Promising young flyhalf Curwin Bosch, No 8 Dan du Preez and fullback Warrick Gelant were on Saturday included in the 34-man Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign. The 22-year old Du Preez is the twin brother of Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez. Curwin Bosch will join fellow Old Grey High School pupil Siya Kolisi in the Springbok line-up. Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, said he is pleased with the largely unchanged squad, which allows … [Read more...] about PE Talent included in Port Elizabeth Test
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The Springboks are Coming!
The Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship will be named on Saturday, 5 August 2017 after the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, which will be staged on the same day at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg. The 33-man Bok squad will be confirmed through a SA Rugby media release and on Supersport, at approximately 18h45 on Saturday evening. The players will assemble on Tuesday, 8 August in Port Elizabeth to start with their preparations for the first Test … [Read more...] about The Springboks are Coming!
Tickets now available for Springboks vs Argentina in Port Elizabeth
Finally the ‘BIG DAY’ is about to arrive and the excitement is mounting as the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium prepares to welcome the Springboks and the Argentine team on 19th August 2017 for what promises to be an absolute humdinger of a match – particularly if the Castle Lager Incoming series is anything to go by. Port Elizabeth – and more specifically the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium – has become somewhat of a fortress for the men in Green and Gold. “Nelson Mandela Bay has a special charm, so … [Read more...] about Tickets now available for Springboks vs Argentina in Port Elizabeth
Springbok Home Test headed for Port Elizabeth
The Springboks will head to Bloemfontein for the first time since 2010 and New Zealand will be in action at DHL Newlands in Cape Town as SA Rugby confirmed the home venues for the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championships on Friday. The Springboks will play the Pumas in Port Elizabeth, the Wallabies in Bloemfontein and the All Blacks in Cape Town. Tickets are available as follows: SA v Argentina (Port Elizabeth): Tickets from R75 to R500 will go on sale online from … [Read more...] about Springbok Home Test headed for Port Elizabeth
Springboks to play in Port Elizabeth in August
The Springboks will head to Bloemfontein for the first time since 2010 and New Zealand will be in action in Cape Town as SA Rugby confirmed the home venues for the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championships on Monday. The first match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship will take place on Saturday 19 August at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, when Argentina clash with the Boks. The following week, the Springboks will be in action in Argentina against Los Pumas (Saturday 26 … [Read more...] about Springboks to play in Port Elizabeth in August
Hele, Mali and Mooi invited to national women’s rugby training camp
Three women's rugby players from the Eastern Cape - Aseza Hele, Unathi Mali and Akhona Mooi - are amongst a group of 42 players who were invited to the second national women's training camp as the squad will pick up their preparations for their UK tour in October. The three Eastern Province players will join nine players from Border making twelve representatives from the Eastern Cape. The province with the highest representation is Western Province with fourteen players. The four-day training … [Read more...] about Hele, Mali and Mooi invited to national women’s rugby training camp
PE in the news: Springboks courage not enough at Twickenham
Springboks courage not enough at Twickenham: African News Agency (ANA) Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag 'border' or ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Petersen charged with match fixing: He was classified as ‘black’ in South African racial terms, coming from the mixed-race Gelvandale area of Port Elizabeth. … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Springboks courage not enough at Twickenham
PE Image – Springboks Legends
This Danie Gerber image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. Springboks Legends Image by Alex Alb DANIE GERBER - De outra época, de outro rugby e de outro calibre This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Danie Gerber. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about PE Image – Springboks Legends
PE in the news: Moore: Springboks deserved the win
Moore: Springboks deserved the win: South African captain Adriaan Strauss was delighted with the result in Port Elizabeth, his team won the series 2-1. Ireland captain Rory Best says the future of Irish rugby is really bright, we still think we're good enough to win series like that and ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Borthwick targets 10 consecutive wins: South African captain Adriaan Strauss was delighted with the result in Port Elizabeth, his team won the series 2-1. Ireland … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Moore: Springboks deserved the win
Grahamstown in the news: Mark Reason: Springboks’ backline is a shambles and their defence is bankrupt
Mark Reason: Springboks' backline is a shambles and their defence is bankrupt: He appointed Mzwandile Stick as backline coach who said, "To see Allister, a son of the soil and originally from Grahamstown, and myself in Bok coaching positions, there is light." Try telling Boks fans that there is light. You would love for the story to ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Allister Coetzee tackles thankless task as Springboks coach: Coetzee, from Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, was appointed … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Mark Reason: Springboks’ backline is a shambles and their defence is bankrupt
Springbok team to face Ireland in Port Elizabeth announced
Warren Whiteley (No 8) and Ruan Combrinck (wing) will make their first starts for the Springboks in the deciding third Test against Ireland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The inclusion of these two players are the only changes to the starting team announced by Springbok coach Allister Coetzee for the third Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against the Irish in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Coetzee also made three changes to the bench. Whiteley replaces the experienced Duane Vermeulen, … [Read more...] about Springbok team to face Ireland in Port Elizabeth announced
Trevor Nyakane out
Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane was on Tuesday withdrawn from the squad for this Saturday’s third Test against Ireland in Port Elizabeth because of injury. The prop suffered an ankle injury against Ireland in the second Test between the sides last Saturday in Johannesburg. Nyakane was sent for x-rays on Monday, which showed no fracture except for some swelling. However, further assessment on Tuesday morning revealed that Nyakane will not be ready to be considered for Saturday’s final Test. A … [Read more...] about Trevor Nyakane out
Springboks in Kwazakhele
The Springboks had an open practice and signing session at the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele today. … [Read more...] about Springboks in Kwazakhele
PE in the news: Players can be proud of win over Springboks, says Ireland coach
Players can be proud of win over Springboks, says Ireland coach: The second Test is in Johannesburg next Saturday and the last match is in Port Elizabeth on June 25. "We'd love to have him available, we're going to find out in the next couple of days what, if any, consequences there are from his attempted charge-down ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. CJ Stander ruled out of second Test following red card for Ireland: The third test is back down on the coast in Port Elizabeth on June … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Players can be proud of win over Springboks, says Ireland coach
PE in the news: Ireland hang on grimly with 14 men to beat Springboks for first time in South Africa
Ireland hang on grimly with 14 men to beat Springboks for first time in South Africa: However, more mistakes allowed Jackson to kick over another penalty and Ireland held out for victory. The second Test is in Johannesburg next Saturday and the last match is in Port Elizabeth on June 25. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Obama Expands U.S. Military's Authority To Target Taliban In Afghanistan: The second Test is in Johannesburg next Saturday and the last match is in Port Elizabeth on June … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Ireland hang on grimly with 14 men to beat Springboks for first time in South Africa
