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. [...]
Posts tagged with: John Smit
Bismarck, Alberts in line for Bok starts
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. [...]
Mostert gets a Bok start
There are some injury enforced changes in the team to face New Zealand, with Gerhard Mostert getting his test debut for Flip van der Merwe and Pat Lambie coming in at fullback to cover for Gio Aplon. [...]
Springbok are finding out what real injuries are
26 Jul 11 08:34 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, Original Content, RWC 2011, Springboks | 33 Comments
After just one Test match of the 2011 season the Springbok have an injury crisis. In the wash-up of their humiliating loss to the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday three players look in doubt to face the All Blacks this weekend. [...]
Smit has played his last game in black and white
John Smit this morning confirmed, via Twitter, that he will continue his rugby career with Saracens. [...]
Loftus swansongs aplenty
Saturday’s big derby at Loftus between the Bulls and the Sharks will, in all likelihood, mark the end of the Super Rugby season for whichever team loses. This implies that whatever the result, their will be one or two big name players who won’t be seen in their team’s respective colours again. [...]
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. [...]
Sharks need to shore up the scrum
Naka Drotske was yesterday drawn into making a few comments that suggest the Cheetahs will ‘target’ the shaky midfield defence of Meyer Bosman as they aim to turn the tables on the Sharks this weekend. While this will, I’m sure, be part of their strategy, the shaky Sharks scrum is sure to be another area for the Cheetahs to attack. [...]
Plumtree shows faith
John Plumtree has decided to finally drop Charl McLeod for the match against the Waratahs this weekend. Conrad Hoffmann will finally start a game in the scrumhalf position after playing all his games from the bench so far this season. [...]
Oddie, Jannie ruled out
Odwa Ndungane and Jannie du Plessis have both been ruled out for the next month, according to reports. The pair picked up serious injuries during Saturday’s nightmare loss against the Bulls in Durban. [...]
Plumtree expects Bulls onslaught
The good news coming out of Durban is that nobody from coach John Plumtree down is in any danger of underestimating the danger posed by the Vodacom Bulls this weekend. [...]
