The Springboks will stay close to home no matter where they are in the world following the coming together of associate sponsors Vodacom and Acer to produce a technology package to keep the Boks connected. Each member of the squad was presented with the latest Acer Iconia A501 tablet at their Johannesburg training headquarters on Wednesday, as well as with 3G bandwidth from … [Read more...] about Springboks Will be Able to Tweet and FB With Ease
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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
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
Patrick Lambie and Frans Steyn Available for World Cup Selection
Patrick Lambie and Frans Steyn were on Monday cleared as available for selection to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad, Springbok management confirmed on Monday. Steyn missed Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Test with a slight hamstring strain while Lambie suffered an injury to his shoulder in the opening moments. Lambie underwent a series of tests on Monday. Team doctor, … [Read more...] about Patrick Lambie and Frans Steyn Available for World Cup Selection
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
