ARTICLES RELATING TO ENGLAND IN SA

Fans point out Bok flaws

2012-06-25 14:54
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Sport24 readers have analysed what went wrong with the Boks in PE - and have offered coach Heyneke Meyer some advice.

UK scribe lauds Boks' Pienaar

2012-06-25 07:04

Ruan Pienaar’s contribution to the Test series between SA and England has earned a UK press laurel, writes Rob Houwing.

Kicking game failed us - Jean

2012-06-24 19:01
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Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says all aspects of their kicking game failed them in the final Test against England.

Meyer admits Steyn is a worry

2012-06-24 14:07
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Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has admitted that Morné Steyn's form is a worry but backed the flyhalf to come back stronger.

Sluggish Boks: Their ratings

2012-06-23 21:13
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Rob Houwing’s ratings for the Springbok players in their least impressive of the three Tests against England in PE.

'All guns blazing' for Boks

2012-06-22 18:53

The Springboks have promised to come out "all guns blazing" to seal a 3-0 series sweep over England in the third Test.

Boks have plenty to play for

2012-06-22 12:46

Bok coach Heyneke Meyer has made it perfectly clear that the final Test against England will be anything but a dead rubber.

Aplon hopes to impress Meyer

2012-06-21 14:49

Springbok fullback Gio Aplon says he would like to impress new Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer in the third Test against England.

Barritt benched for PE Test

2012-06-21 10:33

Brad Barritt will start on the bench for England in the third and final Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.

Gio told to express himself

2012-06-21 07:44

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has told fullback Gio Aplon not to be afraid to express himself in the third Test against England.

Final Bok-Eng Test on e.tv

2012-06-20 18:27

Free-to-air channel e.tv. will again screen a delayed broadcast when the Springboks tackle England in the final Test.

Ellis Park: Still Bok fortress

2012-06-20 15:27

It would be a shame if Ellis Park, rebranded Coca-Cola Park these days, doesn't remain a happy hunting ground for the Springboks.

Aplon’s most crucial Test yet?

2012-06-20 14:01

Gio Aplon admirers will be rooting for an electric showing by him for the Boks in PE, which could just end his peripheral status.

Aplon, Potgieter start for Boks

2012-06-20 11:20
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Bulls flank Jacques Potgieter will make his debut for South Africa when they take on England in Port Elizabeth.

Boks out to avoid Lions repeat

2012-06-20 08:06

The Springboks are eager to avoid what happened against the British and Irish Lions in 2009 when they clash with England in PE.

Spies hits form at ‘50’

2012-06-19 13:15

On the brink of his 50-cap milestone, is Pierre Spies finally appreciating the need for truly full-blooded showings for the Boks?

Bok fans give Frans blessing

2012-06-19 11:01

Sport24 readers have given the thumbs up to Francois Steyn's decision to get married instead of play for the Boks in the third Test.

Boks have faith in Olivier

2012-06-18 22:36
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Wynand Olivier looks likely to start at centre for the Springboks in the third and final Test against England in Port Elizabeth.

SA Barbarians change one

2012-06-18 18:46

South Africa's Northern Barbarians have made one injury-enforced change for the clash against England in Potchefstroom.

Boks confirm Pietersen call-up

2012-06-18 16:07

The Springboks have confirmed that Stormers fullback Joe Pietersen will join the squad ahead of the third Test against England.

Louw lets slip Pietersen pick

2012-06-18 12:20

Former Springbok flank Rob Louw has tweeted that Stormers fullback Joe Pietersen has been called up to the Bok training squad.

Meyer admits Boks 'tiring'

2012-06-18 09:33
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Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer will be loath to change his side for the final Test in Port Elizabeth this coming weekend.

PE: Boks may have lock woes

2012-06-18 07:05

If Juandré Kruger is forced out of the Port Elizabeth Test, the Springboks could have a real No 5 headache, writes Rob Houwing.

No excuses for lull - Meyer

2012-06-17 19:26

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says they can't blame injuries for their second half lull against England in Johannesburg.

Crocked Boks to be assessed

2012-06-17 17:22

The Boks who picked up injuries against England will be assessed in the coming days before a decision on their availability will be taken.

