Alex Goode will make his first international start in Saturday's third Test against South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth. The Saracen came off the bench in the second Test and will start at full back in place of Ben Foden, who takes over from David Strettle on the left wing. Goode's elevation is one of six personnel changes from the side that started in Johannesburg with Danny Care, Alex Corbisiero and Tom Palmer getting first tour Test starts in place of Ben … [Read more...] about England Team to Face Springboks in 3rd Test
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The Financial Impact of the Springboks England Game
Take part in our poll and help us determine just what the financial impact of the Springboks vs England 3rd Test is to Port Elizabeth and surrounds. If you own an accommodation establishment or have hosted friends or family over the weekend you are encouraged to answer the questions below. All the answers will form part of ongoing motivation to our City Fathers and Tourism Authorities to continue promoting successful events such as these. Submitting information is easy and anonymous - … [Read more...] about The Financial Impact of the Springboks England Game
Port Elizabeth Player Jacques Potgieter to Play Debut Game for Springboks
Ex EP Kings player, Jaques Potgieter, who left to play for the Blue Bulls in Super Rugby has been chosen to play for the Springboks against England in the 3rd and final test match on Saturday 23 June 2012 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Pierre Spies will play in his 50th Test for South Africa when they take on England at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Spies was included in a starting 15 that shows three changes from the one that beat England in the second … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Player Jacques Potgieter to Play Debut Game for Springboks
Joe Pietersen called up to Springbok squad
DHL Western Province fullback Joe Pietersen has been called up to the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth following the non-availability of Zane Kirchner and Frans Steyn for Saturday's third and final Castle Incoming Tour Test against England in Port Elizabeth on 23 June 2012. Pietersen joined the squad later on Monday as they prepared for Saturday's Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Injuries to fullbacks Zane Kirchner (knee) and Pat Lambie (ankle) in the first two Tests, as well as … [Read more...] about Joe Pietersen called up to Springbok squad
Springbok Medical Update from Port Elizabeth
Three Springboks that picked up injuries in Saturday’s second Test against England in Johannesburg will be assessed in the coming days before a decision on their availability for the third and final match of the Castle Incoming Tour will be taken. The Springboks clinched the series at Coca-Cola Park when they won the second Test by 36-27. They arrived in Port Elizabeth earlier on Sunday for the final Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Lock Juandré Kruger (neck), flank … [Read more...] about Springbok Medical Update from Port Elizabeth
Meet the Springboks on Monday
On Monday 18 June from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm the current Springbok Squad will be training on the Grey High School fields. This training session will be fully open to the public. and the possibility stands that the Springboks will be available to meet the fans for 30 minutes at the conclusion of the training session. The Springboks will be completing a busy week ahead of the 5:00 pm Springboks v England, Third Test at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday 23 June 2012. The … [Read more...] about Meet the Springboks on Monday
Second Test will be available on free-to-air television
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Friday welcomed the return of Springbok Test matches to free-to-air television, following a deal brokered between rights holder SuperSport and e.tv. Saturday's Test against England in the Castle Incoming Tour will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1 and SuperSport HD at 17h00 and will be broadcast "delayed-live" 19h00 on SS4 and at 22h00 on e.tv. "We're delighted to say that all South African rugby supporters will be able to see all 80 minutes of … [Read more...] about Second Test will be available on free-to-air television
Port Elizabeth Player to Train With Springbok Squad
Whilst naming the Springbok squad for the Castle Incoming Tour against England six up and coming players were identified to train with the Springbok Squad. Local Grey High School sensation and DHL Western Cape Player, Siya Kolisi has done his alma mater and home town proud by getting the nod. Expect a call from Alan Solomons, Siya - we want you home for 2013! Nine uncapped players were included in the Springbok squad of 32 for the Castle Incoming Tour against England, named on Saturday in … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Player to Train With Springbok Squad
Less Than Two Weeks to First England Springboks Test
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer expressed his excitement at the upcoming international season as the national planning camp concluded in Durban today (Monday), with less than two weeks to go before the first Test of the Castle Incoming Tour 2012 against England, Meyer said the excitement amongst the players and management was palpable as the first Test, on Saturday, June 9 in Durban, draws nearer. "We managed to get through a heap of very hard work in a very short space of time," said Meyer. … [Read more...] about Less Than Two Weeks to First England Springboks Test
Springboks England Rugby Test Tickets on Sale NOW
Tickets for the South Africa - England Test Match officially go on sale from 3:00 pm today, 15 February 2012. Tickets are available from all Computicket outlets, nationally. Prices are as follows: R500 for Level 2 (Main Bowl of stadium) R300 for all Upper Levels The Test Match between the Springboks and England to be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is the last stop on England's 3-match test tour and may prove to be the series decider. Tickets are expected to sell fast and … [Read more...] about Springboks England Rugby Test Tickets on Sale NOW
Springboks vs England Test at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Port Elizabeth rugby fans need to mark 23 June 2012 in their calendars when England will meet the Springboks in the final of a three match tour to South Africa. The Springboks will also return to the FNB Stadium in Soweto for the final home Test of 2012 when they take on newly-crowned world champions New Zealand in the final encounter of the Castle Rugby Championship. The Springboks also host England in a three-Test series, as well as take on Australia and Argentina in the enlarged … [Read more...] about Springboks vs England Test at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Sometimes Wickets Count More Than Runs
On Sunday 6 March England defeated South Africa by six runs in a group B match despite their dismal batting performance. England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss at the M A Chidambaram Stadium and elected to bat. The English only managed to make 171 runs in their allotted overs with some great bowling from the South African bowlers. England found themselves in serious trouble at 3-15 when Robin Peterson offered an excellent first four-over spell. Peterson damaged the English top … [Read more...] about Sometimes Wickets Count More Than Runs
Giles Coren: What is the Point of Australia?
On 29 December and writing for the Daily Mail, Giles Coren had a go at the Aussies, after England won the Ashes (Cricket dummy), in an article titled: With the Ashes, Aussies have again proved to be bad losers. If they can't even win at cricket... just what is the point of Australia? What young Giles failed to mention was that the England Team contains a Zimbabwean Coach and Four South Africans, one of whom happens to be the captain, but, anyway I don't want to get on the wrong side of … [Read more...] about Giles Coren: What is the Point of Australia?
