Thomas du Toit will be available for selection against the Lions this weekend. Andre Esterhuyzen has however not been released – most likely due to De Allende’s crying off injured against the All Blacks.
Springboks
Thomas available against the Lions
18 Sep 18 15:38 by Henk Terblanche (Bokhoring) | 35 Comments
Using Sevens to upskill our players
28 Aug 18 14:02 by Chris Smith (ChrisS) | 9 Comments
I was reading an article recently about teenagers coming through the New Zealand 7’s programme and it made me think about the lack of skills in our players. […]
Boks need to turn things around
28 Aug 18 08:08 by Chris Smith (ChrisS) | 22 Comments
After the upset in Argentina over the weekend, it’s clear to see that the Boks have to turn things around…and in a hurry! Our team lacks balance in the loose trio, our defence is suspect and the backs lack creativity. […]
Bok squad for the Rugby Championship
6 Aug 18 11:42 by Henk Terblanche (Bokhoring) | 44 Comments
Rassie has selected the bulk of the squad from the English tests, plus a couple new and old faces:
9 Sharks invited to the Springbok camp
25 Jul 18 20:49 by Henk Terblanche (Bokhoring) | 91 Comments
Beast Mtawarira, Akker van der Merwe, Thomas du Toit, Jean-Luc du Preez, Lukhanyo Am, André Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi and Lwazi Mvovo have been called up to the Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch.
Andre starts against the English
21 Jun 18 13:17 by Henk Terblanche (Bokhoring) | 61 Comments
Rassie has made a few changes to the team for Saturday’s test. The starting pack stays pretty much the same as last week except for Ralapele coming in for Bongi. The backline will see Pollard and Le Roux moving to the bench replaced by Jantjies and Gelant. DDA drops out of the match day squad and Andre gets a start next to Kriel.
Schalk Brits will be new on the bench along with Papier.
Boks clinch series in Bloem
18 Jun 18 10:34 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 60 Comments
The Boks managed yet another come from behind victory to secure the three test series against England with a match to spare, keeping the English scoreless for the last three quarter of the game to win 23 – 12. […]
A bit of good news before the week start!
17 Jun 18 22:22 by Jan Dyman (JD) | 10 Comments
Well must say for me it was a good weekend for SA rugby. […]
June Internationals: Springboks v England
16 Jun 18 14:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 117 Comments
It’s been a funny couple of weeks for Springbok supporters, first we had to endure THAT Wales game and negativity that followed that. That feeling was worsened by the first 20 minutes of rugby last week, and then suddenly this euphoria of beating England in the first test. So what awaits us this weekend? […]
Teams for Bloemfontein
14 Jun 18 13:42 by Henk Terblanche (Bokhoring) | 90 Comments
PSDT and Malherbe start for the Boks, JLDP moves to the bench, Jantjies and Louw drop out of the match day squad and Kriel moves onto the bench.
Vermeulen to be used sparingly
12 Jun 18 11:22 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 41 Comments
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen will play a limited role in this year’s Rugby Championship as he intends to function without him in certain games. […]
Schalk Brits called into Bok squad
11 Jun 18 12:06 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 25 Comments
Probably one of the most unlikely headlines ever, Saracens hooker Schalk Brits has been called up to the Bok squad, probably as replacement for Bismarck du Plessis. […]
Boks win thriller at Ellis Park
11 Jun 18 08:26 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 15 Comments
The Boks beat England 42 – 39 after trailing 24 – 3 after the first 20 minutes, a comeback that will put a smile on every single Springbok supporter out there. […]
June Internationals: South Africa v England
9 Jun 18 15:28 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 136 Comments
The first true test for new coach Rassie Erasmus, a full squad of the best players available to him and no excuses about travel or fatigue. It’s the first of three opportunities to get further insight into the workings of the new regime. Let’s hope it’s a positive start. […]
3 debutants in Bok starting line-up
7 Jun 18 11:36 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 54 Comments
Coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team to face England in the first of three Test matches at Ellis Park this weekend, with two uncapped wings and an uncapped lock in the starting line-up. […]