Stormers flanker Schalk Burger has been ruled out of all rugby for two months after dislocating his thumb in the first half of Saturday’s Super Rugby semi-final loss to the Crusaders. The first-choice Springbok open-sider underwent an operation on Saunday morning to repair the damage. [...]
Posts tagged with: Peter de Villiers
Burger injury concern for Boks
The Springboks – Post RWC 2011 – The coach
The second in a series of articles focussing on the Springboks post RWC 2011 deals with probably the thorniest of all posts to be filled.
THE COACH [...]
Taking a closer look
After the 37 man squad announcement this week we have a clearer indication of which players are going over to New Zealand representing the Springboks and defending our most prized possession, the Rugby World Cup. [...]
Silly season comes around again
With the Northern Hemisphere season reaching its close, I suppose it’s par for the course that another round of so-called “silly season” transfer rumours should start to come up. Two stories in particular, both concerning players with Sharks ties, are worth some discussion. [...]
Peter De Villiers did a Harry Viljoen
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” Charles Darwin [...]
Elephants, Hooligans and Referees
Duncan Johnstone writes on Rugby Heaven that elephants, hooligans and referees were all lumped together as Springboks coach Peter de Villiers delivered another one of his whacky sermons. [...]
Smit confirmed as World Cup captain
Peter de Villiers has done what I think is the most sensible thing, in retaining John Smit as captain of the Springboks in 2011. Despite question marks about the Sharks man’s form and ability to hold down a starting berth from some quarters, the coach has shown faith in his leadership team and backed Smit – along with vice captain Victor Matfield – to do the business one last time. [...]
When the bed you made becomes uncomfortable
It is becoming increasingly obvious that Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers, is starting to push the panic buttons. [...]
Talking smack about Smit
It’s interesting to note that certain rugby journalists – particularly those who have an association with a certain blog site, seem to love taking pot shots at Sharks players, with those whose achievements far outstrip anything the journalists in question have managed singled out for particular attention. In this light, Grant Ball’s latest musing about John Smit on Rugby365 is not really all that surprising. [...]
Could Div get his wish?
They say it’s an ill wind that blows nobody any luck and the news out today that Bismarck du Plessis is struggling with a sore shoulder might just see a tricky loose end tied up this weekend. [...]
PDV needs to back the exceptional
Peter de Villiers was quoted recently saying he will have to make some tough selection decisions in this Rugby World Cup year, the toughest of these, will be who wears the number 10 jersey. [...]
PdV – I will have to be honest with the players
South Africa’s most experienced Springboks are currently struggling with their form. The Rugby World Cup is still a long way off, but Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers, believes he is going to make some hard choices if the situation does not improve soon. [...]
Will we learn from RWC 1999?
John Smit is being done a massive disservice at the moment, one that could spell disaster and cost him the Springbok captaincy for the Rugby World Cup later this year. [...]
de Villiers to meddle?
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and Andy Marinos have pulled a rabbit out of a hat at a recent meeting with all the Super Rugby coaches, when it was decided that the coach will have access to his players during the 6 month tournament. [...]
Mindless mindsets
I hope this is a joke. No seriously, I hope that Peter de Villiers was sarcastic in his interview in the build up to the Baa-baa’s test. [...]
