Former player gives insight into Eddie Jones thinking
1 decade ago by Super RugbyJapan’s Rugby World Cup centre Craig Wing has warned not to try an understand England head coach Eddie Jones as he is a master tactician who is five moves ahead. Wing has revealed that Jones targeted...
Bongi and Faf getting to live their dream
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaOf all the exciting possibilities that come with putting the Springbok jersey on for the first time, having the Newlands crowd on his side for once is one of the things that stands out for Faf de Klerk.
Chiefs hit with double Super Rugby injury blow
1 decade ago by Super RugbyHamilton based Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs have suffered a double injury blow with two players sustaining season-ending injuries. Loose forward Johan Bardoul and outside back Glenn Fisiiahi will support...
Coetzee will transform Boks - Deans
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaRobbie Deans believes new Springbok coach Allister Coetzee will transform both the composition of the South Africa side and the their playing style.
Mapoe: It has to sink in a bit
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaHe had less than two minutes against the All Blacks, so the first game against Ireland will feel like a real Test debut for Lionel Mapoe.
Police to be out in full force during Bok Test
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSAPS said it would be out in full force at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town amid threats of disruptions to the Boks' first Test match of the season.
De Klerk starts for Springboks against Ireland
1 decade ago by Super RugbySouth African Rugby head coach Allister Coetzee has named Faf de Klerk to make his Springbok debut this weekend against Ireland at Newlands in Cape Town. Coetzee has handed the starting fly half jersey...
Jackson at No 10 for Ireland
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaIreland coach Joe Schmidt has put his trust in Paddy Jackson to fill the boots of Johnny Sexton at flyhalf for the first Test against the Springboks.
Schmidt names Ireland side to play South Africa
1 decade ago by Super RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has named a team with a number of interesting changes for this weekend’s Test match against South Africa in Cape Town. Johnny Sexton’s injury sees Paddy Jackson...
Boks braced for epic battle
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Springboks’ pride was severely dented at the Aviva Stadium on November 8, 2014.
