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. [...]
Posts tagged with: Tri Nations
3N away leg – the numbers
2 Aug 11 12:00 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 28 Comments
Sharks get 7 Boks back
1 Aug 11 15:06 by Richard Ferguson | Bulls, Cheetahs, Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, Springboks, Tri Nations, WP | 68 Comments
Springbok management has decided to release a group of 15 players that were involved in the away leg of the Tri Nations for selection at Currie Cup level this weekend, along with a further 8 players that were selected as part of the Preliminary squad, who did not tour . [...]
2012 Currie Cup changes
1 Aug 11 09:47 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, Original Content, Super Rugby, Tri Nations, Vodacom Cup | 8 Comments
Despite much speculation in the media, the Currie Cup Premier Division will still be competed for between eight teams next year, even though there have been some changes to the format of the competition. [...]
Where to from here?
1 Aug 11 08:54 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations | 72 Comments
The Springboks return home after what can only be described as a failure of an away leg of the Tri Nations, and even though every single supporter out there expected them to lose, we didn’t quite expect it to be quite as bad. [...]
3N Game 2 – New Zealand (40) v South Africa (7) F/T
The 2nd Tri-Nations game takes place this morning, with a lot of us feeling that we will be happy with a good showing and a win not being on the cards. [...]
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. [...]
New Zealand are sick of this South African mob already
28 Jul 11 06:28 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, Original Content, RWC 2011, Springboks, Tri Nations | 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. [...]
All Blacks make 4 changes for B-Bok
27 Jul 11 22:32 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, In the news, RWC 2011, Springboks, Tri Nations | 2 Comments
All Blacks.com reports that the All Blacks coaches have named four changes for their opening match of the Investec Tri Nations against South Africa in Wellington on Saturday night. [...]
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. [...]
3N Game 1 – Australia (39) vs South Africa (20) F/T
23 Jul 11 10:30 by Richard Ferguson | In the news, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 222 Comments
The Springboks and Wallabies kick of the last Tri Nations competition this morning when they face each other in Sydney, in a shortened competition to make way for the all important Rugby World Cup. [...]
Boks for Tri Nations opener announced
The Bok team for the Castle Tri Nations opener against Australia has been announced, with three run on debuts for Ashley Johnson, Werner Kruger and Dean Greyling, while Charl McLeod might earn his off the bench.
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Henry reiterates effect of long season
14 Jul 11 14:59 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 5 Comments
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has indicated that some of the players that have attended a training camp in Auckland over the last few days are suffering from too much rugby, and will look to rest certain individuals before the World Cup later this year. [...]
Another spat looming over “injured Boks”
The Sharks today confirmed that their own medical staff will assess any of their contracted players who are deemed unfit to tour with the Springboks in the Tri-Nations. [...]
New All Black Jersey v Springbok – No it’s not slime green!
All Blacks.com report a new All Black jersey will be unvielled against the Springbok on 30 July 2011. [...]
New Zealand’s Rugby Week
30 Jun 11 01:17 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, Original Content, RWC 2011, Stormers, Super Rugby | 27 Comments
This week Down Under has seen only two sides preparing for a weekend of rugby action – The Blues and the Crusaders. Both have tough tasks away from home and against the odds to beat the in-form Reds and Stormers. [...]
