Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is set to name his team to take on Wales in the next day or so, and there are a few key decisions that he has to make before then. [...]
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Who will feature in the front row?
The low down on the Bok squad
News filtering in from all over the place this morning has each newspaper, website and blog claiming to have some inside information about the make-up of the Springbok squad to be announced this evening. Well, here are some of the headlines, recapped for you. [...]
Boks home vs Boks away
Yesterday we had a break from reality and delved into selecting a dream team of coaches for the Springboks, however unlikely those selection may be. Today, we look at something that may seem unrealistic at first, but could well be one of the most entertaining matches thought out. [...]
Mixed feelings over Bok squad
Heyneke Meyer named his Rugby Championship squad over the weekend with mixed feelings being the only way to describe his latest squad. While I can say that I am happy with the inclusion of certain players, some omissions boggle the mind. [...]
Rumours point to Mujati
Heyneke Meyer’s 32nd squad member due to join up with the Springbok team ahead of the first End of year Tour match against Ireland might be tighthead prop Brian Mujati. [...]
Front row loss for Bulls
The Bulls have been dealt a blow for the remainder of their Super Rugby campaign as news filtered through that Guthro Steenkamp has been ruled out for the rest of the season, after his broken arm has not been recovering as expected. [...]
Steenkamp and McAlister soon to be team mates !
Skysport.co.nz reports that big spending European Champions Toulouse have been busy in their recruitment drive the last 24 hours, with 5 big name signings. [...]
Player of the year nominations
South African rugby supporters can help decide whether Gurthrö Steenkamp, Gio Aplon, Juan de Jongh, Schalk Burger or Francois Hougaard will win the coveted SARU Player of the Year award, which will be announced at a glittering banquet at Vodaworld, Midrand on Monday 1 November 2010. [...]
Tri Nations Stat Attack – Springboks
So the Boks lost 5 out of their 6 Tri Nations games and conceded a record 22 tries. That has been well publicized. But this is what the reports don’t tell you. Let’s look at the statistics behind the scenes of the six Springbok games played in the 2010 Tri Nations. [...]
Boks call in heavy artillery
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has selected his strongest available team for Saturday’s Test against France at Newlands. [...]