Posts by granted
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‘Bok scrum no longer a weakness’
18 Jun 2010
Nick Mallett says John Smit’s move back to hooker and the selection of specialist tightheads means the Bok scrum has been transformed. Read more
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Keo.co.za tour diary
18 Jun 2010
Power outages, no running water and below freezing temperatures are all part of a winter’s day in Witbank. Read more
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Boks hoping to maintain momentum
18 Jun 2010
Victor Matfield says the Boks’ performance without a few senior players against Italy is vital looking ahead to the Tri-Nations. Read more
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Preview: Springboks vs Italy
18 Jun 2010
Keo.co.za analyses the key match-ups and picks a winner in Witbank. Read more
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Pottie looking to emulate Schalla
18 Jun 2010
Dewald Potgieter laments not playing alongside his hero Schalk Burger, but says his combination with Francois Louw will do damage. Read more
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Burger out of Witbank clash
17 Jun 2010
Schalk Burger has failed a fitness test and won’t face Italy in Witbank on Saturday. Read more
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Pienaar intent on Ulster move
17 Jun 2010
Although not saying it in as many words, Ruan Pienaar looks likely to move to Ulster. Read more
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Schalk still in doubt
17 Jun 2010
Schalk Burger will undergo a fitness test on Thursday afternoon to ascertain his availability for Saturday’s international against Italy. Read more
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Jean grateful for Italy opportunity
17 Jun 2010
Jean de Villiers doesn’t regret his Munster move and says a return to his best form will ensure he wins back his starting spot. Read more
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Chili appreciates Vodacom stint
16 Jun 2010
Chiliboy Ralepelle says playing in the Vodacom Cup was the best move for his career, while he shrugs off criticism that there are better hookers than him in the country. Read more
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Witbank struggling to sell
16 Jun 2010
The Puma Stadium has increased its capacity for Saturday’s Test, but 9 000 tickets still haven’t been sold. Read more
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Schalk set for surprise start
15 Jun 2010
Despite not being able to train on Monday and Tuesday, Schalk Burger will start against Italy in Witbank. Read more
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Matfield boosted by Botha’s return
15 Jun 2010
Victor Matfield says he won’t change his approach to captaincy when leading his country and is looking forward to having Bakkies Botha alongside him once again. Read more
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Soul destroyer
15 Jun 2010
Italy tighthead Martin Castrogiovanni will give the Springbok scrum a stern examination. Read more
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Poms gain tour win
15 Jun 2010
England beat the Australian Barbarians 15-9 in a kicking-fest in Gosford. Read more
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Burger out of Witbank clash
15 Jun 2010
An ankle injury will keep Schalk Burger out of the Test against Italy, while Ryan Kankowski will watch from the wood. Read more
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Boks aiming to build dynasty
15 Jun 2010
Peter de Villiers is defiant in the face of criticism of resting first-choice players as he says the Springboks are developing depth to see them through post 2011. Read more
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Azzurri scrum poses greatest threat
15 Jun 2010
Italy’s scrum will be used as a weapon in an attempt to disrupt the Boks’ rhythm in Witbank on Saturday. Read more
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Smit, Schalk only concerns
14 Jun 2010
John Smit definitely won’t face Italy but there’s still hope Schalk Burger will recover from his injury. Read more
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Boks set for mass change
14 Jun 2010
The Springboks look likely to field a team with as many as seven changes for their Test against Italy in Witbank. Read more
