Jean De Villiers

De Villiers staying positive

Friday 31st August 10:12

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers is taking the positives from their draw against Argentina into next weekend's fixture with Australia.

De Villiers: More to come

Friday 15th June 15:58

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers has warned England his side have plenty of room for improvement ahead of the second Test.

De Villiers named captain

Monday 4th June 12:51

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has appointed Jean de Villiers as captain for the upcoming three-Test series against England.

De Villiers handed ban

Sunday 18th July 11:04

South Africa wing Jean de Villiers has been suspended for two weeks after a dangerous tackle against New Zealand.

Fourie handed recall

Tuesday 25th May 08:24

Jaque Fourie has been called into the South Africa side to face Wales after Jean de Villiers was forced to pull out with an injury.

Lions eye World Cup winners

Wednesday 12th May 10:14

World Cup winners Butch James and Jean de Villiers are being lined up to revitalise the Lions ahead of the expanded Super 15 season.

De Villiers eyes victory

Saturday 1st May 11:43

Jean de Villiers believes Munster can overcome the absence of Paul O'Connell and beat Biarritz on Sunday.

Munster rise above Saints

Saturday 10th April 19:16

Munster extinguished English interest in this season's Heineken Cup with a 33-19 victory over Northampton Saints in the quarter-finals.

Munster clinch late win

Friday 26th March 23:05

South African centre Jean de Villiers' late try to boost Munster to a 27-19 victory against Glasgow at Thomond Park.

De Villiers targets Stormers

Wednesday 24th February 14:54

Centre Jean de Villiers is hoping to return to the Stormers after announcing his decision to quit Munster and go back to South Africa.

Pienaar has to prove fitness

Monday 27th July 13:28

South Africa flyhalf Ruan Pienaar faces a battle to prove his fitness ahead of the weekend.

De Villiers scoops top gong

Wednesday 26th November 10:24

Jean de Villiers was named SA Rugby Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year at an annual awards banquet.

Boks seek 'mental edge'

Wednesday 19th November 08:55

Jean de Villiers believes victory over England will give South Africa the "mental edge" ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour.

Boks scale the heights

Saturday 7th June 15:52

South Africa underlined their status as world champions with a 43-17 victory over Wales in the high altitude of Bloemfontein.

Springboks wait on duo

Wednesday 29th August 20:56

South Africa duo Jean de Villiers and Akona Ndungane face fitness tests on Friday to determine if they will travel to the World Cup.