Archive for October 11th, 2007

Don’t even dare

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

R300 for a clip on the ear.
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Boks destiny in their own hands – The Legend

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

Former Springbok centre Robbie Fleck believes the 2007 Rugby World Cup is there for South Africa’s taking, but they need to learn from the demise of Australia and New Zealand in order to get past Argentina this week and secure a place in the final on October 20.
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Posted in World Cup 2007 | 34 Comments »

Barnes gets protection

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

Security measures have been put in place to protect Wayne Barnes, the referee who has been the target of abuse from angry All Blacks supporters, while New Zealand rugby boss Jock Hobbs could be castigated for questioning the Englishman’s performance.
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Posted in World Cup 2007 | 36 Comments »

De Villiers eyes Springbok job

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

Peter de Villiers confirmed on Wednesday that he would be applying for the Springbok coaching job, but there is still no certainty as to whether incumbent Jake White will reapply for the post.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 39 Comments »

‘Dark destroyer’ looks to further reputation

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

Thierry Dusautoir should not even be at this rugby World Cup, but the flanker has leapfrogged more established teammates to nail down a starting spot for semifinalists France.
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White turning dreams into reality

October 11, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Handed one of the toughest jobs in world rugby, Jake White has taken South Africa from a period of turmoil to the brink of a world cup final.
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Posted in World Cup 2007 | 5 Comments »

Pinchot is irritating

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

South Africa scrumhalf Fourie du Preez turned up the heat ahead of Sunday’s World Cup semi-final by describing Argentine opposite number Agustin Pichot as “irritating”.
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Posted in World Cup 2007 | 7 Comments »

WC Semi’s – No more shocks

October 11, 2007
Posted by Morné

Okay so I predicted and England upset this weekend and it came through. What does the semi’s have in-store for us?
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Posted in World Cup 2007 | 9 Comments »

White’s front-line strategy

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

As befits a good general, Springbok coach Jake White will employ a good front-line strategy for the rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina here on Sunday.
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Posted in World Cup 2007 | 32 Comments »

Uncharted territory

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

South Africa and Argentina have met on the international stage 11 times since their first encounter in 1993, but when they go head-to-head in the World Cup semi-final at Stade de France, Saint Denis, on Sunday it will be uncharted territory for both.
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Stefan in Sharks Starting XV

October 11, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The welcome return of fullback Stefan Terblanche to the Sharks’ side named to play the Golden Lions in the Absa Currie Cup Semi-final in Durban on Saturday adds to an already formidable side chosen by coach John Plumtree.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 85 Comments »

Rugby World Champions or whingers?

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

You can’t beat British sport, or maybe that should just be English sport.
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Posted in International Teams, World Cup 2007 | 1 Comment »

Corleto out to burst Bok bubble

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

South Africa’s belief in their invincibility could work in Argentina’s favour when they clash in a World Cup semi-final on Sunday, according Pumas fullback Ignacio “Nani” Corleto.
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Du Preez’s class shines through

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

Springbok winger Bryan Habana might be scoring all the tries and getting all the award nominations at the moment, but scrum-half Fourie du Preez is just as valuable to South Africa’s Rugby World Cup cause in France.
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Posted in World Cup 2007 | 4 Comments »

La Revolucion vs Uhuru

October 11, 2007
Posted by DavidS

This weekend matches up two great revolutionaries
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Golden Lions Ready for The Sharks

October 11, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The Golden Lions are going into the match against the Sharks with a degree of confidence gained from enjoying good momentum and continuity in the past few weeks as they ready themselves for the challenge ahead – the Absa Currie Cup semi-final.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 8 Comments »

Human moves to the Lions

October 11, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The Vodacom Blue Bulls’ under 21-flanker Gerhard Human has signed a two-year contract with the Lions.
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Posted in SA Unions / Teams | 5 Comments »

Potgieter at eighthman against Cheetahs

October 11, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The Vodacom Blue Bulls’ coach Pote Human has opted for Dewald Potgieter at number 8 for Saturday’s semi-final in Bloemfontein against the Cheetahs.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 6 Comments »

Naas: Nothing wrong with balls

October 11, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

There is nothing wrong with the balls that have been used in the rugby World Cup tournament in France, says former King of Kick, Naas Botha.
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Jones slams Mortlock

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

A war of words has erupted in Australia as the recriminations over their Rugby World Cup exit begin in earnest.
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‘Battle-hardened’ England ready…

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

England believe that a tough route through their pool has primed them to defeat France on Saturday and make it into a second successive Rugby World Cup Final.
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Hastings hails Jonny

October 11, 2007
Posted by Deon

Gavin Hastings has hailed Jonny Wilkinson as the right man to succeed him as the World Cup’s record points-scorer, but predicted another player would eventually smash the new mark.
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