Category: Springboks

No sooner had Bob Skinstad and Jake White arrived in Sydney than they discovered that they had been robbed. (more…)

Just before their departure, Jake White defended the decision to send a second-string Springbok squad to Australasia to contest the remainder of the Tri Nations. He noted Australia’s hypocrisy and gave his reasons for the decision. (more…)

John Smit, Springbok and Sharks captain, has confirmed his move to French Top14 club Cleremont-Ferrand. He will join the side for the 2008 and 2009 seasons. (more…)

The furore continues in Australia over the Springboks’ decision to send a second-string squad to Australasia to contest the away games in this year’s Tri Nations. (more…)

John Smit and Marius Joubert are the latest rats to jump the sinking ship that is South African rugby post World Cup 2007. (more…)

AJ Venter has retired from international rugby, effective immediately and will not travel to Australasia with the second-string Springbok squad for the away leg of the Tri Nations.  (more…)

Here are our player ratings for the second Tri Nations test – Springboks vs All Blacks – which was won 26-21 by the New Zealanders. Do you agree with our scores? (more…)

Peter Jooste, Springbok convener of selectors, confirmed that the Bok players not involved in the away leg of the Tri Nations would be entering a reconditioning camp in Cape Town. (more…)

In a bruising encounter at the ABSA Stadium in Durban on Saturday, the All Blacks held their composure to come from behind and beat the Springboks 26-21. (more…)

A weak Springbok squad including the likes of the formidable Eddie Andrews, Tonderai Chavhanga and Bolla Conradie was announced for the away leg of the Tri Nations. A surprise inclusion is Cobus Visagie. (more…)