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Shane Williams believes Brian O’Driscoll should get the IRB Player of the Year award ahead of Fourie du Preez. The nominees were annnounced on Monday, and yet again there were some surprises. Williams himself was a shock winner in 2008 and couldn’t even start for the Lions in South Africa in the first two Tests this [...]
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
The Bulls’ Springbok trio of Bryan Habana, Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez have been selected for the Barbarians to face the All Blacks. They will be joined by the Australia duo of Matt Giteau and Rocky Elsom as well as Wales’ Jamie Roberts and Andy Powell. The match is scheduled 5 December at Twickenham. All Blacks [...]
Pentnews Magazine (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Despite the Springboks losing to Leicester last week, France coach Marc Lievremont won’t expect an easy time against the World Champions. He’ll need to ensure they’re stocked up on eye patches too. South Africa have recalled flanker Schalk Burger, as well as captain John Smit, scrum-half Fourie du Preez and locks Matfield and Botha. Will South Africa [...]
France24 (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has defended a decision to take his jaded stars on a three-Test tour of Europe that starts on Friday against France in Toulouse. Some South African medical experts believe the world and Tri-Nations champions are playing with fire by including veterans like skipper John Smit and locks Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha, and scrum-half Fourie du Preez.
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Fourie du Preez admits that he and the Bulls’ Springbok contingent are in need of rest but insists they are determined to break their drought against France and Ireland. It has been a taxing year for the scrumhalf and his team-mates, the likes of Victor Matfield, Bryan Habana, Bakkies Botha and Morne Steyn – the players [...]
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Guardian writers pick their world best XVs ahead of the autumn internationals Ahead of the start of this year's autumn internationals, our correspondents have picked their world XVs. The results over the coming weeks may change their minds, but have they got their current selections right? Robert Kitson The hits may be getting bigger but class is permanent. It will be interesting, even so, to see...
Sunday Tribune (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
EARLY last season, Brian O'Driscoll wasn't playing too well. Short on the searing acceleration that petrified defences for much of the decade, and also strangely short on confidence, the hot topic was whether or not he'd retain the Ireland captaincy that at one stage had seemed like a sinecure. Amid intense speculation that Paul O'Connell might get the vote, the new coach, Declan Kidney, decided to...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Blue Bulls scrum-half Fourie du Preez was on Monday named as the SA Rugby Player of the Year for the second time in his career.
Pretoria News (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
FOURIE du Preez was last night named as the SA Rugby Player of the Year for the second time. The Blue Bulls and Bok scrumhalf captured the crown at the end of a fabulous domestic season during which teams he represented won every available prize.
France 24 (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Springbok scrum-half Fourie du Preez capped a wonderful three days in his career on Monday when named South Africa Rugby Player of the Year. Du Preez was the architect of the three Blue Bulls tries last Saturday when they defeated Free State Cheetahs 36-24 in Pretoria to capture the Currie Cup inter-provincial championship. Widely regarded as the best No 9 in the world, Du Preez displayed his wide...
Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Springbok scrum-half Fourie du Preez capped a wonderful three days in his career on Monday when named South Africa Rugby Player of the Year.
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Fourie du Preez won the SA Player of the Year award while Springbok halfback partner Morne Steyn captured three accolades at the annual banquet in Johannesburg. Du Preez beat Bok skipper John Smit, Victor Matfield, Heinrich Brussow and Steyn himself to claim the coveted title. Du Preez is a previous winner of the trophy, having walked [...]
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
Keo.co.za brings you commentary from the Currie Cup final at Loftus. More to follow… Blue Bulls – 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Francois Hougaard, 13 Jaco Pretorius, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Dewald Potgieter, 6 Deon Stegmann, 5 Victor Matfield (c), 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 Werner [...]
Bush Radio 89.5 fm Newsroom (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
By Nomava Nobumba 31 October 2009 South Africa faces a super sporting weekend with the Currie Cup final being played in Pretoria and Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs clashing at Orlando Stadium. Tickets for both matches are completely sold out. The Blue Bulls are reportedly the hot favourites to take the Currie Cup. Featuring match winners like Morné Steyn, Fourie du Preez, Victor Matfield,...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
Springbok trio Bakkies Botha, Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez will celebrate their 50th appearance for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup final on Saturday.
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