Heyneke Meyer appointed Springbok coach
Heyneke Meyer will be the new Springbok coach after a Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) ratified his proposed appointment in Cape Town on Friday. » Read more on Heyneke Meyer appointed Springbok coach
Heyneke Meyer to be new Bok coach
JJ Harmse of Rapport has reported that Heyneke Meyer and SARU CEO Jurie Roux met on Saturday to finalise his contract to be the new Springbok coach. » Read more on Heyneke Meyer to be new Bok coach
Snor – Bok coach appointment is too late
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says that SARU has left the appointment of the national coach too late, and that he is open to taking the reins in a caretaker capacity. » Read more on Snor – Bok coach appointment is too late
Fourie backs Goosen for Springboks
by Thomas Rooney | Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has spoken of his belief that highly-rated fly-half Johan Goosen should be included in the South Africa squad at some point in 2012. » Read more on Fourie backs Goosen for Springboks
Rassie quits Western Province
Rassie Erasmus has shocked the Western Province Rugby Union by resigning from his position as director of coaching. » Read more on Rassie quits Western Province
Smit suggests Schalk should captain Boks
John Smit has suggested that Stormers captain Schalk Burger is the right man to take over the captaincy of the Springboks.
“I have been involved in talks about my successor since 2008. There might be a young player who performs well and is awarded the captaincy, but my money is on Schalk. » Read more on Smit suggests Schalk should captain Boks
Much to look forward to
There will be much to look forward to in 2012 for the Springboks. Not least because of the inauguration of the new Rugby Championship tournament, which is set to replace the old Tri Nations. » Read more on Much to look forward to
What does 2012 hold for South Africa?
By Thomas Rooney | It could be said that 2011 was something of a disappointment for South African Rugby. Not only did they finish last in the Tri-Nations standings, but they also relinquished their World Cup title to New Zealand. » Read more on What does 2012 hold for South Africa?
Venter takes up Baby Boks role
by Thomas Rooney | Former Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has been appointed assistant coach of the under-20 South Africa side, putting an end to rumours he could be in line for a job with the English national side. » Read more on Venter takes up Baby Boks role
Williams set for Wales farewell
by Thomas Rooney | Winger Shane Williams is ready to make his final appearance for Wales this weekend with the clash against Australia at the Millennium Stadium set to be his final international appearance. » Read more on Williams set for Wales farewell
Henry rules himself out of England post
by Thomas Rooney | New Zealand World Cup winning coach Graham Henry has officially revealed that he will not succeed Martin Johnson as manager of England. » Read more on Henry rules himself out of England post
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Pierre Spies – More Than Rugby book signing
Pierre Spies will be signing copies of his book More Than Rugby / Meer As Rugby at the following places:
CENTURION: 11am on Sat 26 Nov at Exclusive Books Shop 286, Centurion Mall
MELROSE ARCH: 2pm on Sat 26 Nov at Exclusive Books Shop HL19, Melrose Arch
Victor Matfield – My Journey
Author of Victor Matfield’s book, De Jongh Borchardt, talks about some of the stories included in the book:
1. Provincialism in the Boks
2. Victor’s World Cup roadtrip
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Burger claims award
by Thomas Rooney | South African back-row Schalk Burger has been named South African player of the year for the second time at an awards ceremony in Johannesburg.
Burger was in exceptional form during the SupeRugby season for the Stormers as he helped his side to the play-offs while his recovery from injury in time for the World Cup coincided with the Springboks best form of the year.
» Read more on Burger claims award
2011 SA Rugby Award winners
Player of the Year: Schalk Burger (WP)
Players’ Player of the Year: Bismarck du Plessis (Sharks)
SA U20 Player of the Year: Arno Botha (Bulls)
Super Rugby Player of the Year: Sarel Pretorius (Cheetahs)
Team of the Year: Golden Lions
Coach of the Year: John Mitchell (Lions)
Young Player of the Year: Pat Lambie (Sharks)
Currie Cup Premier Division Player of the Year: Josh Strauss (Lions)
Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year: Elgar Watts (Boland)
Springbok Sevens Player of the Year: Cecil Afrika
Vodacom Cup Player of the Year: Lionel Cronje (WP)
Try of the Year: Sibusiso Sithole (SA vs Australia, Edinburgh Sevens) final)
Referee Award: Craig Joubert
National Club Champs Player of the Tournament: Justin Wheeler (UJ)
Women’s Achiever of the Year: Cebisa Kula
Craven Week Player of the Tournament: Jan Serfontein (Free State)
2011 Currie Cup Champions: The Golden Lions
The Lions ended a 12 year Currie Cup trophy drought when they completely outplayed the Springbok-laden Sharks to win 42 – 16 at the Coke Tin.
Lions 42 (19)
Tries: Michael Killian, Pat Cilliers, Jaco Taute
Conversions: Elton Jantjies (3)
Penalties: Elton Jantjies (5), Jaco Taute
Drop goal: Elton Jantjies
Sharks 16 (6)
Try: Willem Aberts
Conversion: Frederic Michalak
Penalties: Frederic Michalak (3)
MOTM: Elton Jantjies
Erasmus out of the running for Springboks job
by Pete South | Rassie Erasmus insists he isn’t interested in succeeding Peter De Villers as the new South Africa head coach, saying he “definitely isn’t available” for the job.
Erasmus joined De Villiers’ back room staff during the World Cup on a temporary basis, and has been touted as a possible replacement for the job, but says he has no interest in taking up the role, instead opting to continue his work as Director of Rugby at Western Province and helping the Springboks during the 2015 World Cup in England.
» Read more on Erasmus out of the running for Springboks job
2011 Currie Cup Final – Lions v Sharks
Match details
Date: Saturday 29 October 2011
Time: 5.30 pm
Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Referee: Mark Lawrence
Teamsheets
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2012 Six Nations fixtures for Outlook
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Zinzan: 20 All Blacks were poisoned in 1995
Zinzan Brooke talks about how his All Blacks team was poisoned before the 1995 World Cup Final against the Springboks. Scott Quinnell’s lucky underpants. How Lievremont has outhought Graham Henry. Moustaches – Will Carling: “South Africans never do anything that’s funny”