Wynona Louw

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Three reasons why Springbok fans should be excited for Ireland clash

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Rugby correspondent Wynona Louw looks at three reasons why Springbok fans should be excited about this weekend’s blockbuster clash against Ireland in Dublin.

Blitzboks out to break duck at Hong Kong Sevens

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Veteran Branco du Preez says the Blitzboks are aiming to break their duck in Hong Kong during this weekend’s 2022/23 World Series opener.

All Black warm-up match hopefully ‘final building block’ for Boks before Rugby World Cup

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The Springboks are set to face their long time rivals, the All Blacks, two weeks ahead of the next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Professional teams were just too good for Amateur Boks at Women’s World Cup, says coach

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Springbok women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer applauded his players for their efforts at the World Cup, but admitted they were out of their depth against professional ...

Zas returns as Stormers ring the changes for Ospreys clash

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Leolin Zas will make his return to the Stormers starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship meeting with Ospreys in Swansea on Friday.

I want to dominate my opponent, says Sanelisiwe Charlie

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Sanelisiwe Charlie certainly had ambitions of playing for the Springbok women, but she did not see herself being part of the World Cup squad due to more experienced ...

Coach laments lack of experience in Bok Women’s heavy defeat to France in Rugby World Cup opener

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Springbok women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer has cited a lack of experience in his charges as the reason behind their thumping 40-5 defeat to France.

Springbok women look for scrum dominance over France in World Cup opener

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The South Africans have enjoyed a solid season of preparation as they not only played more Tests than they had previously leading up to a major event, but they also ...

Watch VideoSpringboks will face Wales in World Cup warm-up clash

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The Springboks will face Wales at the Millennium Stadium on August 19 in a World Cup warm-up clash.

Springbok Women welcome underdog tag in Rugby World Cup opener

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Springbok Aseza Hele, who has played 13 Tests for her country, said that they should be good this weekend if they just stick to the plan.

What the Springboks need to do to win the Rugby Championship

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Sport’s correspondent Wynona Louw takes a look at what needs to happen this weekend for the Springboks to win the Rugby Championship title.

Boks rise above distractions to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive

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The Springboks endured a difficult week off the field, but kept their Rugby Championship hopes alive with a win over Argentina on it.

Blitzboks beat Samoa in seventh place play-off

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The Blitzboks produced a much sharper performance to defeat Samoa in their Rugby World Cup Sevens seventh place play-off on Sunday.

Blitzboks will take on Chile in Sevens World Cup opener

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The Blitzboks will face Chile in the first match of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town on Friday.

Rugby World Cup Sevens – This one is special!

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Emotional Selvyn Davids can’t wait to play in front of his family at Rugby World Cup Sevens

World Cup format levels playing field, says SA Women’s Sevens coach

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Springbok Women's Sevens coach Paul Delport believes the format of the Rugby World Cup Sevens might give smaller teams a better chance this weekend.

World Cup Sevens the be-all and end-all, says Ndhlovu

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Blitzbok star Mfundo Ndhlovu says the team will not dwell on the past, and only focus on winning the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town this weekend.

The Sydney mindset should follow Springboks into every Test

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The Springboks’ attitude against the Wallabies was one of their best traits on Saturday. They were fired up. They were determined. And they stood back for nothing, ...

Blitzbok star pays tribute to ‘father figure’ Neil Powell

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Blitzbok star Angelo Davids says the team will be drawing motivation from everywhere as they hunt for their first Rugby World Cup Sevens title.

RWC Sevens’ sudden-death format appeals to Muller du Plessis

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Blitzbok star Muller du Plessis is a fan of the Rugby World Cup Sevens’ sudden-death format, and is alert at how it amplifies the pressure on teams.

Springboks need to actually play like it’s a ‘final’

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The Springboks are approaching their Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies as a ‘final’, but it’s time they actually play like it’s a decider and not just ...

Willemse ready to shine … hopefully on his own terms

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When he burst onto the Super Rugby scene in 2017, Damian Willemse was labelled ‘the future of the union' by then-Western Province coach, John Dobson.

Bok skipper giving Wallabies his full attention

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The Boks haven’t won on Australian soil since 2013 but captain Siya Kolisi says he is confident that they are ready to go against the Wallabies

Watch VideoShould young Boks have been given a shot at the Aussies?

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A name that cannot be left out of the loose-forward discussion is Evan Roos, and while there are talks of the Stormers superstar forming part of the Boks’ Rugby ...

Watch VideoWallabies and Boks both want to bounce back, says Springbok coach

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The Springboks and the Wallabies have a good understanding of each other and the current space and mindset they occupy, with both teams coming off recent defeats ...