The Springboks recorded their first Tri-Nations victory in 2011 after defeating the All Blacks in Port Elizabeth. The defending world champions fought hard for a 18-5 win against an All Blacks 'B' side that missed their regular captain Richie McCaw and superstar Dan Carter. Morne Steyn made an excellent case for a World Cup spot, scoring all 18 points for the Boks. Steyn … [Read more...] about Boks avoid Tri-Nations whitewash with Port Elizabeth win
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Smith World Cup Withdrawal Confirmed by Springboks
Looseforward Juan Smith will not be considered for the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad because of injury. Smith made the decision to rule himself out of contention on Wednesday and informed Springbok coach Peter de Villiers. "Juan had been in a race against time to be fit and we were keen to give him every opportunity to prove himself available," said de Villiers on … [Read more...] about Smith World Cup Withdrawal Confirmed by Springboks
Frans Steyn out of New Zealand Test and Juan Smith Released
Springbok fullback Frans Steyn will not be considered for Saturday's Castle Tri-Nations Series Test against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth, while flanker Juan Smith will be available to play in the Absa Currie Cup for the Toyota Free State Cheetahs this weekend. Steyn injured his hamstring against Australia last Saturday in Durban and will not be fit to play this weekend at … [Read more...] about Frans Steyn out of New Zealand Test and Juan Smith Released
Wallabies Best Boks
Durban – South Africa's improved performance in the Tri-Nations was still not enough to secure a win against Australia on Saturday - they succumbed to the Wallabies 14-9. The Boks line up boasted a world-record of 850 caps at the Mr Price Kings Park Stadium. The Boks started the game on a promising note; their first points on the board came just after three minutes, … [Read more...] about Wallabies Best Boks
Boks Bet on Experience
Durban - South Africa will be fielding a side that looks a lot like the one that was crowned World Cup champions in 2007. The Springboks take on Australia in a Tri-Nations Series Test at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban on Saturday and have made 13 changes to the side that was butchered by the All Blacks. Fourie du Preez and Heinrich Brussow will return to the starting … [Read more...] about Boks Bet on Experience