 

Olivier tops as Steyn flops

2012-06-25 12:02

Sport24 readers identified Wynand Olivier as the Springboks' best player - and Morné Steyn as the biggest flop - against England in PE.

Spies: We let ourselves down

2012-06-24 22:57
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Pierre Spies, who had a disappointing 50th Test, says hard work lies ahead for the Springboks before the Rugby Championship starts.

Eng to learn from Bok losses

2012-06-24 17:22

Despite failing to beat the Springboks, England coach Stuart Lancaster says their SA tour will prove beneficial in the long run.

UK scribe lauds Boks' Pienaar

2012-06-24 12:06
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Despite his curtailed role, Ruan Pienaar’s contribution to the Test series between SA and England has earned a UK press laurel.

Boks, England draw PE Test

2012-06-23 20:06
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England avoided a series whitewash when they battled to a draw with South Africa in the third and final Test in Port Elizabeth.

Jean: No Bok backslide

2012-06-22 15:52

A loss against England would curb precious momentum the Springboks have accumulated, captain Jean de Villiers has said.

Springboks target perfect 10

2012-06-22 09:40

The Springboks will be chasing a 10th consecutive Test victory against England in the third and final match in Port Elizabeth.

Spies hoping for dream 50th

2012-06-21 13:17
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Pierre Spies will hope his 50th Test for the Boks against England in PE will have a more favourable result than his 2006 debut.

Change of plans for Potgieter

2012-06-21 07:44

A year ago, Jacques Potgieter made plans to watch this weekend’s match between the Boks and England with some of his mates ...

Eng seek momentum from win

2012-06-20 19:56

England are looking to build on their midweek win over the Northern SA Barbarians when they clash with the Boks in the final Test in PE.

Continuity key for Heyneke

2012-06-20 17:35
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Heyneke Meyer says he opted for continuity rather than blooding new players when he picked his team to face England.

Maintaining momentum

2012-06-20 14:17

When the Springboks gel, they they can be pretty potent - and that's why Alan Solomons is backing them to sweep England.

Jean's captaincy role extended

2012-06-20 11:25

Centre Jean de Villiers has been appointed as Springbok captain for the remainder of the 2012 season.

Abendanon: Wedding & 3 tries

2012-06-20 08:06

Nick Abendanon came to South Africa for a wedding and stayed on to score a hat-trick of tries against the Northern SA Barbarians.

Olivier keen to prove his worth

2012-06-19 19:28
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Springbok centre Wynand Olivier is eager to show in the final Test against England that he is up to the standard of international rugby.

Boks need heroic front-3 heave

2012-06-19 12:03

With a rest weekend ahead of them, the Springboks require a concerted effort in PE from their Sharks front row.

England playing for Test spots

2012-06-19 09:10

England coach Stuart Lancaster has told his midweek team there are Test places up for grabs when they take on the SA Barbarians.

Kruger looking good in training

2012-06-18 20:47

Bok lock Juandré Kruger took full part in the week's first training session and is likely to start in the third Test against England.

Eng skipper out of PE Test

2012-06-18 18:00

A cracked thumb bone has ruled England skipper Chris Robshaw out of the third and final Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.

Steyn 'just a bit different'

2012-06-18 12:26

Frans Steyn’s nuptials on a Test-match day will ruffle feathers ... yet he’s the sort of player who may always do just that.

Morné under the microscope

2012-06-18 11:01
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Sport24 readers are concerned that Morné Steyn's poor kicking may end up costing the Springboks...

Youngs ruled out of SA tour

2012-06-18 07:53

England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has been ruled out of the remainder of his team's tour to SA with a shoulder injury.

Breakdowns aided Hougaard

2012-06-17 22:23

Bok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard says an improved performance at the breakdowns ensured that he had an easier day at the office.

Groom-to-be Steyn out of Test

2012-06-17 18:31

Springbok centre Frans Steyn will miss the final Test against England in Port Elizabeth because it clashes with his wedding day.

Subs harmed Boks: UK scribe

2012-06-17 13:47

The UK press has picked up on the fact that the Bok substitutes, so effective last week, instead caused the hosts to lose some oomph.

 
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