Preview: New Zealand vs South Africa
Fri, 04 Jul 2008
There is no team in the world that South Africa would rather beat than New Zealand. The Kiwis feel the same way about South Africa, only much more so this year.
Paul Dobson previews the 3N opener!
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Kiwis target Bok pack
Thu, 03 Jul 2008
It was once said, in a South African dressing room, that when you play a rugby Test against New Zealand, 'consider your country at war'. And 'war' it will be in the opening Tri-Nations Test on Saturday.
Who will win this war? |
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Tri-Nations from 1996
Wed, 02 Jul 2008
New Zealand have ruled the Tri-Nations. They have allowed their two partners, Australia and South Africa, precious little since 1996.
Williams given a Friday deadline
Thu, 03 Jul 2008
Lock Ali Williams remains a touch-and-go prospect as the All Blacks brace themselves for a torrid forward battle against South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-Nations series in wintry Wellington on Saturday.
Smit slams 'rent-a-quote' Krige
Thu, 03 Jul 2008
Former Springbok captain Corné Krige was publicly rebuked by current skipper John Smit on Thursday for questioning the credentials of the All Blacks' stand-in skipper Rodney So'oialo.
Boks have 'fire in the belly'
Thu, 03 Jul 2008
Two of rugby's most passionate rivals, the All Blacks and Springboks launch the Tri-Nations series in Wellington on Saturday in a showdown that puts the world number one ranking on the line.
What will it take to win in NZ? |
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Big Joe the Bok bolter
Thu, 03 Jul 2008
Joe van Niekerk at No.8 is the big bolter in Springbok coach Peter de Villiers's side to face New Zealand in the opening match of the Tri-Nations, in Wellington on Saturday.
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Boks face scrum battle
Wed, 02 Jul 2008
Springbok captain John Smit, who is struggling to overcome the affects of a 30-hour flight from France to Wellington, is more concerned about the threat posed by the All Black scrum than jetlag.
Is the Bok scrum good enough?
Henry: 'My toughest challenge yet'
Wed, 02 Jul 2008
All Black coach Graham Henry, who has been talking up the Springboks all week, has described Saturday's opening Tri-Nations Test against South Africa as "the toughest challenge" of his career.
What will it take to beat the Kiwis?
3N Preview: Three's a crowd
Tue, 01 Jul 2008
With the 2008 Tri-Nations tournament just days away,
rugby365 looks ahead to the annual southern hemisphere showpiece - as world champions South Africa look to protect their crown against Australia and New Zealand.
Cowan's choice: booze or rugby
Tue, 01 Jul 2008
All Black scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan was ordered on Tuesday to give up drinking alcohol or lose his contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU).
Williams named to face Boks
Tue, 01 Jul 2008
All Black coach Graham Henry is gambling on the fitness of lock Ali Williams, naming the veteran forward in the second row of the team to face South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-Nations series on Saturday.
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Referees to 6 July
Mon, 30 Jun 2008
The Tri-Nations is upon us, ELVs and all - the same ELVs as were used in the Super 14, which is why only SANZAR referees will referee Tri-Nations matches. Still the to-ing and fro-ing from law to law will test referees.
De Villiers to 'beef up' his Boks
Mon, 30 Jun 2008
South African coach Peter de Villiers will be making some critical adjustments to his team when he names the side to face New Zealand in the opening round of the Tri-Nations series, in Wellington on Saturday.
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McCaw to 'guide' So'oialo against Boks
Mon, 30 Jun 2008
Long-serving All Black captain Richie McCaw may not be available to play for the first four rounds of the Tri-Nations, but his influence on the New Zealand team will not be lost.
'The real World Cup starts now'
Sun, 29 Jun 2008
South Africa will not be able to call themselves world champions until they have beaten New Zealand, according to Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and his vice-captain Victor Matfield.
Can the Boks end their 10-year NZ drought? Email us!
Wallabies' uncertain despite French win
Sun, 29 Jun 2008
Despite their apparent comfortable 34-13 victory over France on Saturday, the "hot-and-cold" performance has left Australia wondering who might make the grade for the upcoming Tri-Nations series.
Henry expects 'massive' clash with Boks
Sun, 29 Jun 2008
A rebuilding All Blacks side face a massive test when they play South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-Nations championship in Wellington on Saturday, coach Graham Henry said.
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Masoe called into All Blacks squad
Sun, 29 Jun 2008
Chris Masoe has replaced injured All Blacks' captain Richie McCaw in the All Black squad for the two tests against South Africa.
The Boks have landed
Fri, 27 Jun 2008
After a lengthy flight, the Boks have arrived in Wellington and will begin their week's preparations on Saturday morning in light of their opening Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand.
