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# Willie le Roux

Last year
2022
# Team news
Veteran Le Roux among five Springbok changes for France Test
Willie Le Roux comes in at fullback with Makazole Mapimpi moving to the bench.
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Nov 8th 2022, 11:40 AM
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# Drop
'Just put the ball down, it's the same points as a big dive'
Wasps coach Dai Young tried to deflect attention off his player, but there’s no getting away from the Springbok’s howler.
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Apr 3rd 2017, 9:48 AM
# willie won't he
Wasps boss refuses to 'crucify' Willie le Roux for botched swan dive finish against Leinster
Dai Young felt the occasion got the better of the Premiership leaders.
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Apr 1st 2017, 9:27 PM
# Embarrassing
Watch: Willie Le Roux drops the ball as he dives over the try line against Leinster
The experienced back had a moment to forget at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon.
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Apr 1st 2017, 4:36 PM
# too little too late
Willie le Roux given one-week ban for aerial hit on Tiernan O'Halloran
The fullback was fortunate not to be issued a red card in the first half of yesterday’s Test.
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Jun 26th 2016, 2:42 PM
# Hearing
Willie le Roux has been cited for his challenge on Tiernan O'Halloran
The Springboks fullback faces a disciplinary hearing.
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Jun 25th 2016, 10:39 PM
# gamechangers
5 backs who will set the Rugby World Cup alight
You’ve met the world’s best forwards, now put your shades on to meet the flash fellas.
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Aug 4th 2015, 12:05 AM
# Power in Padova
Late Habana try helps South Africa to see off Parisse-inspired Italians
Heyneke Meyer’s men scored three tries in a performance that failed to impress at times.
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Nov 22nd 2014, 4:04 PM
# Awards Season
Poll: Who do you think should win IRB World Player of the Year?
Can Johnny Sexton become the second Irish winner?
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Nov 12th 2014, 6:00 PM
# Options
Analysis: What's so different about South Africa's attack to before?
We take a look at the new strands in the Springboks’ play book, with Willie le Roux a central figure.
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Nov 5th 2014, 10:00 PM
# Analysis
Springboks underline the task facing Schmidt's Ireland in November
Heyneke Meyer’s men showed ambition with ball in hand against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.
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Oct 9th 2014, 6:55 AM
# shellacking
Shock and awe Springboks hammer Scotland by 49 points
Three tries in 16 minutes had Vern Cotter’s men teetering in Port Elizabeth and the hosts were only warming up.
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Jun 28th 2014, 4:46 PM
# class acts
Folau, le Roux and Smith among the stars of the summer Tests
We’ve picked out five players who impressed in the international fixtures over the past month.
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Jun 23rd 2014, 5:36 PM
# Analysis
Willie le Roux's attacking flair adds another layer to fearsome 'Boks
The 24-year-old Cheetahs fullback showed off his kicking, evasion and fielding skills in Durban last weekend.
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Jun 20th 2014, 7:30 AM