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1 springbok media guide castle incoming tour south africa v england

2 Message from the Springbok Coach... 3 Springbok Schedule... 5 Springbok Media Protocol... 6 Media Schedule... 8 Contacts...10 Stadiums Referees Springbok Appearances in Springbok Season Springbok Player Profiles Springbok Management Profiles England...78 Springbok Records Approaching Milestones Message from the Springbok Coach If anyone had told me six months ago that I would have to write a message to the media to be used in a Springbok Media Guide, as coach of the national team, I would have told him or her they are dreaming. Yet, here I am, preparing for the upcoming Castle Incoming Tour against England. We will be facing a very well balanced team. They have great players, many of whom I know well from my coaching days at Leicester, but what is more important for us at this stage, is to focus on putting our structures in place, establishing the way we want to play and ensuring we set ourselves up for what promises to be a challenging season. Most of you probably know the historical significance of this tour. It s the first three-test tour ever by one of the four home unions. It may sound incredible, but it s true. In the past, we ve only hosted New Zealand, Australia, France and the British & Irish Lions in proper tours. It s also the first tour including midweek games since the British & Irish Lions were here in 2009 (and England s tour in 2000 before that). With this in mind, I don t think I need to stress the importance of the Castle Incoming Tour to you. It s going to be huge and I can assure you I will leave no stone unturned in ensuring we are as well prepared as we can be. This tour also signifies the formal start to our working relationship as Springbok coach and rugby press corps. Thus far I ve enjoyed working with you and our interactions have been great, as well as your reporting. I know there will be times when we won t agree on certain topics, but I m a firm believer in proper debate and would always be available to discuss matters. I hope you find this Media Guide useful in assisting you with the very important task of communicating to your readers, listeners and viewers what happens in and around the Springbok camp in the coming weeks. And finally, I really hope that we as the Springboks will give you many good things to write about during the Castle Incoming Tour against England and that we re able to satisfy your requirements with professionalism and courtesy. Foreword Springbok Communications Manager De Jongh Borchardt Statistics: Kobus Smit Design: Bryony van Wyk Photographs: Gallo Images Printers: Print Communications Best wishes Heyneke Meyer Springbok Head Coach 3 castle incoming tour

3 Springbok Schedule castle incoming tour TMO K/O ASSISTANT REFEREE 2 springbok schedule england tour to south africa DATE TEAMS VENUE REFEREE ASSISTANT REFEREE 1 17:00 G de Santis (Italy) 09/06/ South Africa vs England Mr Price Kings Park, Durban SR Walsh (Australia) AC Rolland (Ireland) S McDowell (Ireland) 15:00 G Coetzee (South Africa) 13/06/ SA Barbarians South vs England GWK Park, Kimberley JI Kaplan (South Africa) SM Lawrence (South Africa) L Legoete (South Africa) 17:00 G de Santis (Italy) 16/06/ South Africa vs England Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg AC Rolland (Ireland) SR Walsh (Australia) S McDowell (Ireland) 19:10 J Meuwesen (South Africa) 19/06/ SA Barbarians North vs England Profert Olen Park, Potchefstroom SM Lawrence (South Africa) JI Kaplan (South Africa) L Legoete (South Africa) 17:00 G de Santis (Italy) 23/06/ South Africa vs England Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth SR Walsh (Australia) N Owens (Wales) J Lacey (Ireland) media guide 4 5 castle incoming tour

4 bok media protocol Springbok Media Code of Conduct Members of the Springbok rugby team are visible and prominent ambassadors of South African sport. As a result the Springboks carry a lot of responsibility, not only to themselves but also towards the country as a whole and, by implication, our proud sporting history. As Springboks, we are aware of the role the media has to play in promoting the game of rugby as well as the Springbok team. It is therefore important that each and every team member abides by the Springbok Media Code, which is based on the following principles: The Springbok Media Policy is founded on mutual RESPECT between the Springbok team and the media. When dealing with the media, we will be courteous and helpful. At times this may be difficult when dealing with personal disappointment, but it is always necessary. The media is employed to cover this wonderful game and wherever possible we will aid them to do so honestly and without bias. Springbok team members will be readily ACCESSIBLE to the media. While bearing in mind that their primary purpose is to perform well on the playing field, the players also realise that rugby as professional sport needs marketability through exposure. At the same time, the media needs to be aware that the team s media duties should never intrude on or disrupt team preparations. The Springbok team and management will arrive ON TIME at the designated venue for all press conferences, interviews and other media commitments. Wherever possible we should be a few minutes early. We expect the media to be on time too. The Springbok team and management may conduct media conferences and interviews in whichever LANGUAGE they express themselves best. At the same time, we are always aware that at times some members of the media may not understand our chosen language and, if possible, we will speak the language they do understand. Translators should be used where necessary. Grievance procedure Complaints about the performance of the squad and management in the performance of their media responsibilities should in the first place be addressed to the Springbok communications manager. If media believe their concerns are being inadequately addressed, they should raise those concerns with the strategic communications manager. The Springbok communications manager will raise any concerns about the performance of a journalist with the individual concerned. If the Springbok management feel the issue has been inadequately resolved it may then be formally taken to the strategic communications manager for discussion. Media Principles Every effort will be made to satisfy media needs within the following media schedule and flexibility will be applied where possible. Media are advised to arrive in reasonable time for media opportunities but are warned that due to on-field preparations press conferences and mixed zones may not always start exactly as per schedule. Springbok personnel will only be available to media within the prescribed media windows. Due to the predicted level of media interest it is expected that one-on-one interviews cannot be guaranteed. The schedule is subject to change. All changes will be advised via Media Advisory per electronic release. bok media protocol The Springbok team and management feel open to DISCUSS media issues at team or management meetings. We also seek out each other s opinion in preparing press releases. If we are unhappy with something that has been reported about us, it will be discussed with the journalist concerned, in presence of the team media liaison if required. We reserve our right to CHALLENGE factual errors or misquotes. We seek clear and open channels of communication within the media. We will be as TRANSPARENT as possible with the media in all areas of planning, preparation and selections but also ask the media to understand that at certain times some of our preparations may need to remain private in order to best prepare ourselves. Dealings between the Springbok team and the media should always be conducted in good HUMOUR. Professional rugby is a serious business but there should always be an opportunity to share lighter moments with the media. Good humour is important to a happy team environment. media guide 6 7 castle incoming tour

5 media schedule Key Locations Durban Beverley Hills Hotel tel: Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Northwood High School tel: Adelaide Tambo (formerly Kensington Drive), Durban North Johannesburg Palazzo Hotel, Montecasino tel: Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, Sandton 17:00-18:30 Captain s run at Mr Price Kings Park (first 15 minutes open for visuals otherwise closed) Saturday 9 June 17:00 Springboks v England, First Test at Mr Price Kings Park 19:30-19:45 Post-match Media Conference (Coach, Captain and nominated players) 19:55-20:15 Mix Zone (Nominated players) Sunday 10 June No Media Squad transfers to Johannesburg media schedule St Stithians College tel: Peter Place, Lyme Park, Sandton Port Elizabeth Garden Court King s Beach tel: La Roche Drive, Humewood Grey High School tel: College Drive, Mill Park Media Schedule Monday 11 June 12:30-13:00 Media Conference, Montecasino 16:00-17:30 Field Session, St Stithians (open to media and public) Tuesday 12 June 12:30-13:00 Media Conference, Montecasino 16:00-17:30 Field Session, St Stithians (open to media, first 15 minutes for visuals) Wednesday 13 June 12:30-13:00 Team Announcement, Montecasino 16:00-17:30 Field Session, St Stithians (open to media, first 15 minutes for visuals) Monday 4 June 12:30-13:00 Media Conference, Kashmir Restaurant (opposite the Southern Sun Beverley Hills Hotel, Umhlanga) 16:00-17:30 Field Session, Northwood High School (open to media and public) Tuesday 5 June 12:30-13:00 Media Conference, Kashmir Restaurant (opposite the Southern Sun Beverley Hills Hotel, Umhlanga) 16:00-17:30 Field Session, Northwood High School (open to media, first 15 minutes for visuals) Wednesday 6 June 12:30-13:00 Team Announcement, Kashmir Restaurant (opposite the Southern Sun Beverley Hills Hotel, Umhlanga) 16:00-17:30 Field Session, Northwood High School (open to media, first 15 minutes for visuals) Thursday 14 June No Media Friday 15 June 09:00-09:30 Captain s Media Conference, Montecasino 10:15-10:20 Official Team Photograph, lawn at the back of the Palazzo Hotel (weather permitting) 17:00-18:30 Captain s run at Coca-Cola Park (first 15 minutes open for visuals otherwise closed) Saturday 16 June 17:00 Springboks v England, Second Test 19:30-19:45 Post-match Media Conference (coach, captain and nominated players) 19:55-20:15 Mix Zone (nominated players) Sunday 17 June No Media Squad transfers to Port Elizabeth Thursday 7 June No Media Friday 8 June 09:00-09:30 Captain s Media Conference, Kashmir Restaurant (opposite the Southern Sun Beverley Hills Hotel, Umhlanga) 10:15-10:20 Official Team Photograph, Southern Sun Beverly Hills (weather permitting) Monday 18 June 12:30-13:00 Media Conference, Garden Court King s Beach 16:00-17:30 Field Session, Grey High School (open to media and public) Tuesday 19 June 12:30-13:00 Media Conference, Garden Court King s Beach 16:00-17:30 Field Session, Grey High School (open to media, first 15 minutes for visuals) media guide 8 9 castle incoming tour

6 bok media schedule & contacts Wednesday 20 June 12:30-13:00 Team Announcement, Garden Court King s Beach 16:00-17:30 Field Session, Grey High School (open to media, first 15 minutes for visuals) Thursday 21 June No Media Friday 22 June 09:00-09:30 Captain s Media Conference, Garden Court King s Beach 16:50-16:55 Official Team Photograph, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium 17:00-18:30 Captain s run at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (first 15 minutes open for stills otherwise closed) Saturday 23 June 17:00 Springboks v England, Third Test 19:30-19:45 Post-match Media Conference (coach, captain and nominated players) 19:55-20:15 Mix Zone (nominated players) Sunday 24 June No Media Test Venues Mr Price King s Park, Durban Capacity: Home union: KwaZulu-Natal Bok record: P: 26; W: 16; D: 3; L: 7; PF: 611; PA: 414; TF: 62; TA: 37. Average score: 24-16; Win%: 62. Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg Capacity: Home union: Golden Lions Bok record: P: 43; W: 30; D: 2; L: 11; PF: 1 121; PA: 654; TF: 140; TA: 58. Average score: 26-15; Win%: 70. stadiums Springboks De Jongh Borchardt Springbok Communications Manager Cell: +27 (0) dejonghb@sarugby.co.za Annelee Murray Team Admin and PR Cell: +27 (0) anneleem@sarugby.co.za Contacts England Dave Barton Senior England Teams Media Manager Cell: + 44 (0) davebarton@rfu.com Skype: dpmbarton Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Capacity: Home union: Eastern Province Bok record: P: 1; W: 1; PF: 18; PA: 5; TF: 0; TA: 1. Average score: 18-5; Win%: 100. SARU Andy Colquhoun GM: Corporate Affairs Cell: +27 (0) andyc@sarugby.co.za Rayaan Adriaanse Senior Media Manager Cell: +27 (0) rayaan@sarugby.co.za JJ Harmse Digital & Publications Manager Cell: +27 (0) jjh@sarugby.co.za Andrea Pharaoh Coordinator: Corporate Affairs Cell: +27 (0) andreap@sarugby.co.za Website: Mobisite: m.sarugby.co.za Facebook: Twitter: media guide castle incoming tour

