Posts by Simon
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Bobo’s not done yet
30 Jan 2006
Two career-threatening knee injuries have hampered the progress of Gcobani Bobo, but the former Bok centre plans to be back to his best for the Sharks this season. Read more
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Now Botha’s crocked
29 Jan 2006
Gary Botha could miss the Bulls’ entire Super 14 campaign, after damaging knee ligaments at Sun City. Read more
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Double blow for Cheetahs
28 Jan 2006
The Cheetahs smashed Italian club Benetton Treviso 52-11 in Welkom on Saturday, but suffered injuries to two key players. Read more
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Sharks bullied in main match
28 Jan 2006
Heyneke Meyer’s first-choice Bulls side beat the Sharks 17-3 in the second warm-up match at Sun City, after leading 14-0 at half-time. Read more
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Spies cooks in Sun City heat
28 Jan 2006
A last-minute penalty from flyhalf Scott Spedding gave the Sharks a morale-boosting 13-10 victory against the Bulls in the battle of the second-stringers at Sun City. Read more
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Bok flyhalf arrested
28 Jan 2006
Andre Pretorius was arrested and charged with drunken driving early on Saturday morning. Read more
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Saders sack the Force
28 Jan 2006
The Crusaders wacked the Western Force 36-19 on Saturday, after leading 17-12 at the break. Read more
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Sharks keep it real
27 Jan 2006
Dick Muir is realistic when assessing the Sharks’ chances of success in the Vodacom Super 14 this year. Read more
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Bully Boys set for Sun City
26 Jan 2006
The Bulls have named two strong sides to play the Sharks at Sun City on Saturday. Read more
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Jaco turns to Jake for help
26 Jan 2006
Jake White will fly to Japan with Jaco van der Westhuyzen in two weeks time to hold negotiations with the NEC Green Rockets. Read more
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Chilliboy back for more
25 Jan 2006
Bulls hooker Chilliboy Ralepele is one of many U21 World Cup-winning stars who have been invited back for a second series of testing with the Baby Boks. Read more
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Learning from Lowen
25 Jan 2006
Former Chiefs and All Black centre Keith Lowen has told his Cheetahs team-mates exactly how Kiwi teams approach their matches against South African opposition. Read more
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Baby Boks ready to rock
25 Jan 2006
SA U19 coach Eugene Eloff has named a strong squad to defend their World Championship title in Dubai in April. Read more
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Rassie keeps Bulls guessing
25 Jan 2006
The Cheetahs have selected Meyer Bosman at flyhalf to face Italian club Benetton in Welkom on Saturday, but Willem de Waal could still be the man who lines up against the Bulls on 10 February. Read more
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Quins needs your help
25 Jan 2006
Cape Town Harlequins’ U20 team is looking for a sponsor. Is there a Muppit out there who can help? Read more
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Spears get four ‘Test’ matches
25 Jan 2006
The Spears have at least five more fixtures before they make their Currie Cup debut later this year. Read more
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Sharks rely on young guns
24 Jan 2006
Dick Muir is delighted with the number of youngsters coming through the Sharks ranks, many of whom could have an important part to play in the Vodacom Super 14. Read more
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When local is not lekker
24 Jan 2006
The Cheetahs are pleased not to have played any other South African Super 14 franchises in the build up to the new season. Read more
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‘Tahs miss out on TV ad
23 Jan 2006
Australia’s new Super 14 TV commercial was aired for the first time on Sunday night featuring players from each team – except the Waratahs. Read more
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“I’m ready for a fight!”
23 Jan 2006
Saru president Brian van Rooyen has vowed to fight off the challenge of Sharks president Oregan Hoskins. Read more
