<![CDATA[Sport Springboks Category RSS]]> http://www.iol.co.za:80/cmlink/1.694 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:33:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Habana hails ‘unbelievable’ De Villiers]]> http://www.iol.co.za/habana-hails-unbelievable-de-villiers-1.1533874

Springbok wing Bryan Habana believes captain Jean de Villiers does not receive enough credit for the way he leads the national side.

]]> 1.1533874 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:33:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Boks must improve at breakdowns]]> http://www.iol.co.za/boks-must-improve-at-breakdowns-1.1533793

Forwards coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks are looking to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area.

]]> 1.1533793 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:23:39 +0200 <![CDATA[Boks could get new skipper]]> http://www.iol.co.za/boks-could-get-new-skipper-1.1533730

Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss and Francois Louw have emerged as the frontrunners to lead the Springboks against Samoa.

]]> 1.1533730 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:01:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ticket prices for Boks reduced]]> http://www.iol.co.za/ticket-prices-for-boks-reduced-1.1533277

The Blue Bulls Company has reduced ticket prices for the final round of the four-nation Incoming Series rugby contest.

]]> 1.1533277 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:49:20 +0200 <![CDATA[Botha blow for Boks]]> http://www.iol.co.za/botha-blow-for-boks-1.1533208

South Africa loose forward Arno Botha has been ruled out for the remainder of 2013 after rupturing ligaments in his left knee during the Springboks' win over Scotland.

]]> 1.1533208 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:18:09 +0200 <![CDATA[Boks given wake-up call]]> http://www.iol.co.za/boks-given-wake-up-call-1.1533074

South Africa were given a far tougher test than expected by an injury-ravaged Scotland, recording an unconvincing 30-17 win.

]]> 1.1533074 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:47:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Boks never underestimated Scotland]]> http://www.iol.co.za/boks-never-underestimated-scotland-1.1533059

The Springboks did not underestimate Scotland, captain Jean de Villiers said after the hosts were pushed hard in their 30-17 win.

]]> 1.1533059 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:44:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Boks leave the best for last]]> http://www.iol.co.za/boks-leave-the-best-for-last-1.1533004

For 55 minutes, the Boks were facing what would have been their first defeat against the Scots on home soil in 107 years.

]]> 1.1533004 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:24:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Boks beat gritty Scotland]]> http://www.iol.co.za/boks-beat-gritty-scotland-1.1532995

The Springboks staged a second-half comeback to record a flattering 30-17 win over Scotland in the four-nation tournament.

]]> 1.1532995 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:49:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Siya’s long walk to Bok stardom]]> http://www.iol.co.za/siya-s-long-walk-to-bok-stardom-1.1532890

Siya Kolisi is set to become a symbol of the potential of sport.

]]> 1.1532890 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:39:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Boks out to build momentum]]> http://www.iol.co.za/boks-out-to-build-momentum-1.1532728

Jean de Villiers says the Springboks will use their confident display against Italy as a benchmark for their performances.

]]> 1.1532728 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:06:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Scotland unlikely to test Boks]]> http://www.iol.co.za/scotland-unlikely-to-test-boks-1.1532655

Injury-hit Scotland should pose no threat to the attack-minded Springboks.

]]> 1.1532655 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:52:42 +0200 <![CDATA[Heyneke favours local players]]> http://www.iol.co.za/heyneke-favours-local-players-1.1532517

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says he will pick overseas based players but preference will be given to locally-based players.

]]> 1.1532517 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:59:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Kolisi’s Bok dream comes true]]> http://www.iol.co.za/kolisi-s-bok-dream-comes-true-1.1532002

Last year people thought that any chance of Stormers flank Siya Kolisi becoming a Springbok had diminished.

]]> 1.1532002 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:35:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Scots make three changes for Boks]]> http://www.iol.co.za/scots-make-three-changes-for-boks-1.1531983

Scotland named three new capsin their starting team for Saturday's Test against South Africa in Nelspruit.

]]> 1.1531983 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:14:36 +0200 <![CDATA[Hard work pays off Kolisi]]> http://www.iol.co.za/hard-work-pays-off-kolisi-1.1531451

Flanker Siya Kolisi patience and determination has seen him selected for the bench for the Boks’ match against Scotland.

]]> 1.1531451 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:33:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Meyer opts for continuity]]> http://www.iol.co.za/meyer-opts-for-continuity-1.1531409

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has opted for continuity, making only two forced changes to his starting XV.

]]> 1.1531409 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:01:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Boks make five changes for Scotland]]> http://www.iol.co.za/boks-make-five-changes-for-scotland-1.1531224

The Springboks made five changes to their team to face Scotland in Nelspruit.

]]> 1.1531224 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:11:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Hougaard, Louw to miss Scotland Test]]> http://www.iol.co.za/hougaard-louw-to-miss-scotland-test-1.1530808

Scrumhalf Francois Hougaard and loose-forward Francois Louw will miss the Springboks’ Test against Scotland.

]]> 1.1530808 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:30:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Boks aiming to improve scrum – Jannie]]> http://www.iol.co.za/boks-aiming-to-improve-scrum-jannie-1.1530795

Bok prop Jannie du Plessis says the hosts are aiming for an improved scrum on opposition ball when they take on Scotland.

]]> 1.1530795 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0200