ARTICLES RELATING TO GIO APLON

Treu has Aplon in his sights

2013-05-16 09:02

Blitzbokke coach Paul Treu has Gio Aplon and Willie le Roux on his wish-list for the upcoming Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Carel: Aplon brings X-factor

2013-04-05 07:41

Former Springbok wing Carel du Plessis says the Stormers have enough class in their backline without Bryan Habana present.

WP lose injured Aplon

2012-09-26 13:49

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has named his team for their Currie Cup clash against the Lions at Newlands.

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.

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.

Boks call up Aplon, Greyling

2012-06-11 15:59
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Springboks Gio Aplon and Dean Greyling have been called up to the national squad ahead of the second Test against England.

Stormers triumph in Brisbane

2012-04-20 13:20
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The Stormers have beaten the defending champion Reds in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash in Brisbane.

Aplon unscathed after crash

2012-01-25 19:25

Stormers and Springbok back Gio Aplon is unscathed after he was involved in a car accident in Cape Town.

Aplon has thirst for game time

2011-10-05 12:04

Scoring a try with his first touch against Namibia has increased Gio Aplon's thirst for rugby, which he's now struggling to quench.

Blitzbokke hunting Aplon

2011-10-04 10:28

Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu wants to obtain the services of Gio Aplon for the upcoming IRB Sevens World Series.

Aplon to help Habana to record

2011-09-21 09:54

Bok wing Gio Aplon will make his RWC debut against Namibia, but has something else on his mind as he shows concern for a friend.

Aplon on cloud nine

2011-08-26 19:29

Springbok speedster Gio Aplon has said being named in the the Rugby World Cup squad was the proudest moment of his career.

Bok coaches disrupt WP plans

2011-08-16 21:52

WP coach Allister Coetzee has included Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh on his bench after the Bok management finally released the duo.

Div: Boks won't cheapen jersey

2011-07-27 09:12
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Bok coach Peter de Villiers says no national team under his leadership will be allowed to ever give up or cheapen the jersey.

Boks need to protect the ball

2011-07-25 09:09

Gio Aplon believes the Springboks need to protect the ball a lot better and thus prevent attacks from turnover ball.

Aplon must sparkle in Sydney

2011-07-19 16:08

Fullback Gio Aplon will probably need to produce something close to "special" if he is to cement his place in the Springbok team.

Sweet and sour for Stormers

2011-04-18 08:19

The Stormers will be the envy of several other teams, but there will definitely be mixed feelings about their win over the Lions.

Coetzee spoilt for choice

2011-03-07 10:36

The availability of Gio Aplon and Jaque Fourie could give Stormers coach Allister Coetzee some food for thought.

No guts, no glory

2010-12-01 11:15

It is going to take some gutsy Bok defense to stop the likes of Rococoko and Ma'a Nonu running over Elton Jantjies on Saturday.

Gio: We want SA to be proud

2010-11-10 21:33

Gio Aplon has said that the Springboks are desperate to restore pride in South African rugby after a disappointing Tri-Nations.

Muscle Mvovo vs Agile Aplon

2010-10-26 04:14

Gio Aplon’s agility will be measured against the strength of Lwazi Mvovo in an eagerly anticipated wing battle in the Currie Cup final.

We are beyond quotas - Paulse

2010-09-22 22:38

Former Springbok Breyton Paulse believes that black rugby players should be brought into teams systematically and not be rushed.

Being a Bok is a privilege

2010-09-02 22:31

Gio Aplon may have had a bit of Bok rollercoaster ride of late, but is determined to wear the Green and Gold with distinction.

Steyn 'too good' to leave out

2010-08-26 12:09

Springbok captain John Smit believes fullback Frans Steyn is too good a player just to leave on the sidelines.

Springbok discards lift WP

2010-08-24 16:30

The return of Gio Aplon and Francois Louw will help boost a WP side that will attempt to return to their winning ways.

 

Aplon's pace leads to ref error

2013-04-07 22:23
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Gio Aplon's unbelievable pace can be put down as a reason why a dubious Stormers try was awarded against the Cheetahs.

