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Nokwe ready for aerial bombardment

Nokwe ready for aerial bombardment

Despite being on debut this weekend South Africa's latest flying wing, Jongi Nokwe, is clever enough to realise what tactics the Pumas will utilise on him - the high ball. FULL STORY >>

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Bok escape hatches uncovered

Bok escape hatches uncovered

Preparations for the demolition of Eden Park's main stand has uncovered trapdoors hastily built to give the 1981 Springboks rugby team an escape route.

Will the Steyn/Pienaar debate ever end?

Will the Steyn/Pienaar debate ever end?

The Sharks seem to have sent a message back to national coach Peter de Villiers with discarded World Cup-winning Springboks Francois Steyn and Ruan Pienaar being selected at inside centre and scrum-half respectively to face Western Province in the Currie Cup this weekend.

Expect bruises but no surprises

Expect bruises but no surprises

After three weeks off, South Africa need a good workout to get themselves contact-fit for the pivotal Tri-Nations clash against New Zealand on August 16, and that's exactly what they'll get against Argentina according to skipper Victor Matfield.

Bok Sevens could lose their Treu colours

Bok Sevens could lose their Treu colours

South Africa Sevens rugby coach Paul Treu could be lost to the Springbok team at the end of 2010, it has been reported on Wednesday.

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