All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Expats Out to Prove That Saracens Are a Match for the Boks Zeena IsaacsJohannesburg — EGOS and the possibility of leaving a lasting impression on Springbok coach Peter de Villiers ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup are expected to turn a midweek tour game into a clash of international proportions tonight when Saracens meet the Bok dirt-trackers in London.A large contingent of the Saracens...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Boks Told to Look After Top Six Zeena IsaacsJohannesburg — LEADING sports scientist Tim Noakes warned yesterday that the Springboks run the risk of not defending their world title if they fail to manage their six key players properly in the run-up to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.Noakes singled out captain John Smit, flyhalf Morné Steyn, scrumhalf Fourie du Preez, locks Victor Matfield and...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Bekker Says Boks Can Go Out With Bang Zeena IsaacsJohannesburg — SPRINGBOK lock Andries Bekker believes the team could finish off the season with a bang in the next few weeks if they get their Test series in the UK off to a winning start against France next Friday in Toulouse.The Springboks face France, Italy and Ireland in their last three Tests of the year - games they are determined...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Olivier On a Mission to Establish Himself As a Top Centre Zeena IsaacsJohannesburg — SPRINGBOK centre Wynand Olivier will be a man on a mission in the next few weeks as the Springboks complete their last task of the year, the year-end tour to the UK.The player is keen to establish himself as one of the best centres in world rugby.Olivier, who will partner talented young Western Province...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Blue Bulls 'Best Team in the World' Zeena IsaacsJohannesburg — IF THERE were any doubts that the Bulls were one of the top provincial teams in world rugby this year, they were erased on Saturday when the side completed their dream year by lifting the Currie Cup trophy.It takes a special team to win the Super 14 -- rated widely as the toughest competition in world rugby -- and the Currie...
