http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3561,00.xmlSouth Africa news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbFri, 09 May 2008 19:54:02 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyAs expected, Sharks coach Dick Muir and Stormers assistant Gary Gold were confirmed as the new Springbok assistant coaches on Friday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3542662,00.html3561_3542662Fri, 09 May 2008 14:46:41 GMTRugby UnionCheetahs flank Kabamba Floors and Stormers utility back Gio Aplon have been named in a powerful Springbok Sevens squad for the final two rounds of the IRB Sevens Series in London and Edinburgh later this month."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3538875,00.html3561_3538875Thu, 08 May 2008 18:19:37 GMTRugby UnionSharks coach Dick Muir has confirmed that he has had various coaching offers from European clubs, including English giants Leicester Tigers."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3532444,00.html3561_3532444Wed, 07 May 2008 10:47:01 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa coach Peter de Villiers is worried that Wales may have an advantage in the upcoming Test series because it will be played under the old rules and not the Experiment Law Variations."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3532408,00.html3561_3532408Wed, 07 May 2008 10:37:21 GMTRugby UnionThe South African Rugby Union has confirmed their U20 team to participate in the inaugural IRB World Junior Championships next month in Wales."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3528559,00.html3561_3528559Tue, 06 May 2008 13:09:33 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa star Victor Matfield is heading home from his sojourn in France after re-signing with the Bulls of Pretoria."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3505785,00.html3561_3505785Thu, 01 May 2008 19:52:00 GMTRugby UnionOverseas-based South African rugby players should not expect to receive a Springbok call-up from coach Peter de Villiers."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3499904,00.html3561_3499904Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:34:29 GMTRugby UnionWales will celebrate 100 years of Test rugby against Australia with an international against the Wallabies in Cardiff this November as part of a four-match series the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) announced on Wednesday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3499126,00.html3561_3499126Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:47:47 GMTRugby UnionSaracens are believed to be lining up Springbok flank Wikus van Heerden to fill the significant void left by retiring Richard Hill next season."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3493885,00.html3561_3493885Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:54:25 GMTRugby UnionA new twist in the contract battle between Bakkies Botha and the Bulls has been revealed as Springboks Bryan Habana, Wynand Olivier reportedly threatened to go on strike with Botha if the lock was not released to join French club Toulon."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3487628,00.html3561_3487628Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:41:31 GMTRugby UnionIn the latest chapter in the Bakkies Botha - Toulon - Bulls saga the Springbok lock is set to lock horns with his current employers in court next week."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3472533,00.html3561_3472533Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:21:40 GMTRugby UnionRe-elected South African Rugby Union (SARU) president Oregan Hoskins has given new Springbok coach Peter de Villiers the thumbs up to select overseas-based South African players."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3468335,00.html3561_3468335Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:54:39 GMTRugby UnionThe attacking duo of Kabamba Floors and Danwel Demas have been recalled to the Springbok Sevens squad for the remainder of the IRB World Sevens Series."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3460405,00.html3561_3460405Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:00:49 GMTRugby UnionSpringbok and Sharks backline extraordinaire Francois Steyn has revealed that he sees his future "as a centre.""http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3432732,00.html3561_3432732Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:54:29 GMTRugby UnionWarren Gatland has confirmed he will be taking his strongest Wales squad possible to face world champions South Africa in the two-Test series this June."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3422813,00.html3561_3422813Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:04:51 GMTRugby UnionSpringbok coach Peter de Villiers has voiced his concern over the lack of depth at fly-half in South Africa."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3410384,00.html3561_3410384Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:30:13 GMTRugby UnionStormers Head Coach Rassie Erasmus may call on the experience of Super 14-winning coach Heyneke Meyer in the future."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3409922,00.html3561_3409922Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:38:54 GMTRugby UnionNo sooner had the British and Irish Lions tour fixtures to South Africa been announced than there was a clash of interests."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3407170,00.html3561_3407170Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:19:42 GMTRugby UnionThe British and Irish Lions have announced their schedule for the 2009 tour of South Africa."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3561_3406619,00.html3561_3406619Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:20:40 GMTRugby Union