Person: Willem Alberts

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Anthony Foley could walk away as crisis deepens

Head coach Anthony Foley declared he was prepared to walk away from Munster if he felt he could no longer inspire winning performances from his players.

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Pressure is on for struggling Stade Francais in Champions Cup

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Scotland suffer painful defeat

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McCaw hails All Blacks win among best of career

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Ireland surrender early advantage as Springboks dominate second half

Keeping the Boks’ bruisers on a leash

Lambie named at pivot for Springboks

South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer has entrusted 22-year-old Pat Lambie with flyhalf responsibilities for Saturday’s meeting with Ireland in the Aviva Stadium (5.30pm).

Wed, 07 Nov, 2012

Second Test loss to South Africa means series defeat for England

South Africa 36 England 27

Sat, 16 Jun, 2012

De Villiers names experienced squad

South Africa coach Peter De Villiers will rely on the core of the squad that became world champions four years ago after naming his 30-man World Cup squad tonight.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2011

Deysel handed Boks call-up

South Africa have called Sharks back-rower Jean Deysel into their World Cup training squad to provide injury cover.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2011

Springboks end tour with loss

Barbarians 26 South Africa 20

Sat, 04 Dec, 2010

Johnson: ‘team moving in the right direction’

England 11 South Africa 21

Mon, 29 Nov, 2010

Smith to lead Boks against Baa-Baas

Juan Smith will captain South Africa when they take on the Barbarians next weekend in their final match of the season, it has been announced today.

Sun, 28 Nov, 2010

Boks get seventh successive win over England

England 11 South Africa 21

Sat, 27 Nov, 2010

Heartbreak for Wales against Springboks

Wales 25 South Africa 29

Sat, 13 Nov, 2010

Matfield backing new-look Boks

SOUTH AFRICA captain Victor Matfield will take comfort in familiarity if not experience when he leads the world champions out to take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow (5.30pm).

Fri, 05 Nov, 2010

Boks boss has faith in troops

Peter de Villiers admitted he had little choice when selecting his South Africa team for their Grand Slam tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2010

De Villiers’ glass half full as Boks touch down for Irish clash

SOUTH AFRICA coach Peter de Villiers touches down in Dublin with the injury-hit Springboks at lunchtime today, impressed with his players’ preparatory work and attitude shown ahead of Saturday’s Test against Ireland.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2010

Injuries no barrier to defeating Ireland, says Matfield

Victor Matfield admits the recent spate of injuries that has struck South Africa is far from ideal, but is adamant the squad has enough depth to overcome Ireland.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2010

Burger and de Jongh latest injury setbacks for Springboks

SOUTH AFRICA coach Peter de Villiers has been forced to delay naming his team to face Ireland at the weekend until Thursday.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2010

Injured duo out of Springboks tour

South Africa were dealt a major blow today after experienced flanker Schalk Burger and rookie centre Juan de Jongh were both ruled out of the Grand Slam tour of Britain and Ireland that starts this week.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2010

Springboks hit with more injury woes

SOUTH AFRICA have been hit with further worries as they prepare to head to Dublin for this Saturday’s Test with Ireland.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2010

Boks name 11 uncapped players on training squad

SPRINGBOK coach Peter de Villiers has named 11 uncapped players in his preliminary 39-man training squad for their Grand Slam tour of Britain and Ireland.

Mon, 18 Oct, 2010

New faces join Boks party

South Africa head coach Peter de Villiers has named 11 uncapped players in his preliminary 39-man training squad for their Grand Slam tour of Britain and Ireland.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2010

Edwards: time for Lions to show their teeth

SHAUN EDWARDS has urged the British and Irish Lions to “put a marker down” in tonight’s second South Africa tour game.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2009