Person: Ashwin Willemse

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Matfield pulls out of Boks tour

South Africa’s forthcoming tour to Wales and England has been rocked by Victor Matfield’s withdrawal from the squad.

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Viadana make life difficult for Biarritz

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Boks call-up for van der Merwe

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US winger completes Biarritz move

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South Africa lucky to survive Tonga comeback

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White names his side to face Connacht

England must be ruthless against Maoris, warns Bradley

IRELAND A coach Michael Bradley has warned England A they must be ruthless if they are to have any hope of toppling the New Zealand Maori in Saturday’s Churchill Cup final.

Thu, 31 May, 2007

Boks make three changes

South Africa have made three changes to their side to face England in the second test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Wed, 30 May, 2007

England facing another Boks battering

England’s battered and bruised squad limped out of Bloemfontein ready for possible further punishment from the Springboks, with pack leader Mark Regan admitting: “We’ve got another tidal wave coming at us”.

Sun, 27 May, 2007

England suffers record defeat

South Africa 58 England 10

Sat, 26 May, 2007

Contepomi to lead Pumas for Irish clash

LEINSTER fly-half Felipe Contepomi will captain Argentina in the first test against Ireland in Santa Fe on Saturday.

Thu, 24 May, 2007

Willemse back in Springboks side

Winger Ashwin Willemse could play his first Test in two years for South Africa after coach Jake White named him in the side to face England on Saturday.

Wed, 23 May, 2007

White makes one change to Springboks

Springboks coach Jake White has made one enforced change in his starting line-up for Saturday’s clash against England at Twickenham.

Wed, 17 Nov, 2004

Willemse a shock inclusion

Ashwin Willemse is a shock inclusion by South Africa coach Jake White in the team to play Wales at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium next Saturday.

Sat, 30 Oct, 2004

Willemse wins shock Bok recall

Ashwin Willemse was the shock inclusion when South Africa coach Jake White named his team on Friday to play Wales at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Saturday, November 6.

Fri, 29 Oct, 2004

Ireland ready for acid test

WITH Irish rugby’s finest already safely ensconced in base camp in picturesque Cape Town, thoughts of an historic first test victory on South African soil are closer to reality than ever before.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2004

Six black players in White’s new-look Springboks squad

SOUTH AFRICAN rugby boss Brian van Rooyen yesterday announced the first national squad under coach Jake White, including six black players, to play Ireland and Wales in tests next month.

Mon, 17 May, 2004

Wilkinson scores again with his second player of the year honour

ENGLAND’S fly-half maestro, Jonny Wilkinson, was last night named the Investec Player of the Year at the prestigious annual International Rugby Players Association Awards dinner in Sydney.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

Boks hit by race row

A new race row threatens to overshadow the Springboks’ biggest game in four years after South African Rugby Union boss Mvuleli Ncula today voiced concerns that the side selected to take on the All Blacks is too white.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2003

Straeuli happy with rich blend

South Africa coach Rudolf Straeuli believes he has a squad rich in youthful talent but has also backed the importance of his veterans going into Saturday’s quarter-final against New Zealand in Melbourne.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2003

Major blow for Springboks

South Africa’s World Cup campaign suffered a major setback today when flanker Joe van Niekerk was ruled out of the tournament.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2003

Hougaard steers Springboks to victory

Samoa’s World Cup adventure came to an abrupt end today as fly-half Derick Hougaard steered South Africa towards a potential quarter-final showdown with New Zealand.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2003

D’Arcy’s return comes as timely boost for Leinster

GORDON D’Arcy is back in the Leinster fold after injury to help the former Celtic League champions against the Borders this weekend.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2003

All Blacks hammer Boks

South Africa 16 New Zealand 52

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

’Boks face the acid test from All Blacks

SOUTH AFRICA can prove their Tri-Nations triumph over Australia was no fluke by beating greatest rivals New Zealand at Loftus Stadium today.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

Springboks seal series over Scots

South Africa 28 Scotland 19

Sat, 14 Jun, 2003

Scotland make changes for Springboks clash

SCOTLAND coach Ian McGeechan has made five changes to the side for tomorrow’s Test match against South Africa in Durban.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003

Springboks ring the changes

South Africa coach Rudolf Straeuli has named four uncapped players in a new-look starting XV for the first Test against Scotland in Durban on Saturday.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2003