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Saturday November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008

England v South Africa

South Africa captain John Smit has no truck with the 'f word' - fatigue - as the world champions eye a sixth straight win over England which they hope will kickstart a return to the top of the game.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Boks not coping with 'strict' refs

South Africa flanker Schalk Burger has admitted his side are struggling to cope with the stricter refereeing on their European tour.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

South Africa boot Springbok emblem

The century-old emblem of South African rugby has been replaced by the country's national flower.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Du Plessis and Steenkamp out of England

South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis and prop Gurthro Steenkamp will miss the world champions' match with England at Twickenham on Saturday due to injuries sustained in last weekend's victory over Scotland.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Wallabies did us no favours: de Villiers

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers warned his side to gear up for a fierce England backlash after watching the Springboks struggle to get the better of a spirited Scotland outfit 14-10 at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Smith praises Springboks resolution

Breakaway forward Juan Smith underlined the relief and satisfaction of the Springboks following their jittery success against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Scots suffer premature World Cup heartbreak

Scotland suffered their biggest ever dose of World Cup heartbreak - almost three years before the tournament even kicks off.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Scotland v South Africa

Scotland captain Mike Blair believes facing South Africa will be even tougher than taking on the All Blacks.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Back off Campo: Boks

South Africa reject suggestions from David Campese that Bryan Habana is "resting on his laurels."

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Smit makes history as Springboks stick with winning side

South Africa captain John Smit will equal Os Du Randt's record of 80 Test caps as a Springbok forward after being named in an unchanged line-up for Saturday's clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Springboks hold off fightback

World champions withstand a late onslaught to beat Six Nations champions in Cardiff.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Boks lose their spring in bitter split

As South African rugby wrestles with whether or not to ditch the Springbok logo, one man–breakaway Luke Watson – has been cast as the most hatedmanin his country. The bitterness runs deep in a tale of racism, sex-tape rumours, a tragic early death and Watson’s admission that he wants to throw up on the Springboks jersey. Jamie Pandaram reports.

South Africa
Year formed:
1889
Emblem:
Springbok
RWC 2007:
Champions
Best finish:
Champions 1995, 2007
World ranking:
2
Coach:
Peter De Villiers
First Test:
30 Jul 1891 v Great Britain, Port Elizabeth; SA lost 0-4
Team colours:
Dark green jerseys with gold collars, white shorts
Website:
www.sarugby.co.za

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Scotland lack killer punch in hard-fought game.

November internationals

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Sun 23 Novv EnglandLON1.30am

British Lions tour

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Sat 20 Junv British LionsDURTBA
Sat 27 Junv British LionsPRETBA
Sat 4 Julv British LionsJOHTBA

Tri Nations schedule

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Sat 25 Julv New ZealandBLO11.00pm
Sat 1 Augv New ZealandDUR11.00pm
Sat 8 Augv AustraliaCAP11.00pm
Sat 29 Augv AustraliaPER8.05pm
Sat 23 Augv AustraliaBRI8.05pm
Sat 5 Sepv New ZealandHAM5.35pm