7 referees Referees bok results under referees REFEREE Opponents VENUE DATE RESULT WIN SR Walsh Wales Cardiff 26 Nov, 00 Won (Australia) Australia Perth 18 Aug, 01 Drew Australia Cape Town 12 July, 03 Won Wales Pretoria 26 June, 04 Won Australia Johannesburg 23 July, 05 Won Australia Johannesburg 9 Sept, 06 Won England London 18 Nov, 06 Lost England Bloemfontein 26 May, 07 Won Argentina St Denis 14 Oct, 07 Won Wales Cardiff 13 Nov, 10 Won % AC Rolland France Marseilles 9 Nov, 02 Lost (Ireland) New Zealand Pretoria 19 July, 03 Lost England London 20 Nov, 04 Lost Australia Perth 20 Aug, 05 Won New Zealand Durban 23 June, 07 Lost England St Denis 20 Oct, 07 Won 15-6 Wales Cardiff 8 Nov, 08 Won New Zealand Bloemfontein 25 July, 09 Won Australia Cape Town 8 Aug, 09 Won Italy Udine 21 Nov, 09 Won New Zealand Wellington 17 July, 10 Lost Australia Pretoria 28 Aug, 10 Won New Zealand Wellington 30 July, 11 Lost % referees media guide castle incoming tour

8 2009 springboks in 2011 Springbok Test Appearances in 2011 Aus1 NZ1 Aus2 NZ2 Wal Fiji Nam Sam Aus3 MAT TRY CON PEN DG PTS GG Aplon 15 - R x BA Basson JL de Jongh R R W Olivier 12 R LN Mvovo M Steyn R R Pienaar R R AF Johnson 8 R - t+r DJ Rossouw R GJ Stegmann AJ Hargreaves PR van der Merwe W Kruger JW Smit 2* 2* 2* R 2* 2* 2* R 2* springbok appearances Yellow card First appearance Last appearance media guide castle incoming tour

9 springbok appearances Aus1 NZ1 Aus2 NZ2 Wal Fiji Nam Sam Aus3 MAT TRY CON PEN DG PTS MD Greyling MC Ralepelle R R R CJ van der Linde t+r R - R x - 3 x x R Kankowski R R JR Deysel R 7 R C McLeod x R AA Jacobs R P Lambie R G Mostert - 4 R OM Ndungane - R FPL Steyn J-PR Pietersen J Fourie J de Villiers R BG Habana AD James x R x PF du Preez R PJ Spies HW Brüssow R V Matfield * * JP Botha JN du Plessis T Mtawarira R 1 R R BW du Plessis - - R 2 R R - 2 R GG Steenkamp - - R 1 R 1 1 R F Hougaard - - t R R R 9 R R WS Alberts R R 6 t+r t+r GJ Muller R SWP Burger L-FP Louw t t+r - R »Z Kirchner Penalty try Players springbok appearances * = Captain; R = replacement appearance; X = unused replacement;» = Late replacement for RWC squad media guide castle incoming tour

10 springbok season Australia 39 South Africa 20 (halftime 15-6) July 23, ANZ Stadium, Sydney (52 788) Referee: C Pollock (New Zealand) Australia Tries: Alexander, Ioane, O Connor, Moore, Ashley-Cooper. Conversions: O Connor (4). Penalty goals: O Connor (2). South Africa Tries: Smit, Ralepelle. Conversions: Lambie (2). Penalty goals: Steyn (2). Australia: KJ Beale (PJM Cowan, 71)*; JD O Connor, AP Ashley-Cooper (AS Fainga a, 64), PJ McCabe, DAN Ioane; QS Cooper, SW Genia (NJ Phipps, 65); BJ McCalman, DW Pocock (MJ Hodgson, 65), RD Elsom (C) (S Higginbotham, 57), JE Horwill (NC Sharpe, 57), RA Simmons, BE Alexander, ST Moore (SM Fainga a, 61), SM Kepu. *Cowan to prop, Kepu to No 8, McCalman to flank, Hodgson to right wing, O Connor to fullback. Tri-Nations debuts: PJ McCabe, DN Ioane, SM Kepu, PJM Cowan, S Higginbotham and NJ Phipps. New Zealand 40 South Africa 7 (halftime 18-7) July 30, Westpac Stadium, Wellington (28 895) Referee: ACP Rolland (Ireland) New Zealand Tries: Crockett, Guildford (2), Jane (2), Slade. Conversions: Carter (2). Penalty goals: Carter (2). South Africa Try: Smit. Conversion: Steyn. New Zealand: JM Muliaina; CS Jane, CG Smith (SB Williams, 54)*, MA Nonu (CR Slade, 68)***, ZR Guildford; DW Carter, QJ Cowan (PAT Weepu, 56); AJ Thompson, RH McCaw (C), J Kaino (LJ Messam, 56)**, AJ Williams, SL Whitelock (JMRA Hoeata, 73), BJ Franks (IF Afoa, 43-49), AK Hore (CR Flynn, 73), WWV Crockett. *Williams to inside centre, Nonu to outside centre. **Messam to No 8, Thompson to flank. ***Slade to inside centre, Williams to outside centre. Tri-Nations debuts: WWV Crockett, ZR Guildford, JMRA Hoeata and SB Williams. South Africa:M Steyn (C McLeod, 68)****; BA Basson (OM Ndungane, 68), AA Jacobs (W Olivier, 68), JL de Jongh, LN Mvovo; P Lambie, R Pienaar; DJ Rossouw, JR Deysel (AF Johnson, 49-58)**, GJ Stegmann (AF Johnson, 58)***, AJ Hargreaves, G Mostert (R Kankowski, 75)*****, W Kruger (CJ van der Linde, 47), JW Smit, MD Greyling (MC Ralepelle, 47)*. *Ralepelle to hooker, Smit to prop. **Johnson to No 8, Rossouw to open side flank. ***Johnson to No 8, Rossouw to blind side flank. ****McLeod to scrumhalf, Pienaar to fullback. *****Kankowski to blind side flank, Rossouw to lock. South Africa: GG Aplon; BA Basson, JL de Jongh, W Olivier (AA Jacobs, 65), LN Mvovo; M Steyn (P Lambie, 57), R Pienaar; AF Johnson (JR Deysel, 53)***, DJ Rossouw, GJ Stegmann, AJ Hargreaves, PR van der Merwe (R Kankowski, 34)**, W Kruger (CJ van der Linde, 57), JW Smit (C), MD Greyling (CJ van der Linde, 7-16; 23-34) (MC Ralepelle, 57)*. *Ralepelle to hooker, Smit to loose head prop.**kankowski to flank, Rossouw to lock. ***Deysel to flank, Kankowski to No 8. Unused substitute: C McLeod. Tri-Nations debuts: LM Mvovo, BA Basson, AF Johnson, GJ Stegmann, AJ Hargreaves, W Kruger, MD Greyling, JR Deysel and P Lambie. South Africa 9 Australia 14 (halftime 6-0) August 13, Mr Price King s Park, Durban (47 850) Referee: BJ Lawrence (New Zealand) South Africa Penalty goals: FPL Steyn, James (2). Australia Try: McCabe. Penalty goals: O Connor (3). South Africa: FPL Steyn (GG Aplon, 50); J-PR Pietersen, J Fourie, J de Villiers, BG Habana (F Hougaard, 58-68); AD James (M Steyn, 68), PF du Preez; PJ Spies, DJ Rossouw, HW Brüssow (JR Deysel, 50), V Matfield, JP Botha (G Mostert, 64), JN du Plessis (BW du Plessis, 50)*, JW Smit (C), T Mtawarira (GG Steenkamp, 68). *BW du Plessis to hooker, Smit to tight head prop. Australia: KJ Beale; JD O Connor, AP Ashley-Cooper (AS Fainga a, 60), PJ McCabe, DAN Ioane; QS Cooper, SW Genia; S Higginbotham (UR Samo, 60), DW Pocock, RD Elsom (C), JE Horwill, NC Sharpe, BE Alexander, ST Moore, SM Kepu. Unused substitutes: SM Fainga a, RSL Ma afu, S Timani, BJ McCalman and L Burgess. springbok season media guide castle incoming tour

11 springbok season South Africa 18, New Zealand 5 (halftime 15-5) August 20. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth (45 478). Referee: G Clancy (Ireland) South Africa Penalty goals; Steyn (5). Drop goal: Steyn. New Zealand Try: Kahui. South Africa: P Lambie (F Hougaard, 21*); J-PR Pietersen, J Fourie, J de Villiers, BG Habana; M Steyn, PF du Preez; PJ Spies, WS Alberts (AF Johnson, 68), HW Brüssow (AF Johnson, 12-26), V Matfield, JP Botha (DJ Rossouw, 47-56, 68), JN du Plessis (CJ van der Linde, 70), BW du Plessis (JW Smit, 61), GG Steenkamp (T Mtawarira, H/T). *Hougaard to right wing; Pietersen to fullback. Unused substitute: AD James. New Zealand: IJA Dagg; I Toeava, RD Kahui, SW Williams, HE Gear (CS Jane, 72); CR Slade (PAT Weepu, 61), QJ Cowan (AM Ellis, 53); LJ Messam (VVJ Vito, 70), AJ Thomson, J Kaino, AJ Williams (JMRA Hoeata, 70), SL Whitelock, IF Afoa (BJ Franks, 51), KF Mealamu (AK Hore, 61), TD Woodcock (IF Afoa, 61*). *Afoa to tighthead prop; Franks to loosehead prop. South Africa 17, Wales 16 (halftime 10-6) South Africa 49, Fiji 3 (halftime 21-3) September, 17. Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington (33 262). Referee: R Poite (France) South Africa Tries: Steenkamp, Fourie, FPL Steyn, M Steyn, Mtawarira, Rossouw. Conversions: M Steyn (5). Penalty goals: FPL Steyn, M Steyn (2). Fiji Penalty goal: Baikeinuku. South Africa: P Lambie; OM Ndungane (F Hougaard, 54**), J Fourie (JL de Jongh, 71), FPL Steyn, J-PR Pietersen; M Steyn, PF du Preez (R Pienaar, 71); PJ Spies, SWP Burger, HW Brüssow, DJ Rossouw, JP Botha (WS Alberts, H/T) (L-FP Louw, 47-56*), JN du Plessis (JW Smit, 79), JW Smit (C) (BW du Plessis, 54), GG Steenkamp (T Mtawarira, 64). *Louw to flank; Burger to lock. **Hougaard to left wing; Pietersen to right wing. Fiji: K Murimurivalu; V Goneva, GV Lovobalavu, S Baikeinuku (RS Fatiaki, 74), NV Nalaga; WS Luvenyali (NT Little, 64), NSK Ranuku (VT Buatava, 54); MS Matadigo (SD Koyamaibole, 50), A Qera, DM Waqaniburotu, RWG Lewaravu (NE Tailei, 71), L Nakarawa, DT Manu (W Nailago, 71), SK Koto (TD Tuapati, 64), GDC Ma afu. springbok season September 11. Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington (28 498). Referee: W Barnes (England) South Africa Tries: FPL Steyn, Hougaard. Conversions: M Steyn (2). Penalty goal: M Steyn. Wales Try: Faletau. Conversion: Hook. Penalty goals: Hook (3). South Africa: FPL Steyn; J-PR Pietersen, J Fourie, J de Villiers (AD James, 25), BG Habana (F Hougaard, 61); M Steyn, PF du Preez; PJ Spies (WS Alberts, 57), SWP Burger, HW Brüssow, V Matfield (GJ Muller, 44), DJ Rossouw, JN du Plessis, JW Smit (C) (BW du Plessis, 57), T Mtawarira (GG Steenkamp, 56). Unused substitute: CJ van der Linde.ing; Pietersen to fullback. Tri-Nations debut: WS Alberts. Wales: JW Hook; GP North, JJV Davies, JH Roberts, SM Williams; R Priestland, WM Phillips; TT Faletau, SK Warburton (C), DJ Lydiate, A-W Jones (BS Davies, 66), LC Charteris, AR Jones, H Bennett, P James. Unused substitutes: LB Burns, RJ Bevington, AT Powell, TD Knoyle, MS Williams and SL Halfpenny. South Africa 87, Namibia 0 (halftime 31-0) September 22. North Harbour Stadium, Albany (26 839) Referee: G Clancy (Ireland) South Africa Tries: Aplon (2), Habana, Penalty try, Fourie, FPL Steyn, M Steyn, De Jongh (2), Rossouw, Hougaard (2). Conversions: M Steyn (6), Pienaar (6). Penalty goal: M Steyn. South Africa: P Lambie; GG Aplon, J Fourie, FPL Steyn (JL de Jongh, 62), BG Habana (PF du Preez, 62***); M Steyn (R Pienaar, 62), F Hougaard; PJ Spies (HW Brüssow, 79), SWP Burger (L-FP Louw, 27-31), WS Alberts, DJ Rossouw, JP Botha (L-FP Louw, 50**), CJ van der Linde (MC Ralepelle, 50*), JW Smit (C), GG Steenkamp (T Mtawarira, 62). * Ralepelle to hooker; Smit to tighthead prop. **Louw to flank; Alberts to lock. ***Du Preez to scrumhalf, Hougaard to left wing. Namibia: CA Botha; HDP Dames (DP de la Harpe, 66**), D van Wyk, WP van Zyl, H Bock (C Marais, 46); TAW Kotze, EA Jantjies (RCA de la Harpe, 69); J Nieuwenhuis (R Kitshoff, 55*), J Burger, T du Plessis, N Esterhuyse, HvanW Koll (P-J van Lill, 54), M Visser (JA du Toit, 40), EB O Callaghan (H Horn, 43), JH Redelinghuys. *Kitshoff to flank; Burger to #8. **DP de la Harpe to outside centre; Van Wyk to right wing. media guide castle incoming tour

