Bok Captain Misses The Rest Of The RWC
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have been dealt a significant blow after a great comeback against Samoa yesterday with the news that Captain, Jean de Villiers, has fractured his jaw and is out of the tournament.The Springbok...
Two-speed Boks have hard calls ahead
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAt the Rugby World Cup in 2003, the Springboks played Samoa in Brisbane. During the warm-up, when players were running along the dead-ball line in front of us, we marvelled at the athleticism of the new...
South Africa v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – live!
1 decade ago by The GuardianRugby World Cup Pool B updates from the 4.45pm BST game at Villa ParkVictor Matfield: I’ve never known a dressing room so low as after JapanAnd mail barry.glendenning@theguardian.com or tweet @bglendenning...
South Africa vs Samoa - Match Preview
1 decade agoPerhaps only South Africans will fully understand the massive pressure the Springboks have been under since their calamitous defeat by Japan, because the level of expectation at home is uncompromising....
South Africa’s Victor Matfield: I’ve never known a dressing room so low as after Japan loss
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe seasoned lock acknowledges what the Springboks got wrong in the Rugby World Cup against Japan and believes his team can learn and recover“We’re still a little depressed but we’ll get over it,”...
Can the Boks go all the way?
1 decade ago by LadbrokesTodays Special Ladbrokes are offering 7-1 for the Boks to win the RWC for a record 3rd timeThe two-time champions will be looking for their third World Cup triumph having previously won rugby’s...
Springboks Name Most Capped Test Team
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHeyneke Meyer has named the most capped Springbok team in history to take on Japan in the opening Pool B game of the tournament. Fourie du Preez, Jean de Villiers, Bryan Habana & Victor Matfield are...
Georgia aim to reveal riches by making mark on world stage
1 decade ago by The TimesVictor Matfield was showing signs of emotion at the Winter Garden in Eastbourne yesterday, which was presumably down to the...
Matfield exit a problem for Bulls
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersVictor Matfield’s decision to join Northampton has left the Bulls high and dry in their search for a Super Rugby coach.
Matfield to join Northampton
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSouth Africa's veteran lock Victor Matfield has joined English Premiership side Northampton, the club said.
