Springbok Team forwards and attack coach, Johann van Graan talks about the Springboks chances against Scotland - rated as one of the world's best breakdown teams. http://youtu.be/gj8hQo0BrQg 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 are you expecting from Scotland?
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Springbok injury list good for Adriaanse and Lewies – Video
Lourens Adriaanse (prop) and Stephan Lewies (lock) of the Cell C Sharks have been called up to the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth, where they face Scotland in the final Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday. Adriaanse replaces his provincial team-mate Tendai Mtawarira, who sustained an injury to his neck in last Saturday's 31-30 victory over Wales in Nelspruit. Lewies comes into the squad for Flip van der Merwe, who injured knee ligaments late in the Welsh Test. Both … [Read more...] about Springbok injury list good for Adriaanse and Lewies – Video
Pollard and Strauss to join Springboks in Port Elizabeth
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard, who was named IRB Junior Player of the Year on Friday, and experienced Test hooker Adriaan Strauss will join the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Sunday ahead of the Springbok vs Scotland test at the Nelson Mandlea Bay Stadium on 28 June 2014. Pollard superbly led the South African Under-20s at the Junior World Championships in New Zealand. The Junior Boks twice beat the NZ U20s en route to the final, where they were edged 21-20 by England in Auckland … [Read more...] about Pollard and Strauss to join Springboks in Port Elizabeth
EP Kings Aidon Davis in leadership position for Junior Boks
Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard will captain the Junior Springboks at the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship during June in New Zealand, South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron announced on Today. EP Kings number eight Aidon Davis and Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Jesse Kriel were confirmed as the two vice-captains. Pollard will be competing in his third consecutive JWC tournament and he brings a wealth of experience to the squad, having made his Junior Bok debut in South Africa's … [Read more...] about EP Kings Aidon Davis in leadership position for Junior Boks
Two Kings in Junior Springbok squad named for JWC 2014
A Junior Springbok squad bolstered by several players with Vodacom Super Rugby experience was named by SARU in Cape Town on Tuesday for the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship to be hosted by New Zealand from June 2 to 22. Handré Pollard (flyhalf, Vodacom Bulls), André Esterhuizen (centre, Cell C Sharks), Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis (both Southern Kings) as well as Malcolm Marx (hooker, Lions) have all either played Vodacom Super Rugby or have been part of their respective franchise's … [Read more...] about Two Kings in Junior Springbok squad named for JWC 2014
Wales Kings not quite cast in stone
SARU has confirmed Wales' interest in a mid-week match against the EP Kings The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed today that discussions are being held with the Welsh Rugby Union about a possible mid-week match - on 10 of June - against the EP Kings before the Castle Lager Incoming Series in June. The request to play the match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 10 was submitted by the Welsh Rugby Union last week, but it has to be approved by SARU's Executive Council in … [Read more...] about Wales Kings not quite cast in stone
PE Springbok Scotland test officially confirmed
The Springboks will face 2013 Six Nations champions Wales in two Tests in Durban and Nelspruit during the Castle Lager Incoming Series in June, followed by a once-off international against Scotland in Port Elizabeth. The fixtures were confirmed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday. In total, the Springboks are scheduled to play 14 matches in 2014, of which 13 are Tests. The other, a non-Test Springbok match against a World XV on 7 June in Cape Town, is to be … [Read more...] about PE Springbok Scotland test officially confirmed
Christmas wishes do come true
Christmas wishes do come true – thanks to the intervention of people like Algoa FM journalist Doreen Loubser, who ensured that a young boy’s rugby jersey that had been signed by all the Springbok Sevens team players is given to him just in time for Christmas. The making of the present started at the Sevens tournament played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium between December 7 and December 8. A former professional rugby player for Western Province Rito Hlungwani made friends with 10-year-old … [Read more...] about Christmas wishes do come true
ADAM concert raising funds for future hockey Springboks
Proceeds from the ADAM concert in Port Elizabeth on December 23 will go towards helping the Pearson Boys first hockey squad to raise their game through playing in Europe. It will be the first time that Port Elizabeth fans will see the band with Christoff de Beer, who has replaced Joe Foster. The tour will "expand the boys' borders in terms of the different styles of play and raise the level of hockey at the school," says coach Michael van Rensburg. It will help the 18 young players to … [Read more...] about ADAM concert raising funds for future hockey Springboks
All it took was three tries by South Africa
On their way to victory against New Zealand on 8 December 2013 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth the Blitzbokke scored three tries with one conversion to win Round 3 17-14. In the 4th minute of the first half, Branco de Preez scored the first try which was converted by Justin Geduld. With 2 minutes to go to the end of the first half Branco scored once again. You can hear the booing of the partisan Afrikaans speaking New Zealand supporters behind me during the South … [Read more...] about All it took was three tries by South Africa
Celebrations as South Africa Win
Watch the celebrations start as video cameraman David van der Sandt releases his joy and dishes out a joyous bear hug after the hooter blows for South Africa's historic 17-14 win over New Zealand. The Springboks won Round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series for the first time ever at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 8 December 2013. A fitting tribute to the memory of the man Nelson Rolihlala Mandela. http://youtu.be/NnSIMet1Xmc Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE … [Read more...] about Celebrations as South Africa Win
Inspired South Africa win Nelson Mandela Bay Rugby Sevens
Watch highlights as the South African Sevens team win the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens, their first victory at the Nelson Mandela Stadium. Top 5 games: New Zealand 14 - 17 South Africa - Final Cup Samoa 21 - 7 Argentina - Third Place Fiji 45 - 19 France - Final Plate Australia 19 - 28 England - Final Bowl Canada 12 - 19 Scotland - Final Shield http://youtu.be/3ag2K-X0038 Creator: irb Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, … [Read more...] about Inspired South Africa win Nelson Mandela Bay Rugby Sevens
Lucky Number 3 for Springbok Sevens Side
The Springbok Sevens side started Round 3 of the HSBC Sevens Round 3 in 3rd place on the log after a disappointing loss in Dubai against Fiji. Drawn in a relatively easy pool the Springboks eventually met New Zealand in the final at 7:30 pm on 8 December 2013 in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The outcome of the weekend belongs in a Hollywood movie as South Africa entered the weekend after the death of a number of great citizens; Reggie September, Neslon Rolihlala Mandela and … [Read more...] about Lucky Number 3 for Springbok Sevens Side
Stephan Dippenaar out of Springbok Sevens team
Stephan Dippenaar was ruled out of next weekend's Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth with a hamstring injury and his replacement will be named on Tuesday, the Springbok Sevens have confirmed. Dippenaar was one of three South African players injured in Dubai while taking part in Round 2 of the HSBC Sevens World Series. South Africa lost only one match during the two-day event, on Saturday in the final against Fiji. Dippenaar and Jamba Ulengo (foot injury) were … [Read more...] about Stephan Dippenaar out of Springbok Sevens team
3 Chances to see Springbok 7’s team to play
On the first day of the Nelson Mandela Bay Cell C 7's tournament the team from South Africa, who are currently 3rd on the Log, will play against Canada (13:12), Spain (16:18) and the last game of the day against Kenya (19:58). Kenya is being coached by former Springbok Sevens coach, Paul Treu. The opening game of the tournament is between New Zealand and Portugal. Day One Schedule - Saturday 7 December 2013: New Zealand v Portugal 11:00 Wales v United States 11:22 England v Samoa … [Read more...] about 3 Chances to see Springbok 7’s team to play
