Latest JC on tour News
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Keo.co.za tour diary – Week 3
29 Nov 2009
The uninspiring home of Guinness, respecting tradition and weather to make your teeth chatter. Read more
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Boks lack Plan B
29 Nov 2009
The European tour has underlined an old concern pertaining to South Africa’s inability to think outside the box. Read more
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Bittersweet end for Boks
28 Nov 2009
John Smit and Peter de Villiers believe Test defeats to France and Ireland can’t take the shine off an unforgettable year. Read more
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BOD marks Irish progress
28 Nov 2009
Although beating the world champions was significant, Brian O’Driscoll says the true test of quality lies in beating teams on southern hemisphere soil. Read more
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Ireland put the boot in
28 Nov 2009
Jonathan Sexton kicked five penalties to clinch a 15-10 victory for Ireland in Dublin. Read more
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Croke’s cold but calm
28 Nov 2009
The temperature is close to freezing but the good news is there’s very little wind inside Croke Park. Read more
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Bakkies blow for SA
28 Nov 2009
Bakkies Botha has failed to recover from a back injury and will be replaced by Andries Bekker for South Africa’s clash with Ireland. Read more
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Preview: Ireland vs Springboks
27 Nov 2009
Keo.co.za analyses the key match-ups and picks a winner at Croke Park. Read more
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‘Easy week’ a boost to Boks
27 Nov 2009
Victor Matfield says the Springboks are feeling mentally refreshed after a less intense training week. Read more
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Smit starts at hooker
26 Nov 2009
John Smit will revert to his strongest position this Saturday while the uncapped Dewald Potgieter has been named on the bench. Read more
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Munster mates on collision course
26 Nov 2009
Jean de Villiers talks about his friendship with Ronan O’Gara, his unexpected call up and why the tour has been a success. Read more
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BJ eyes awesome opportunity
26 Nov 2009
BJ Botha wants to feature for the Springboks in their build-up to the 2011 World Cup. Read more
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De Villiers best bet at 12
26 Nov 2009
Adi Jacobs’ ankle injury could be the good fortune the Springbok backline so desperately need. Read more
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Jean joins Bok camp
25 Nov 2009
Jean de Villiers replaces the injured Adi Jacobs who is on his way back to South Africa. Read more
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‘Refs need to be accountable’
25 Nov 2009
Peter de Villiers feels referees’ mistakes need to be explained if Test teams are to rectify their own shortcomings. Read more
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Boks up for final fling
25 Nov 2009
Fourie du Preez writes off the Toulouse defeat as a bad day at the office and truly believes the Springboks will bounce back at Croke Park. Read more
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Dublin bluster bothers Boks
24 Nov 2009
The swirling conditions in the Irish capital will be difficult to master according to kicking ace Morne Steyn. Read more
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Brüssow ready for back-row barney
24 Nov 2009
Heinrich Brüssow says Ireland boast a balanced loose trio despite the absence of a specialist fetcher. Read more
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Battered Boks granted respite
23 Nov 2009
The Springboks’ first training session in Dublin was cancelled because as many as eight players are battling injuries. Read more
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No bad blood, says PdV
23 Nov 2009
Peter de Villiers says the media have created a false perception that there’s an enduring animosity between the South African and Lions players. Read more