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Joe Barry posted a blog postSpringbok Sevens loss to Somoa
Paul Treu head Coach of South African Sevens team. Picture: Gallo ImagesMichael Mentz The Springbok Sevens squad suffered a humiliating 47-0 loss at the hands of Samoa yesterday as they crashed out in the plate semifinal of the Glasgow Sevens tournament in Scotland. It was by far one of the poorest performances by a South African rugby side coached by Paul Treu, who has been in charge since 2004. Heading into the penultimate tournament of the 20011-12 season, Treu’s men had an outside chance…See More
Joe Barry posted a blog postDe Villiers impresses Meyer
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says that there is a “good possibility” that Jean de Villiers could play at outside centre against England next month, and that he has been impressed by his leadership ability.Speaking on Thursday at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands on the second day of the Bok planning camp for Stormers players, Meyer said that De Villiers is also quick enough to play at No 13 instead of his usual inside centre berth.Meyer confirmed that Francois Steyn, who is a strong…See More
Joe Barry posted a blog postBoks must win at home - Meyer
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has made it clear how high his standards are going to be this year -- he expects his players to win their home games in South Africa without compromise.Meyer has already completed phase one of his training camp in Pretoria with the Cheetahs and Lions players, and is currently in camp with the Sharks and Bulls players. He reiterated his mantra of choosing players with character for the national team.But above that, he admitted he expects more than just a good record…See More
Joe Barry posted a blog postEx-Bok named IRB ambassador
Ashwin Willemse, a member of the Rugby World Cup 2007 winning Springbok squad, was named as the International Rugby Board's (IRB) Junior World Championship 2012 ambassador on Thursday. The key age grade tournament will be played from June 4-22, in Cape Town. Willemse was also a key member of Jake White's IRB Under-21 World Championship 2002 winning squad. He is one of only a handful of players worldwide to have won both the IRB's premier age grade tournaments and the coveted Rugby World Cup.…See More
Joe Barry posted a blog postSpringboks considering bringing back Matfield
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -New South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer is considering bringing Victor Matfield out of retirement to captain the Springboks in their three-test series against England in June.The South African Rugby Union said "all options are on the table'' for captain and that includes Matfield, the lock who retired after his 110th test in the quarterfinal loss to Australia at last year's World Cup. Matfield will turn 35 next month.Meyer said on Thursday that he'll appoint his…See More
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Fortnight of Fear ahead for Meyer
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Divy unaware of development role
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 1:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said on Monday he had no knowledge of Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula earmarking him for a rugby developmental role at grass root level.
The Sowetan reported that Mbalula said during his department's budget vote speech in Parliament on Friday that he wanted De Villiers to assist with the development of the sport.
De Villiers said on Monday that he only got word of Mbalula's…
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Posted on May 14, 2012 at 3:53pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
AN OVER-RELIANCE on experience may have done little to advance the credentials of his predecessor, but new Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer isn't ready to go in a bold new direction just yet.
Meyer is desperate to make a winning start to his tenure against England next month and to that end he will assemble a purpose-built squad for the three tests.
Meyer is still pinning hopes on retired lock Victor Matfield, who is yet to be ruled out of the equation as the man to lead the side,…
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