12 springbok season South Africa 13, Samoa 5 (halftime 13-0) September 30. North Harbour Stadium, Albany (29 734) Referee: N Owens (Wales) South Africa Try: Habana. Conversion: M Steyn. Penalty goals: FPL Steyn, M Steyn. Samoa Try: Stowers. South Africa: P Lambie; J-PR Pietersen, J Fourie, FPL Steyn, BG Habana (F Hougaard, 47) (J de Villiers, 51); M Steyn, PF du Preez; PJ Spies (WS Alberts, 62), SWP Burger, HW Brüssow, V Matfield (C), DJ Rossouw (WS Alberts, 50-55) (BW du Plessis, 74*), JN du Plessis, BW du Plessis (JW Smit, 69), T Mtawarira (GG Steenkamp, 62).Yellow card: JW Smit, 71. *BW du Plessis to hooker as Smit was yellow carded; Alberts to lock. Unused substitutes: CJ van der Linde and L-FP Louw. Samoa: PB Williams; D Lemi, SJ Mapusua, E Fuimaono Sapolu, AT Tuilagi; T Pisi, KF Fotuali i; GJ Stowers, M Fa asavalu, T Tuifu a (O Treviranus, 74), KG Thompson, DA Leo (I Tekori, 61), CAI Johnston (AI Perenise, 61), MM Schwalger (O Avei, 77), S Taulafo (L Mulipola, 77). Red card: PW Williams, 70. springbok season Australia 11, South Africa 9 (halftime 8-3) October 9. Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington (34 914). Referee: BJ Lawrence (New Zealand) Australia Try: Horwill. Penalty goals: O Connor (2). South Africa Penalty goals: Steyn (2). Drop goal: Steyn. Australia: KJ Beale (AS Fainga a, 75); JD O Connor, AP Ashley-Cooper, PJ McCabe (BS Barnes, 53), DAN Ioane; QS Cooper, SW Genia; UR Samo (BJ McCalman, 72), DW Pocock, RD Elsom, JE Horwill (C), DJ Vickerman (NC Sharpe, 54), BE Alexander, ST Moore (SUT Polota-Nau, 64), SM Kepu (JA Slipper, 69). Unused substitute: L Burgess. South Africa: P Lambie; J-PR Pietersen, J Fourie, J de Villiers, BG Habana (F Hougaard, 50); M Steyn, PF du Preez; PJ Spies (WS Alberts, 64), SWP Burger, HW Brüssow (WS Alberts, 14-20) (L-FP Louw, 20), V Matfield, DJ Rossouw, JN du Plessis, JW Smit (C) (BW du Plessis, 50), GG Steenkamp. Unused substitutes: CJ van der Linde, AD James and GG Aplon. media guide castle incoming tour

13 springbok profiles media guide 24 Note 1: Correct as at 20 May. Note 2: A figure following a Test appearance indicates which match of a sequence against any opponent it may have been that year; * indicates Springbok Captain; (R) indicates a replacement appearance; (t) indicates a temporary replacement; [square brackets] 25 encloses World castle Cup incoming matches. tour

14 willem alberts Willem alberts Height: 1.91m Weight: 120kg Date of birth: 5 November, 1984 Place: Pretoria Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 9 Test points: 15 (3t) gio aplon Height: 1.75m Weight: 70kg Date of birth: 6 October, 1982 Place: Hermanus Provincial Union: Western Province Test caps: 16 Test points: 25 (5t) gio aplon Loose Forward Super Rugby team/s: MTN Lions/ The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 72 Super Rugby points: 45 (9t) Wing/Fullback Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 52 Super Rugby points: 41 (7t, p, d) Rep: SA Sevens, Willem Alberts was first selected for the Springboks at the end of 2010 after some stirring performances for the MTN Lions and The Sharks during 2009 and One of the most devastating ball carriers in the game, Alberts is comfortable at flank or No 8. He has been a central member of The Sharks pack at Vodacom Super Rugby level since moving to Durban and starred for the Springboks at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. A former Springbok Sevens star, Gio Aplon made his Test debut against Wales in Cardiff in June 2010 and played in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand last year. Like in the last few season, he has been in scintillating form for the DHL Stormers in Vodacom Super Rugby this year. Gio is an electrifying runner who punches above his weight, not shy getting stuck in and has been known to make some brilliant tackles on players almost twice his size. 2010: W2(R), S(t+R), E(R). 2011: NZ2, [W(R), Fiji(R), Nam, Sam(t+R), A3(t+R).]. 2010: W1, F, It1,2, NZ1(R),2(R), A1, NZ3, A3(R), I, W2, S, E. 2011: A1,2(R), [N.]. Australia England Fiji Namibia New Zealand Samoa Scotland Wales Totals Australia England France Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Scotland Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

15 bjorn basson bjorn basson Height: 1.87m Weight: 82kg Date of birth: 11 February, 1987 Place: King William s Town Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 6 Test points: - Andries bekker Height: 2.08m Weight: 120kg Born: 5 December, 1983 Place: Cape Town Provincial Union: Western Province Test caps: 24 Test points: 5 (1t) andries bekker Wing Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs/Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 34 Super Rugby points: 110 (22t) Rep: Emerging Springboks, ; Royal XV, 2009 Bjorn Basson holds the record for the most tries in a single Absa Currie Cup season of 21, which he set in 2010 in the colours of GWK Griquas, after he made his Test debut from the bench against Wales in Cardiff in June He has been a star for Vodacom Bulls in the last two seasons and was joint top try scorer in Vodacom Super Rugby in Bjorn is very quick, unpredictable and brilliant under the high ball. 2010: W1(R), It1(R), I, W : A1, NZ1. John smit Lock Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 87 Super Rugby points: 55 (11t) Rep: SA U21, Serious injury problems cost tall and athletic Andries Bekker a place at the Rugby World Cup in 2011, but he is back to his best and showed for the DHL Stormers his year why he is regarded as one of the top locks in world rugby. The son of former Springbok Hennie Bekker, he was part of the brilliant Springbok team of 2009, proving an able deputy to lineout kingpin Victor Matfield. 2008: W1,2(R), It(R), NZ1(R),2(t+R), A1(t+R), Arg (R), NZ3, A2,3, W3(R), S(R), E(R). 2009: BI1(R),2(R), NZ2(R), A1(R),2(R), F(t+R), It, I. 2010: It2, NZ1(R),2(R). Australia Ireland Italy New Zealand Wales Totals Argentina Australia British Isles England France Ireland Italy New Zealand Scotland Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

16 Heinrich Brüssow Loose Forward Heinrich Brüssow Height: 1.81m Weight: 101kg Born: 21 July, 1986 Place: Bloemfontein Provincial Union: Free State Test caps: 20 Test points: 5 (1t) Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby caps: 49 Prop Pat Cilliers Height: 1.85m Weight: 101kg Date of birth: 3 March, 1987 Place: Pietermaritzburg Provincial Union: Golden Lions Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks/ MTN Lions Super Rugby caps: 27 Pat Cilliers Super Rugby points: 25 (5t) Super Rugby points: 5 (t) Rep: SA Schools, 2004; SA Sevens, 2006 Heinrich Brüssow shot to prominence in the Castle South Africa 2009 Lions Series, making a massive impact as a specialist openside flank with a propensity of stealing or slowing down opposition ball at the breakdown. He was a central figure for the Boks at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and apart from his ball pilfering skills, he is also a good ball carrier and very effective defender. Rep: Emerging Springboks, 2009 Pat Cilliers, a mobile and strong tighthead prop, made his provincial debut for the Sharks in 2007, but at the end of 2010 he transferred to Johannesburg, where he has been a pillar of strength for the MTN Lions in the last two seasons. Pat played for the Emerging Springboks in their exhilarating draw against the British & Irish Lions at DHL Newlands in : E(R). 2009: BI1,2(R),3, NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, It, I. 2011: A2, NZ2, [W, Fiji, Nam(R), Sam, A3.]. Australia British Isles England Fiji France Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Samoa Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

17 Marcell Coetzee Marcell Coetzee Height: 1.90m Weight: 106kg Born: 8 May, 1991 Place: Potchefstroom Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - juan de jongh keegan daniel Height: 1.85m Weight: 89kg Born: 5 March, 1985 Place: Humansdorp Provincial Union: Kwazulu-Natal Test caps: 1 Test points: - keegan daniel Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Loose Forward Super Rugby caps: 14 Super Rugby points: - Loose Forward Super Rugby caps: 76 Super Rugby points: 40 (8t) A versatile loose forward who can play anywhere in the back row, 21-year-old Marcell Coetzee has been one of the best flankers in Vodacom Super Rugby this year. He was schooled in KwaZulu-Natal and after some impressive performances for The Sharks in the Absa Currie Cup in 2011, the young Coetzee was highly sought after by a number of other unions in South Africa. He is yet to play for South Africa at any level. Rep: SA U21, 2006 The livewire loose forward has done well with the added responsibility of leading The Sharks this season. Keegan Daniel has been around on the domestic scene for a number of seasons and made his Bok debut against Ireland in 2010 after playing a starring role as the team from KwaZulu-Natal won the Absa Currie Cup. He is very quick around the park and is a versatile loose forward as he can play any position in the back row. 2010: I(R). Ireland Totals media guide castle incoming tour

