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
2012 Cape Town Tens this weekend
The popular Castle Cape Town Tens rugby event, brainchild of Bob Skinstad and Rob Fleck, is just around the corner! It takes place on Friday and Saturday, 3 and 4 February, and will be hosted at the Hamilton Rugby Club for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s Tens promises to be a highlight of the year with an exciting music line-up, appearances from local and international rugby legends, competitions and giveaways, and a new addition, an exciting rugby expo. » Read more on 2012 Cape Town Tens this weekend
Robshaw – It’s a huge honour
Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw has been handed the England captaincy for their first two Six Nations matches. » Read more on Robshaw – It’s a huge honour
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