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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Springbok Rugby Hits
When the Final Whistle Blew on the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, 43 Million South Africans Shared in the Celebration of the 'boks' Having Conquered the World's Best. Four Years On, the Springboks Are Prepared for an Evengreater Challenge, Defending their World Title. The Anthem in 1995 was the Hugely Popular 'hie Kommie Bokke' which Has Been Re-recorded for this Album as the Updated 1999 Wales Edition.
Website Dedicated To NZ’s RWC Hoodoo
New Zealand’s inability to win the Rugby World Cup since it first hosted the tournament 24 years ago has become so notorious it has its own website.
The site http://www.waitofanation.com/ – parodying the claim the All Blacks carry the “weight of a nation” into every world tournament – charts New Zealand’s history of World Cup disappointments.
After posing the question “pressure, what pressure?” the website observes “time and again, New Zealand has clutched defeat from the jaws of victory with peerless dexterity. Despite all the enduring success of the All Blacks, our lack of cups has become a saucer of embarrassment.”
The site points out the All Blacks have won 74 percent of matches over 106 years and have won more games, scored more tries and produced more points than any other team in World Cup history while winning the tournament only once, in 1987.
It offers for sale Wait of the Nation t-shirts, recommending they should be worn in a foetal position.
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SOUTH AFRICA HOME CLASSIC JERSEY (GREEN) SHORT-SLEEVE
Handsome short sleeve rugby jersey in dark green with dark green piping. Stretchy side panels. Embroidered Springboks logo on right chest. South Africa Rugby patch is embroidered on the left chest. CCC logo is embroidered on front chest. South African flag is embroidered on the left sleeve. SASOL sponsor logo printed in center. Made of ultra soft, yet durable Temex fabric. 100% cotton drill collar with loop neck. The South African Rugby Football Union was founded in March 1992. In 1995, the International Rugby Board awarded South Africa the honor of hosting the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and the Springboks won the competition and won again in 2007! 74% Polyester, 28% Cotton. Comes with an extra rubber button. Sizes S-3X.Price: $0.00
Friday, August 26, 2011
SOUTH AFRICA RUGBY LOGO T-SHIRT (DARK GREEN) SHORT-SLEEVE
Pre-shrunk garment-dyed short-sleeve t-shirt with South Africa's team logo silk-screened onto the front of the shirt. 100% Cotton. Sizes S-2XL.(please add $3.00 for size 2XL).Price:
Friday, August 19, 2011
Rugby World Cup Greatest Moments
There have been a huge number of memorable moments in the 20-year history of the Rugby World Cup. Think of the last minute drop-goals to beat Australia by Rob Andrew (in 1995), and Johnny Wilkinson (in 2003). Or maybe the finest rugby match ever played, the semi between France and the All Blacks at Twickenham in 1999. Perhaps you might consider the moment that President Nelson Mandela walked onto the Ellis Park turf for the 1995 final wearing a Springbok shirt. Using interviews and action, The Rugby World Cup Greatest Moments includes all the most memorable action, including the record points tallies, and the breathless finishes. There's a special bonus for all rugby fans, with extended highlights of some of the very best matches. This DVD is a very special accompaniment to the sport's top tournament. Including: The 2003 World Cup Final Nelson Mandela visits the Springboks in 1995 France take on New Zealand in 1995 Wales beat Australia in 1987 Ireland play Australia in 1991 Scotland play England in the 1991 semi-final New Zealand win the first World CupPrice: $29.95
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
HALBRO SOUTH AFRICA OLD STYLE JERSEY (DARK GREEN) LONG-SLEEVE
Halbro North America International Replica Jersey with a myrtle base and an amber collar. Embroidered with South Africa's traditional team logo. 100% Cotton. Sizes S-3XL. Add $3.00 for sizes 2XL and add $4.50 for 3XL.Price:
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Jake On Steyn And Smith
Former Springbok coach Jake White – on RugbyXV.co.za – answers readers bets questions on Frans Steyn and Juan Smith.
Q: Having coached Francois Steyn, and no doubt having kept an eye on his performances for Grey College, do you believe he deserves another chance at flyhalf next year?
Nothing like game-time to help a player settle in a position (he no doubt would have benefited playing in the inside backs at Racing).
Do you believe this would be the best option for the Springboks next year, and what strengths do you think Steyn would bring to the position?
A: When I watched Frans at Grey he played 12 and 15, which I think are his two best positions by far.
Playing at flyhalf restricts him a bit, as you have to merely be a link at times, while Frans likes to run and test defences.
He helps out at flyhalf at Racing at times, but he’s essentially a 12 and 15.
With Jean de Villiers, the Boks are spoilt for choice at inside centre, which is why he’s been moved to fullback.
To read White’s input on a head coach’s role and possible replacement for Juan Smith, click here.
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