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. […]
Posts tagged with: Nick Mallett
Smit confirmed as World Cup captain
2 May 11 14:15 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 25 Comments
Heineken Cup semi-final preview: Northampton v Perpignan
29 Apr 11 23:17 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 9 Comments
James Mortimer reports on All Blacks.com that Northampton Saints, winners of the Heineken Cup in 2000, will meet the only team left in the 2010/2011 tournament not to have claimed Europe’s most prestigous domestic title. […]
When the bed you made becomes uncomfortable
24 Apr 11 11:55 by Morné Nortier (Morné) | 49 Comments
It is becoming increasingly obvious that Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers, is starting to push the panic buttons. […]
Mallett’s Italian reign comes to an end
19 Jan 11 10:29 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 57 Comments
Jacques Brunel will replace Nick Mallet as coach of the Italian team after the World Cup in New Zealand at the end of the year, when Mallet’s contract ends. […]
EOYT: Italy v Australia
20 Nov 10 14:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 24 Comments
Italy go in as the underdogs when they host Australia on Saturday and are in danger of being on the receiving end of an almighty backlash created by England’s 35-18 triumph over Robbie Deans’ side. […]
Parisse leads Italians
17 Jun 10 16:35 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 8 Comments
Italy coach Nick Mallett has his captain Sergio Parisse back in the team that will take on the Springboks in Witbank for the first match of their two Test tour of South Africa. […]
Mallett backs Rassie on Koster
23 Jan 09 14:22 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 5 Comments
Rassie Erasmus knows he is taking a lot of criticism for his decision to try Nick Koster on the wing, so he should be pleased to know that he has received unqualified support from a leading figure who knows Koster’s game better than most. […]