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Springboks
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Are Willie And Faf “Overrated Springboks”?
13 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Willie le Roux and Faf de Klerk have a tendency to blow hot and cold. If you ask one South African rugby scribe, they are very much overrated.
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Rassie Erasmus Sends Clear Message By Coaching The ‘Farrell Tackle’ [Video]
06 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Most South African rugby fans are still fuming over this weekend’s defeat to the Poms. So is Rassie, and he’s making his point in training.
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SA Versus England: The Controversial Tackle Everyone Is Talking About [Videos]
05 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / 2 Comments
In the dying seconds of Saturday’s test match at Twickenham, Andre Esterhuizen was flattened by Owen Farrell. Arms or no arms – that is the question.
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Who’s The “Rich Bloke” That Saved Jake White’s Job Before The 2007 World Cup?
22 Oct 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
According to his 2007 World Cup assistant coach Eddie Jones, Jake White was almost sacked before the tournament. It was a mysterious fax that saved his bacon.
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You’ll Enjoy Eben Etzebeth’s Latest Instagram Post [Image]
17 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Eben’s Instagram account features the usual stuff – rugby, mates, braaing and more. His latest post is definitely a goodie, though.
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Did Victor Matfield Say ‘C*nt’ Live On Air? [Video]
09 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Live TV is fraught with danger, and there are countless examples of people slipping up. Looks like Victor Matfield has just joined them.
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‘Lounger Guy’ Photobombs Springbok Team Photo
08 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re still recovering from the Springboks dramatic loss to the All Blacks, you’re not alone. Rather than unpack that defeat, let’s focus on the ‘Lounger Guy’.
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The Unusual Story Behind Aphiwe Dyantyi’s Rise To The Top
25 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Nowadays, it seems like our national rugby players are groomed for greatness from a young age. Aphiwe Dyantyi certainly bucks that trend.
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Bleak: Footage From Inside All Blacks Changing Room After Bok Loss [Video]
20 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
The All Blacks aren’t used to losing at home, which is what makes our Rugby Championship win all the sweeter. Here’s what their changing room looked like after the whistle.
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The Bok Win Set To Titanic Music And An Oom Losing His Marbles [Videos]
18 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Springbok fans let out a collective cry of joy at the final whistle on Saturday. I’m sure yours was fun, but there’s no way you can rival the oom.
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Five Videos From The Bok – All Blacks Game Guaranteed To Make You Smile
17 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
In a sensational result that shook up the rugby world, the Springboks pipped the All Blacks on their home turf. Best you check out these videos to cure the Monday blues.
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Rassie Erasmus Criticised For ‘Preferential Treatment Of White Players’
14 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / 3 Comments
Rassie is already feeling the pinch that comes with the immense pressure of being Springbok coach. With results not going his way, there’s a political battle waging.
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The Springboks’ Twitter Account Was Hacked [Images]
17 Aug 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
SA Rugby’s official Twitter account admitted yesterday that it had been hacked, although it did take them quite a while to catch on.
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Excellent Feature By BBC On Grey College – “Inside The Springbok Factory”
21 Jun 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Grey College continue to churn out Springboks and, at present, they have 46 former pupils who have donned the green and gold. The BBC had a look around.
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That Time Beast Mtawarira Was Almost Deported [Video]
14 Jun 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
The prop will rack up 100 test matches for the Bokke on Saturday, but his road to the milestone hasn’t been smooth sailing.
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Siya / Temba Fistbumps, Rafa’s Insane Record, Sevens Magic And Other Weekend Highlights [Videos]
11 Jun 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
As far as sporting weekends go, that was a goodie. Let’s have a quick look at some of the standout moments that might have slipped you by.
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Jake White’s Latest Column On Picking Black Players Is Causing A Stir
18 Apr 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Jake White has always been rather outspoken and his latest column, full of advice for new coach Rassie Erasmus, has made quite a splash.
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The Bakkies Botha “Rugby’s Biggest Thug” Video Is Pretty Great
19 Mar 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Even the most ardent Bakkies Botha fan would have to admit that he sometimes crossed the line, but that’s part of what made ‘The Enforcer’ such a force to be reckoned with.
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Before You Celebrate The Appointment Of Rassie Erasmus, Consider These 10 Questions
02 Mar 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Most South African rugby fans are delighted with the new Bok coach, and he brings with him a history of success. There are a few loose threads, though.
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The Battle Between Peter De Villiers And SA Rugby Rages On
21 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Divvy isn’t going to let sleeping dogs lie, his announcement as Zim coach overshadowed by his attack on those who run SA Rugby. Here’s their response.
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Peter De Villiers “Goes Ballistic” During Unveiling As New Zim Coach [Video]
20 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Peter de Villiers is back, and he has come out swinging. During his unveiling as Zimbabwe’s new coach, he had plenty to say about how he has been treated.
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Jake White Comes Out In Defence Of Allister Coetzee
07 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Jake and Allister go back a long way, including their stint together with the World Cup winning Bok side of 2007. According to Jake, we’re pointing fingers at the wrong man.
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Allister Coetzee Officially Gets The Sack
02 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Finally, after the most disastrous coaching reign in Springbok history, Allister Coetzee has been shown the door. A sigh of relief echoes around the rugby fraternity.
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This Article Perfectly Sums Up The Coaching Problems With South African Rugby
22 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Despite our hard-fought win over the French on the weekend, South African rugby remains at a crossroads. When it comes to coaching, we’re not very good at listening.
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The Lamest Excuse You’ll Ever Hear For The Springbok Shambles Against Ireland
16 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
When you lose by 35 points to the Irish, and put in a display that lacks any real guts, you’re going to be lambasted in the press. Rubbish like this doesn’t help the cause.
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Coenie Oosthuizen Is Clearly Unimpressed With This Medic [Video]
14 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
No one likes to see a Bok rugby player in pain, and poor Coenie was carted off after just a minute on Saturday. Turns out one medic inflicted further pain.
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Good News – Allister Coetzee Is Getting Sacked
13 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s very much a case of one step forward and some giant leaps backward for the Boks in 2017, but at least Allister Coetzee’s time in charge looks set to end shortly.
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Triple Your Money This Weekend With This One Simple Bet
10 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Sometimes, putting money on a not-so-sure win can payout a decent amount of cash – here’s one that might make you super happy this weekend.
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New #SA2023 Rugby World Cup Video Gets You Right In The Feels
24 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Watching the Boks these days can be a real rollercoaster ride, but we all know what happened last time we hosted the Rugby World Cup.
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Let’s Enjoy Eben Etzebeth Going Full ‘Beast Mode’ [Video]
12 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Malcolm Marx was the standout performer in last weekend’s narrow loss to the All Blacks, but there’s no denying that skipper Eben Etzebeth also put in a mammoth shift.
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