Archive for November 26th, 2009

Smit at 2, Jean on the bench

November 26, 2009
Posted by Morné

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was forced to make a couple of changes (6 in total) for the test against Ireland which sees John Smit return to hooker, and Jean de Villiers included in a strong bench.
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Cubs playing hardball

November 26, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Having been forced into a corner by the arbitration hearing of Springbok Jaque Fourie, the Golden Lions Rugby Union are now “sticking to the letter of the law”.
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Guppies get a kickstart

November 26, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

The Sharks have re-assembled for Super 14 pre-season training after their one month break following the Currie Cup season.
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Breezes debut at Green Point stadium

November 26, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

The Stormers will make their ‘debut’ at the new Green Point stadium, to be used for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, when they play a pre-season game there in February.
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Ireland’s new golden boy

November 26, 2009
Posted by Morné

Jonathan Sexton is the new golden boy of Irish rugby and it was simply a question of time before he would be picked in place of the legendary Ronan O’Gara.
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Steyn wants to end on a high

November 26, 2009
Posted by Morné

Morné Steyn is ready to wrap up a dream year with a win against Ireland at Croke Park here on Saturday.
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