The Springboks earned most of their plaudits, during the two match whitewash of England, for their “new found” instinctive counter attacking abilities. But they will be looking for a more balanced approach heading into the Tri-Nations writes Jan de Koning for Rugby365. (more…)
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News and discussion about the Springboks
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…)
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…)
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…)
While hell did not exactly freeze over on Wednesday, an unseasonal bitter winter rain and a little hail and thunder accompanied the announcement that Luke Watson will make his controversial debut for the Springboks against Samoa at Ellis Park on Saturday writes Kevin McCallum for IOL. (more…)