Archive for August 31st, 2007

Akona, Jean cleared for World Cup

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The Springboks who gathered in Johannesburg on Friday ahead of Monday’s departure to the Rugby World Cup in France were buoyed by the news that both the players who remained doubtful have now been cleared to take part.
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Spies ends season early

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Blue Bulls and Springbok No 8 Pierre Spies has decided not to play rugby again for the rest of the year.
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Jake will have to reapply for Bok post

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The Springbok rugby coaching job will come under discussion today — only 72 hours before the team departs for its assault on the World Cup in France.
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Politicians beware

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

It would be wise for the politicians to not meddle in the Springbok World Cup selected teams in the coming weeks.
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IRB questions Badenhorst situation

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has confirmed that it is investigating the sudden withdrawal of Sharks hooker Skipper Badenhorst from the Namibian national team ahead of next month’s World Cup in France.
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Luke played with broken ribs

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Western Province captain Luke Watson had two broken ribs while he played first-class rugby for longer than two months earlier this season, a specialist has revealed.
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Bring on the Boks

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

Alesana ‘Alex’ Tuilagi, Samoa’s star winger, has laid down the challenge to South Africa when the two countries meet in their opening World Cup match, in Paris on September 9.
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Vodacom WP team to play Boland

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Vodacom WP coach Gary Gold has been forced into making several changes, as long term injuries wreaked havoc amongst the forwards.
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Scholtz back for Cheetahs

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Former Springbok Hendro Scholtz makes a return to the starting line up for the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs in their Absa Currie Cup fixture against the Valke on Friday night in Bloemfontein.
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Wallabies dump blanket ban

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Australia has decided against adopting a blanket approach to a midnight curfew during the World Cup in France, leaving winger Lote Tuqiri and prop Matt Dunning to endure their punishment alone.
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Johns admits drug use.

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Andrew Johns has revealed in a shock confession that he was in the grip of drugs and alcohol throughout his playing career.
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IRB taking no prisoners

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

IRB Chairman Dr. Syd Millar has written a formal letter to each and every Rugby World Cup team reminding them of disciplinary responsibilities during the tournament, particularly with regard to dissent.
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Ruan at wing?

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

The inclusion of Ruan Pienaar on the wing could be Jake White’s surprise move when the Springboks play England in the rugby World Cup tournament in France in two weeks’ time.
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All Blacks are not chokers

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

Another high-profile former player has come out in defence of the World Cup favourites New Zealand, dismissing the notion that the All Blacks are deserved of the all-time chokers tag.
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