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 The Badge: A centenary of the Springbok emblem
This is a title about the centenary of a badge, an African emblem, a graceful Springbok, which became the official national rugby symbol of a racially divided nation. This year it's exactly 100 years since the Springbok made its debut, not at home but in Britain. Unlike the team led by Paul Roos on that historic tour of 1906, today's Springboks represent a different country, society, ethos and a united rugby board. The authors of the title, in the words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, represent the rainbow nature of South Africa. Each of them gives an insight from their vantage point. When read in a whole, the title tells the story of South Africa – a story of oppression, freedom, forgiveness and reconciliation. They write poignantly about despair, injustice, hope and glory. |
 Monty
Percy Montgomery made history in August 2008 when he became the first Springbok to play 100 Test matches. When the fullback announced his retirement from international rugby two games later, he was the holder of 94 Springbok records. In this biography, Monty reveals for the first time: How he felt when he was booed by Springbok fans at Loftus, and when he saw two Springbok fans urinating against his image on the Bok team bus. Why he wasn't prepared to play in a trial match for Bok coach Rudolf Straeuli in 2002. The story behind his six-month suspension in Wales, 2003. Why he came back to South Africa in 2004, and his role in winning the Tri-Nations. How Victor Matfield wanted Jake White to be fired in 2006. Why he was furious with Dick Muir and Bryan Habana after the Sharks lost the 2007 Super 14 final. Why he has no respect for Bok legend Naas Botha. How he kicked with torn knee ligaments in the 2007 World Cup final, risking permanent damage. How he nearly retired from Test rugby in 2007 after reading Jake White's book. Why he left Perpignan in 2008. |
 Rugby World Cup 2007 The Final
South Africa defeated England 15-6 in the Rugby World Cup final at Stade de France on Saturday 20th of October 2007 to add a second Webb Ellis Cup to the one they won as hosts in 1995. Reigning champions England came into the match on the back of four impressive victories after a poor start to the tournament but were unable to find a way through a disciplined Springboks outfit who were in defence, dominated the line-outs and kicked five penalties. South Africa led England 9-3 at the break after an even first half Marked by tactical high kicking and little open play. |
 In Black and White: The Jake White story
In Black and White traces the life story of Springbok rugby coach Jake White, right up to and including the 2007 Rugby World Cup. The first man to coach the Springboks for four successive seasons, White's rise to the top job in SA Rugby is a journey of intense determination to succeed against all odds: a troubled childhood, coming to terms with the fact that he would never wear a provincial or Springbok blazer, starting out as a school coach, to his eventual elevation to arguably the toughest job in world sport. White takes readers into rugby's inner sanctum, where politicking and hidden agendas sometimes supersede the best interests of the sport, and relates the incredible highs and desperate lows of being part of the Springbok set-up. Riveting, controversial, sometimes amusing and often unbelievable, White's story will both absorb and astound. |
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