South African Springboks vs New Zealand All Blacks Port Elizabeth. The Springboks won this game 18 - 5 in a very physical encounter. Editor: In light of this past weekend's loss by the Springboks to the All Blacks in Auckland by 29-15 and calls for the ref, Romain Poite's head after a number of dodgy decisions I thought that I would remind you of what people on the other side of the Southern Ocean were saying about the All Blacks loss on 20 August 2011 in Port Elizabeth; "The ref is having a … [Read more...] about Think back to a happier time: Springboks v All Blacks, Port Elizabeth, 2011
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R2 Million of Ratepayers Money on ANC Councillor Tickets to Springboks All Blacks Test?
With the warm afterglow permeating my being after the magnificent test in Port Elizabeth this past weekend I felt once again the return of a warm and fuzzy feeling towards our council. But, a single email alerting me to a post on that Vleisboek site served to make me all grumpy once again. Not wanting to lose that fuzzy warm feeling and full of faith in our 'reformed new council' who by now should understand the plight of the ratepayer I gently released a question to our Communications … [Read more...] about R2 Million of Ratepayers Money on ANC Councillor Tickets to Springboks All Blacks Test?
Springboks All Blacks Test Images
Apart from the Springbok Team that beat the All Blacks 18 - 5 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday 20 August 2011, the real winners were the Port Elizabeth Rugby going public and our packed tourism venues. Most accommodation establishments had their "No room at the Inn" signs up weeks before the match and were gracious enough to refer people desperate for accommodation to surrounding areas such as Addo, Kirkwood, Jeffreys Bay and the like. Over 45 000 spectators … [Read more...] about Springboks All Blacks Test Images
Springboks Positive Going in to Port Elizabeth Tri-Nations Test
The Springboks will once again pursue a much needed morale boosting victory in the historical Port Elizabeth Tri-Nations Test. The Boks would need it now more than ever, following news that looseforward Juan Smith will not be considered for the World Cup squad because of injury. The defending world champions will take on the All Blacks in their final Tri-Nation Test on Saturday. This is the first time that a Tri-Nations Test is being staged in Port Elizabeth. Smith made the decision to … [Read more...] about Springboks Positive Going in to Port Elizabeth Tri-Nations Test
The Dance Cards are Cast as Springboks Make 5 Changes to Starting Line-up
The Springboks on Tuesday made five changes to the starting line-up for Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth. There were recalls for flyhalf Morné Steyn, looseforward Willem Alberts, hooker Bismarck du Plessis and loosehead prop Gurthrö Steenkamp. Patrick Lambie replaces the injured Frans Steyn at fullback. In changes to the bench, CJ van der Linde was recalled as one of two props named in a five-two split while, Ashley Johnson replaces Jean Deysel. … [Read more...] about The Dance Cards are Cast as Springboks Make 5 Changes to Starting Line-up
Municipalities Brace for Strike Action
With municipal workers expected to go on strike from Monday, municipalities are finalising contingency plans and asking residents for help during the strike period. With their wage demands unmet, workers belong to the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) are expected to begin strike action on Monday, while the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu) is expected to join in later in the week. The trade unions have asked for an 18% or R2 000 increase, while the South … [Read more...] about Municipalities Brace for Strike Action
Smit Does Not Have Torn Elbow Ligaments
The Springbok selectors have added Patrick Lambie, Lwazi Mvovo and Chiliboy Ralepelle to the training squad for Saturday's Castle Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The players' provinces were contacted last week to secure their release for the final Castle Tri-Nations test of the season. The trio all appeared in the first two Tests of the Series and will resume training with the squad in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Lambie appeared at flyhalf and fullback in … [Read more...] about Smit Does Not Have Torn Elbow Ligaments
MyPE can Secure you Accommodation Ahead of the Springboks New Zealand
Last week the head of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism, Mandlakazi Skefile, indicated that most accommodation establishments in Port Elizabeth and immediate surroundings were 95% full. The Springboks New Zealand clash on Saturday 20 August has been good to Port Elizabeth and, on top of all that, we are one of the few cities in South Africa with dams that are 100% full. The Guest Houses listed on MyPE are mostly reporting 100% occupancy, our tannies on Budget Accommodation and BnBPE are reporting … [Read more...] about MyPE can Secure you Accommodation Ahead of the Springboks New Zealand
Only 7000 tickets available for Springboks All Blacks Clash
The second phase of tickets sales for the eagerly anticipated Castle Tri-Nations Test Match between the Springboks and New Zealand in Port Elizabeth go on sale on Monday, 23 May 2011. EP Rugby Union Spokesperson, Sakhi Gqeba said; "The match is the first Springbok Test in the city since 2006 and the first featuring the Springboks and New Zealand in 41 years. Demand for the 1st phase of ticket sales was very high and expectations are even higher for the 2nd phase of ticket sales." The … [Read more...] about Only 7000 tickets available for Springboks All Blacks Clash
Spend a Grand, Get a Grand
The next challenge for local rugby is the battle to be promoted in the ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division and enter the big leagues. Ahead of this phase of the rugby season, the Eastern Province Rugby Union has announced a special limited edition Season Ticket sale. This season ticket includes tickets to the Boks vs All Blacks Test Match. Your GRAND will snaffle you the following: Reserved Seating for Boks vs All Blacks Test Match tickets 3 pre-season friendlies 5 home Currie Cup … [Read more...] about Spend a Grand, Get a Grand
