http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3561,00.xmlSouth Africa news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbFri, 03 Jul 2009 17:31:52 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyNumber eight Ryan Kankowski makes his return to the Bok line-up, determined to make up for lost time after watching the majority of the series from the stands."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5413529,00.html3561_5413529Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:43:23 GMTRugby UnionBok debutant Zane Kirchner is relishing his first Test against the Lions, but don't expect anything too fancy from the Bulls full-back."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5413251,00.html3561_5413251Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:36:47 GMTRugby UnionThe Lions tour comes to an anti-climactic end this Saturday afternoon as they seek to avoid a South African whitewash in Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5413116,00.html3561_5413116Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:34:08 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa will not Bakkies Botha's unsuccessful appeal deter them from playing their normal physical game on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5413099,00.html3561_5413099Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:28:31 GMTRugby UnionSchalk Burger, suspended for eye-gouging during the second Test against the Lions last weekend, says he is "not a rugby thug"."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5412346,00.html3561_5412346Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:29:42 GMTRugby UnionPeter de Villiers said he would walk into the Lions changing room and congratulate Ian McGeechan if South Africa lost the final Test. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5412157,00.html3561_5412157Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:01:02 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa have announced a second-string side for Saturday's third Test against the British + Irish Lions in Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5411541,00.html3561_5411541Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:22:27 GMTRugby UnionThe Springboks will go into the third and final Test match against the British and Irish Lions brimming with confidence as they seek a third straight victory to seal a historic whitewash."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5409570,00.html3561_5409570Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:45:05 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa have not given up hope of hosting the Rugby World Cup in either 2015 or 2019, despite failing to win the recommendation of the tournament organisers."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5409405,00.html3561_5409405Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:26:39 GMTRugby UnionBrian O'Driscoll blasted Peter de Villiers following controversial comments that suggested the Springbok coach condoned eye-gouging."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5408636,00.html3561_5408636Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:11:35 GMTRugby UnionGary Gold believes the Lions have been unlucky and is sorry to see centre Brian O'Driscoll's trip to SA cut short."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5408169,00.html3561_5408169Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:31:48 GMTRugby UnionWith the three-match Test series all but wrapped up, South Africa head into the finale in Johannesburg with their heads held high."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5407958,00.html3561_5407958Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:05:26 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa have called-up Bulls full-back Zane Kirchner and flank Dewald Potgieter to join them at training this week."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5407563,00.html3561_5407563Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:06:25 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa have confirmed they will appeal against second-row Bakkies Botha's two-week ban for dangerous charging."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5407486,00.html3561_5407486Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:28:24 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa rugby chiefs have apologised for eye-gouging comments following the second Test against the British and Irish Lions."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5406738,00.html3561_5406738Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:01:49 GMTRugby UnionJohann Muller has been called up to the Bok squad as cover for Andries Bekker, who was injured during the second Test against the Lions."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5406452,00.html3561_5406452Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:31:59 GMTRugby UnionBok coach Peter de Villiers stood by Schalk Burger, whose gouging made bigger headlines than his side's 2-0 series win over the Lions."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5406164,00.html3561_5406164Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:24:25 GMTRugby UnionHaving already lost Schalk Burger and Bakkies Botha for Saturday's third Test, the Boks could be without four more players for Jo'burg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5405969,00.html3561_5405969Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:53:44 GMTRugby UnionBritish + Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan looks set to play an active part in the 2010 Super 14 tournament, according to reports."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5405639,00.html3561_5405639Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:15:39 GMTRugby UnionSchalk Burger has received an eight-week ban after being found guilty of gouging British + Irish Lions winger Luke Fitzgerald at Loftus."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5405280,00.html3561_5405280Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:04:07 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa lock Bakkies Botha has been banned for two weeks following an incident in Saturday's second Test against the Lions."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5405036,00.html3561_5405036Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:13:30 GMTRugby UnionPeter de Villiers and the match officials made errors of judgement on Saturday, after Schalk Burger's attack on Luke Fitzgerald's eyes"http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5404694,00.html3561_5404694Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:02:25 GMTRugby UnionEx Boks Joost van der Westhuizen and Ruben Kruger are both under medical observation following separate and unrelated incidents."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5405449,00.html3561_5405449Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:39:31 GMTRugby UnionSpringbok coach Peter de Villiers will meet with the president of the South African Rugby Union, Oregan Hoskins, to discuss the statements attributed to him."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5404668,00.html3561_5404668Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:34:28 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa's hero of the day Morne Steyn said he knew he had it in him to kick the winning penalty kick against the British and Irish Lions to win the game 28-25."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_5403941,00.html3561_5403941Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:20:55 GMTRugby Union