Pretty turgid is how TANK LANNING describes the Bok’s 24-13 win over Argentina, and as such, his player ratings are not particularly stellar, with Francois Louw being the exception.
Bok Watch
Stat attack: Boks vs Argentina
Argentina dominated all the attacking stats, but they gave away 15 penalties while the Boks amassed 13 turnovers. Take in all the match stats from their 24-13 win over Argentina.
Bok Ratings – Not pretty
That the Boks kept it to a 2 point game speaks to their character and guts says TANK LANNING, and while that needs to be recognised, the score does not reflect the All Black dominance.
Stat attack: Boks vs All Blacks
So often in the modern game, it’s the team with the least ball that wins the game says TANK LANNING, but on Saturday it was the side who dominated the attacking stats that won the game.
All Blacks book fourth final
Defending champions New Zealand booked their place in the Rugby World Cup Final thanks to a 20-18 win over South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Schalk – Japan up skilled me
MIKE GREENAWAY gets the lowdown from Schalk Burger about passing the ball, his greatest try, and his toughest two weeks as a Spingbok
Bok Ratings – Duane and De Allende shine
Schalk Burger’s match stats seem to back up his man of the match award, but TANK LANNING has been pretty harsh on the popular flank him in his Bok ratings.
Stat attack: Boks vs WALES
TANK LANNING digs into the match stats, revealing that all the action again took place amongst numbers 1 to 10 against Wales, this in stark contrast to the team they will be playing against this weekend.
We’re not concerned about the All Blacks – Louw
Springbok flanker Francois Louw says the Boks aren’t too worried about facing the mighty All Blacks in next week’s semi-final.
Boks move into England’s posh rugby base
No longer needed by England, the new Bok base for as long as they remain in the World Cup is Pennyhill Park, a luxurious hotel & spa with it’s own golf course and rugby field. Take a look …
Bokwatch: Fore!
What is it with the Boks and their golf? BRENDEN NEL ponders the lure that golf has for rugby players – no matter where in the world they may find themselves, or what else the venue has to offer.
Girls be hating the fat boys
It’s with great sadness that we publish proof that the ladies have no time at all for the poor props who do all the donkey work so the rest of the team can shine.