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Weekend newspaper speculation has linked Rassie Erasmus to a permanent technical advisor role with the Springboks, suggesting that the former WP director of rugby will be roped in as a key assistant to the new Bok coach when he is named on 27 January. [...]
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Erasmus linked to Bok role
Gold set for Northern exposure
Incumbent Bok forwards coach Gary Gold was yesterday announced as the Newcastle Falcons’ new Director of Rugby. [...]
Is Steyn’s agent at it again?
We all know the feelings that were aired and accusations that were made against Francois Steyn’s agent Gerrie Swart when Steyn left the Sharks and when Steyn withdrew from the Springbok match against Wales in 2010. Well from reading recent news items it seems, to me anyway, as if Swart is not out to make himself any new friends. [...]
It must be good to feel wanted
7 Dec 11 08:09 by Ice | Bulls, Cheetahs, Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Other SA Teams, RWC 2011, Sharks, Springboks, Stormers, Super Rugby, Tri Nations, WP | 238 Comments
Today in a local newspaper it was confirmed – like we did months ago – that Francois Steyn wants to come back and play in SA.
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Bok coach to be directly appointed
SARU have announced that they will forego the very public process of formal applications for the Bok coaching job, opting to rather assemble a (presumably non-public) short-list of candidates, whom they will approach individually. [...]
Bryce Lawrence nominated for NZ award
In news that will definitely not go down well with most Springbok rugby supporters Bryce Lawrence has been nominated as New Zealand’s referee of the year. [...]
SANZAR announce Rugby Championship fixtures
9 Nov 11 07:14 by robdylan | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 20 Comments
The replacement for the Tri-Nations is here: it’s called “The Rugby Championship” and will see South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and new boys Argentina compete for an all-new trophy – and the title of Southern Hemisphere champions – between August and October next year. [...]
SA vs Sharks
A phrase that we seem to be hearing a lot these past few days is: “They deserve it”. Blah…blah…blah…
The heat is on, and it’s cooking time. Time for the Currie Cup Final! [...]
Is the Yen calling more Boks?
As the Springboks settle in back home, the rumours have started to surface about the future of certain individuals. Two Western Province players have been the centre of a lot of attention, and it’s not been from Europe. [...]
Is this really the pride of the provinces?
I’ve been sitting and watching, silently, for weeks now. At first I was upbeat and positive that this year’s Currie Cup would be exciting and full of spice, not in spite of South Africa’s “star” players being whisked away on Springbok duty but BECAUSE of them being absent… [...]
Patrick who?
27 Sep 11 18:20 by SharonvanWyk | Original Content, RWC 2011, Sharks, Springboks, Super Rugby | 70 Comments
Yes. It’s been a while. For many reasons. Most of them concerning the “new” job and eyes now permanently resembling odd-shaped balls. But in that time, fellow Sharksworlders, I have learnt more about the beautiful game we love so much and the people who take to the fields of glory in its honour than I have either time or space to mention. [...]
Pat Lambie: not a fullback
I was wholly unimpressed with the performance of Pat Lambie at fullback against Namibia yesterday. I must say, that ever since it was confirmed that Lambie was going along, I held onto a bizarre hope that the youngster would be allowed 80 minutes to dazzle in his best position against the tournament minnows. That was not to be. [...]
Watch the Boks thump Wales in style
The mighty Springboks take on Wales on Sunday 11 September at 10h30 SA Time and a few lucky Bok supporters living in Durban could enjoy a big-screen game experience, at a magnificent VIP champagne breakfast in Umhlanga. [...]
A sad farewell
30 Aug 11 14:51 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 29 Comments
The Tri Nations has come to an end for the 2011 year, and it is with a sad feeling that we say good bye to the premier tournament in the Southern Hemisphere as it will be extended to a four team competition next year to include Argentina. [...]
Tri Nations – Team of the tournament
30 Aug 11 12:09 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, RWC 2011, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 19 Comments
The Tri Nations tournament for 2011 is a thing of the past with the Wallabies winning the title in spectacular fashion after beating the All Blacks in Brisbane. Here is the team that I think fairly represents the best players in each position taking into account the series as a whole: [...]