By superBul, on 27 August 2010, at 11:02 am
John Smit was answering fan questions in the Springbok E-zine and was asked how long he still feels he can play at this level.
Despite consistent criticism throughout this year’s Vodacom Tri-Nations campaign, and a mediocre showing in his 100th Test match, where his fitness and form was consistently questioned, Smit still believes he can soldier on until the World Cup.
The captain was visibly irritated last week by questions about him retiring and a rumour that went around that he would call it a day after the 100th cap. After missing the tackle that cost the Boks the game against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, he has returned this week more determined than ever to make up for his mistake.
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By grootblousmile, on 25 August 2010, at 12:45 pm
At the end of this year’s Tri-Nations the Springbok management will have to stand objectively and clinically look at the difference between blind loyalty and blind faith as opposed to reward in selecting the best Bokke to lead them into next year’s Rugby World Cup.
This is not their only poser, they have to decide whether Assistant Staff has the ability and afinity to take it competently from here as well as how to adapt or fine-tune game plans for the World Cup.
Today I look at player selection only, the game plan strategies and coaching staff will have to wait for another time.
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By grootblousmile, on 23 August 2010, at 2:43 pm
After 4 Springbok losses in a row in a Tournament, the Tri-Nations, which lies very close to the hearts of South Africans and with the Rugby World Cup now exactly a year from now, the temptation is there to insist on taking the knives out and to cut some dead wood from the Springbok team and management.
… but we’ve been there before, remembering so well how we, me included, shouted from the rooftops that Jake White needed the axe.
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By grootblousmile, on 16 August 2010, at 1:47 pm
Quade Cooper is to be offered a record deal to leave Rugby Union by NRL club Parramatta but it will mean that he will miss the 2011 Rugby World cup.
Cooper would also miss the upcoming Super 15 if he takes NRL offer.
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By rugbybal, on 23 July 2010, at 2:35 am
Article courtesy of SA Rugby
It’s been 13 long years since the Springboks last scored a try at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane against the Wallabies – a record they are keen to change in Saturday’s third Vodacom Tri-Nations Test of 2010.
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By superBul, on 15 May 2010, at 8:15 pm
A secret meeting has handed the All Blacks and their Southern Hemisphere neighbours a big on-field advantage before the Rugby World Cup is staged in New Zealand next year.
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By TonyM, on 18 November 2009, at 1:47 pm
You might ask what do the Springboks and Stuart Tinner have in common on the 17th November 2009? If your answer is £250,000 you would be right.
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By Rugby_Princess, on 27 October 2009, at 3:18 am
TV channels have started the chase for old rugger b*ggers & even those who can balance working a microphone while sounding reasonably intelligent when discussing the “state of play” … Rucks & Mauls, Lineouts & Scrums, Long versus Short Arm Penalties et al …
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By Morné, on 28 September 2009, at 8:57 am
Now that 2009 is in the bag for the Boks winning just about every title imaginable, focus shifted to the World Cup in 2011. [Read More]