18 juan de jongh juan de jongh Height: 1.77m Weight: 84kg Born: 15 April, 1988 Place: Paarl Provincial Union: Western Province Test caps: 10 Test points: 15 (3t) JEAN DE VILLIERS Height: 1.90m Weight: 100kg Born: 24 February, 1981 Place: Paarl Provincial Union: Western Province Test caps: 72 Test points: 95 (19t) JEAN DE VILLIERS Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Centre Super Rugby caps: 38 Super Rugby points: 20 (4t) Rep: SA Sevens, S A Schools Juan de Jongh scored a spectacular solo try in his debut Test, in June 2010 against Wales in Cardiff. Since Jaque Fourie s departure from Cape Town, he has been a starter in the DHL Stormers backline and has been one of the better centres in South Africa lately, showing a keen eye for the gap and good organisation on defence. Juan is also a former Springbok Sevens player. Centre Super Rugby caps: 74 Super Rugby points: 110 (22t) Rep: SA Schools, 1999; SA U19, 2000; SA U21, 2001/2002; SA Sevens, 2002 Jean de Villiers is one of the most experienced backline players in the Springbok squad and a natural leader. He is deceptively quick, has superb handling skills and has an uncanny knack for intercept tries. Injuries saw him miss the Rugby World Cup in 2003 and all but 40 odd minutes of the tournament in 2007, but last year he was one of the Boks backline stars in New Zealand. 2010: W1, F(R), It1(R),2, A1(R), NZ : A1, NZ1, [Fiji(R), Nam(R).]. Australia : F. 2004: PI, NZ1, A1, NZ2, A2, W2(R), E. 2005: U, F1,2, A1,2,3, NZ1, A4, NZ2, Arg, W, F : S1, NZ2,3, A3, I, E1, : E1,2, A1, NZ1, N, [Sm2.]. 2008: W1,2, It, NZ1,2, A1, Arg, NZ3, A2,3, W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2, NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, I(R). 2010: F(t+R), It1,2, NZ1,2,3, A2,3, I, W2, S, E. 2011: A2, NZ2, [W, Sam(R), A3.]. Fiji France Italy Namibia New Zealand Wales Totals Argentina Australia British Isles England France Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Pacific Islanders Samoa Scotland Uruguay Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

19 Jean deysel Loose Forward Jean Deysel Height: 1.92m Weight: 103kg Born: 5 March, 1985 Place: Virginia Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 4 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 38 Super Rugby points: - jean de villiers Hooker BISMARCK DU PLESSIS Height: 1.89m Weight: 105kg Born: 22 May, 1984 Place: Bethlehem Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 42 Test points: 25 (5t) Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 891 Super Rugby points: 60 (12t) BISMARCK DU PLESSIS Rep: SA Students, 2007, Emerging Springboks, 2009 One of the strongest ball carriers in the South African game, Jean Deysel made his mark playing for The Sharks in the last number of seasons. He is a versatile loose forward who is not only strong with ball in hand, but also on defence and at the breakdowns. Deysel missed out on Rugby World Cup selection last year, but is back in the Bok frame. 2009: It(R). 2011: A1(R), NZ1, A2(R). Rep: SA U21, 2005 The fiery hooker first played for the Boks in 2007 and has amassed 42 Tests up until the end of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Du Plessis, who was also a member of the 2007 Rugby World Cup winning squad, is one of the most feared hookers in the game in recent seasons. His older brother, Jannie, also plays for the Springboks. 2007: A2(t+R), NZ2, N(R), S(R), [Sm2(R), E3(R), US(R), Arg(R), E4(t).], W(R). 2008: W1(R),2(R), It, NZ1(R),2, Arg, NZ3, A2,3, W3, S. 2009: BI1,2,3(R), NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, I(R). 2010: I, W2, S, E. 2011: A2(R), NZ2, [W(R), Fiji(R), Sam, A3(R).]. Australia Italy New Zealand Totals Argentina Australia British Isles England Fiji France Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Samoa Scotland USA Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

20 jannie du plessis jannie du plessis Height: 1.87m Weight: 113kg Born: 16 November, 1982 Place: Bethlehem Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 30 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs/The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 89 Super Rugby points: - Rep: SA U21, 2003 FOURIE DU PREEZ Height: 1.83m Weight: 88kg Born: 24 March, 1982 Place: Pretoria Club: Suntory Sungoliath, Japan Test caps: 62 Test points: 65 (13t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 112 Super Rugby points: 110 (22t) Rep: SA U19, 2001; SA U21, 2002/2003; British Barbarians, 2008 FOURIE DU PREEZ Prop Scrumhalf Jannie du Plessis was the Springboks first choice tighthead prop last season. He has been anchoring scrums for The Sharks and the Toyota Cheetahs since 2003, when he made his provincial debut. His younger brother Bismarck also plays for the Sharks and South Africa and they were both on the Bok bench in the RWC Final in Back from Suntory Sungoliath in Japan, where he has played a central role in helping the club emerge as national champions recently, Fourie du Preez brings some much needed experience to the Springbok fold. He has a great kicking game, while his decision-making and option-taking are seldom less than exceptional. Du Preez was the South African Rugby Player of the Year in : A2, NZ2, [Fiji, Arg(t+R).], W. 2008: A3(R), E. 2009: NZ1(t),2(R), A1(R),2(R), NZ3(R). 2010: W1(R), F(R), It1,2, NZ1,3, A2,3, I, W2, S, E. 2011: A2, NZ2, [W, Fiji, Sam, A3.]. Argentina Australia England Fiji France Ireland Italy New Zealand Samoa Scotland Wales Totals : I1,2, W1, PI(R), NZ1, A1, NZ2(R), A2(R), W2, I3, E, S, Arg. 2005: U(R), F1,2(R), A1(R),2(R),3, NZ1(R), A4(R). 2006: S1,2, F, A1(R), NZ1, A2, NZ2,3, A : N, S, [Sm2, E3, US, Fiji, Arg, E4.]. 2008: Arg(R), NZ3, A2,3, W : BI1,2,3, NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, It, I. 2011: A2, NZ2, [W, Fiji, Nam(R), Sam, A3.]. Argentina Australia British Isles England Fiji France Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Pacific Islands Samoa Scotland Uruguay USA Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

21 jj engelbrecht Centre/Wing jj engelbrecht Height: 1.90m Weight: 91kg Born: 22 February, 1989 Place: Port Elizabeth Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 11 Super Rugby points: 20 (4t) The big JJ Engelbrecht first made his mark at wing for DHL Western Province, but has been used at outside centre as well this year since transferring to the Vodacom Bulls. He is very strong and quick for a big guy and has been one of the finds for the franchise from Pretoria this season. Lock Eben Etzebeth Height: 2.03m Weight: 117kg Born: 29 October, 1991 Place: Cape Town Provincial Union: Western Province Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 8 Super Rugby points: - Rep: SA U20, 2011 Eben Etzebeth still played for the South African Under-20 team last year, but made a massive impression ever since making his Vodacom Super Rugby debut for the DHL Stormers earlier this season. He is a big and abrasive lock in the mould of Bakkies Botha, but perhaps more athletic. Like Botha, he likes it when the going gets tough and a big future is predicted for the young man from Cape Town. Eben Etzebeth media guide castle incoming tour

22 Peter Grant Peter Grant Height: 1.88m Weight: 90kg Date of birth: 15 August, 1984 Place: Durban Provincial Union: Western Province Test caps: 5 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 80 Super Rugby points: 728 (10t, 105c, 156p) Rep: SA Schools, 2002; SA U19, 2003; Emerging Springboks, 2007; British Barbarians, 2007 dean greyling Height: 1.92m Weight: 115kg Date of birth: 1 January, 1986 Place: Potgietersrus Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 2 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 23 Super Rugby points: 10 (2t) dean greyling Flyhalf A big and skillful flyhalf, Peter Grant has been splitting his time between the DHL Stormers and playing club rugby in Japan in recent seasons. He made his Bok debut in 2008 and has honed his kicking skills over the last year, being especially effective when aiming at the posts. Grant is a fearless defender and has the ability to mix his play, playing flat or deep if needed. 2007: A2(R), NZ2(R). 2008: W1(t+R), It(R), A1(R). Prop Since Gurthrö Steenkamp has departed to France, Dean Grelying has been a rock at loosehead prop for the Vodacom Bulls, and has proven himself as one of the best young props in South Africa. A former SA U19 representative, Greyling is a very strong scrummager, not shy to do the dirty work around the park and is used as a very effective ball carrier. 2011: A1, NZ1, Australia New Zealand Totals Australia Italy New Zealand Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

23 BRYAN HABANA Wing BRYAN HABANA Height: 1.79m Weight: 92kg Born: 12 June, 1983 Place: Johannesburg Provincial Union: Western Province Test caps: 74 Test points: 200 (40t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls/DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 99 Super Rugby points: 260 (52t) Rep: SA Sevens, 2004; SA U21, 2004; British Barbarians, 2008 Bryan Habana holds the record for the most career tries by a Springbok, as well as by a South African in Vodacom Super Rugby. The Bok flyer passed the great Joost van der Westhuizen s long-standing record of 38 Test tries for the Boks at the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and has regained his form this year for the DHL Stormers. 2004: E(R), S, Arg. 2005: U, F1,2, A1,2,3, NZ1, A4, NZ2, Arg, W, F : S2, F, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2,3, I, E1, : E1,2, S, [Sm2, E3, T(R), US, Fiji, Arg, E4.], W. 2008: W1,2, It, NZ1,2, A1, NZ3, W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2, NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, It, I. 2010: F, It1,2, NZ1,2, A1, NZ3, A2,3, I, W : A2, NZ2, [W, Nam, Sam, A3.]. Scrumhalf francois hougaard Height: 1.79m Weight: 86kg Born: 6 April, 1988 Place: Paarl Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 15 Test points: 15 (3t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 37 Super Rugby points: 65 (13t) Francois Hougaard was named the man-of-the-match in his first start at scrumhalf for the Boks, against the All Blacks in Soweto in The nuggety scrumhalf was schooled at the famous Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, but later moved to Pretoria, where he s been part of Absa Currie Cup and Vodacom Super Rugby winning teams with the Vodacom Bulls. 2009: It(R). 2010: A1(R), NZ3, A2,3, W2(R), S, E(t+R). 2011: A2(t), NZ2(R), [W(R), Fiji(R), Nam, Sam(R), A3(R).]. Australia England Fiji Italy Namibia New Zealand Samoa Scotland Wales Totals francois hougaard Argentina Australia British Isles England Fiji France Ireland Italy New Zealand Samoa Scotland Tonga Uruguay USA Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

24 elton jantjies elton jantjies Height: 1.76 Weight: 84kg Born: 1 August, 1990 Place: Graaff-Reinet Provincial Union: Golden Lions Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: MTN Lions francois hougaard ryan kankowski Height: 1.93m Weight: 103kg Born: 14 October, 1985 Place: Port Elizabeth Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 19 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks ryan kankowski Flyhalf Super Rugby caps: 20 Super Rugby points: 160 (20c, 39p,d) Loose Forward Super Rugby caps: 67 Super Rugby points: 75 (15t) Rep: SA Tour, 2010 Rep: SA Sevens 2006 Elton Jantjies, who toured with the Boks at the end of 2010 but didn t play a Test, is one of the brightest young flyhalves in South Africa and played a central role in the MTN Golden Lions Absa Currie Cup triumph in He has an accurate and reliable boot backed with a game that has variety and unpredictability. Elton was both the SA U20 and Young Player of the Year in His younger brother Tony will be playing for the SA Under-20 side in the Junior World Champs this year. Kanki is a rangy No 8 and one of the quickest loose forwards in South Africa. He has been around for some time, having made his Vodacom Super Rugby debut for The Sharks way back in Injuries have probably cost Ryan Kankowski a few Tests, but he has already amassed 19 caps for the Boks since making his debut against Wales at the end of 2007, just after the victorious Rugby World Cup campaign. 2007: W. 2008: W2(R), It, A1(R), W3(R), S(R), E(R). 2009: BI3, NZ3(R), F, It. 2010: W1(R), It1(R), NZ2(R), A1,3(R), S. 2011: A1(R), NZ1(R). Australia British Isles England France Italy New Zealand Scotland Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

