Category: Tri Nations

Both sides to contest the third game of the 2008 Tri Nations in Perth on Saturday 19 July, have been named. (more…)

Credit where it’s due. I may have fired some shots at the Boks for their whining in the wake of their Wellington defeat, but they came out and did their loudest talking on the field at Carisbrook on Saturday night, and in the process showed why they’re deserved world champions. (more…)

Bok player ratings versus New Zealand in the second game of the 2008 Tri Nations in Dunedin. The Boks produced a much improved display to beat the All Blacks 30-28 in their own back yard. (more…)

An SA Rugby View looks at the Bok victory and rates the players. (more…)

Here’s what the coaches and players of the Springboks and All Blacks have been saying after South Africa’s historic victory on Saturday. (more…)

Hooker Bismarck du Plessis, cited by Australian citing commissioner Dick Byres for contact with the eyes or eye area of All Blacks flank Adam Thomson, has been suspended for 3 weeks. (more…)

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Tri Nations 2008 – Game 2 – Dunedin, New Zealand

Springboks [30]
Tries: JP Pietersen, Ricky Januarie
Conversion: Frans Steyn
Penalties: Percy Montgomery (3), Butch James (2)
Drop-goal: Butch James

All Blacks [28]
Try: Sione Lauaki
Penalties: Dan Carter (6)
Conversion: Dan Carter
Drop-goal: Dan Carter

No, the Bok hardman has not been involved in a bar brawl – Bakkies talks about his 50th test, while Snor defends his selections and Henry lectures on discipline. (more…)