Victor Matfield: I came out of retirement to win the Rugby World Cup with South Africa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentVictor Matfield insists he can complete the job that dragged him out of retirement and drive South Africa to an unprecedented third World Cup triumph.
RWC Daily Round Up
1 decade agoWe look ahead to the weekend's action after the Springboks team announcement for their clash with the All Blacks. The starting XV has remained unchanged but on the bench veteran Victor Matfield has come...
Victor Matfield recalled for New Zealand semi-final
1 decade ago by The TimesVictor Matfield has been recalled to South Africa’s match-day 23 for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Saturday...
One Change For The Springboks
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a single change for the Springboks this weekend and that is on the bench as the fir again Victor Matfield takes the place of Pieter-Steph du Toit.The Full Back option has been a contentious one...
South Africa name unchanged side to face New Zealand in World Cup semi
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Heyneke Meyer sticks with side that beat Wales in quarter-final• South Africa take on All Blacks at Twickenham on SaturdaySouth Africa have named an unchanged team to take on New Zealand in their...
Springboks name unchanged starting XV to face All Blacks in RWC semi-final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Springboks have named an unchanged starting XV to take on the All Blacks in the crunch Rugby World Cup Semi final at Twickenham on Saturday. The only change in the 23 is the return of veteran Victor...
Iconic Victor Matfield back on the trophy trail
1 decade ago by The TimesVisitors to Victor Matfield’s home near Pretoria walk into a bar area to discover a stuffed Springbok’s head hanging from...
South Africa’s Heyneke Meyer expects gruelling match with Wales – video
1 decade ago by The GuardianSouth Africa’s head coach Heyneke Meyer says that losing Victor Matfield to injury is a blow as the team prepares for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Wales on Saturday. Speaking at a press...
South Africa’s Heyneke Meyer: ‘We are expecting an arm wrestle with Wales’
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Springboks recall JP Pietersen for World Cup quarter-final• Veteran Victor Matfield not fit enough to make benchSouth Africa have recalled JP Pietersen for their World Cup quarter-final against Wales...
Matfield out of match 23?
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok coach Heyneke Meyer is set to shock by not only leaving out veteran Victor Matfield of the starting line-up for this Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Wales at Twickenham.
