Pretoria - Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has described the Rugby World Cup defending champs, the Springboks, as tried and tested determined fighters. "The Springboks are tried and tested ferocious fighters and seasoned campaigners who have been in the battles trenches on countless breath-taking occasions. "After years of isolation and boycott imposed on all sporting … [Read more...] about Springboks are Tried and Tested Fighters
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South Africans applauded for rallying behind Boks
Pretoria - Cabinet has commended South Africans for supporting the Springboks before they departed for New Zealand last Thursday to defend the World Rugby title, which they won in France four years ago. "Cabinet applauds South Africans for rallying behind the Springboks and for the vibrant send-off given to the champions as they defend their title in the Rugby World Cup in … [Read more...] about South Africans applauded for rallying behind Boks
Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Vodacom Blue Bulls
Victory in Bloemfontein is paramount as the Vodacom Blue Bulls, the most successful team in Absa Currie Cup in the last decade, aim to improve their position on the log as the playoffs inch closer. It's been almost three years since the Vodacom Blue Bulls last beat the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in an Absa Currie Cup match at the Free State Stadium. That happened on 20 … [Read more...] about Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Vodacom Blue Bulls
DHL Western Province vs Platinum Leopards
DHL Western Province are expecting a Platinum Leopards team desperate for only their second Absa Currie Cup victory this season when these two teams meet at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. Leopards coach Leon Boshoff has decided to shuffle his team quite a bit in an effort to rest certain players, but also to give some of his fringe squad members an opportunity to get … [Read more...] about DHL Western Province vs Platinum Leopards
The Sharks vs Ford Pumas
Even though his team won an entertaining match at Loftus Versfeld last weekend, Sharks coach John Plumtree will be looking for an improvement on attack when they host the Ford Pumas at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. "We're not as structured and disciplined on attack as we'd like to be," Plumtree said after his team were outscored by four tries to three against … [Read more...] about The Sharks vs Ford Pumas