Stormers will wait on Aplon

2013-03-25 12:40

The Crusaders will ride into Cape Town this week without Dan Carter, but the Stormers have problems of their own.

Triple boost for Stormers

2012-07-16 15:24
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The Stormers have been boosted with the news that Eben Etzebeth, Gio Aplon and Siya Kolisi will be available for their semi-final.

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.

Why Gio failed to crack Bok 22

2012-06-13 16:36
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Frans Steyn will be the first cover at fullback if required to switch there in an emergency for the Springboks, says coach Heyneke Meyer.

Double blow for Stormers

2012-04-23 07:35
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Gio Aplon and Duane Vermeulen have been ruled out of the Stormers’ final tour match against the Force in Perth with injury.

Aplon may still face Crusaders

2012-04-10 10:07

Wing Gio Aplon and loose-forward Nick Koster are the only two players on the doubtful list for the Stormers’s trip to Christchurch.

Coetzee wants Aplon at wing

2012-01-24 09:09

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says he wants Gio Aplon to establish himself at wing with Joe Pietersen playing fullback.

Aplon gee'd up for Wallabies

2011-10-04 11:52

Gio Aplon is eager for another crack at Tri-Nations rivals, the Wallabies, when the two team meet in the RWC quarter-finals.

Boks do the 'Mbombela Jive'

2011-09-23 16:15

The celebratory dance Springboks Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh performed against Namibia had its origins in Nelspruit.

Boks change five for Namibia

2011-09-19 21:13

The Springboks have made five changes to the starting line-up for their World Cup Pool D clash against Namibia.

WP happy with 'X-factor' Boks

2011-08-18 07:34

WP backline coach Robbie Fleck is happy with the boost they received with the return of Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh from the Boks.

WP to receive Bok boost?

2011-08-16 17:24

WP will wait on the news of availability of Springboks Juan de Jongh and Gio Aplon before naming their team to face the Lions.

Flip and Aplon heading home

2011-07-26 07:07

Lock forward Flip van der Merwe and fullback Gio Aplon have been ruled out of contention for the All Black Test on Saturday.

Aplon plotting a few tricks

2011-07-21 22:01

Bok fullback Gio Aplon says he has a few tricks up his sleeve to master the expected wet conditions against the Aussies in Sydney.

Aplon at 15 adds extra 'speed'

2011-06-15 17:42

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says picking Gio Aplon at fullback will add "another dimension" to their attack in Bloemfontein.

Aplon replaces Jantjes

2011-03-08 16:03

Gio Aplon has been named at fullback in the Stormers side to play the high-riding Highlanders in a Super Rugby match at Newlands.

Aplon goes under the knife

2011-02-10 22:38

The Stormers are nervously awaiting the outcome of star wing Gio Aplon's exploratory a scope on a swolen right knee.

Springboks pass character test

2010-11-14 22:43

SA passed a character test against Wales, but there's still room for improvement ahead of the Scotland clash.

Sharks clinch Currie Cup

2010-10-30 19:13

The Sharks have beaten Western Province in a breathtaking Absa Currie Cup final at the Absa Stadium in Durban.

Players named for Bok camp

2010-10-16 19:31
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The Bok selectors have named 39 players to attend a preliminary training camp as part of the preparation for the end of year tour.

Aplon extends WP contract

2010-09-16 12:07

Gio Aplon has signed a three-year deal with WP which will see him in the blue and white hoops until at least the end of 2013.

Aplon: There is Bok structure

2010-09-02 22:31

The Boks believe in their structures and it will even allow a creative player like the diminutive Gio Aplon to express himself.

Aussies surprised Aplon axed

2010-08-24 22:35

The decision to axe Gio Aplon came just a few hours after the player’s praises were sung from inside the Wallaby camp.

Aplon set for fullback start

2010-08-12 10:09

Stormers wing Gio Aplon looks certain to start the Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks as fullback next weekend.

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