This one goes out to all the young players who have represented the Sharks with such bravery, commitment and enthusiasm so far this Currie Cup season. [...]
Posts tagged with: Boks
A message to our brave young Sharks
Sharks set for Bok injection
With the Sharks needing to record a convincing win against the Lions this weekend in order to ensure a second-place finish in the Currie Cup (along with the associated revenue from a home semi-final), John Plumtree looks set to use all the resources at his disposal to ensure a favourable result. [...]
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. [...]
The nation awaits
The South African squad to compete at the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup will be announced in Johannesburg at 19h30 this evening and after a good win over the All Blacks this weekend, the nation has good reason to be upbeat about their prospects in the showcase tournament. The Boks, winners of the trophy in France in 2007, are aiming to be the only side in history ever to successfully defend their World Cup crown. [...]
Exactly where they want to be
For years Springbok rugby fans have lamented the poor planning and tactics which gives rise to the perceived thinking that the Springboks are continually behind the curve when it comes to planning and preparation for big games and tournaments when compared to our Australasian friends. [...]
Bok squad for home leg announced
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Friday named a 24-man squad featuring several players returning from injury rehabilitation for the home leg of the Castle Tri-Nations series. Six players remain on the injured list and unavailable for selection, although three of them will join the squad in Durban to continue their rehabilitation.
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De Villiers denies fake injuries
27 Jul 11 07:59 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, In the news, RWC 2011, Springboks | 16 Comments
Sam Worthington reports on Stuff.co.nz that embattled Springboks coach Peter de Villiers is standing by his claims that 21 of his top players are genuinely injured and is denying a report they are at a secret training camp. [...]
‘Injured’ A-Bok in private training camp, while B-Bok prepare to get pulverised
27 Jul 11 00:28 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, In the news, RWC 2011, Springboks | 56 Comments
Duncan Johnston reports on Stuff.co.nz that the 21 “injured” Springboks are at a training camp in Rustenburg, South Africa, working on plans they hope will help them retain the World Cup in New Zealand in September. [...]
Bekker out of the World Cup
Springbok lock forward Andries Bekker will undergo ankle surgery on Tuesday and has consequently been ruled out of contention for the Rugby World Cup. [...]
Waratahs sign Sarel Pretorius for 2012
1 Jul 11 05:18 by Hertford Highlander | Cheetahs, In the news, RWC 2011, Springboks, Super Rugby | 16 Comments
SANZAR Communications report that the Waratahs have confirmed the signing of Cheetahs scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius for the Super Rugby 2012 season. [...]
Peter De Villiers did a Harry Viljoen
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” Charles Darwin [...]
JDV v SBW
4 May 11 06:27 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, In the news, Springboks, Stormers, Super Rugby | 16 Comments
Duncan Johnstone writes on Rugby Heaven that Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder senses Sonny Bill Williams is primed for his clash with Springboks veteran Jean de Villiers. [...]
Elephants, Hooligans and Referees
Duncan Johnstone writes on Rugby Heaven that elephants, hooligans and referees were all lumped together as Springboks coach Peter de Villiers delivered another one of his whacky sermons. [...]
As a wise man once said
In an earlier article, one of our more esteemed and established authors, Morne Nortier made a very interesting point regarding the debate around John Smit and his selection as player and captain for both the Sharks and the Boks. Why can’t we name Smit squad captain, but not necessarily team captain of the match-day 22 if he comes from the bench? [...]
No plan, no thought, no clue.
So the Bok team is finally announced and true to form, our friend Peter has made more controversial calls than Steve Walsh with a whistle in hand. There was speculation, there was trepidation and there was huge anticipation as Thursday afternoon wore on. Lets face it there is always going to be controversy when the man who puts the Mo in vember takes his foot out his mouth and starts talking. [...]
