Nigel Owens

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Owens to officiate Paris Test

Nigel Owens will be the referee for Saturday’s match between France and the Springboks. (more…)

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November 14, 2017

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Louw, Vermeulen set to start against France

At least two personnel changes are expected ahead of the must-win clash against France this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Paris. (more…)

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November 14, 2017

Mark Alexander and Allister Coetzee

Rugby / Springboks

Bok coach denies clash with boss

Allister Coetzee says his post-match meeting with SA Rugby president Mark Alexander was ‘productive’ and in no way heated. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports. (more…)

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November 13, 2017

Duane Vermeulen

Rugby / Springboks

Vermeulen called up by Boks

Duane Vermeulen has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for the injured Coenie Oosthuizen. (more…)

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November 13, 2017

Pieter-Steph du Toit

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Du Toit to miss France Test

Pieter-Steph du Toit has been ruled out of the Test against France on Saturday due to concussion, reports JON CARDINELLI in Paris. (more…)

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November 13, 2017

Coenie Oosthuizen leaves the field

Rugby / Super Rugby / Test rugby

Oosthuizen out of Springbok tour

Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen will return home from Dublin after he suffered a knee injury against Ireland on Saturday. (more…)

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November 12, 2017

Andrew Conway scores Ireland's first try

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby / Top story

Ireland hand Springboks record defeat

Ireland handed the Springboks a physical and tactical kicking lesson in their record-breaking 38-3 win on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at the Aviva Stadium. (more…)

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November 11, 2017

No 8 Nathan Hughes scores England's first try

Rugby / Test rugby

Unimpressive England too good for Pumas

England ground out a 21-8 win against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. (more…)

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November 11, 2017

Bok centre Jesse Kriel against Ireland

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Bok midfield braces for Aki impact

Jesse Kriel feels that the Springboks have what it takes to keep Ireland’s hulking centres Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw in check on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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November 11, 2017

Johnny Sexton takes on Jan Serfontein in 2014

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Ireland vs Springboks preview

The Springboks’ game management skills will be under scrutiny when they front a pragmatic, yet polished Ireland side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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November 10, 2017