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Boks carrying excess weight - Div

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Former coach Peter de Villiers blames overweight and unfit Springboks for their lacklustre start to the season.

Ackermann worried about rust

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Lion coach Johan Ackermann is concerned that rust might be a factor when his team start their Currie Cup campaign.

WP face tough Griquas test

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Coach John Dobson joked that he may need something for the nerves ahead of WP's Currie Cup opener against Griquas.

Habana’s experience vital to Boks

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Experienced wing Bryan Habana is excited to make a valuable contribution to the Boks cause ahead of the World Cup.

Jean returns to lead the Boks

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Jean de Villiers will captain the Springboks for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at Kings Park stadium.

Cooper gets Cheika boost

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Australia coach Michael Cheika has given Quade Cooper a glowing endorsement at flyhalf ahead of the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa.

Jean left out in the cold?

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Skipper Jean de Villiers has been left out of the Bok squad for the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane.

Jean returns in Bok triumph

9 years ago by iol.co.za

South Africa started their road to the World Cup with victory over a strong World XV in an exhibition game.

Bakkies, Vic go head to head

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will jog onto the field together for the last time as the Springboks begin their season against the World XV at Newlands.

Battle of the lock giants

9 years ago by iol.co.za

They once formed rugby's most formidable lock pairing, but on Saturday Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will face off at Newlands.