Dick Muir

'Boks will bounce back' - Muir

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir lamented his side's failure to hold onto a lead after the Bok 'dirt-trackers' were beaten for a second time on tour.

Sorry Springboks stun Muir

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir admitted the plan to blood several youngsters 'may have failed' as Leicester won 22-17.

Muir laments Bok scrum collapse

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir admitted he had never seen a Springbok front five so comprehensively outmuscled as they were in the shock 22-17 defeat to Leicester on Friday.

Muir slams powder-puff pack

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

Dick Muir admits the SA XV forwards grossly underperformed but was quick to fall back on the lack-of-game-time excuse. The tourists’ scrum was embarrassed by a Leicester scrum spearheaded by Italy tighthead Martin Castrogiovanni, and their inability to commit numbers to the breakdown resulted in numerous turnovers. Muir said he was disappointed with the pack’s effort....

Muir reeling after Springboks defeat

France24 (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir admitted he had never seen such a poor performance from a Springbok front five as the world champions went down to a shock defeat to Leicester. Leicester clinched a 22-17 win before a record crowd at Welford Road on Friday night as the mighty Springboks suffered a dismal start to their northern hemisphere tour. The Premiership champions even overcame...

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Bok scrum a shocker - Muir

IOL (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009

... ability to do that."Springbok coach Peter de Villiers slipped quietly away, leaving his assistant Dick Muir to face the music.Muir admitted: "It was disappointing, obviously, but you can't play this game without any possession and, unfortunately, we were poor at the breakdown and also at the set pieces, so we couldn't get our game going."We came over here with an experiment...

Boks to be tested by Tigers - Muir

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir expects Leicester to provide his side with a stern examination when the Springboks begin their preparations for the Test against France.

Ackermann 'caretaker coach' in Muir's absence

IOL (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

Former Springbok lock Johan Ackermann will assist with the preparation of the Lions Super 14 squad while the director of coaching Dick Muir is away with the Springbok side.

Muir's Appointment Breathes New Hope Into Struggling Lions

All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009

THE recent appointment of Springbok backline coach Dick Muir as the new Lions director of coaching has triggered new hope that things will change on the field for the struggling Johannesburg- based union in the next few years.

Lions turn to Muir

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009

South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir has agreed to become the new director of rugby at the Golden Lions.

Meyer back for Bulls

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

... he was linked to director of rugby role with the Lions, but the Johannesburg franchise opted for Dick Muir instead, citing Meyer’s hefty asking price as a primary reason for their choice. Meyer’s return is a massive coup for the Bulls. He is credited with assembling the core of the formidable squad they now boast, and also established the playing structures around which the Bulls’...

Fresh concern for battered Boks

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

CJ van der Linde and Andries Bekker have joined the Springboks’ injured list after Tuesday’s loss to Saracens. It’s been confirmed that Van der Linde, who left the field in the 11th minute, has a hamstring injury while Bekker took a knock to the ribs. Midweek coach Dick Muir told keo.co.za the severity of these injuries [...]

BJ Botha back in the Bok squad

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

... to dominate against Saracens in the scrums, but then we lost CJ early in the match," midweek coach Dick Muir told reporters. "We also lost a lot of momentum when Bekker went off in the second half. To lose a player of CJ's experience is a big blow, but it may provide the next guy in line with an opportunity." The loss of Bekker could mean that Victor Matfield will have to partner...

Lessons from Leicester lashing

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

Dick Muir says the midweek Springboks learned valuable lessons from their Leicester defeat and are better equipped for Saracens’ challenge. The team gathered in London for a training session on Monday ahead of their clash with the South African-laden Saracens on 17 November at Wembley. Muir and assistant coach Jerome Paarwater took them through their paces, [...]

'Inexperienced Boks face tough Tigers test'

IOL (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

Dick Muir is anticipating a serious test of South Africa's strength in depth when the Springboks begin their European tour.