South Africa

Du Plessis fills in for his brother against England

Du Plessis fills in for his brother against England


Just days after joining up with South Africa's squad in London, Jannie du Plessis was named in the world champions' front-row in place of injured brother Bismarck for Saturday's Test against England.
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De Villiers admits mistake and brings in Du Plessis

De Villiers admits mistake and brings in Du Plessis


Springbok coach Peter de Villiers selection of Brian Mujati for the tour to Britain is tantamount to admitting that he was the wrong choice by opting for replacement prop Jannie du Plessis for Saturday's test against England at Twickenham.
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Springboks lose Smith and du Preez for England clash

Springboks lose Smith and du Preez for England clash


Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Thursday made two personnel changes and one positional switch in his match XV when he named his team to meet England at Twickenham in South Africa’s third and final end-of-year International.
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An England victory won't hide the facts for Springboks

An England victory won't hide the facts for Springboks


South Africa play their last Test match of their first season under coach Peter de Villiers against England at Twickenham on Saturday - and win or lose, 2008 will go down as at best an average season for the World Champions
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South Africans struggling with strict European refs : Schalk Burger

South Africans struggling with strict European refs : Schalk Burger


South Africa flanker Schalk Burger has admitted his side are struggling to cope with the stricter refereeing on their European tour. The International Rugby Board
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Statistics show that the Boks are not running the ball

Statistics show that the Boks are not running the ball


South Africa's vaunted expansive game under peter de Villiers is not reflected in the statistics of the eight matches played by the top sides in Britain and Europe over the past two weekends.
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South Africa keen to start Lion taming

South Africa keen to start Lion taming


South Africa head into their final Test of 2008 seeking a morale-boosting victory against England at Twickenham ahead of next year's home series with the British and Irish Lions.
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Springboks overcoming their poor form with results

Springboks overcoming their poor form with results


South Africa hoped by now to have its pride back. After another last-place finish in the Tri-Nations, the enigmatic Springboks believed they could arrive in Europe and clean up a messy World Cup honeymoon
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Matfield promises Boks will be mentally prepared

Matfield promises Boks will be mentally prepared


South Africa vice-captain Victor Matfield said fatigue would not be an issue when the world champions face England at Twickenham on Saturday.
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