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
Questions Over Bakkies Botha
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said on Tuesday that he had only one injury concern for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup against Wales in Wellington on Sunday. Lock Bakkies Botha is undergoing on-going rehabilitation for chronic tendonosis of the Achilles and sat out training at Rugby League Park on Tuesday. De Villiers said the condition would be managed before … [Read more...] about Questions Over Bakkies Botha
Springboks thank South African public
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit admitted to being overwhelmed by the Fans' Farewell to the Springbok team on Thursday. More than 36,000 supporters crammed into Sandton on a sunny Johannesburg afternoon to say goodbye to the 30-man squad and management before they departed to New Zealand on Thursday evening. The Springboks spent 90 minutes taking … [Read more...] about Springboks thank South African public
Presidential Send off For World Cup Springboks
The Springboks carried the hopes of 50 million South Africans on their shoulders, State President Jacob Zuma, told the 30-man squad and management during the team’s official send off to the Rugby World Cup at the President’s Guest House in Pretoria on Monday. President Zuma and the minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, wished the team well for the seven week … [Read more...] about Presidential Send off For World Cup Springboks
