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Sharks coach wants more patience

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Sharks head coach Robert du Preez said his team were determined to rectify the mistakes they made against Western Province when they take on the Cheetahs.

Kriel: I have to show I’m a better Bok

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Jesse Kriel feels that he is a better player now than when he made his Springbok debut, but the Bulls utility back knows he has to show it on the field.

Munster's injury update

1 decade ago by Munster Rugby

Injuries to Simon Zebo and Kevin O'Byrne rule them out of action for the immediate future, while South African international Jaco Taute has joined the province on a four month loan basis.Simon Zebo sustained...

WP wary of Lions’ pace threat

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Loose forward Rynhardt Elstadt and hooker Mike Willemse have been included in Western Province’s starting line-up to face the Golden Lions on Friday.

Wallabies coach gambles on rookie

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Michael Cheika has put his faith in a rookie 22-year-old who was still playing club rugby last year to keep Springbok legend Bryan Habana in check when the teams meet in a Rugby Championship match in Brisbane.

Bok coach: Juan can help Elton to settle

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Juan de Jongh will be expected to help Elton Jantjies in Saturday’s clash against Australia in Brisbane.

Revamped Bok team to face Wallabies

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Coach Allister Coetzee has included Francois Hougaard, Juan de Jongh and Jesse Kriel in a revamped backline for the Test against the Wallabies.

The top 5 South African coaches abroad

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus   Erasmus won 36 caps for the Springboks as a player and is currently the Director of Rugby at Munster, joining a few months back. Before that he was General Manager High Performance...

What to do with Strauss?

1 decade ago by Front Row Grunt

Make no mistake, this bombshell retirement decision by Adriaan Strauss is one almighty stuff up, but what do we do now? As part of Vodacom Rugby’s BIG DEBATE, Tank puts forward the case for keeping...

Ashfak Mohamed: Habana should be next Bok captain

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Allister Coetzee insists that out-of-form Adriaan Strauss is the right man to captain the Springboks, but Brian Habana seems a much better prospect.