Wallaby legend David Campese was on the shortlist to be given the honour of handing out the team jerseys before Australia’s match against the Boks last week. He was, however, quickly rejected by the Wallaby players – probably because they have so often been the victim of Campo’s candid views on the state of Australia rugby since he became a columnist. (more…)
Author: Rob
The Springbok team to play New Zealand in the second game of the 2007 Tri Nations in Durban on Saturday was announced minutes ago. What do you think? (more…)
Writing for the Times online, controversial UK rugby journalist Stephen Jones talks about political interference in Springbok rugby. (more…)
Springbok coach Jake White talked about some of the selections for Saturday’s test against the All Blacks. (more…)
John Smit talked about the special rivalry which is a South Africa versus New Zealand test match. (more…)
Jake White talked about the Boks’ record against the All Blacks and regaining the respect of the New Zealand rugby public and players. (more…)
Gary Botha and Bismarck Du Plessis talked about their selection for the Bok team to face the All Blacks on Saturday. Botha will start at hooker in place of the injured John Smit, while Du Plessis warms the bench as Botha’s replacement. (more…)
An interesting insight into the mindset of the average New Zealand rugby fan was published today on Yahoo!Xtra Rugby titled “Dear Mr Henry - a fan’s plea†(more…)
South Africa’s talented lock forward ‘Big’ Victor Matfield will become one of the highest paid rugby players in the world when he joins French second division club Toulon after the Rugby World Cup. (more…)
Ten rugby legends will be inducted into Rugby’s Hall of Fame in London on 9th October this year. Among them are three Springbok greats Danie Gerber, Joost van der Westhuizen and Bennie Osler. Jonah Lomu of New Zealand will also be inducted. (more…)
