Bryce Lawrence, the referee who many feel cost the Springboks a spot in the Rugby World Cup semi finals last year, will not be asked to travel to South Africa to cover SupeRugby matches in the Republic. [...]
Posts tagged with: John Smit
Lawrence relieved of SA duty
Your chance to own a unique signed Sharks jersey
Here’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity for any die-hard Sharks supporter looking for a truly unique and extra special piece of memorabilia to take pride of place above their bar (or perhaps to be framed and hung on their lounge wall, if the missus will have it…) [...]
Big win not without cost
While the Sharks will feel that they accomplished their primary goal of scoring a bonus-point win against the Lions – and assuring a fifth-successive Currie Cup home semi-final in the process – the secondary goal of coming through the match unscathed was not to be. [...]
A message to our brave young Sharks
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. [...]
Smitty – we salute you!
One of the Sharks most famous and decorated sons will shortly be leaving Durban to embark on a new adventure. [...]
Super Cooper’s time to shine
The news that Sharks hooker Craig Burden will be out of action for at least two more weeks hands a long-overdue opportunity to Glenwood lad Kyle Cooper to enjoy a bit of continuity as the Sharks starting hooker. If Friday’s showing against Griquas is anything to go by, then Sharks fans are in for an exciting time indeed as the fiery young Cooper blows off the cobwebs formed that have accumulated from a Currie Cup career that has seen him benched on 18 occasions, with only a single start. [...]
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. [...]
Rent-a-Quote grinds his axe again
Some love him some dislike him, I don’t like using the word but my feeling for this guy are much stronger than dislike. [...]
Boks to Face the B-Blacks in PE
16 Aug 11 12:41 by Ice | All Blacks, In the news, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations | 85 Comments
The team to take on the All Blacks this coming Saturday has just been announced. [...]
Bismarck, Alberts in line for Bok starts
According to early reports coming out of the Springbok camp this week, John Smit looks set to be rested for Saturday’s test against the All Blacks in Port Elizabeth, regardless of his state of fitness or health. The Bok captain is somewhat doubtful for the weekend, having sat out yesterday’s training session with flu, but the indications are that Victor Matfield will lead the side out this weekend whatever the case. [...]
Steyn out, Smit to be considered
15 Aug 11 14:36 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations | 146 Comments
Francois Steyn will not take part in Saturday’s Tri Nations encounter against the All Blacks in Port Elizabeth following an injury he sustained against the Wallabies in Durban this past weekend. [...]
Boks call up re-inforcements
14 Aug 11 17:03 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 18 Comments
The Springboks called up Chiliboy Ralapelle, Pat Lambie and Lwazi Mvovo to the squad to face New Zealand in Port Elizabeth next Saturday. The hooker, flyhalf/fullback and winger will add some cover in key areas ahead of the final Tri Nations encounter for the Boks before the World Cup. [...]
Smit hopes to be fit for PE
14 Aug 11 09:13 by KSA Shark © | All Blacks, Original Content, RWC 2011, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 14 Comments
John Smit believes his shoulder injury is nothing that a little bit of strapping won’t be able to fix. [...]
Smit to miss RWC?
It is believed that Springbok Captain John Smit has torn the ligaments in his shoulder and could miss the Rugby World Cup. [...]
3N away leg – the numbers
2 Aug 11 12:00 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 28 Comments
Finally the stats for the last two Tri Nations games have become available, and there are some shocking results which have come through, where one the so-called ‘missing’ players had actually been one of the busier ones. I have put together the stats for both games and will report these as one. [...]