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Duane relishing Birmingham challenge
2 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Duane relishing Birmingham challenge

Duane Vermeulen, South Africa's Rugby Player of the Year for 2014, can't wait to get stuck in when the Springboks face Samoa in a crucial Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Birmingham on Saturday.

Vermeulen, De Allende back for Boks
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Vermeulen, De Allende back for Boks

The Springboks have made eight changes to the starting line-up and included two new players on the bench to meet the challenge of a talented Samoan team in their second match of the 2015 RWC at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday.

Eddie Jones coup for DHL Stormers
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Eddie Jones coup for DHL Stormers

Decorated international rugby coach, Eddie Jones, will take over the role as head coach of the DHL Stormers at the start of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

DHL Stormers trio named for RWC opener
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DHL Stormers trio named for RWC opener

The most experienced Springbok side ever is bracing itself for a different kind of challenge when South Africa faces Japan in their 2015 Rugby World Cup opener in Brighton on Saturday.

Bok injury situation improves
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Bok injury situation improves

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Tuesday applauded the work done by the national team's medical, strength and conditioning staff to get the squad fit and ready for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

De Villiers to lead Boks at RWC
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De Villiers to lead Boks at RWC

Three Test centurions, Victor Matfield, Bryan Habana and Jean de Villiers, have been included in the 31-man Springbok squad that will travel to England in September for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Bok quartet commit to WP Rugby
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Bok quartet commit to WP Rugby

Springbok stars Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Damian de Allende have all committed their long-term rugby futures to DHL Western Province and the DHL Stormers.

Pieter-Steph to join DHL Stormers
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Pieter-Steph to join DHL Stormers

Western Province Rugby can confirm that Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit will be furthering his career with the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province from November 1, 2015.

Boks to train with neighbours Namibia
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Boks to train with neighbours Namibia

The Springboks and fellow African team Namibia will train together next week as both teams go into the final phase of their Rugby World Cup preparations.

Matfield leads; Malherbe back
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Matfield leads; Malherbe back

Lock Victor Matfield will captain the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday, with DHL Stormers tightead prop Frans Malherbe back on the bench after recovering from injury.

New injury blow for skipper De Villiers
2 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

New injury blow for skipper De Villiers

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers, Marcell Coetzee and Willie le Roux have all been ruled out of the return match against Argentina in Buenos Aires next weekend because of injuries.

De Villiers back and in charge
6 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

De Villiers back and in charge

DHL Stormers ace Jean de Villiers will captain a Springbok side also featuring the return of Pieter-Steph du Toit and Siya Kolisi in the match-23 for the first time since 2013 when South Africa host Argentina at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.