Johannesburg - South Africans braved freezing weather to join in the ceremony to officially mark the start of the Unite behind the Springboks 2011 Campaign on Wednesday. Today is exactly 100 days before the kick-off of the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in New Zealand, and South Africans this morning showed their love for the reigning champs by gathering at a celebration event … [Read more...] about SA rallies behind Boks
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Fikile Mbalula Predicts that Boks will retain their title
Pretoria - Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula strongly believes the national rugby team, the Springboks, will retain their championship title at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. South Africa will mark the 100 days support campaign for the Springboks in Soweto on Wednesday before the start of the IRB World Cup in New Zealand in September. "We are the … [Read more...] about Fikile Mbalula Predicts that Boks will retain their title
Springboks First Step of Rugby World Cup Defence
Durban – The first indication for a Springbok team ahead of the Tri Nations and World Cup was given when the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced a 51-man squad for a team planning session at the start of next month. The announcement of the Bok captain though has been reserved until 2 May. The players will attend two days of meetings and logistical discussions in … [Read more...] about Springboks First Step of Rugby World Cup Defence
John Smit Gets the Car Ahead of Rugby World Cup
On 20 April 2011 in Johannesburg, Land Rover South Africa announced Springbok Rugby Captain John Smit as a brand ambassador for the Rugby World Cup 2011. Smit, South Africa’s most capped forward in Springbok history and International rugby legend together with Bryan Habana, will represent the Land Rover brand in support of their global partnership with the Rugby World … [Read more...] about John Smit Gets the Car Ahead of Rugby World Cup
Bryan Habana Eases into the Good Life
On 20 April in Johannesburg, Land Rover, South Africa announced Bryan Habana as one of their brand ambassadors in support of the global partnership with the Rugby World Cup 2011 to take place in New Zealand this year. Habana, one of South Africa’s most celebrated rugby icons who in 2007 joined Jonah Lomu with the world record for the most tries scored during a World Cup … [Read more...] about Bryan Habana Eases into the Good Life
