARU has left the appointment of the national coach too late, and that he is open to taking the reins in a caretaker capacity. (more…)
by Thomas Rooney | Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has spoken of his belief that highly-rated fly-half Johan Goosen should be included in the South Africa squad at some point in 2012. (more…)
Rassie Erasmus has shocked the Western Province Rugby Union by resigning from his position as director of coaching. (more…)
John Smit has suggested that Stormers captain Schalk Burger is the right man to take over the captaincy of the Springboks.
“I have been involved in talks about my successor since 2008. There might be a young player who performs well and is awarded the captaincy, but my money is on Schalk. (more…)
Saturday 10 March
Brumbies 24 – 23 Cheetahs
Rob (OuGrote): Brumbies by 9
Ben (TheBounce): Brumbies by 8
Ryan (Keo): Brumbies by 10
Jon (Keo): Brumbies by 9
Timmy (R365): Cheetahs by 5
Bet.coza: Brumbies 1/5, Cheetahs 3/1
Highlanders 18 – 17 Waratahs
Rob (OuGrote): Highlanders by 3
Ben (TheBounce): Highlanders by 5
Ryan (Keo): Highlanders by 5
Jon (Keo): Highlanders by 5
Timmy (R365): Highlanders by 10
Bet.coza: Highlanders 13/20, Waratahs 11/10
Reds 11 – 06 Rebels
Rob (OuGrote): Reds by 20
Ben (TheBounce): Reds by 14
Ryan (Keo): Reds by 15
Jon (Keo): Reds by 20
Bet.coza: Reds 1/10, Rebels 5/1
Sharks 32 – 20 Lions
Rob (OuGrote): Sharks by 15
Ben (TheBounce): Sharks by 12
Ryan (Keo): Sharks by 7
Jon (Keo): Sharks by 10
Bet.coza: Sharks 7/20, Lions 2/1
Bulls 23 – 29 Blues
Rob (OuGrote): Bulls by 3
Ben (TheBounce): Bulls by 6
Ryan (Keo): Bulls by 15
Jon (Keo): Bulls by 10
Bet.coza: Bulls 3/10, Blues 11/5