Bakkies out for three months

Blue Bulls and Springbok lock Bakkies Botha, is going to be on the sideline for three months following an achilles injury.

De Villiers defends Bok selection

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has defended a decision to take his jaded stars on a three-Test tour of Europe that starts on Friday against France

Blue Bulls trio to mark milestone in Currie Cup final

Blue Bulls stars Bakkies Botha, Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez will mark their 50th appearances for the Bulls in Saturday's Currie cup final.

Boks found guilty over Bakkies Botha protest

The IRB has fined the Springboks for bringing the game into disrepute with their 'armband' protest during the recent British and Irish Lions tour.

Bakkies ruling could change game, says Bok captain

John Smit hopes Bakkies Botha was being victimised when he was hit by a two-week ban. Otherwise the game of rugby could be changing, he said.

Springboks to appeal Botha ban

The Springboks are to appeal the two-week ban lock Bakkies Botha received for a dangerous charge on Adam Jones in the second Test on the weekend.

Burger to miss Tri-Nations opener

Springbok flanker Schalk Burger will miss the first three of South Africa's six Tri-Nations matches after his eight-week suspension.

Bakkies Botha sidelined for three matches

Bulls lock Bakkies Botha has been suspended for three Super 14 matches over an incident in the weekend game against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

Bakkies back in Bok mix

Bakkies Botha has been included in the Springbok starting line-up for the world champions' Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Double trouble for rugby's 'lock factory'

The Blue Bulls, known as the "lock factory" for producing quality lock forwards over the years, are in a spot of bother.