Archive for September 30th, 2009

Snor will select on merit

September 30, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

No players will be rested for the Springboks’ so-called Outgoing Tour at the end of the year – and the team of 37 players will be selected purely on merit. “If a guy knows he’s there for the colour of his skin, he won’t die for his country.”
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Boland sued for R1 million

September 30, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

The hapless Boland Cavaliers, battling for survival in the Currie Cup, are now faced with a court case that could further rip the struggling and cash-strapped union apart.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 9 Comments »

Habs back in blue

September 30, 2009
Posted by Morné

The Vodacom Blue Bulls Springbok wing and former IRB Player of the Year, Bryan Habana, was included by coach Frans Ludeke in his starting XV for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup match against the Griquas at Loftus Versfeld.
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Tuqiri rumours rubbish – Wagner

September 30, 2009
Posted by Morné

WP Rugby’s CEO, Rob Wagner, has rubbished reports that coach Rassie Erasmus is in negotiations with former Wallaby wing Lote Tuqiri.
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Posted in General Discussions | 18 Comments »

Rassie now after ex-All Black

September 30, 2009
Posted by Morné

Former All Blacks centre Pita Alatini says he has been approached by Stormers coach Rassie Erasmus to play for Western Province and the Stormers next season.
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Latest on Chili

September 30, 2009
Posted by Morné

The Vodacom Blue Bulls’ team doctor Org Strauss confirmed on Tuesday morning that Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has picked up a small fracture in his foot.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 13 Comments »

Boks add Sarries fixture

September 30, 2009
Posted by Morné

The Springboks have confirmed earlier reports that they will play a second midweek match on their year-end tour, when they tackle Guinness Premiership log leaders Saracens at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, November 17.
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Du Plessis’ will stay Sharks

September 30, 2009
Posted by Morné

They have yet to sign their contracts, but Sharks head coach John Plumtree has no doubt that the Du Plessis brothers, hooker Bismarck and prop Jannie, will be staying on in Durban.
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