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Duane on Bok bench at Newlands?

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Duane Vermeulen is expected to report for duty for the Springboks in Cape Town on Monday morning, but his delayed arrival could see him playing off the bench in next Saturday’s first Test against...

Crucial game for Sharks after the break

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Sharks could top their Pool should they beat the Lions in what is shaping up to be one of the crunch matches of this year’s competition, at Ellis Park on July 2, when the competition resumes.

Vermeulen, Louw dilemma for Coetzee

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Overseas-based stars Duane Vermeulen and Francois Louw may not be automatic starters for the Springboks in the first Test against Ireland at Newlands next Saturday.

Bulls duo pen new deals

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd have confirmed the extension of their contracts with Jamba Ulengo and Pierre Schoeman.

Lions are head and shoulders above other SA teams

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Riding the crest of their breakout season, and with a relatively easy run to the Super Rugby play-offs, the roaring Lions seem set to go all the way.

Boks set for Jantjies, Mapoe boost

8 years ago by iol.co.za

They’ve been in irresistible form in Super Rugby, and now it looks like Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe will be ready to make their return to the Springbok side.

Hurricanes players in hot water

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Several Wellington Hurricanes players face disciplinary action after breaching team protocols before their thrashing by the Sharks in South Africa last weekend, the Super Rugby franchise confirmed.

Kolbe should be Bok No 15

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Cheslin Kolbe doesn’t want to hear it, but will Allister Coetzee agree that Kolbe should be the Springbok fullback against Ireland?

EP Kings’ Ward leads Junior Bok squad

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The much-maligned Eastern Province Kings have been rewarded for their success at Under-19 level with captain Jeremy Ward and five other players named in the Junior Springbok squad for the World Rugby Under-20...

Habana’s Olympic prospects looking bleak

8 years ago by iol.co.za

It looks increasingly unlikely that Bryan Habana will play for the Springbok Sevens team at the Rio Olympics.