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. […]
Posts tagged with: Coenie Oosthuizen
Vermeulen to be used sparingly
My Bok team to win the World Cup
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. […]
Unproven combinations stunt Sharks
With an opening encounter against a powerful Lions team that some pundits said would be worth two wins if the Sharks could cause the upset, it was surprising to see a number of previously untried combinations from Rob du Preez in a game of such magnitude. […]
Mid-March return for du Preez
The Sharks have confirmed some injury news ahead of the new Super Rugby season, with Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez set to miss the early part of the season due to the ankle fracture sustained during October’s Currie Cup Final. […]
Pollard, Venter start for Boks
The Springbok team to face France this weekend sees 10 changes from the team that never ran onto the pitch against Ireland a week ago. […]
Coenie injury a catastrophic Sharks blow
In the immediate aftermath of the very disappointing news of Coenie Oosthuizen’s serious knee injury, sustained early enough during the Boks’ disastrous capitulation against Ireland to avoid any personal culpability, the concern has been about how his impact will be missed on tour. Fortunately, in that area, the Springboks are blessed with an able replacement in the form of outstanding young tighthead Wilco Louw. […]
Vermeulen back in Green and Gold
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee continued with his bizarre selection process by calling up Duane Vermeulen to the Springbok squad, replacing the injured Coenie Oosthuizen. […]
Ireland boss Boks in record win
The Springboks suffered their worst ever defeat to Ireland on Saturday, losing 38 – 3 to a very enthusiastic Irish team in Dublin. […]
EOYT 2017: Ireland vs South Africa
The Springboks kick off their tour of Europe with what is likely to be the toughest of the four matches against Ireland in Dublin. […]
Beast, Coenie start against Ireland
The Springbok team to face Ireland on Saturday has been announced with very few changes from the team that faced New Zealand in the last match of the Rugby Championship. […]
Coenie crowned as Sharks celebrate improved season
The Sharks held their end-of-season awards ceremony last night, with likable front-ranker Coenie Oosthuizen perhaps a somewhat unlikely recipient of the coveted “Player of the Year” award. […]
Trio of uncapped Sharks in Bok squad
The Springbok squad to tour Europe in a few weeks’ time has been announced. The team will be led by Eben Etzebeth in the absense of Warren Whiteley. Uncapped Sharks trio Lukhanyo Am, Dan du Preez and Louis Schreuder will once again tag along to potentially earn a first cap. The other uncapped player is Warrick Gelant, who has had an immense season for the Bulls. […]
Starts for Jean-Luc and Dreyer
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has made three changes to his starting team to face New Zealand this weekend with Jean-Luc du Preez earning a start in place of the injured Jaco Kriel. Ruan Dreyer comes in for the injured Coenie Oosthuizen in the front row. […]
Unlucky break for Coenie
Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen broke his arm during the second half of Saturday’s Rugby Championship test match against Australia in Perth. […]
Rugby Champs 2017: Australia vs South Africa
Round three of the 2017 Rugby Championship and the Springboks are in Perth to face Australia. […]