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Grahamstown in the news: Grahamstown’s Allister Coetzee welcomes overseas-based Springboks
Grahamstown's Allister Coetzee welcomes overseas-based Springboks: Grahamstown-born Springbok coach Allister Coetzee today welcomed overseas-based trio Francois Louw; Steven Kitshoff; and Duane Vermeulen into his Springbok squad on Sunday. Speaking at the Springboks' team hotel in Cape Town, Coetzee said: "You can see ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Grahamstown’s Allister Coetzee welcomes overseas-based Springboks
Strong Port Elizabeth and East Cape presence in Springbok Team
Despite Eastern Province Rugby being constantly under the spotlight as, well, kinda useless... the province can certainly claim to consistently producing players of a high calibre to serve in the national squad. Not only does PE have strong representation with a Springbok coach - Allsiter Coetzee - and assistant coach - Mzwandile Stick - both calling Port Elizabeth home but there are THREE Port Elizabeth born players in the recently announced side. Further placing the Eastern Cape's stamp of … [Read more...] about Strong Port Elizabeth and East Cape presence in Springbok Team
Allister Coetzee and Stick happy after local franchise visits
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said on Tuesday he was very satisfied with the feedback he received from local franchise coaches and players during his two-week road trip to the six South African Super Rugby teams. The series of visits was the first opportunity for the new Springbok coach to meet the players and coaching staff of the Vodacom Bulls, Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Toyota Cheetahs, Emirates Lions and Southern Kings since his appointment to the national coaching job in … [Read more...] about Allister Coetzee and Stick happy after local franchise visits
75 Bucks to see the Boks in PE in June
From only R75 in Port Elizabeth and R100 in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively, Springbok fans will be able to book their seat to watch the men in Green and Gold in action against Ireland next month. Tickets for the Castle Lager Incoming Series Test Series in June have already opened in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, while sales in Cape Town are due to open at midday on Thursday, 12 May. The Springboks will be up against a strong Irish team that has won two of the last three RBS Six … [Read more...] about 75 Bucks to see the Boks in PE in June
A Bumper 2016 rugby season
The confirmation by SA Rugby last week that the Eastern Province Rugby Union will host the third test match against Current Six Nations champions Ireland has added to what was already going to be a bumper 2016 rugby season. SARU announced on Friday that the third leg of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Ireland would take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on the 25th of June next year. "The Test Match is an exciting addition to what was already going to be a bumper 2016 rugby … [Read more...] about A Bumper 2016 rugby season
Port Elizabeth Rugby Test Confirmed
Current Six Nations champions Ireland will play a three-test series against the Springboks in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth in June 2016, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Friday. SARU also confirmed that back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions, New Zealand, would venture away from Johannesburg for the first time since 2011 when they meet the Springboks at Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban, on 8 October in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. Rugby World Cup … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Rugby Test Confirmed
Bok Banter Dinner in PE
Some of NMMU's most famous South African rugby alumni are set to gather for a once-in-a-lifetime legacy event in Port Elizabeth on September 3. The Madibaz Bok Banter dinner will bring together a constellation of Springbok stars from across the decades in celebration of NMMU's 10 years of existence, following the merger of the University of Port Elizabeth, PE Technikon and local Vista University campus. The event will be headlined by members of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad Hennie … [Read more...] about Bok Banter Dinner in PE
Springbok Sevens Shoot to Top With Double Victory
South Africa moved to the top of the HSBC Sevens World Series points table in Port Elizabeth on Sunday when they claimed a second consecutive World Series title in as many weeks. The Springbok Sevens defeated New Zealand 26-17 in a pulsating final of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament, a week after they claimed the Dubai Sevens title. The hosts trailed Fiji by two points coming into their home event, but now lead the standings with 59 points, with Fiji (51), New Zealand (47) … [Read more...] about Springbok Sevens Shoot to Top With Double Victory
Cecil Afrika flies past Juries milestone #MyPE7s
Former Springbok Sevens Player of the Year, Cecil Afrika, reached a milestone in the match against Wales as he scored a try to take his career tally to 928 points in the HSBC Sevens World Series. This took his past the long standing mark of Fabian Juries (925) and he now holds the record for most points in the series by a South African. The Springbok Sevens qualified for the Cup quarterfinals of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens on Saturday when they topped pool A, beating the USA, Kenya … [Read more...] about Cecil Afrika flies past Juries milestone #MyPE7s
How is the mood in the Training Camp?
Springbok Vice Captain, Bismark Du Plessis reflects on how the young springboks have come along and the pride that they feel when they put the Springbok jersey on as representing the best in the country. http://youtu.be/H7-cfXjaF9E Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about How is the mood in the Training Camp?
Friday UNrant – Springboks
I would like to go on record and thank SARU as well as the local powers that be for bringing the Springboks vs Scotland rugby game to Port Elizabeth and the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Reason: Based on the marked increased in requests and bookings for accommodation the test has brought many people to Port Elizabeth who booked accommodation from this page: Top 10 Cheapest Accommodation choices in Port Elizabeth. Let us know in the comments how the game positively impacted on your business. … [Read more...] about Friday UNrant – Springboks
What about Springbok performance at the breakdown?
Springbok Team forwards and attack coach, Johan van Graan talks about the pressure at the breakdowns - the modern game of rugby has almost 200 breakdowns a game and warrants attention. http://youtu.be/ATNJ0VfI9aE Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about What about Springbok performance at the breakdown?
Pollard secures exciting Springbok debut at pivot in Port Elizabeth
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard is one of five uncapped players who have been named in the Springboks' match-23 for Saturday's final encounter of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Scotland in Port Elizabeth. In total, the Springbok starting team shows six changes from the side which beat Wales by 31-30 in Nelspruit last weekend. The four uncapped players on a new-look bench are Marcel van der Merwe (prop), Stephan Lewies (lock), Teboho "Oupa" Mohoje (loose forward) and … [Read more...] about Pollard secures exciting Springbok debut at pivot in Port Elizabeth
Springboks donation to Missionvale Care Centre in PE
Springboks donation to Missionvale Care Centre in PE Four members of the Springbok squad who hail from the Eastern Cape on Tuesday donated R15,000 on behalf of the team to the Missionvale Care Centre in Port Elizabeth. Siya Kolisi, Jan Serfontein, JJ Engelbrecht and Paul Jordaan visited the centre on Tuesday morning. The money comes from the team's internal fund and the players themselves decided which local charity to support. Their choice fell on the Missionvale Care Centre, where 250 … [Read more...] about Springboks donation to Missionvale Care Centre in PE
