The Junior Springboks take on Wales in the IRB JWC semi-final, kicking off at 18h15 in Nantes, France. [...]
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IRB Junior World Championship semi-final: South Africa (17) v Wales (18) F/T
18 Jun 13 16:35 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 29 Comments
Decision time for the Bok Chief
18 Jun 13 10:20 by Clayton Saville (Clayton(PJLD)) | 15 Comments
The Springboks look likely to be without the services of captain Jean de Villiers for clash against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. [...]
Another spurious French link for Bismarck
18 Jun 13 09:41 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 60 Comments
Reports have surfaced this morning linking Bismarck du Plessis to a big money move to French club Toulon. As far as we can tell, there’s no substance to this story at all. [...]
Jean doubtful for Samoa
18 Jun 13 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 9 Comments
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer will have his hand forced in terms of changes for the test against Samoa this weekend. [...]
Thanks for listening, Scotland
18 Jun 13 08:40 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 10 Comments
Last week I wrote a preview on the Springbok clash with Scotland where I mentioned a few things that I would have liked to see in the match. It seems only Scotland saw the memo and truly gave us a run for our money. [...]
Du Preez back at flyhalf for Junior Boks
17 Jun 13 14:49 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
SA Under 20 coach Dawie Theron has restored Rob du Preez to the flyhalf position ahead of tomorrow’s IRB JWC semi-final against Wales. [...]
Strong Sharks squad for Lions?
17 Jun 13 11:24 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 39 Comments
Good news, fans – the wait is almost over. The Sharks will be in action against the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday night, in a friendly that will serve to keep both teams sharp for the matches to come. [...]
Stander joins Junior Boks ahead of semi
17 Jun 13 10:42 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | Comment?
Golden Lions lock Jannie Stander has been summoned to join the SA Under 20 squad as they prepare for their IRB Junior World Championship semi-final against Wales tomorrow evening. [...]
Bitter blow for new Bok Arno
17 Jun 13 09:19 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 34 Comments
Springbok flank Arno Botha enjoyed a scant four minutes of action in his second test appearance on Saturday, before twisting his knee horribly in a freak “stepping accident”. [...]
South Africa (30) v Scotland (17) F/T
15 Jun 13 15:30 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 82 Comments
In today’s historic first Bok test at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, the mighty Springboks take on Scotland. [...]
Joe Pieterson takes another French Fling
14 Jun 13 16:19 by Clayton Saville (Clayton(PJLD)) | 14 Comments
According to the very reliable Jean Smyth , Western Province and Stormers fullback Joe Pieterson has penned a deal with French Top 14 side Biarritz. [...]
Springboks vs Scotland: The preview
14 Jun 13 14:05 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 10 Comments
The Springboks go into their second test of the year against Scotland as clear favourites, with the bookies and the general public expecting a 30+ pasting. While I am all for the Springboks to score a few tries, some decent opposition from Scotland will do the team well. [...]
Statement from the Sharks
14 Jun 13 13:43 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 25 Comments
Following the recent comments made in the media regarding the decision made by John Smit to announce the news of Brendan Venter and the future of John Plumtree, The Sharks released a press release stating the following: [...]
Thanks for the memories
14 Jun 13 11:49 by Warren Smith (war1) | 10 Comments
News about the end of John Plumtree’s coaching tenure filtered through this week and while I am one of those that greeted that announcement with excitement I do also want to give Plum his fair dues for some of the incredible highs he led the Sharks to. [...]
It’s always darkest before the new broom sweeps in the dawn (or something)
14 Jun 13 11:25 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 99 Comments
Not the best headline I’ve ever come up with, you’ll agree, but since it’s Friday, I hope you’ll look past that and read a little further. It’s been a hell of a week for everyone involved with Sharks rugby and I think we need to take a few minutes to pause, reflect and figure out where we’re actually trying to get to. [...]
