It’s that time of the year again, time to haul out the Bok jersey and, after the recent performances against the All Blacks, we can do this with pride. […]
Posts tagged with: Duane Vermeulen
Boks vs England Preview
Boks need to turn things around
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. […]
June Internationals: Springboks v England
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? […]
Vermeulen to be used sparingly
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
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
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
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
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. […]
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. […]
End of Year Tour 2017: Italy vs South Africa
Last year this time the Boks would have been quite confident of a victory over the Italians, but we all know how that ended. Will this year be different? […]
Bongi gets a start, Gelant on the bench
Bongi Mbonambi gets a first start in the number 2 jersey against Italy this weekend, with Blue Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant on the bench for a likely first Bok cap. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Bok squad announced for French
The Springbok squad to face the French in the June Internationals has been announced, with Warren Whiteley appointed captain for the 2017 season. […]
Wednesday News wrap
There seems to be a fair bit of news around, but nothing really that warrants an entire write-up. So here follows a summary of whats happening out there. […]