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Heyneke Meyer has gone on record recently as stating that he’ll be travelling overseas to chat to potential Springbok players. The likely suspects are: [...]
Posts tagged with: Frans Steyn
Influx of overseas Springboks?
Kockott hints at Sharks return
The Sharks brainstrust, it would seem, are perhaps starting to question the wisdom of letting so many established stars leave while in their prime and if whispers are to be believed, seem intent on luring at least some of them back. Scrumhalf Rory Kockott has hinted on Twitter that he might consider a return to Durban, in the latest twist. [...]
Cheetahs front-runners for Steyn signature
Sharks fans holding out any hope that Francois Steyn may return to the team once his French contract expires next year are, unfortunately, in line for a hard dose of reality. Steyn will not return to the Sharks. [...]
Where will Frans go?
7 Sep 11 14:37 by Richard Ferguson | Bulls, Cheetahs, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, WP | 112 Comments
So our dear friend Frans Steyn is hinting that he does not like the French lifestyle, and would like to make a move back to sunny South Africa. The question on most people’s lips is where he will end up. Let’s take a closer look at what is out there already. [...]
Joubert on conditioning program
Sharks coach John Plumtree criticised the fitness of players returning from France after he was forced to put veteran centre Marius Joubert on a conditioning block to get him up to speed with his teammates. [...]
Lambie the baby in a squad with vintage pedigree
Let’s just take a brief moment to reflect on exactly how much of an achievement it is for Pat Lambie to have made the Bok squad for this year’s World Cup. [...]
To build, you need continuity
In order for the Sharks to build on improved Super Rugby showing in 2011, it is vital that steady exodus of key players from the squad that has hampered continuity in recent years be minimised. [...]
Springbok training group cut down
A Springbok training group made up of 37 players has been announced to meet in Durban on Sunday and Monday. This is the second of three planned get-togethers for the players and management to prepare for the international season, which kicks off weeks after the Super Rugby Final. [...]
Inclusively exclusive
Leadership groups in sport is important, but when does a leadership group turn into a clique? [...]
Sex may sell rugby, but is anyone buying?
The role of sex in rugby has been thrust into the spotlight this week, and all indications are that it could change the way South Africa’s rugby viewing public watch the sport and even affect the nation’s participation at this year’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. [...]
EOYT: Wales v The Springboks
South Africa face Wales in the second round of the elusive Grand Slam in Wales this afternoon and we will all be hoping to see a similar performance we saw last weekend. [...]
Frans – the confusion continues
If it’s not bad enough that he’s now being asked to play yet another position in the Bok backline, it seems the continual to-ing and fro-ing between himself and coach Peter de Villiers has left Frans Steyn somewhat bemused as to exactly how and where he fits into the current Bok plans. [...]
One change to Bok team
Frans Steyn has been named at outside centre in the only change to the Springbok run-on fifteen to face Wales on Saturday. [...]
de Villiers training
Jean de Villiers should be fit enough to train with his Springboks team-mates on Tuesday said team doctor Craig Roberts after De Villiers missed Monday’s session because of a groin injury. [...]
Bok Selection Worries
The Bokke will be playing Ireland in their first game of their Grand Slam Tour on the 6th. After a physical battle Between the Mighty Sharks and Wp last night, many are walking wounded. The assessment of fitness will be key in selecting a physically strong side to face Ireland. [...]
