ARTICLES RELATING TO SPRINGBOKS

Meyer’s blood won’t be blue

2012-01-27 17:27

Former Bulls favourite Heyneke Meyer has assured Springbok enthusiasts of his neutrality in the new post as Bok coach.

Meyer spells out his mission

2012-01-27 15:31

New Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer got his first taste of how tough it is going to be to marry his two main tasks.

SARU thanks loyal Bok fans

2011-11-18 18:52

SARU has thanked South African fans for their loyal and unwavering support of the Springboks during the 2011 rugby season.

Easy does it ...

2011-09-23 12:24

Gary Boshoff reminds Springbok fans that they may be too easily blinded by the scoreboard against World Cup minnows.

Mbalula slams Bok critics

2011-09-08 09:54
94 comments

Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula has slated Springbok naysayers by describing them as "Johnny-come-lately's" and "cowards".

Boks 'feeling' the pressure

2011-09-01 14:34
80 comments

Bok skipper John Smit says the defending champions are under more pressure ahead of this year's RWC, compared to the 2007.

Good luck Bokke!

2011-09-01 09:48
107 comments

As the Springboks head to New Zealand to defend their Rugby World Cup crown, we invite you to wish them well.

Schalk poser for the Boks

2011-08-23 14:23

Has Schalk Burger been slightly pushed back in the queue for a place in the Bok starting XV to open their RWC defence against Wales?

You said it!

2011-08-08 12:56

Sport24 readers comment on Jake White saying the Boks lack talent, Benni becoming a Buc and Peter de Villers and his medal.

Boks go green in second row

2011-07-28 10:00

The Springboks are hazardously light on experience at lock for the Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

Stegmann stays, Rossouw to 8

2011-07-28 06:29
186 comments

Deon Stegmann has been retained as the openside flank in the Springbok team selected to play the All Blacks on Saturday.

Jake: Boks blew golden chance

2011-07-26 11:57
120 comments

Former Bok coach Jake White believes SA squandered an opportunity to gain a mental edge over Tri-Nations rivals Australia.

Boks forced into late change

2011-07-21 06:53
82 comments

Sharks lock Alistair Hargreaves has been drafted into the Boks' starting line-up for the Tri-Nations opener against Australia.

Three to debut for Springboks

2011-07-19 06:53
147 comments

South Africa have included three uncapped players in their team for the Tri-Nations opener against the Wallabies.

Div queries T3N in a RWC year

2011-07-15 16:32

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has said he does not believe the Tri-Nations should be held in a World Cup year.

CJ in the Bok frame

2011-07-08 17:35

Stormers prop CJ Van der Linde has been thrown a lifeline to rekindle his RWC claims and will join the Springbok training squad.

3rd Bok camp cancelled

2011-06-13 13:20

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says the third national camp has been cancelled due to potential Super Rugby commitments.

Juan Smith to start training

2011-06-04 20:25

SA loose forward Juan Smith says he's nearing a return to light training after an injury threatened his chances of playing at the RWC.

Matfield: Form favours Boks

2011-06-01 12:20

Bok vice-captain Victor Matfield believes that form and an established playing pattern are ticks in favour of the Bok camp.

Div: No race quota for RWC

2011-06-01 07:36
98 comments

Bok coach Peter de Villiers has dismissed suggestions that he could be forced to pick a certain number of black players for the RWC.

You said It!

2011-04-20 09:56

Sport24 readers focus on Peter Grant's Bok prospects, a baby-faced Shane Warne and Dan Carter pondering a massive payday.

SARU concerns 'nonsense'

2011-02-09 07:46

SA concerns that the expanded Super Rugby tournament will lead to players suffering from exhaustion have been laughed off.

Key Boks available during S15

2011-01-25 18:50

Springbok management will have full access to key national players during the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Steenkamp gets injury boost

2011-01-12 07:57

Springbok prop Gurthrö Steenkamp got a welcome boost when a specialist confirmed his broken arm had healed sufficiently.

Sleepy start cost Boks again

2010-12-04 22:06

Failure to learn from a repeated mistake earlier in the season proved expensive for South Africa against the Barbarians.