25 zane kirchner zane kirchner Height: 1.84m Weight: 92kg Born: 16 June, 1984 Place: George Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 14 Test points: 5 (t) Juandré Kruger Height: 1.97m Weight: 107kg Born: 6 September, 1985 Place: Cape Town Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Juandré Kruger Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Fullback Super Rugby caps: 63 Super Rugby points: 90 (18t) Lock Super Rugby caps: 9 Super Rugby points: 5 (t) Rep: Emerging Springboks, 2009 A natural fullback, Zane Kirchner made his Springbok Test debut in the third Test against the British & Irish Lions in Johannesburg in July He also played for the Emerging Springboks against the Lions earlier on the tour. He has been the rock at the back for the Vodacom Bulls since 2008 and is very solid under the high ball, strong on the counter-attack and aggressive in the tackle. The man tasked with filling Victor Matfield s boots at the Vodacom Bulls has underlined his great potential this season. Juandré Kruger is great at lineout time and also carries the ball well while getting through a heap of work in general play. He played club rugby in England for Northampton in 2009 before returning to Pretoria, where he cemented his place in the second row. 2009: BI3, F, It, I. 2010: W1(R), F, It1, NZ1,2, A1, I, W2(R), S, E. Australia British Isles England France Ireland Italy New Zealand Scotland Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

26 werner kruger werner kruger Height: 1.90m Weight: 107kg Born: 23 January, 1985 Place: Kempton Park Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 2 Test points: - patrick lambie Height: 1.77m Weight: 86kg Born: 17 October, 1990 Place: Durban Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 11 Test points: 6 (3c) patrick lambie Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Prop Super Rugby caps: 67 Super Rugby points: 20 (4t) Flyhalf/Fullback Super Rugby caps: 30 Super Rugby points: 311 (7t, 42c, 64p) Rep: SA Tour, 2010; Emerging Springboks, 2009; SA U21, The Vodacom Bulls tighthead prop made his Test debut in 2011 after anchoring the Pretoria team s scrum for the last number of years. Werner Kruger is a no-nonsense front ranker who does the dirty work first before getting involved in the flashy stuff. He first played Rep: SA Schools, SA U20 Patrick Lambie was the youngest member of the Springboks Rugby World Cup squad last year and has firmly established himself as one of the brightest talents in the local game since making his senior debut in Lambie is versatile and can be used at flyhalf, inside centre and fullback. He was named South Africa s Young Player of the Year in : A1, NZ : I(R), W2(R), S(R), E(R). 2011: A1(R), NZ1,2, [Fiji, Nam, Sam, A3.]. Australia New Zealand Totals Australia England Fiji Ireland Namibia New Zealand Samoa Scotland Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

27 TENDAI MTAWARIRA Prop 2008: W2, It, A1(R), Arg, NZ3, A2,3, W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2,3, NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, It, I. 2010: I, W2, S, E. 2011: A2, NZ2(R), [W, Fiji(R), Nam(R), Sam.]. TENDAI MTAWARIRA Height: 1.88m Weight: 112kg Born: 1 August, 1985 Place: Harare, Zimbabwe Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 32 Test points: 10 (2t) Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 68 Super Rugby points: - Rep: British Barbarians, 2009 Tendai Beast Mtawarira is a strong scrummager with great technique as well as a powerful ball-carrier. He made his Test debut against Wales at the start of the 2008 season and was a cornerstone of the Bok scrum when they won the series against the British & Irish Lions in 2009, but because of injuries he missed most of The Sharks season this year. patrick lambie Lock johann muller Height: 2.00m Weight: 106kg Date of birth: 6 January, 1980 Place of birth: Mossel Bay Provincial Union: Ulster, Ireland Test caps: 23 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 82 Super Rugby points: 10 (2t) Rep: SA XV, 2006; British Barbarians, 2008 Johann Muller was back in the Bok squad for the Rugby World Cup last year, but played little part in the tournament because of injury problems. The former Sharks lock has been in sublime form for Ulster in Ireland for a couple of seasons, where he also captained them to the Heineken Cup final. Muller was part of the Rugby World Cup winning squad in 2007 and has captained the Springboks. 2006: S1(R), NZ1(R), A2, NZ2,3, A3, I(R), E1, : E1(R),2(R), Sm1(R), A1(R), NZ1(R), A2, NZ2*, N, [Sm(R), E3(R), Fiji(R), Arg(t+R).], W. 2009: BI3. johann muller Argentina Australia British Isles England Fiji France Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Scotland Wales Totals Argentina Australia British Isles England Fiji Ireland Namibia New Zealand Samoa Scotland Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

28 lwazi mvovo lwazi mvovo Height: 1.81m Weight: 84kg Date of birth: 3 June, 1986 Place: Mthatha Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 4 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks akona ndungane Height: 1.83m Weight: 86kg Date of birth: 20 February, 1981 Place: Mthatha Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 11 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls akona ndungane Wing Super Rugby caps: 31 Super Rugby points: 50 (10t) Wing Super Rugby caps: 78 Super Rugby points: 135 (27t) Lwazi Mvovo has proven to be one of the fastest players in South Africa, outstripping opponents as he scored a number of long range tries for The Sharks in Vodacom Super Rugby this year. The powerfully-built winger from the Transkei has been a star in the last two seasons and just missed out on Rugby World Cup selection in : S, E. 2011: A1, NZ : A1,2, NZ2,3, A3, E1, : E2, Nam(R), [US.], W(R). Rep: SA A, 2004; SA Sevens, 2004 An experienced wing with excellent finishing skills, Akona Ndungane has been on the wrong end of numerous serious injuries in the last few seasons. Back to his best, he has been very solid for the Vodacom Bulls this season. A Rugby World Cup winner in 2007, Ndungane s twin brother, Odwa, also played for the Boks. Australia England Australia New Zealand England Scotland Namibia Totals New Zealand USA Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

29 Wynand Olivier Centre WYNAND OLIVIER Height: 1.84m Weight: 87kg Born: 11 June, 1983 Place: Welkom Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 34 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 96 Super Rugby points: 140 (28t) Rep: SA U21, 2004; SA XV, 2006 WYNAND OLIVIER Coenie oosthuizen Prop coenie oosthuizen Height: 1.86m Weight: 126kg Born: 22 March, 1989 Place: Potchefstroom Provincial Union: Free State Cheetahs Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby caps: 37 Super Rugby points: 30 (6t) Coenie Oosthuizen Wynand Olivier, a member of the 2007 World Cup winning squad, has been in and out of the Test side since returning from injury in He has been the midfield kingpin for the Vodacom Bulls in recent years and has used his powerful, balanced running to great effect, setting up tries for his outside backs. 2006: S1(R),2, F, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2(R),3, A3, I(R), E1, : E1,2, NZ1(R), A2, NZ2, [E3(R), T, Arg(R).], W(R). 2009: BI3, NZ1(R),2(R), F(R), It(R), I. 2010: F, It2(R), NZ1,2, A : A1, NZ1(R). Rep: SA Tour 2010 One of the new generation of South African props, Coenie Oosthuizen first played for the Boks on their end of year tour to Europe in Yet to play Test rugby, Oosthuizen has been one of the standout front rankers in recent seasons. He scrums very well and is quite quick for a big man, making him a superb option as ball carrier. Argentina Australia British Isles England France Ireland Italy New Zealand Scotland Tonga Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

30 Ruan Pienaar RUAN PIENAAR Height: 1.86m Weight: 84kg Born: 10 March, 1984 Place: Bloemfontein Provincial Union: Ulster, Ireland Test caps: 51 ruan pienaar JOE PIETERSEN Height: 1.80m Weight: 81kg Born: 18 May, 1984 Place: Vryheid Provincial Union: Western Province Test caps: Uncapped JOE Pietersen Test points: 119 (6t, 19c, 17p) Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Scrum Super Rugby caps: 67 Super Rugby points: 252 (10t, 35c, 42p, 2d) Rep: SA Schools, 2002; SA U19, 2003; SA U21, 2004/2005 The versatile Ruan Pienaar, a Rugby World Cup winner in 2007, has been a standout performer for Irish province Ulster in the last two seasons. He is a creative player, has size and pace, is tactically efficient and strong on defence. His father, Gysie Pienaar, played 13 Tests for the Boks in 1980 and Fullback Super Rugby caps: 31 Super Rugby points: 203 (9t, 16c, 42p) Rep: SA Sevens, 2006/2007 Back in Cape Town from a short stint in France, Joe Pietersen provides a cool and calm head at fullback for the DHL Stormers. He is very experienced and played for the Springbok Sevens team earlier in his career. Pietersen is very good under the high ball, kicks well out of hand and at goal and can rip defences to shreds with counter attacks. 2006: NZ2(R),3(R), A3(R), I(t), E1(R). 2007: E1(R),2(R), Sm1(R), A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, N(R), S(R), [E3(t+R), T, US(R), Arg(R).], W. 2008: W1(R), It(R), NZ2(R), A1(R),3(R), W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2,3(R), NZ1, A1(R),2,3, It(R), I(R). 2010: W1, F(R), It1(R),2(R), NZ1(R),2(R), A1, I, W2, S(R), E. 2011: A1, NZ1, [Fiji(R), Nam(R).]. Argentina Australia British Isles England France Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Samoa Scotland Tonga USA Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

31 JP PIETERSEN JP PIETERSEN Height: 1.91m Weight: 85kg Born: 12 July, 1986 Place: Stellenbosch Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 42 Test points: 60 (12t) Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks JACQUES POTGIETER Height: 1.94m Weight: 104kg Born: 24 April, 1986 Place: Port Elizabeth Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls JACQUES POTGIETER Centre/Wing Super Rugby caps: 78 Super Rugby points: 140 (28t) Loose Forward Super Rugby caps: 9 Super Rugby points: 5 (t) Rep: SA U21, 2006 JP Pietersen has made the Springboks No 14 jersey his own since making Test debut in Big and very fast, Pietersen showed his versatility playing at outside centre for The Sharks in. A Rugby World Cup winner in 2007, he was part of the Bok squad that beat the British & Irish Lions and won the Castle Tri-Nations in : A : Sm1, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, N, S, [Sm2, E3, T, US(R), Fiji, Arg, E4.], W. 2008: NZ2, A1, Arg, NZ3, A2, W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2, NZ1,2, A1,2, F, It, I. 2010: NZ3, A2, : A2, NZ2, [W, Fiji, Sam, A3.]. The abrasive Vodacom Bulls loose forward only made his Vodacom Super Rugby debut this season after moving from the EP Kings to Pretoria. Jacques Potgieter has become a central member of the Bulls pack and is a very strong ball carrier, solid on defence and provides an option at the lineout. Argentina Australia British Isles England Fiji France Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Samoa Scotland Tonga USA Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

