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Zim rugby team off the streets

The Sables along with their coach refused to stay in the booked accommodation in Tunisia because it was reportedly in disgusting condition

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.

De Villiers: Bok team ‘too white’, dividing SA

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says by making the national team too white, black South Africans were being alienated from the sport.

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.

De Villiers takes on Western Cape varsity rugby post

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers will take up a new post as director of rugby at the University of the Western Cape.

New Springbok coach has his work cut out for him

The newly appointed Bok coach must be ready to face a myriad of hurdles in the country’s most important coaching role.

Stormers coach looks at new opportunities

Rassie Erasmus will consider a number of possible options after resigning as senior professional coach of the Stormers.

SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012

SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012

SA will get a new coach, captain, stars and possibly style in 2012 as they make a fresh start after surrendering the Rugby World Cup trophy.

All eyes on Bok top job

Appointing a new coach for the Springboks will be a top priority for the Saru while they re-evaluate the implementation of the quota system.

SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012

Peter de Villiers makes Springbok coach shortlist

Despite the Springboks’ knock out from the World Cup this year, Peter de Villiers has made the Saru shortlist of potential Bok coach candidates.

SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012

My time with the Boks is up, says De Villiers

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers called it quits after South Africa’s 11-9 World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Australia in Wellington on Sunday.

Namibia match could be final World Cup trial for Boks

World Cup pressure rises as Boks arrive in NZ

After a poor Tri-Nations campaign, the Boks are under increasing pressure as the president orders the World Cup home and fans hope for their success.

No more distractions for Springboks

Now they’re in New Zealand the Springboks can truly focus on defending their crown.

No surprises in World Cup Bok squad

Two surprises in Bok World Cup squad

Springbok coach Peter De Villiers sprang two surprises in the announcement of his squad to travel to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Francois Louw could become P Divvy’s saviour

The need to cover the outstanding but injury-prone Heinrich Brüssow has forced Springbok coach Peter de Villiers to reconsider Francois Louw.

Boks sweat over Lambie and Steyn

The Springboks’ World Cup squad will be announced on Tuesday and Frans Steyn and Pat Lambie have less than 24 hours to prove their fitness.

Steyn kicks Springboks to win over All Blacks

All Blacks get reminder of World Cup nightmare

All Blacks coach Graham Henry is convinced his team is on the right track despite being given a reminder of a world cup nightmare after SA defeat.

I believe we can fly

I believe we can fly, says De Villiers

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was a relieved man after his side’s 18-5 Tri-Nations victory over the All Blacks on Saturday.

Boks face Tri-Nations reality check

Boks face Tri-Nations reality check

The Springboks will be handed a timely reality check by the New Zealanders in the weekend’s Tri-Nation’s Test, their last ahead of the World Cup.

Steyn’s chance to make his Bok mark

Butch James is on the bench and Lambie is at fullback as Morné takes over at flyhalf.

Hope floats for the Bokke and P Div

It’s easy for the Springboks to be dismissed ahead of the World Cup, but what about a surge of support, suggests <b>Nickolaus Bauer</b>.

Francois Steyn out of Tri-Nations NZ clash

A hamstring injury has ruled Springbok full-back Francois Steyn out of the Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand.