We’re heading into the June test window, so I thought I’d prepare a rather tongue-in-cheek article on how our team should look for us to stand any chance of winning the World Cup in 2019. [...]
Posts tagged with: Percy Montgomery
My Bok team to win the World Cup
24 May 18 14:52 by Stephen Smith (StevieS) | 33 Comments
A Foreign Affair
27 Jan 15 10:15 by Pierre McLeod (pierre_mackie) | 103 Comments
After reading an article about rugby professionals leaving their country of birth to play for an adopted country, whether through residency or ancestral lineage, and how it’s diluting the game, I decided to put down some of my own thoughts. [...]
Kockott returns to Shark Tank (but read on…)
19 Jun 12 10:29 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 18 Comments
John Smit has revealed most of the squad that will play in his Barney’s Army testimonial game at Kings Park on Friday night; one name that I wasn’t expecting to see belongs to former Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott. [...]
Join Barney’s Army at Kings Park
6 Jun 12 10:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 12 Comments
Tickets for John Smit’s upcoming testimonial game are now on-sale, according to the Sharks website, with a fun-filled evening of rugby in store for fans on Friday 22 June. [...]
Smit to lead World XV at KP
17 Mar 12 21:20 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 12 Comments
Former Sharks and Springbok Captain John Smit will be returning to Mr. Price KINGS PARK on Friday June 22 to lead a World Invitational XV against his former team, The Sharks. [...]
Tondie to become the next great Zimbabwean Dragon
22 Sep 11 07:01 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 7 Comments
Back in 1999, Newport Rugby Club in South Wales welcomed a Zimbabwean-born Springbok into their ranks after he had fallen foul of selection inconsistency in South Africa and decided to seek pastures greener. [...]
A sad farewell
30 Aug 11 14:51 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 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. [...]
New Zealand are sick of this South African mob already
28 Jul 11 06:28 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 110 Comments
With the naming of Peter de Villiers side for the Springboks second Tri Nations Test of 2011, many a New Zealand fan is struggling to take this mob too seriously. [...]
Who benefits from versatility
6 Jun 09 07:17 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 4 Comments
A players greatest strength can very quickly become their greatest weakness… rugby365 columnist Jon Harris takes a look at the ‘utility’ back and wonders exactly who benefits from being versatile… [...]
Percy not assured of selection
4 May 09 09:55 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 22 Comments
Percy Montgomery may not be considered for the Stormers’ next Super 14 clash against the Western Force on Saturday, even if he is fit. [...]
Injury meltdown for the Stormers
20 Apr 09 07:57 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 3 Comments
The injury ravaged Stormers suffered two more crucial blows at the weekend that could wreck their hopes of securing that elusive first win on tour in Australasia. [...]
Injuries hit Stormers long road trip
15 Apr 09 06:51 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 4 Comments
Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper may be publicly bemoaning his side’s travel exertions, but perhaps he should spare a thought for his Stormers opposite Rassie Erasmus who is struggling to put a team on the field for Saturday’s match at the Cake Tin. [...]
Double blow for Stormers
10 Apr 09 18:48 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 1 Comment
The Stormers received a double blow on the eve of their Super 14 encounter with the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday, with two key players set to return home with injury. [...]
Bobo Starts at 14, Jantjes on the Bench
25 Mar 09 11:48 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 73 Comments
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, on Wednesday announced his team to play the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday 28 March. Kick-off is at 08h35 (SA time). [...]
Stormers put Jantjes in the mix
24 Mar 09 08:00 by Wesley Weber (wpw) | 51 Comments
Ashfak Mohamed reports on IOL that Springbok fullback Conrad Jantjes is set to return to the Stormers’ starting line-up in place of veteran Percy Montgomery for Saturday’s Super 14 clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch. [...]