We can’t believe it has taken so long, but Peter de Villiers has finally had a meeting with Saru where he’s been told, in not quite so many words, that his services are unlikely to be called upon when the new Springbok coach is announced at the end of the month.
PdV Told He’s Not In Bok Plans
Tags: Jurie Roux, Peter de Villiers, SARU, Springboks
Boks’ 12 Steps To Redemption In 2012
A challenging 2012 campaign awaits the fallen Springboks as they enter a 12-step program to remedy their affliction, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld.
Tags: All Blacks, boks, Fourie du Preez, Gert Smal, Irish Lions, Jake White, New Zealand, Peter de Villiers, Springbok, Tri Nations, Victor Matfield, Wallabies
Tactical Balancing Act Awaits Boks
Quintin van Jaarsveld writes the Springboks will be best served to employ a fresh, balanced game plan when they enter a new area in 2012.
Tags: Australia, Jake White, John Smit, New Zealand, Peter de Villiers, Springboks
De Villiers For Coach Again?
"I am just saying I am available and will apply for the job if applications are asked for."Peter de Villiers
Outgoing Springboks coach Peter de Villiers reveals he might re-apply for the Springboks coaching job…
Tags: Peter de Villiers
Divvy VS The Politicians
We stumbled across this ZA News clip of Peter de Villiers fielding “questions” about rugby from all sorts of political figures. They call it “Ask The Coach”. We call it very funny!
Tags: Barack Obama, Helen Zille, Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema, Peter de Villiers
Steyn A Bigger Loss Than Carter
''Frans Steyn is a big blow to us. I think it is much bigger [than Carter]. He was one of those stars to us.''Peter de Villiers
Springboks coach Peter de Villiers has said Frans Steyn is a bigger loss to South Africa than Dan Carter is to the All Blacks.
Tags: Dan Carter, Frans Steyn, Peter de Villiers
Rugby Hijacks The Haka
"The haka in our culture is something which is regarded as special and should not be bastardised by sport. Peter de Villiers is dead right when he says it is losing its respect."Peter Love
A New Zealand Maori leader has supported South African coach Peter de Villiers by saying that rugby has overused the Haka by saying that the traditional war dance has been “hijacked by rugby people”.
Tags: Haka, Peter de Villiers
Div Has The Last Word
"For me, about the World Cup especially, there is too many haka around. It is unique to me, and it is losing its intensity – but that is only me.Peter de Villiers
Peter de Villiers has the last words of course. What do you think?
Tags: Haka, New Zealand, Peter de Villiers
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