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The Rugby Championship: Rassie – Bokke are tweaking their game plan

Rassie Erasmus says Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is tweaking his game plan ahead of next weekend’s Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies in Pretoria.

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Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says…

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says he is concerned that national coach Heyneke Meyer’s philosophy could impede player creativity.
Mallet had a lot to say this week here is some of it.

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Those who doubt Meyer & Erasmus, should read this – Bokke plans already far more advanced than EVER before

Heyneke Meyer may only be in the first real testing week of his tenure but he is already setting up structures that are far more advanced than the national team has ever had before.

Along with Saru’s new General Manager: High Performance Rassie Erasmus, Meyer has already set the wheels in motion to see that players are up to speed with what he wants from them ahead of the England test series, including game plans, individual skills and a number of small intricacies that could make the world of difference when the international season rolls around.

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Meyer’s Bok deputies announced

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Sunday announced the appointment of former Springbok loose forward Rassie Erasmus into a senior management position at the organisation.

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SARU Executive Council meeting in Cape Town… couple of elected chaps and some speculation

There is growing media speculation that former Stormers Director of Coaching Rassie Erasmus will be named as High Performance manager for the South African Rugby Union (SARU).

The executive council of SARU are meeting in Cape Town on Friday for the body’s Annual General Council Meeting (AGCM), which has brought about speculation regarding what changes might be implemented.

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Who will be Heyneke Meyer’s management team?

Heyneke Meyer was appointed four weeks ago as Springbok coach and still there is no clarity as to who will be on his management team in 2012.

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Rassie’s parting advice to WP

There is continuing speculation that he will be part of Heyneke Meyer’s new management team, but Rassie Erasmus would still be involved with Western Province were it not for the interference from elected officials that eventually prompted him to quit as director of rugby in an attempt to ease the pressure on the other coaches.

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Referees scrum down for the Laws

South Africa’s top referees scrummed against each and were given master classes from top coaches as part of a recently completed four-day training camp prior to the start of the 2012 rugby season.

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Heyneke Meyer’s almost confirmed as Bokke coach

Let’s join in the fun, Heyneke Meyer’s touted as being a sure ting now for appointment as Springbok coach!

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Smoke and Mirrors – Why is Rassie really overseas?

As we reach the magical, mystical and unfathomable date of January 27th for the announcement of our new Springbok coach, and as the excitement builds, the media hacks go into overdrive. This comes second only to the general election results in terms of hype. Who’s in, who’s out, the circus continues, SARU aren’t helping, but here’s the latest.

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Rassie was forced into a corner, but, ‘not on way to Boks’

I have put up two articles on the Rassie affair together, as  both are linked.

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Rassie quits Province

Cape Town – Rassie Erasmus has shocked the Western Province Rugby Union (WPRU) by resigning from his position as director of coaching.

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Rassie & Allister not interested in Bok job!

The Western Province duo of Rassie Erasmus and Allister Coetzee have declared themselves unavailable for the Springbok coaching job and have no interest in the position at this time.

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Currie Cup: The Sharks vs MTN Golden Lions – Live Game Article

Sharks 53 / Lions 9 (Final score)

The Sharks hosted the MTN Golden Lions at Kings Park, Durban at 19:10 SA Time.

This was the live match discussion Article.

The sharks totally outclassed a lethargic and error ridden Lions side to book a home semi final against the Free state Cheetahs next week, where they will certainly carry all of the momentum.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

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Currie Cup: Sharks side to “swim” against the Lions

The Sharks coach, John Plumtree, has named his side to play the MTN Lions at Kings Park, Durban at 19:10 on Saturday.

The Sharks have obviously chosen a very strong side, compared to the Lions who are resting about six players, because the Sharks are still aiming to get a home semi-final, whereas the lions are firmly in first spot, even if they lose this game.

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