Robinson & Delve hold Wales hope
August 31, 2009
Clarkie’s Wallabies-Springboks preview
August 31, 2009
We challenged the Springboks to drop their relentless kicking game and run the ball, and that’s what they did last weekend in Perth.
Experience key factor in Bok brilliance
August 31, 2009
Just seven years ago it would have been unheard of for a Springbok match 22 to boast even 350 caps in total. Saturday’s 22 carries an astonishing 834.
Prior to former Springbok coach Jake White’s tenure, continuity in selection wasn’t a concept readily associated with Springbok rugby. White endured significant criticism for his persistence with a [...]
‘Pienaar is ideal option’
August 31, 2009
Former Springbok André Joubert believes Ruan Pienaar’s switch to fullback is a ‘good’ move by coach Peter de Villiers.
With Frans Steyn’s transfer to French club Racing Metro after the Tri-Nations, he has put his position in jeopardy. De Villiers has publicly favoured locally-based players and he has therefore decided to utilise Pienaar at fullback – [...]
Boks keep it steady
August 31, 2009
SA extend rankings gap
August 31, 2009
The Springboks increased their lead at the top of the IRB world rankings thanks to their away win over Australia.
The No 1 ranking was on the line in Perth, as the Boks would have lost their spot to New Zealand if they had been defeated by the Wallabies. If the world champions succumb in their [...]
Only one change for Springboks
August 31, 2009
South Africa have made just one enforced change to their starting team to play the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday when they will aim to wrap up the Tri Nations title.
Halfback duel crucial to catfight
August 31, 2009
Barnes returns to bolster Wallabies
August 31, 2009
Berrick Barnes will start for Australia against the Springboks in Brisbane as one of five changes to their starting line-up.
Barnes missed the Perth defeat with a neck injury and a mild concussion and starts at inside centre, with Adam Ashley-Cooper at 13 – Ryan Cross dropping out of the match 22.
Other changes see Will [...]
Rugby: Mitchell targeted for helping Springboks
August 31, 2009
SYDNEY – Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has ruffled Australian feathers after he handed out the Springboks’ jerseys and gave a stirring speech before Saturday’s Tri-Nations rugby test.
The revelation after the Boks’ 32-25…
