Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/13/2008
It appears that Earl Rose will not see any game time on the year-end tour. So what is the purpose of his inclusion in the Springboks’ touring squad? There can be no question that the experience gained from touring with the Springboks and learning daily from some of the world’s elite players will be beneficial [...]
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 10/29/2008
Flyhalf Earl Rose says he will use the Springboks’ tour to Britain to prove his detractors wrong after a poor end to his domestic season. Rose has been selected as one of two 10s in the squad, along with Ruan Pienaar, who also hasn’t had a consistent run in the position. Rose’s form at pivot in [...]
Fijilive (Free subscription) | 11/01/2008
De Villiers banking on Rose's X-factorHe's long been touted as a future Springbok flyhalf, but Earl Rose's inclusion in the South Africa squad for this month's tour of Wales, Scotland and England came a lot sooner than expected. Rose has enjoyed a rather indifferent year for the Johannesburg-based team, mixing brilliance with mediocrity in the No 10 jersey and was even shifted...
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 10/29/2008
Former Springbok flyhalf Louis Koen believes Earl Rose is not yet ready to make the step up to the Test match arena. The former WP, Lions and Blue Bulls pivot feels that Rose has loads of potential, but his inconsistency during the Absa Currie Cup highlights the fact that he still needs time to prove credentials. “From [...]
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/27/2008
AN EMOTIONAL Lions wing Earl Rose yesterday ignored criticism about his inclusion in the 28-man national squad for the year-end tour to the UK following his inconsistent form in the Currie Cup and said he would make the most of the chance.
IOL (Free subscription) | 10/26/2008
The flyhalf position threw up the biggest surprise when the Springbok squad was announced last night, with the inclusion of Earl Rose and the omission of the experienced Butch James from the touring party to Wales, Scotland and England.
Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | 10/27/2008
Earl Rose was a shock inclusion on Saturday as the only specialist flyhalf in the Springbok team for its three-Test tour to the United Kingdom.
Dexigner Design Portal (Free subscription) | 12/01/2008
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Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/19/2008
Another erroneous display at Twickenham and the Bok management face some tough selection decisions ahead of the 2009 British & Irish Lions series. Several injuries will force a front-row reshuffle, but other than that, the incumbent combinations should remain intact. Jean de Villiers made the point on Tuesday that Twickenham represents the Boks’ final opportunity to [...]
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008
... Villiers would use Saturday's Test to blood talented young flank Heinrich Brussow and utility back Earl Rose, as England are expected to present a far greater challenge next week, meaning this would be the last chance for the coach to take risks.But De Villiers refused to give away Test caps at will."I decided on an unchanged team to maintain consistency and allow this team to establish...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/07/2008
... lay-off allowed him to recharge his batteries. "I feel like a new guy coming in, I feel like Earl Rose and Heinrich Brussow (the two new caps) must feel, I feel refreshed," he said. "I am now fully recovered from my knee injury and I feel like my body is really looking forward to making some contact over the next few weeks. "I don't know how long I will be on the field, I have not...
IOL (Free subscription) | 11/07/2008
... Argentina and he has been suffering withdrawal symptoms."I am feeling like a new guy on tour, like Earl Rose and Heinrich Brussouw," he says."This team is like a family, and I have missed them, which makes me all the more keen to give it my all for my mates tomorrow."Botha was initially supposed to play off the bench because of his lack of match fitness, but it has subsequently been...
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/06/2008
... Pienaar is good enough to become a successful sharpshooter at Test level.“Both Pienaar and Earl Rose have been given an opportunity on tour, and it’s up to them to show they belong there,” said Botha. “I don’t think the decision for next year’s Lions tour has been made though, as whoever performs in the Super 14 should start at 10 next June.”The decision to shut the Millenium Stadium...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
... of questions need answering before South Africa host the British and Irish Lions next year. Is Earl Rose a Test number ten? Should Ruan Pienaar be forced to give up on being a scrum-half? Was it fair to dump Peter Grant? The debating floor is wide open. Let's start at the beginning. Does Lions playmaker/confounder Earl Rose have the mustard to follow in the footsteps...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008
... tighthead prop. Star scrum-half Ruan Pienaar is De Villiers' first choice pivot, with the uncapped Earl Rose his back-up. He's long been touted as a future Springbok fly-half, but Rose's inclusion in the South Africa squad for this month's tour came a lot sooner than expected. Rose has enjoyed a rather indifferent year for the Johannesburg-based team, mixing brilliance...
