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…)
Five days to go until the so-called Springbok “B” team takes on the Whingeing Wallabies. We all wait in anticipation of the…
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Let’s get this straight – South African rugby is in a better state on the playing field than it has been in many years. We currently have the best depth of talent of any rugby nation. Sadly, off the field and possibly at Bok level, things fall apart. An SA Rugby View brings you an Ou Grote exclusive on the current state of SA rugby. (more…)
Follow the big match live right here on Ou Grote. (more…)
Last week it was off-the-field incidents and politics that bedevilled the Bok preparations – this week it has been injuries. (more…)
Victor Matfield has confirmed that he will be playing for Toulon next year, despite what the Blue Bulls organization seems to think. Speaking to French newspaper Midi Olympique, he said that he would stay if his future in South Africa was more secure. (more…)
Mat Rogers, the former Wallaby who played 45 Tests for Australia, returned to rugby league at the start of the season with new NRL team the Gold Coast Titans and has become their leading try-scorer this season. He spoke to the Sydney Daily Telegraph about why he has no regrets about switching back to his old code. (more…)
All Black coach Graham Henry and captain Richie McCaw talked about Saturday’s test against the Springboks in a press conference on the eve of the big clash. (more…)
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…)
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…)