JP Pietersen revives Springbok World Cup challenge to end Samoan resistance
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJP Pietersen scored a hat-trick of tries as South Africa bounced back from their shock loss to Japan with a 46-6 six-try, bonus-point victory over Samoa at Villa Park.
South Africa vs Samoa - Half Time
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa hold an 11 point lead against Samoa after a tough first half of rugby. An intercept try by JP Pietersen gives the Springboks a bigger cushion but they are physically imposing themselves on...
JP out to create a new legacy
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comHe already has a World Cup winner’s medal but JP Pietersen wants to write a new story and build a fresh legacy over the next few weeks that will ensure that the triumph at the start of his career in...
South Africa - From Disaster To Triumph?
1 decade ago by Len KaplanDebacle When respected, senior, veteran Springboks like Schalk Burger and Bryan Habana are baffled by the Springbok implosion against Argentina, you know the Boks have serious problems to overcome....
De Villiers on his way back into the Bok team
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will be without Jannie du Plessis and Francois Louw when they face Argentina in Durban next Saturday, but the Springboks could have Jean de Villiers, Fourie du Preez and Willem Alberts...
Injured Pietersen ruled out
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyVeteran winger JP Pietersen has been forced out of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks due to a strained hamstring.
Nine changes to Springboks team for All Blacks clash
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Springboks have made nine changes to their side that suffered a narrow last-gasp loss to the Wallabies in the opening round of The Rugby Championship in Brisbane last week. Initially it was planned...
Rugby Championship Round 1 Preview
1 decade ago by Len KaplanEssential to an assessment of anything associated with the 2015 Rugby Championship is an understanding that this year’s tournament is merely a means to an end, and not an end in itself. Winning the competition...
Super Rugby Round 18 Preview Part 2
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThe Waratahs look to secure a home semi-final, and the Bulls and Cheetahs meet in a clash of SA underperforming, also-ran teams. The Sharks play a vastly weakened Stormers team, the latter having already...
Sharks edge 14-man Rebels
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Sharks survived a late Rebels charge to walk away with a narrow 25-21 victory in a match that saw six tries and a red card after an uneventful first half. Two tries and a try assist to Rebels'...
