South Africa went down to a third straight defeat on their tour of Europe as Premiership leaders Saracens came from behind to win at Wembley. Juan de Jongh and Jongi Nokwe scored to send the second string Springboks into half-time with a 12-point lead at 6-18. The second half and everthing changed as Saracens, who included several South Africans, struck back with tries from … [Read more...]
Springboks team for Leicester and France
South African coach Peter De Villiers has named his 22 men to play Leicester Tigers this week, as well as selecting a XV that will leave for Europe in seven days, which one can take it will be the starting team to play France in Toulouse. The midweek side left South Africa on Tuesday evening for the match, and will be captained by Bulls hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle. The side … [Read more...]
The Springbok Team v New Zealand Sat 25 July
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has picked a strong line-up for the first test in Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein on Saturday at 17h00 local time (16:00 BST). Team 15. Frans Steyn (30) 14. JP Pietersen (26) 13. Jaque Fourie (45) 12. Jean de Villiers (48) 11. Bryan Habana (48) 10. Ruan Pienaar (30) 9. Fourie du Preez (46) 8. Pierre Spies (22) 7. Juan Smith (57) 6. Heinrich … [Read more...]
2009 British Lions Tour: Pride is maintained as Lions win 3rd test – South Africa 9 Lions 28
The Lions return home with their pride intact following a superb win against the Springboks in the third and final test match in Johannesburg. Right from the off it was obvious that even given the injuries the Lions had come to play. 3 minutes and missed penalty, but then on 9 minutes Stephen Jones kicked a penalty 0-3. The Boks as ever came straight back and Morne Steyn … [Read more...]
2009 British Lions Tour: Press release regarding Schalk Burgers gouging hearing
We bring you verbatim the press release made by the South Africa Rugby Union regarding Schalk Burger's discipliniary hearing outcome. Given the significant amount of coverage this incident has caused, SA Rugby wishes to place on record the findings from the disciplinary hearing of Springbok flanker Schalk Burger. Media should note the Judicial Officer specifically cleared … [Read more...]