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Bok coach: Marx dominated NZ in Super Rugby

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Malcolm Marx will come under pressure in the lineouts against the All Blacks, but Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is impressed by his scrummaging ability.

Louw reaches Bok milestone

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Francois Louw will earn his 50th Test cap for South Africa against the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

Flanker Savea to make first All Blacks start

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Rookie loose forward Ardie Savea has been named to make his first Test start for the All Blacks against South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

Lions can beat All Blacks - Jones

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Warren Gatland can guide the British and Irish Lions to a sensational series win over world champions New Zealand next year, England coach Eddie Jones claimed.

Du Preez aims to keep WP No 10 jersey

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The flyhalf position at Western Province and the Stormers almost appears cursed at the moment due to all the injuries in the position.

Eddie Jones has eye on Boks and All Blacks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

“New Zealand control the world, they control every bit of rugby; every law that's changed, New Zealand drive it.”

Cheetahs, Lions set for a cat fight

8 years ago by iol.co.za

It promises to be a good old scrap and the coaches of the Cheetahs and Lions have added more hype to this cat fight.

Israel Dagg has utmost respect for the Boks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

“They’re a side who will punish teams... just look at Bryan Habana out wide ... he loves scoring tries, and if you give him a sniff he’ll punish you.”

Kaino still expects contest from Boks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Flank Jerome Kaino said the All Blacks would never take South Africa lightly and are expecting a tight test match when the traditional Southern Hemisphere heavyweights meet in the Rugby Championship.

Can Bok ‘gushing’ catch All Blacks off-guard?

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Johann van Graan has experienced just one victory over the All Blacks while involved at the Springboks.