Lions to play AB’s twice at Eden Park
9 years ago by iol.co.zaThe British and Irish Lions will play two of their three Tests against the All Blacks at Eden Park and meet all five of New Zealand's Super Rugby teams during their 2017 tour.
Boks begin countdown to RWC 2015
9 years ago by iol.co.zaSouth Africa launch a five-match countdown to the Rugby World Cup with coach Heyneke Meyer praising debutant centre Jesse Kriel.
Wallabies omit Palu, White
9 years ago by iol.co.zaWallabies coach Michael Cheika has omitted scrumhalf Nic White and number eight Wycliff Palu for Australia's opening match of the Rugby Championship against South Africa.
‘Kriel has potential to be special’
9 years ago by iol.co.zaJesse Kriel will make his Springbok debut in a young, attack-minded backline against the World XV at Newlands.
Boks confident about Vermeulen recovery
9 years ago by iol.co.zaDuane Vermeulen is hopeful of making a rapid recovery after undergoing successful neck surgery.
Mbalula supports BokFridays campaign
9 years ago by iol.co.zaSports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula asked South Africa’s employers to join their workforce in supporting the campaign to wear their Springbok jerseys on BokFridays.
Freak injury sidelines Kitshoff
9 years ago by iol.co.zaSteven Kitshoff's World Cup claims has suffered a cruel blow just as the Springboks' 2015 season is about to get under way.
Jean set for long-awaited comeback
9 years ago by iol.co.zaJean de Villiers will make his comeback to top-level rugby from the bench for the Springboks against the World XV.
Kriel named in starting XV
9 years ago by iol.co.zaSouth Africa will award a first cap to utility back Jesse Kriel at outside centre in a surprise positional switch for their game against a World XV.
Bakkies to test Boks
9 years ago by iol.co.zaBakkies Botha made 85 appearances for South Africa between 2002 and 2014. On Saturday, he will be facing them at Newlands.
