I often wonder if William Web Ellis knew exactly how important the game of rugby would be for the world when he picked up the ball? I’ll never know the answer to that, but what I do know is… …sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup, whether we like to admit it or not, […] The post The Springbok Privilege appeared first on The Johannesburg Times. Read the … [Read more...] about The Springbok Privilege
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Schalk Burger named SARU Player of the Year
Springbok flank Schalk Burger was named the South African Rugby Player of the Year for the second time, having first won the award in 2004. Burger, 28, was rewarded for his role in leading the Stormers to the Super Rugby play-offs and his outstanding performance at the Rugby World Cup. Bismarck du Plessis, Francois Hougaard, Pat Lambie and Victor Matfield were also … [Read more...] about Schalk Burger named SARU Player of the Year
Sandton Road Closures for Springbok Fans’ Farewell
Rugby supporters will have the opportunity to send off the Springbok team to the Rugby World Cup next Thursday (September 1) when the team will make a public farewell from Sandton, broadcast live on national television and radio. Thousands of fans are expected to pack Sandton as the team makes an on-stage appearance in Nelson Mandela Square before walking to the Gautrain … [Read more...] about Sandton Road Closures for Springbok Fans’ Farewell