32 chiliboy ralepelle chiliboy ralepelle Height: 1.78m Weight: 95kg Born: 11 September, 1986 Place: Tzaneen Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 21 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls PIERRE SPIES Height: 1.94m Weight: 103kg Born: 8 June, 1985 Place: Pretoria Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 47 Test points: 35 (7t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls PIERRE SPIES Hooker Super Rugby caps: 44 Super Rugby points: 10 (2t) No. 8 Super Rugby caps: 81 Super Rugby points: 110 (22t) Rep: SA Schools, 2002/2003; SA U19, 2004/2005; SA U21, 2005/2006 Rep: SA Students, 2005; SA U21, 2006 Chiliboy Ralepelle made the most of his opportunity as the Vodacom Bulls first-choice hooker and established himself as one of the best in the position in South Africa. Not only is he tough as nails, but Ralepelle also has strong leadership qualities. He played in his first Rugby World Cup in New Zealand last year. Pierre Spies was named captain of the Vodacom Bulls this season and has done very well with the added responsibility. He is a very athletic loose forward, but also knows how to get stuck in when the going gets tough. One of the fastest players in South Africa, he is very explosive in the close exchanges and has the ability to break tackles and stay on his feet. 2006: NZ2(R),E2(R). 2008: E(t+R). 2009: BI3, NZ1(R),2(R), A2(R), NZ3(R). 2010: W1(R), F(R), It1,2(R), NZ1(R),2(R), A1(R),2(R),3(R), W2(R). 2011: A1(R), NZ1(R), [Nam(R).]. 2006: A1, NZ2,3, A3, I, E : E1(R),2, A : W1,2, A1, Arg, NZ3, A2,3, W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2,3(R), NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ : F, It1,2, NZ1,2, A1, NZ3, A2,3, I, W2, E. 2011: A2, NZ2, [W, Fiji, Nam, Sam, A3.]. Australia Argentina British Isles Australia England British Isles France England Italy Fiji Namibia France New Zealand Ireland Wales Italy Totals Namibia New Zealand Samoa Scotland Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

33 CJ STANDER CJ STANDER Height: 1.90m Weight: 106kg Born: 5 April, 1990 Place: George Provincial Union: Blue Bulls frans steyn Height: 1.91m Weight: 100kg Born: 14 May, 1987 Place: Aliwal North Club: Racing Metro Paris frans steyn Test caps: Uncapped Test caps: 47 Test points: - Test points: 121 (9t, 5c, 19p, 3d) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Loose Forward Super Rugby caps: 11 Super Rugby points: 20 (4t) CJ Stander is a former South African Under-20 captain who grabbed his opportunity to play Vodacom Super Rugby for the Vodacom Bulls this year with both hands. He is quick versatile and can play any position in the back row, but it s at open side that he s made his move this year. Centre/Fullback Super Rugby caps: 38 Super Rugby points: 82 (4t, 7c, 9p, 7d) Rep: SA U19, ; British Barbarians, 2008 Frans Steyn, one of the most versatile players ever to don the Bok jersey, has returned to South Africa after three years of playing club rugby in France. He has played Test rugby at flyhalf, centre (inside and outside), wing and fullback and was one of the key players in the Boks last two Rugby World Cup campaigns. 2006: I, E1, : E1(R),2(R), Sm1, A1(R), NZ1(R), S, [Sm2(R), E3, T(R), US, Fiji, Arg, E4.], W. 2008: W2(R), It, NZ1(R),2(R), A1, NZ3(R), A2(R), W3(R), S(R), E(R). 2009: BI1,2,3(R), NZ1,2, A1,2(R),3(R), NZ : W1, A2,3, W2, S, E. 2011: A2, [W, Fiji, Nam, Sam.]. Argentina Australia British Isles England Fiji Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Samoa Scotland Tonga USA Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

34 morné steyn Flyhalf morné steyn Height: 1.86m Weight: 82kg Born: 11 July, 1984 Place: Bellville Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 34 Test points: 410 (6t, 52c, 85p, 7d) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 98 Super Rugby points: 1122 (11t, 196c, 202p, 23d) Rep: SA A, 2004; SA U21, 2005 Morné Steyn has one of the most prolific boots in the game of rugby. In 2010, this metronomic goal kicker was successful with 41 consecutive kicks at goal for the Springboks slotting every one of his efforts during the Castle Tri-Nations. Steyn had a dream debut international season in 2009 and has since become the first choice for the No 10 jersey. He has won three Vodacom Super Rugby titles with the Vodacom Bulls. This will be his first Rugby World Cup. Hooker adriaan strauss Height: 1.84m Weight: 102kg Date of birth: 18 November, 1985 Place: Bloemfontein Provincial Union: Free State Cheetahs Test caps: 9 Test points: 0 Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs/Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 66 Super Rugby points: 30 (6t) Rep: SA U21, 2005/2006 Atter, as he is known to his team mates, became South Africa s 800th Springbok when he was called up to do duty in the 2008 Castle Rugby Championship (then still called the Tri-Nations). Adriaan Strauss is a very strong and experienced hooker and one of the best leaders in the South African game, having captained the Toyota Cheetahs with much aplomb in recent seasons. ADRIAAN STRAUSS 2009: BI1(t+R),2(R),3, NZ1(R),2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, It, I. 2010: F, It1,2, NZ1,2, A1, NZ3, 2011: A1, NZ1, A2(R), NZ2, [W, Fiji, Nam, Sam, A3.]. 2008: A1(R), Arg(R), NZ3(R), A2(R),3(R). 2009: F(R), It. 2010: S(R), E(R). Australia British Isles England Fiji France Ireland Italy Namibia New Zealand Argentina Australia England France Italy New Zealand Scotland Totals Samoa Scotland Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

35 JOSH Strauss Loose Forward Josh Strauss Height: 1.92m Weight: 103kg Born: 23 October, 1986 Place: Bellville Provincial Union: Golden Lions Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: MTN Lions Super Rugby caps: 24 Super Rugby points: 30 (6t) Rep: SA A, 2004; SA U21, 2005 adriaan strauss Fullback/Centre Jaco Taute Height: 1.89m Weight: 91kg Date of birth: 21 March, 1991 Place: Springs Provincial Union: Golden Lions Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: MTN Lions Super Rugby caps: 28 Super Rugby points: 51 (9t, 2p) Rep: SA U21, 2005/2006 JACO TAUTE The bearded captain of the MTN Lions has been working tirelessly since moving to Johannesburg before the 2010 season. Josh Strauss played a handful of games for the Regent Boland Kavaliers in 2008, but has been one of the MTN Lions best players in the last two seasons. In 2011, he captained the MTN Golden Lions to their first Absa Currie Cup title in 12 years. Jaco Taute is a versatile back who first made his mark at fullback for the MTN Lions, but because of injuries also played in the midfield this year, making the move without any problems. Already into his third season of Vodacom Super Rugby, the big and fast Taute turned 21 only a few months ago. He played for the South African Under-20 side in 2011 and was a nominee for the Young Player of the Year award. media guide castle incoming tour

36 Flip van der Merwe Lock flip van der merwe Height: 1.99m Weight: 117kg Date of birth: 3 June, 1985 Place: Potchefstroom Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: 11 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 41 Super Rugby points: 15 (3t) Scrumhalf piet van zyl Height: 1.74m Weight: 81kg Date of birth: 14 September, 1989 Place: Pretoria Provincial Union: Free State Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby caps: 8 Super Rugby points: 5 (t)) PIET VAN ZYL Rep: SA Students, 2007 Flip van der Merwe narrowly missed out on selection for the Rugby World Cup last year, but in he has moved out of the shadows of Bakkies Botha and Danie Rossouw to make the Vodacom Bulls No 4 jersey his own. He is hard and abrasive and his father, Flippie van der Merwe, played six Tests in the front row for the Boks in the 1980s. The nippy Piet van Zyl first shot to prominence during the Absa Currie Cup last year and has made the Toyota Cheetahs No 9 jersey his own in. He is a very nuggety player with a very quick pass who also kicks very well and has added another dimension to the Cheetahs attacking play this year. 2010: F(R), It2(R), A1(R), NZ3, A2,3(R), I(R), W2(R), S(R), E(R). 2011: A1. Australia England France Ireland Italy New Zealand Scotland Wales Totals media guide castle incoming tour

37 jano vermaak Scrumhalf jano vermaak Height: 1.75m Weight: 77kg Date of birth: 1 January, 1985 Place: Graaff-Reinet Provincial Union: Blue Bulls Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Cats/Lions/ Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 81 Super Rugby points: 8 (12t, 3c, 4p) Rep: SA Sevens, 2005, SA U21, 2006, Emerging Springboks, 2007/09 flip van der merwe The uncapped Jano Vermaak is one of the most experienced provincial scrumhalves in South Africa. He is a former SA U21 representative and also played for the Springbok Sevens and Emerging Springboks. He moved to the Vodacom Bulls last year and is not only strong around the fringes, his service from the base is also fast and clean. media guide castle incoming tour

38 bok management Heyneke Meyer Heyneke Meyer was the first South African coach to win a Vodacom Super Rugby title, in 2007 with the Vodacom Bulls. He has also won the Absa Currie Cup three times (and shared it once) and was appointed Springbok coach in January. After making his provincial coaching debut at the SWD Eagles in 1997, he was also assistant coach to the DHL Stormers (1999) Head Coach and the Springboks (1999 and 2001). Most of the teams he s coached, have at reached the knockout phase of their various competitions. Assistant Coach Johann van Graan Johann van Graan, a former provincial flanker and Under-21 level, has been taking charge of the Vodacom Bulls forward and attacking play for the last few seasons. Having worked under Heyneke Meyer at the start of his coaching career in 2002, Johann has been singled out by Victor Matfield as one of the best coaches he has ever worked with. This will be his first stint with the Springboks. Ricardo Loubscher bok management Date of birth: 6 October 1967 Place of birth: Nelspruit Professional coaching career: 1997: SWD Eagles assistant coach 1998: SWD Eagles head coach (Vodacom Cup semi-finalists and Absa Currie Cup) 1998: Emerging Springboks head coach 1999: DHL Stormers assistant coach (semi-finalists in Vodacom Super 12) 1999: SWD Eagles head coach (semi-finalists in Absa Currie Cup) 1999: Springbok assistant coach (third place, Rugby World Cup) 2000: Vodacom Bulls head coach (Vodacom Super 12) 2001: Vodacom Blue Bulls head coach (Vodacom Cup champions) 2001: Springbok assistant coach 2002: Vodacom Bulls head coach (Vodacom Super 12), Vodacom Blue Bulls head coach (Absa Currie Cup champions) 2003: Vodacom Blue Bulls head coach (Absa Currie Cup champions) 2004: Vodacom Blue Bulls head coach (Absa Currie Cup champions) 2005: Vodacom Bulls head coach (Vodacom Super 12 semifinalists), Vodacom Blue Bulls head coach (Absa Currie Cup runners up) 2006: Vodacom Bulls head coach (Vodacom Super 14 semifinalists), Vodacom Blue Bulls head coach (Absa Currie Cup joint champions) 2007: Vodacom Bulls head coach (Vodacom Super 14 champions) : Leicester Tigers head coach 2011: Tuks Varsity Cup Advisor 2011: Blue Bulls Company Executive: Rugby : Springbok head coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Team Manager Ricardo Loubscher is a former Springbok fullback and played four Tests and three midweek matches for South Africa in 2002 and 2003, when he also featured at the Rugby World Cup in Australia. He played provincial rugby for Eastern Province, the Sharks and the Blue Bulls and has been coaching in Pretoria since Ricardo, who also played for the Springbok Sevens, has been involved at all levels of coaching, from primary school to Vodacom Super Rugby. John McFarland Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, John McFarland has been living and working in South Africa since 1999, when he was used as a technical consultant by then Bok coach Nick Mallett. His first stint as professional coach was in 1996 under former England coach Clive Woodward with London Irish and he joined the Blue Bulls in 2000, where he has specialised as defence coach. Ian Schwartz Ian Schwartz recently joined the South African Rugby Union and brings with him more than 25 years of experience in rugby administration. He is a former High Performance Manager at the Blue Bulls Company, where he also managed their Vodacom Cup and Junior sides earlier in his career. Ian also worked with the SA Under-21 team for the last three years of their existence and was the Team Manager in 2005 when they were crowned world champions. media guide castle incoming tour

