I’ve been mulling over the performances of the Springboks of late, as well as the drumming the Aussies are getting and feel that there is a issue that few seem to be talking about. […]
Posts tagged with: Peter de Villiers
Kings of continuity
1 Sep 16 09:34 by Greg Kaos (gregkaos) | 43 Comments
Battered Boks need to hit the “reset” button
22 Sep 15 10:41 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 122 Comments
A good friend of mine (and I think you know who I’m talking about) likes to talk about team culture a lot – and in particular, refers often to a team having a “default play” or trusted go-to move or style that they know in their sleep and can always count on to get them out of a slump. Heyneke Meyer’s somewhat schizophrenic Springboks have lost their way quite comprehensively over the last 12 months and while it may not be an overly popular suggestion, I feel they need to go back to what has worked for them in the past – and do so quickly. […]
It’s IMPI time!
30 Jan 15 14:33 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 29 Comments
The Varsity Shield kicks off on Monday, with UKZN Impi coaches Ryan Strudwick, Rudi Urbach and Dylan Campbell having selected a strong squad to take on Peter de Villiers’ UWC in Cape Town. […]
Plenty of big names linked with Sharks job
8 Oct 14 10:22 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 61 Comments
They say nature abhors a vacuum and with the media probably a part of the natural world (although sometimes it’s a bit of a stretch), it’s unsurprising that the particular vacuum that is the now-vacant Sharks Director of Rugby position is drawing in plenty of names. […]
S’bura’s Bok nod
19 May 14 11:28 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 62 Comments
Cell C Sharks centre S’bura Sithole has been rewarded for a great Super Rugby campaign to date by being included in Bok coach Heyneke Meyer’s 36-man squad, for a training camp to be held in Durban later this month. […]
New era for Sharks rugby
12 Jun 13 14:00 by () | 27 Comments
The recent appointment of John Smit as the new CEO of the Sharks and his subsequent appointment of Brendan Venter as the new Director of Rugby for the province has clearly provided the opportunity and impetus for the Sharks to enter a new era with a fresh approach from men who have a previous track record as strong leaders and who in partnership with relatively new President Graham Mckenzie (who is also noted for his leadership qualities) will be charged with huge responsibilities. They urgently need to assess the current state of rugby at all levels of the game within the province, set ambitious yet challenging goals and more importantly develop a strategic plan that will finally turn one of the biggest names in world rugby (thanks mainly to the efforts of outgoing CEO Brian van Zyl) into a truly professional and successful provincial franchise, with a trophy cabinet providing the necessary evidence of a successful tenure. […]
Six changes for Baby Boks
23 Jan 13 09:36 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
Baby Boks coach Dawie Theron has opted to make a few changes to his team that Peter de Villiers’ UWC team 65 – 7 last week, for the clash with Maties tomorrow morning. […]
Meyer’s Springboks 2012
3 Dec 12 10:14 by Pierre McLeod (pierre_mackie) | 17 Comments
On 27 January 2012 Heyneke Meyer succeeded Peter de Villiers as coach of the Springboks, a job many believed he should have been awarded 4 years ago. […]
Man Test!
21 Nov 12 15:23 by Jonathan Burt (VinChainSaw) | 16 Comments
Those were the words used by ex-England number 8, James Haskell, when he explained to Tom Wood what it was like to play a test match against South Africa. […]
Rumours point to Mujati
5 Nov 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 18 Comments
Heyneke Meyer’s 32nd squad member due to join up with the Springbok team ahead of the first End of year Tour match against Ireland might be tighthead prop Brian Mujati. […]
SA Rugby shocked at Analyst’s passing
14 Sep 12 08:30 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 3 Comments
The South African Rugby Union yesterday shared the sad news that former Springbok Analyst Malome Maimane had passed away, at the tragically young age of 41. […]
de Villiers vs Meyer – who is better?
13 Sep 12 13:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 63 Comments
Heyneke Meyer and his selections and lack of a game plan that can win the Springboks a game of rugby has received a lot of air-time this week, with plenty of calls prior to the announcement of the team for both Johan Goosen and Pat Lambie to be included in the squad. My mind wandered to a time when we complained about the same two issues but with a different coach in charge. […]
From World Cup to Varsity Shield…
18 Jun 12 11:33 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 28 Comments
…the Peter de Villiers roller coaster ride continues… […]
Butch calls time on test career
17 Apr 12 07:46 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 8 Comments
Maritzburg College’s finest – former Shark and World Cup Winner Andrew David James – has opted to retire from test rugby at the age of 33, according to a press release from SARU. […]
SA rugby world tying itself in knots
20 Jan 12 08:49 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 45 Comments
I’ve tried to sit back a little over the last few days and watch (and chuckle) as the local rugby media, both professional and amateur, has whipped itself into a right froth about the upcoming Bok coaching appointment. […]