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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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
Springbok Team to be Named on Thursday
The Springbok team for this weekend’s Castle Tri-Nations Test against Australia in Durban will now be named on Thursday. The scheduled naming was postponed on Tuesday due to a number of injury and illness concerns among the loose forwards. Pierre Spies (groin) and Danie Rossouw (gastro) were unable to train on Monday, prompting the call ups to Ashley Johnson and Ryan … [Read more...] about Springbok Team to be Named on Thursday
Heinrich Brüssow Joins Springbok Squad
Looseforward Heinrich Brüssow was on Sunday confirmed as an addition to the Springbok squad for the home leg of the Castle Tri-Nations series. Brüssow made a successful comeback from a hamstring injury in an Absa Currie Cup match on Saturday and assembled with the other 24 players in Durban on Sunday. The team to face Australia will be named on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Heinrich Brüssow Joins Springbok Squad
