Shoulder battles and set-piece key to series
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPerhaps Nick Mallett, the former South Africa coach, put it best this week when he said: "When you lose as a Springbok, the next week is horrendous."
Boks sweat on key forward pair
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSouth Africa could be without influential forwards Duane Vermeulen and Lood de Jager for Saturday's second Test against Ireland.
SA U20s book spot in semis
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comJunior Springbok coach Dawie Theron on Wednesday praised his team’s fighting spirit to book their place in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship semifinal against hosts, England.
Analysis: Who should Joe Schmidt select in place of the suspended CJ Stander for South Africa showdown?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt is, by now, almost laughable how often Joe Schmidt must alter his plans to navigate the injury hex blighting Ireland for the better part of a year so, perhaps, CJ Stander’s suspension for the second...
Savea dropped by NZ for Wales test
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSavea has been dropped from the All Blacks team for their second test against Wales after an indifferent season culminated in his substitution early in the second half of last week's victory in Auckland.
South Africa v Ireland: Jamie Heaslip expects Johannesburg 'cauldron'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland vice-captain Jamie Heaslip says his side face a "daunting task" to secure a series victory by beating South Africa on Saturday.
June Internationals tipping Week 2: That shook things up!
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe second week of June Internationals have brought precisely the right amount of nervous confusion to the tipping panel. After last week had everyone picking every game the same way, losses for Australia...
Sale Sharks: Juandre Kruger set to join Toulon instead of Premiership club
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSouth Africa lock Juandre Kruger will not join Sale Sharks for family reasons, and instead is expected to join Toulon.
'Desperate' Boks to make a statement
1 decade ago by Rugby 365MEDIA HOUR: The Springboks, still hurting from last week's shock loss to Ireland, are desperate to set the record straight. Jan de Koning reports.
Kolisi a standout performer on a bad day
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIt may have taken Siyamthamba Kolisi four years to get his first start for the Springboks, but it never took him long to stand out in the Green and Gold.
