Monty Retires
Legend Percy Montgomery announced his retirement from international rugby on Saturday after the victory over Australia. » Read more on Monty Retires
Match Stats Springboks v Wallabies
South Africa 53 – 08 Australia
Springboks [53] Tries: Andries Bekker, Jongi Nokwe (4), Adi Jacobs, Ruan Pienaar, Odwa Ndungane. Conversions: Butch James (3), Percy Montgomery (2). Penalty: Butch James.
Wallabies [08] Tries: Drew Mitchell. Penalty: Matt Giteau.
MOTM: Jongi Nokwe – 4 tries
Currie Cup Bulls 37 – 06 WP
Bulls [37] Tries: John Mametsa, Werner Kruger, Wikus van Heerden, Tiger Mangweni. Conversions: Morne Steyn (4). Penalties: Steyn (3).
WP [06] Penalties: Joe Pietersen (2).
Currie Cup Boland 07 – 41 Sharks
Boland [07] Try: Alwyn Hugo. Conversion: Justin Peach.
Sharks [41] Try: Brad Barritt, Jacques Botes, Waylon Murray (2), Alistair Hargreaves, Chris Jordaan. Conversion: Frederic Michalak (3), Rory Kockott. Penalty: Frederic Michalak.
Tri Nations South Africa v Australia
Another loss appears to be on the cards for the Bumbling Boks at Coca Cola Park this Saturday. These are the teams: » Read more on Tri Nations South Africa v Australia
Currie Cup Preview
Boland host The Sharks in Wellington, while The Bulls take on Western Province at Loftus. » Read more on Currie Cup Preview
Jones Ridicules De Villiers Game Plan
Former Springbok assistant coach and Wallaby head coach Eddie Jones has ridiculed Peter De Villiers’ so-called ‘game plan’. » Read more on Jones Ridicules De Villiers Game Plan
Bok Player Ratings v Australia
Player ratings for De Villiers’ Bumbling Boks™. » Read more on Bok Player Ratings v Australia
South Africa 15 – 27 Australia
South Africa [15]
Tries: Adrian Jacobs (2)
Conversion: Percy Montgomery
Penalty: Butch James
Australia [27]
Tries: Ben Robinson, Lote Tuqiri, Stirling Mortlock
Conversions: Matt Giteau (3)
Penalties: Matt Giteau (2)
Boks v Wallabies Stats
Bok Coach on Newlands loss
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers gives his thoughts on what went right and wrong against the All Blacks last week. » Read more on Bok Coach on Newlands loss
Springboks v Wallabies
The Springbok and Wallaby teams to face each other on Saturday 23 August 2008 in Durban, have been announced. » Read more on Springboks v Wallabies
23 August 2008 Boks v Wallabies
Ou Tube – All Blacks v Springboks Video
Video highlights of the third Tri Nations 2008 clash between South Africa and New Zealand at Newlands on 16 August. The All Blacks won 19-00 to take a commanding position atop the Tri Nations table.
3N Stats – South Africa v New Zealand
The important statistics from the SA v NZ match:
Note to Peter De Villiers
From the OFFICIAL SARU match report:
“Among the questions that should be asked of the Bok management is the decision to replace Schalk Burger with Luke Watson with 20 minutes to go.” Not even his bosses can understand…
Springboks 00 – 19 All Blacks
2008 Tri Nations Table [17/08]
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 124 | 82 | 42 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 |
| 2 | Australia | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 95 | 135 | -40 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 |
| 3 | South Africa | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 115 | 117 | -2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 10 |
Springboks [00]
All Blacks [19]
Tries: Conrad Smith, Dan Carter, Keven Mealamu
Conversions: Dan Carter (2)
Currie Cup Results 13/08/08
2008 Currie Table Round 8
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulls | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 248 | 129 | 119 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 29 |
| 2 | Sharks | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 209 | 150 | 59 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 28 |
| 3 | Cheetahs | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 191 | 110 | 81 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
| 4 | Lions | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 221 | 171 | 50 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 26 |
| 5 | WP | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 185 | 176 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 | Valke | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 199 | 307 | -108 | 25 | 40 | 5 | 13 |
| 7 | Boland | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 148 | 266 | -118 | 17 | 35 | 3 | 13 |
| 8 | Griquas | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 136 | 228 | -92 | 16 | 26 | 3 | 9 |
Bulls 41 – Griquas 12
Bulls [41]
Tries: Tiger Mangweni, Deon Stegmann, Gurthro Steenkamp, Dewald Potgieter
Conversions: Morne Steyn (3)
Penalties: Morne Steyn (5)
Griquas [12]
Tries: MJ Mentz, Tobie Botes
Conversion: Riaan Viljoen
Tri Nations Preview: Springboks v All Blacks
The biggest rivalry in international rugby continues on Saturday when the Boks host the All Blacks at Newlands. » Read more on Tri Nations Preview: Springboks v All Blacks