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Captains reflect on Springbok's progress "It was still 15 white Springboks that took the field to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park." <b>Stephen Nell</b> reflects on the change over 20 years for Sout http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/179519.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/179519.html Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:42:22 GMT Kaplan prepares to bring down the curtain "I've been refereeing for 30 years. When you have done something for that long, it feels as if something in you is about to die." Stephen Nell talks to <B>Jonathan Kaplan</b> http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/177331.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/177331.html Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:02:34 GMT Luyt leaves a sizeable legacy "Single-minded and determined, it led him to great success but also ultimately led to his demise." Stephen Nell reflects on the life of former SARU boss <b>Louis Luyt</b> http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/176434.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/176434.html Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:06:43 GMT A step in the right direction "Heyneke Meyer has been left with plenty to ponder in the wake of the inaugural Rugby Championship". <B>Stephen Nell</b> looks at areas the Springboks need to address http://www.espnscrum.com/the-rugby-championship/rugby/story/170895.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/the-rugby-championship/rugby/story/170895.html Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:27:42 GMT Springboks run the risk If a player is only as good as his last game, Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer's vote of confidence in fly-half Morné Steyn is a significant risk according to <b>Stephen Nell</b> http://www.espnscrum.com/the-rugby-championship/rugby/story/168137.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/the-rugby-championship/rugby/story/168137.html Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:16:23 GMT Execution over innovation "It is a squad that many will consider a little controversial but it was clearly picked with a specific game plan in mind." <b>Stephen Nell</b> reflects on the Springboks' latest selection http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/165006.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/165006.html Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:46:55 GMT Mallett had a compelling case "He was an exceptional person - a great coach and a sincere man who believed in running an honest and transparent set-up." <b> Stephen Nell</b> on the RFU and Nick Mallett http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/162402.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/162402.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:08:22 GMT A potential Catch 22 situation "Meyer's dilemma is an obvious one: he must get a Test team to perform against England the Saturday after two derbies." <b>Stephen Nell</b> analyses Heyneke Meyer's options http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162273.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/162273.html Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:24:17 GMT Usual suspects eye Super Rugby glory "The Sharks, Stormers and Bulls appear the best-placed South African sides in Super Rugby, but don't write off the Cheetahs." <b>Stephen Nell</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/159820.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/159820.html Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:38:04 GMT Four years too late "South Africa's rugby issues remain a major challenge, even if the best man for the job has finally been appointed as Springbok coach." <b>Stephen Nell</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/159053.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/159053.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:15:10 GMT A game too far? "For the game that defined South Africa's rugby year, look no further than the quarter-final defeat to Australia at the World Cup." <b>Stephen Nell</b> reflects on South Africa's year http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/156307.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/156307.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:03:42 GMT SARU has much to ponder "Coetzee may well head the list of candidates as he has a good coaching record and is very well-spoken." <b>Stephen Nell</b> picks over who is in line for the Boks' top job http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/154314.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/154314.html Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:04:54 GMT Out with the old "Ultimately the Boks paid the price for some poor selections, the lack of a cutting edge on attack and poor execution."<b>Stephen Nell</b> reflects on the Springboks' RWC http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152516.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152516.html Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:31:04 GMT South Africa approach judgement day "Seldom has there been so much riding on one match for Springbok rugby as Sunday's quarter-final against Australia in Wellington." <b>Stephen Nell</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/151116.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/151116.html Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:28:24 GMT Boks buoyed by unprecedented send-off South Africa coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit admitted to being overwhelmed by the 36,000 fans that gathered in Johannesburg to wish them luck ahead of their Rugby World Cup defence http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/147632.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/147632.html Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:50:05 GMT Boks have recipe for success "If Springboks coach Peter de Villiers learnt anything from the Tri-Nations it's that Butch James will not offer him the same value as Morné Steyn in pressure games." <b>Stephen Nell</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/147556.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/147556.html Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:22:01 GMT What is the future for the Currie Cup? "I believe what we are seeing in South African rugby are the chickens coming home to roost on the Super Rugby format and the excessive amount of games that are being created for television." <b>Stephen Nell</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/currie-cup-2011/rugby/story/145544.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/currie-cup-2011/rugby/story/145544.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:29:56 GMT An epic crusade "Should they prevail against the Reds it will surely rank as one of the greatest achievements by a rugby team in the history of the game." <b>Stephen Nell</b> is impressed by the Crusaders http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2011/rugby/story/142959.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2011/rugby/story/142959.html Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:14:07 GMT Brits and Boks do not mix "Unfortunately for Brits, he is a victim of circumstance, with team dynamic and perception playing significant roles." <b>Stephen Nell</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/141048.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/141048.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:22:54 GMT Advantage All Blacks "What was impressive about the weekend's victory by the Crusaders is the mental resolve and strength of character that came with the package." <b>Stephen Nell</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2011/rugby/story/139532.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2011/rugby/story/139532.html Mon, 09 May 2011 09:03:11 GMT