39 bok management Technical Head Rassie Erasmus Rassie Erasmus is the General Manager for High Performance Teams at the South African Rugby Union and is seconded to the Springboks for the Test season. As a former Springbok loose forward and head coach at Absa Currie Cup and Vodacom Super Rugby level, Erasmus brings with him a wealth of technical knowledge. Masseuse Daliah Hurwitz Daliah Hurwitz is a Complementary Health Therapist and Masseuse, who joined the management in She specializes in sports massage and injury prevention and previously served the Vodacom Blue Bulls for five years. She has also worked with the Springbok Sevens, Regent Boland Kavaliers and NEC in Japan. bok management Albé Visser charles wessels Technical Analyst Team Doctor Conditioning Coach Albé Visser joined SARU at the end of 2011 in the Technical Department, having previously worked with the DHL Stormers and Western Province. He works closely with the coaching team with regard to the analysis of all aspects of the Test preparation as well as in analysis the opposition. dr craig roberts Craig Roberts has extensive experience in sports medicine and injury prevention in rugby, and worked with the Sharks for nine years before joining the Springboks. He holds a medical degree from the University of Cape Town, as well as Masters in Sports Science, acquired through the Sports Science Institute. Basil Carzis Basil Carzis holds an honours degree in Biokinetics from the University of Pretoria and has extensive experience in conditioning at the highest level of rugby, being involved with the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls for almost 12 years. He was also the Conditioning Coach of the Namibian team at the Rugby World Cup in Operational Head PR and Admin Manager Communications Manager Charles Wessels is responsible for all matters relating to team movement and organization, including flights, travel, accommodation and a host of other logistical tasks. This is his third term with the Springboks, following his successful involvement in the same role since He is highly efficient and precise, displaying a fine eye for detail as well as the knack of anticipating and solving problems. AnneLee Murray Annelee Murray has more than 13 years experience working with the Springboks. She manages key administrative tasks, and ensures that all commercial obligations to sponsors are met. She is a former commercial manager at the International Rugby Board in Dublin and also worked for Chelsea Football Club in London. de jongh borchardt De Jongh Borchardt is a former rugby writer with Rugby365.com, Beeld and Rapport and joined the South African Rugby Union in April 2009 as Digital and Publications Manager. This is his first involvement with the Springboks. vivian verwant JJ Fredericks Physiotherapist Vivian Verwant provides support to the medical team with specific regard to injury prevention, treatment and recovery. His first involvement with the Boks was during the Rugby World Cup in After a stint with the Emerging SA team in 2008 he was re-appointed to the Springbok management ahead of the 2008 end-of-year tour. Logistics Manager JJ Fredericks, a former provincial loose forward for Western Province, the Valke and the Griffons, will work closely with Charles Wessels on all logistics matters around the team. He also represented South Africa at Under-21 level in 1996 and was part of the team management at the Rugby World Cup in media guide castle incoming tour

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41 england England squad to South Africa Age Height (m) Weight (kg) Club Position Test caps Tries Conversions Penalties Drop goals Points AO Allen 01/09/1986 1,80 92 Leicester Tigers Centre CJ Ashton 29/03/1987 1,82 92 Northampton Saints Wing BM Barritt 07/08/1986 1,86 95 Saracens Centre MJ Botha 29/01/1982 1, Saracens Lock MN Brown 04/09/1985 1,83 89 Harlequins Fullback DS Care 02/01/1987 1,72 85 Harlequins Scrumhalf DR Cole 09/05/1987 1, Leicester Tigers Prop AR Corbisiero 30/08/1988 1, London Irish Prop LAW Dickson 29/03/1985 1,78 85 Northampton Saints Scrumhalf PPL Doran-Jones 02/05/1985 1, Northampton Saints Prop PDA Dowson 01/10/1981 1, Northampton Saints Loose Forward OA Farrell 24/09/1991 1,88 96 Saracens Flyhalf CA Fearns 28/05/1989 1, Bath Rugby Loose Forward TGAL Flood 08/08/1985 1,84 92 Leicester Tigers Flyhalf BJ Foden 22/07/1985 1,83 93 Northampton Saints Fullback DAV Goode 07/05/1988 1,80 85 Saracens Flyhalf/Fullback JA Gray 05/08/1988 1, Harlequins Hooker DM Hartley 24/03/1986 1, Northampton Saints Hooker JAW Haskell 02/04/1985 1, Otago, New Zealand Loose Forward CC Hodgson 12/11/1980 1,78 82 Saracens Flyhalf TA Johnson 16/07/1982 1, Exeter Chiefs Loose Forward JBA Joseph 21/05/1991 1,80 90 London Irish Wing/Centre GP Kitchener 29/09/1989 1, Leicester Tigers Lock JO Launchbury 12/04/1991 1, London Wasps Lock GV Lowe 22/10/1989 1,78 90 Harlequins Centre/Wing JWG Marler 07/07/1990 1, Harlequins Prop LA Mears 05/03/1979 1,76 98 Bath Rugby Hooker YCC Monye 13/04/1983 1,88 92 Harlequins Wing/Centre BJ Morgan 18/02/1989 1, Llanelli Scarlets, Wales Loose Forward england media guide castle incoming tour

42 england Points Penalties Drop goals Age Height (m) Weight (kg) Club Position Test caps Tries Conversions MJ Mullen 23/02/1987 1, Worcester Warriors Prop TP Palmer 27/03/1979 2, Stade Français, France Lock GMW Parling 28/10/1983 1, Leicester Tigers Lock/Loose Forward CDC Robshaw (C) 04/06/1986 1, Harlequins Loose Forward GD Robson 04/11/1985 1, Harlequins Lock MJH Stevens 01/10/1982 1, Saracens Prop D Strettle 23/07/1983 1,86 87 Saracens Wing EM Tuilagi 18/05/1991 1, Leicester Tigers Centre J Turner-Hall 05/01/1988 1, Harlequins Centre C Wade 15/05/1991 1,73 86 London Wasps Wing TR Waldrom 28/04/1983 1, Leicester Tigers Loose Forward BR Youngs 05/09/1989 1,78 92 Leicester Tigers Scrumhalf TN Youngs 28/01/1987 1, Leicester Tigers Hooker TEST MATCHES AGAINST ENGLAND 1906 TO 2010 Year Venue Result SA Aus 08/12/1906 London Drawn /01/1913 London Won /01/1932 London Won /01/1952 London Won /01/1961 London Won /12/1969 London Lost /06/1972 Johannesburg Lost /06/1984 Port Elizabeth Won /06/1984 Johannesburg Won /11/1992 London Lost /06/1994 Pretoria Lost /06/1994 Cape Town Won /11/1995 London Won /11/1997 London Won /07/1998 Cape Town Won /12/1998 London Lost /10/1999 Paris Won /06/2000 Pretoria Won /06/2000 Bloemfontein Lost /12/2000 London Lost /11/2001 London Lost /11/2002 London Lost /10/2003 Perth Lost /11/2004 London Lost /11/2006 London Lost /11/2006 London Won /05/2007 Bloemfontein Won /06/2007 Pretoria Won /09/2007 St Denis Won /10/2007 St Denis Won /11/2008 London Won /11/2010 London Won Overall SA Record against England P 32; W 19; L 12; D 1; PF 661; PA: 491; TF 61; TA 34; Win % 59. Home record against England P 10; W 7; L 3; PF 290; PA 155; TF 29; TA 6; Win % 70. england media guide castle incoming tour

43 england ENGLAND RESULTS IN 2011/ P 13, W 10, L 3, D 0, PF 299, PA 171, Win% 77 Date Opponent Venue Result Score 06/08/11 Wales London Won /08/11 Wales Cardiff Lost /08/11 Ireland Dublin Won /09/11 Argentina Christchurch Won /09/11 Georgia Christchurch Won /09/11 Romania Dunedin Won /10/11 Scotland Auckland Won /10/11 France Auckland Lost /02/12 Scotland Edinburgh Won /02/12 Italy Rome Won /02/12 Wales London Lost /03/12 France Paris Won /03/12 Ireland London Won 30-9 Last Three Meetings England 6, South Africa 42 (halftime 6-20) November 22, Twickenham, London (81 113) Referee: N Owens (Wales) England Penalty goals: Cipriani (2). South Africa Tries: Rossouw, Pienaar, Jacobs, Fourie, Habana. Conversions: Pienaar (3), Steyn. Penalty goals: Pienaar (3). England: DA Armitage; PH Sackey, JD Noon, RJ Flutey (TGAL Flood, 30), YCC Monye; DJ Cipriani, DS Care (HA Ellis, 66); NJ Easter (JS Crane, 69), T Rees (TR Croft, 79), JAW Haskell, TP Palmer (SD Shaw, 32), SW Borthwick (C), PJ Vickery (MJH Stevens, 53), LA Mears (DM Hartley, 58), TAN Payne. Test debut: JS Crane. South Africa: CA Jantjes; J-PR Pietersen, AA Jacobs (J Fourie, 58), J de Villiers, BG Habana; R Pienaar (FPL Steyn, 63), ER Januarie; PJ Spies (HW Brüssow, 75), DJ Rossouw (MC Ralepelle, 32-39*) (R Kankowski, 58**), SWP Burger, V Matfield, JP Botha (A Bekker, 63), JN du Plessis (BV Mujati, 67), JW Smit (C) (MC Ralepelle, 75), T Mtawarira. Yellow cards: T Mtawarira, 29; CA Jantjes, 64. *Ralepelle to hooker; Smit to loosehead prop. **Kankowski to #8; Spies to flank. Test debut: HW Brüssow. england England 6, South Africa 15 (halftime 3-9) England 11, South Africa 21 (halftime 6-6) October 20, Stade de France, St Denis (80 000) Referee: AC Rolland (Ireland) November 27, Twickenham, London (80 793) Referee: G Clancy (Ireland) England Penalty goals: Wilkinson (2). South Africa Penalty goals: Montgomery (4), Steyn. England: JT Robinson (D Hipkiss, 47*); PH Sackey, M Tait, MJ Catt (TGAL Flood, 51), MJ Cueto; JP Wilkinson, ACT Gomarsall; N Easter (LBN Dallaglio, 65), LW Moody (JPR Worsley, 62) (PC Richards, 70), ME Corry, BJ Kay, SD Shaw, PJ Vickery (C) (MJH Stevens, H/T), MP Regan (GS Chuter, 62), AJ Sheridan. *Hipkiss to outside centre; Tait to fullback. England Try: Foden. Penalty goals: Flood (2). South Africa Tries: Alberts, Mvovo. Conversion: M Steyn. Penalty goals: M Steyn (3). England: BJ Foden; CJ Ashton (MA Banahan, 73), MJ Tindall, SE Hape, MJ Cueto; TGAL Flood (CC Hodgson, 34), BR Youngs (DS Care, 62); NJ Easter, LW Moody (C), TR Croft (CH Fourie, 22), TP Palmer, CL Lawes (SD Shaw, 68), DR Cole (DG Wilson, 68), DM Hartley (SG Thompson, 73), AJ Sheridan. South Africa: Z Kirchner (AA Jacobs, 48*); GG Aplon (F Hougaard, 60-68**) (P Lambie, 79***), FPL Steyn, J de Villiers (F Hougaard, 68), LN Mvovo; M Steyn, R Pienaar; PJ Spies, JH Smith, GJ Stegmann (WS Alberts, 48), V Matfield, JP Botha (PR van der Merwe, 67), JN du Plessis (CJ van der Linde, 53), BW du Plessis (JA Strauss, 79), T Mtawarira. *Jacobs to outside centre, FPL Steyn to fullback. **Aplon to fullback on return; FPL Steyn back to centre. ***As fullback. South Africa: PC Montgomery; J-PR Pietersen, J Fourie, FPL Steyn, BG Habana; AD James, PF du Preez; DJ Rossouw (JL van Heerden, 72*), JH Smith, SWP Burger, V Matfield, JP Botha, CJ van der Linde, JW Smit (C) (BW du Plessis, 72-77), JP du Randt. *Van Heerden to flank; Smith to #8. Unused substitutes: JN du Plessis, GJ Muller, R Pienaar, AS Pretorius and W Olivier. media guide castle incoming tour

