Michael Green for Die Burger writes: Ruan Pienaar is a potential superstar but he should not be pushed too fast at this stage of his career, say two former scrumhalves and rugby experts. (more…)
Category: Springboks
News and discussion about the Springboks
Butch James has been made a lucrative offer, believed to be R2.8m for one year, to play club rugby for Bath in England next year. (more…)
South African rugby was in the dock today when the game’s bosses appeared before parliament’s portfolio committee on sport in Cape Town. (more…)
Springbok lock Victor Matfield is set to become the highest paid player in Europe if he accepts a £350 000 annual deal with Toulon. (more…)
Jonny Wilkinson spoke positively about England’s two-test tour to South Africa. (more…)
Habana, the two try hero of the 55-22 win in the second test in Pretoria on Saturday, was helped from the field towards the end after sustaining a bump on the knee which, according to sources in the Springbok camp, could rule him out for up to four weeks writes Gavin Rich for Supersport Zone. This would mean he misses both home Tri-Nations fixtures, starting with the one against Australia in Cape Town in just under a fortnight from now. (more…)
Jake White, like his coaching role-model and good friend Sir Clive Woodward, believes that it is experience that wins World Cups. He has learned from Woodward’s ‘Dad’s Army’ World Cup winning campaign and believes that his team has the experience to go all the way. (more…)
Springbok coach Jake White and captain John Smit spoke about today’s game, the England series and the upcoming games. (more…)
The Springboks, after trailing at half-time, powered past an English side that had put up a brave fight, winning 55-22 in Pretoria on Saturday. (more…)
Gurthro Steenkamp made his comeback against England in Bloemfontein last week, albeit off the bench. The second test will be his first start since August 2005. (more…)