Victor and Bakkies one last time
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Victor Matfield expects to have some "fun on the park" when he partners Bakkies Botha for the final time for the Barbarians next week.
Captains from the Premiership and PRO12 launch the Champions Cup
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the World Cup finished, Round 1 of the Champions & Challenge Cup could not come at a better time. In just over 1 week Europe's premier club competition will get underway with some cracking match...
Springboks Grind Out A Win
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThere was little to enthuse about in the tedium of South Africa’s 24-13 win over an injury-depleted Argentina to secure the World Cup third place, with the Springboks adhering stubbornly to their low-risk...
Matfield The Greatest Ever Bok
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHeyneke Meyer claimed that his South Africa captain Victor Matfield would go down as the best player to ever represent the Springboks.Matfield played his 127th and final Test for his country in Friday’s Bronze...
Springbok icons bid farewell on a high
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSpringbok legends Bryan Habana, Victor Matfield and Schalk Burger bowed out on a high as South Africa overpowered Argentina in the World Cup third-place play-off
South Africa’s Victor Matfield to bow out as captain against Argentina
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Second-row to make 127th appearance in bronze medal match• Heyneke Meyer makes two changes to team that lost against New ZealandVictor Matfield will end his international career when he captains...
Springboks - Brave & Passionate
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThere can be no doubting the courage and commitment and passion offered by South Africa in their 20-18 semi-final defeat to New Zealand. The players gave everything they had in a display of massive physical intensity...
Boks need to get their belief back
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok lock Victor Matfield believes the Boks have lost the belief they had that they can beat the All Blacks and need to get it back.
Boks have lost their 'fear factor'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Springbok veteran Victor Matfield says the next generation of South African players must inspire fear in their opponents if they are to go on and win a third World Cup.
Richie McCaw beats Victor Matfield in veterans’ battle to land knockout blow | Andy Bull
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand were not at their fluent best in victory over South Africa, but were once again able to turn to their 147-cap captain for the inspiration to get over the lineWhen the final whistle went, Richie...