44 england Team Records SOUTH AFRICA Most points 58 Bloemfontein 2007 Biggest win 48 (58-10) Bloemfontein 2007 Player Records SOUTH AFRICA Most tests 12 PC Montgomery Most points in a match 34 JH de Beer 1999 england Most tries 8 Pretoria 2007 Most conversions 7 Bloemfontein 2007 Most points in a career 99 PC Montgomery Most tries in a match 3 DM Gerber 1984 Most penalty goals 6 Pretoria 2000 Most tries in a career 6 BG Habana Most drop goals 5 Paris 1999 Most conversions in a match 7 PC Montgomery 2007 Most conversions in a career 20 PC Montgomery ENGLAND Most points 53 London 2002 Biggest win 50 (53-3) London 2002 Most penalties in a match 6 AJJ van Straaten 2000 Most penalties in a career 18 PC Montgomery Most drop goals in a match 5 JH de Beer 1999 Most tries 7 London 2002 Most conversions 6 London 2002 Most drop goals in a career 5 JH de Beer 1999 Most penalty goals 8 Bloemfontein 2000 Most drop goals 2 Perth 2003 ENGLAND Most tests 12 J Leonard Most points in a match 27 CR Andrew JP Wilkinson CC Hodgson 2004 Most points in a career 127 JP Wilkinson Most tries in a match 2 WJH Greenwood 2002 Most tries in a career 4 WJH Greenwood Most conversions in a match 2 By 6 players Most conversions in a career 5 JP Wilkinson Most penalties in a match 8 JP Wilkinson 2000 Most penalties in a career 36 JP Wilkinson Most drop goals in a match 2 JP Wilkinson 2003 Most drop goals in a career 3 JP Wilkinson media guide castle incoming tour

45 springbok records Match Records highest scores vs. Uruguay East London 11/06/ vs. Namibia Cape Town 15/08/ vs. Italy Durban 19/06/99 biggest wins 131 vs. Uruguay (134-3) East London 11/06/ vs. Italy (101-0) Durban 19/06/99 92 vs. Namibia (105-13) Cape Town 15/08/07 springbok records most tries 21 vs. Uruguay East London 11/06/05 15 vs. Wales Pretoria 27/06/98 15 vs. Italy Durban 19/06/99 15 vs. Namibia Cape Town 15/08/07 most points conceded 55 vs. New Zealand Auckland 09/08/97 53 vs. England London 23/11/02 52 vs. New Zealand Pretoria 19/07/03 biggest defeats 50 vs. England (3-53) London 23/11/02 49 vs. Australia (0-49) Brisbane 15/07/06 36 vs. NZ (16-52) Pretoria 19/07/03 most tries conceded 7 vs. New Zealand Auckland 09/08/97 7 vs. England London 23/11/02 7 vs. New Zealand Pretoria 19/07/03 most points by a player 35 PC Montgomery (1t, 12c, 2p) Namibia Cape Town 15/08/07 34 JH de Beer England Paris 24/10/99 (2c, 5p, 5d) 31 PC Montgomery Wales Pretoria 27/06/98 (2t, 9c, 1p) 31 M Steyn (1t, 1c, 8p) New Zealand Durban 01/08/09 media guide castle incoming tour

46 springbok records most tries by a player 6 T Chavhanga vs. Uruguay East London 11/06/05 5 CS Terblanche vs. Italy Durban 19/06/99 4 CM Williams vs. W Samoa Johannesburg 10/06/95 4 PWG Rossouw vs. France Paris 22/11/97 4 CS Terblanche vs. Ireland Bloemfontein 13/06/98 4 BG Habana vs. Samoa Paris 09/09/07 4 JL Nokwe vs. Australia Johannesburg 30/08/08 most conversions by a player 12 PC Montgomery vs. Namibia Cape Town 15/08/07 9 PC Montgomery vs. Wales Pretoria 27/06/98 9 AD James vs. Argentina Johannesburg 09/08/08 8 PC Montgomery vs. Scotland Murrayfield 06/12/97 8 GS du Toit vs. Italy Port Elizabeth 12/06/99 8 GS du Toit vs. Italy Durban 19/06/99 most penalty goals by a player 8 M Steyn vs. N Zealand Durban 01/08/09 7 PC Montgomery vs. Scotland Port Elizabeth 17/06/06 7 PC Montgomery vs. France Cape Town 24/06/06 7 M Steyn vs. Australia Cape Town 08/08/09 Full house in a test 22 JT Stransky vs. Australia Cape Town 25/05/95 (1t, 1c, 4p, 1d) 18 AS Pretorius vs. New Durban 10/08/02 (1t, 2c, 2p, 1d) Zealand 21 DJ Hougaard (1t, 5c, 1p, 1d) vs. Samoa Brisbane 01/11/03 Team Season Records Most points Tests 38.7 per match 2007 Most tries Tests 4.8 per match 2007 Most conversions Tests 3.7 per match 2007 Most penalty goals Tests 3.3 per match 2010 Most drop goals 8 13 Tests 0.6 per match 1999 Most consecutive wins 17 August 1997 to November 1998 Most consecutive defeats 7 July 1964 to August 1965 springbok records 6 GR Bosch vs. France Pretoria 28/06/75 6 JT Stransky vs. Australia Bloemfontein 03/08/96 6 JH de Beer vs. Australia Twickenham 30/10/99 Most matches without conceding a try AJJ van Straaten vs. England Pretoria 17/06/00 6 AJJ van Straaten vs. Australia Durban 26/08/00 6 PC Montgomery vs. France Johannesburg 16/06/01 6 LJ Koen vs. Scotland Johannesburg 14/06/03 Most matches without scoring a try to 1896 & 1972 to M Steyn vs. Australia Bloemfontein 04/09/10 Player Season Records most drop goals by a player 5 JH de Beer vs. England Paris 24/10/99 4 AS Pretorius vs. England Twickenham 25/11/06 3 HE Botha vs. S America Durban 03/05/80 3 HE Botha vs. Ireland Durban 06/06/81 3 JNB vd Westhuyzen vs. Scotland Murrayfield 27/11/04 Most points 219 PC Montgomery in tests (5t, 52c, 30p) Most tries 13 BG Habana in 10 tests 2007 Most conversions 52 PC Montgomery in 14 tests 2007 Most penalty goals 40 M Steyn in 13 tests 2010 Most drop goals 6 HE Botha in 9 tests 1980 Scored all points in a test (18 plus) 6 JH de Beer in 6 tests M Steyn vs. N Zealand Durban 01/08/09 25 JT Stransky vs. Australia Bloemfontein 03/08/96 21 JH de Beer vs. Australia Twickenham 30/10/99 18 AJJ van Straaten vs. England Pretoria 17/06/00 18 AJJ van Straaten vs. Australia Durban 26/08/00 18 M Steyn vs. N Zealand Port Elizabeth 20/08/11 media guide castle incoming tour

47 springbok records Career Records Most test match appearances 111 JW Smit V Matfield PC Montgomery JH van der Westhuizen JP du Randt Most points in tests 893 PC Montgomery (102 Tests) M Steyn (34 Tests) HE Botha (28 Tests) JT Stransky (22 Tests) AJJ van Straaten (21 Tests) BG Habana (74 Tests) Most tries in tests 40 BG Habana (74 Tests) JH van der Westhuizen (89 Tests) J Fourie (69 Tests) BJ Paulse (64 Tests) PC Montgomery (102 Tests) PWG Rossouw (43 Tests) JT Small (47 Tests) Most drop goals in tests 18 HE Botha (28 Tests) JH de Beer (13 Tests) AS Pretorius (31 Tests) M Steyn (34 Tests) PC Montgomery (102 Tests) JD Brewis (10 Tests) PJ Visagie (25 Tests) springbok records Most conversions in tests 153 PC Montgomery (102 Tests) M Steyn (34 Tests) HE Botha (28 Tests) HW Honiball (35 Tests) JH de Beer (13 Tests) AS Pretorius (31 Tests) JT Stransky (22 Tests) Most penalty goals in tests 148 PC Montgomery (102 Tests) M Steyn (34 Tests) AJJ van Straaten (21 Tests) HE Botha (28 Tests) JT Stransky (22 Tests) LJ Koen (15 Tests) media guide castle incoming tour

48 record watch RECORD WATCH South Africa has won the last seven consecutive test matches against England. Frans Steyn is the only player in the Springbok squad that appeared in all seven. Should South Africa win all three test matches in this series it would be England s worst run against any country. England s worst run is nine consecutive losses against New Zealand. Jean de Villiers needs two tests as centre to become South Africa s most capped centre. Jaque Fourie is currently the most capped Springbok centre with 58 appearances as a centre. Jean de Villiers needs one try to reach 20 test career tries for the Springboks. Morne Steyn needs three tests as flyhalf to equal Butch James record of most capped Springbok flyhalf on 37 appearances as a flyhalf. Bismarck du Plessis needs one try as a hooker to become the sole record holder for most test tries for the Springboks as a hooker. Pierre Spies needs one test as No. 8 to become the sole record holder for the most capped Springbok No. 8. RECORD HOLDERS Bryan Habana Most capped Springbok wing 73 tests Most test tries for the Springboks 40 tries Bryan Most Habana test tries needs for the one Springboks try to become as a wing the most 40 prolific Most try career scorer test in the tries history for the of Springboks South African against Rugby. tries Both England Bryan Habana 6 tries and Jaque Fourie need one try Morne against Steyn Scotland to equal Joost van der Westhuizen s record Most test of four tries career for the tries Springboks against Scotland. as a flyhalf 6 tries (Shares record with Piet Visagie and Joel Stransky) Victor Matfield needs to play in only two tests to become the du most Plessis capped Springbok in tests. Should Most test Victor tries Matfield for the play Springboks against as Scotland, a hooker he 5 will tries Bismarck become (Shares the record most with capped James Springbok Dalton and against John Smit) Scotland. Pierre Spies Jean de Villiers needs one try against Wales to equal Most capped Springbok as a No tests (Shares Joost van der Westhuizen s career record of six tries record with Gary Teichmann) against Wales. Most test tries for the Springboks as a No. 8 7 tries Bismarck du Plessis needs to score one try to become 95 castle incoming tour

49 record watch notes MISCELLANEOUS Bryan Habana Most experienced Springbok in the squad 74 tests Andries Bekker The tallest Springbok ever 2.08m Piet van Zyl The shortest Springbok in the squad 1.74m Coenie Oosthuizen The heaviest Springbok in the squad 125kg Gio Aplon The lightest Springbok in the squad 70kg Johann Muller The oldest Springbok in the squad 32 years on 2 June, Eben Etzebeth The youngest Springbok in the squad 20 years, 2 June, media guide castle incoming tour

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