Topic: Springboks
The Springboks weekend defeat of the All Blacks threw open World Cup predictions as the Kiwis attack philosophy failed against the traditional defence-based World Cup winning formula of the 'Boks.All Blacks coach Graham Henry made no apologies for his game plan and ...
Injured South African utility backs Patrick Lambie and Francois Steyn were cleared Monday to play at the 2011 Rugby World Cup starting next month in New Zealand.Lambie, who can play full-back, centre or fly-half, retired with a shoulder injury 20 minutes into ...
New Zealand coach Graham Henry remained convinced his team were on the right track despite being given a reminder of a recurring Rugby World Cup nightmare when a second-string side were beaten 18-5 by South Africa in a Tri-Nations Test at Nelson ...
South Africa's resolute defence was hailed as the difference between the teams after the Springboks beat the New Zealand All Blacks 18-5 in a Tri-Nations Test at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Saturday.In their final match before next month's World Cup, the defending ...
South Africa will be under pressure to show that their Rugby World Cup planning is on track when they meet New Zealand in a Tri-Nations Test at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Saturday.The match comes just three days before both countries announce their ...
All Blacks captain Keven Mealamu urged his side not to be distracted by the World Cup when they meet the Springboks in Saturday's Tri-Nations Test at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium."Everyone's got their eyes set on the World Cup but we've got to ...
The Australian Rugby Board threw its support behind Wallabies coach Robbie Deans just ahead of the World Cup by extending his contract for another two years.Coming on the back of Australia's hard-fought 14-9 Tri-Nations win over South Africa in Durban, the move ...
The Wallabies achieved one of their most courageous overseas Test victories against the Springboks at the weekend to push their World Cup claims, according to Australian newspapers.The Australians kept alive their Tri-Nations campaign with a hard-fought 14-9 win over South Africa in ...
South Africa added three players to their Tri-Nations squad on Sunday and dismissed reports that injured skipper John Smit could miss the World Cup in New Zealand next month.Utility back Patrick Lambie, who can be deployed at full-back, inside-centre or fly-half, left-wing ...
Australia coach Robbie Deans praised the resilience of his team after they overturned a 6-0 half-time deficit to defeat the most capped Springbok team of all time 14-9 in a Tri-Nations Test at Kings Park on Saturday.With the World Cup less than ...
