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South Africa’s Sports Minister issues harsh warning to Springboks

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Following the Springboks’ stunning upset loss to Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener, South Africa’s Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula, had a stern message to send the players. Mbalula stated...

Habana scoffs at 'too old' accusations

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

The Springboks are still convinced they can win the Rugby World Cup, and veteran wing Bryan Habana has poured scorn on accusations that the members of the squad may be too old.

Habana scoffs at 'too old' accusations

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

The Springboks are still convinced they can win the Rugby World Cup, and veteran wing Bryan Habana has poured scorn on accusations that the members of the squad may be too old.

No nostalgia for Scotland's SA prop

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

INTERVIEW: Scotland's South African-born prop Willem Nel says he is not bent on avenging his compatriots shock World Cup defeat to Japan.

Genia back at Wallabies helm

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Will Genia was being hailed as the best scrumhalf on the planet in 2011 but as recently as six months ago, it looked touch-and-go whether he would even make the Australia squad.

Boks inspired by Spain World Cup win

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Bismarck du Plessis says South Africa are inspired by Spain's 2010 football World Cup triumph after losing their opener.

England ready to impose themselves

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

England are ready to dismantle any siege mentality brought to Twickenham by injury-hit Wales on Saturday and impose their own game on their neighbours.

Cane lined up to fill McCaw's big boots

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

There are tough acts to follow and then there is Richie McCaw, but if anyone looks capable of filling those big boots it is Sam Cane, who will captain New Zealand for the first time against Namibia on...

Japan’s Eddie Jones will savour Gloucester support against Scotland

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• ‘It’s one of rugby’s spiritual homes and people can still wear red and white’• ‘Some think it was a fluke that we beat South Africa, so we can prove it wasn’t’If rugby’s tectonic...

Scotland vs Japan, Rugby World Cup 2015: Eddie Jones confident of another upset

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Japan head coach warns Scotland that his side are out to prove that South Africa win was no fluke