 

Heyneke’s 'adapt or go' threat

2012-01-27 16:02

Heyneke Meyer has warned potential Boks they have no choice but to make the switch from Super Rugby to Test mode swiftly.

Name Schalk skipper - Smit

2012-01-10 07:45

Former skipper John Smit has backed Stormers captain Schalk Burger to take over the captaincy of the Springboks.

Mains slams RWC refs

2011-10-21 17:48
82 comments

Former All Black coach Laurie Mains has admitted to being alarmed by the inferior standard of refereeing at the Rugby World Cup.

'Barren' Habana gets backing

2011-09-08 12:06

The fact that wing Bryan Habana has not scored a try for the Boks since last year’s Test against Italy, is no reason for concern.

Matfield: We're here to win

2011-09-07 07:28

Springbok lock Victor Matfield says that the defending champions are only in New Zealand for one reason - to retain their RWC crown.

Boks rely on tried and tested

2011-09-01 11:09

South Africa isn't making any attempt to conceal how it plans to become the first country to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups.

Div: NZ still biggest obstacle

2011-08-29 14:31

Hosts New Zealand will present South Africa with their biggest obstacle in the RWC, Bok coach Peter de Villiers has said.

Div salutes Boks' character

2011-08-20 20:40
95 comments

Peter de Villiers has paid tribute to the character of his Springboks as he declared his team 'right on track' for the World Cup.

Smit: Bok future looking rosy

2011-07-29 22:02

John Smit has tipped the inexperienced team that will face the All Blacks in Wellington to be the future of Springbok rugby.

Roux: No Bok secret camp

2011-07-28 07:29
100 comments

SARU boss Jurie Roux says 21 Springboks said to be injured are not at a secret training camp as SA media have reported.

Div: Boks won't cheapen jersey

2011-07-27 09:12
133 comments

Bok coach Peter de Villiers says no national team under his leadership will be allowed to ever give up or cheapen the jersey.

Rossouw: We've got the best

2011-07-21 09:00

SA lock Danie Rossouw has vehemently rejected suggestions he and his team-mates are part of a second-string Bok side in Australia.

Smit warns Bok debutants

2011-07-19 10:47

John Smit is warning his inexperienced Boks line-up to be wary of an Aussie squad desperate to rebound from a humiliating loss.

Bok plane's engine explodes

2011-07-15 20:44

The Springbok team have suffered a harrowing experience after an engine on their plane to Sydney exploded in a ball of flames.

Mounting Oz threat to Boks

2011-07-09 16:08

The Wallabies are sure to be licking their lips now as well about the prospect of possibly unseating SA as RWC champions.

S15 changes little for Boks

2011-07-04 13:16
93 comments

South Africa’s absence from the Super Rugby final may not be quite the train smash doomsayers feel it is.

You said it!

2011-06-13 13:08

Sport24 readers comment on the appointment of Gary Kirsten, Biff's apology to the nation and Fourie du Preez going overseas.

Ex-Bok Venter praises Div

2011-06-02 09:00

Former Springbok André Venter has praised coach Peter de Villiers for bringing on board Rassie Erasmus to his management team.

Smit: We'll focus on RWC later

2011-06-01 08:46

Bok captain John Smit says it's difficult to focus exclusively on the RWC now, even if there are only 100 days left to go.

A huge step forward for Boks

2011-05-03 09:35

The re-appointment of John Smit as SA captain and the inclusion of Rassie Erasmus in the management team a big step forward.

You said it!

2011-03-14 15:03

This week "You said it!" focuses on the Proteas' loss to England, their victory over India and Bok scrum coach Os du Randt's sacking.

Absa new Springbok sponsor

2011-02-03 17:19
78 comments

Absa Bank has been named as the new official sponsors of the Springboks, the South African Rugby Union has announced.

Basson, Ralepelle face music

2011-01-24 18:53

Saru has set a time and date for Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle to appear before its judicial committee.

Div upbeat ahead of World Cup

2010-12-05 10:05

Bok coach Peter de Villiers feels his side's dreams of retaining the World Cup in New Zealand in 2011 have been given a big lift.

Mallett's BaaBaas down Boks

2010-12-04 18:19

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett got one over his former employers after his Barbarian side beat the Springboks 26-20.

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