Super 14

Shimange gets to show his ware at last

February 7, 2006
Posted by Boertjie

There is good news at last for Springbok hooker Hanyani Shimange: He will definetely be in the starting line-up for the Stormers against the Cats at Ellis Park on Saturday and is currently regarded as their number one hooker ahead of Schalk Brits. The team will be lead from outside centre by De Wet...
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Who wants to watch another Saffa team lose?

February 7, 2006
Posted by Rasputin

It’s with a smug little smile that the Sanzar suits talk about their expanded Super empire. Once there were 10, then there were 12 and now there are 14 teams in the Southern Hemisphere’s cross-border provincial competition. Bigger is absolutely better according to those running the game.
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Sharks wait for Brown

February 7, 2006
Posted by Rasputin

The Sharks are becoming increasingly frustrated as they wait for former All Blacks first five-eighths Tony Brown to end his Japanese club rugby commitments.
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SANZAR Unveils New Super 14 Trophy

February 7, 2006
Posted by Morné
SANZAR Unveils New Super 14 Trophy

“It’s a superbly crafted, iconic trophy with a definite international look about it.â€? This is the view of New Zealands marketing manager Mr. Fraser Holland, at the unveiling of the all new Super 14 Trophy in Wellington New Zealand today.
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Brumbies fire on all cylinders

February 7, 2006
Posted by Deon

Laurie Fisher has named a full strength team for their S14 opener against the Western Force on Friday 10 February.
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Greeff to centre?

February 6, 2006
Posted by Rasputin

With captain, De Wet Barry, still in doubt for the kick-off of the 2006 S14 and Marius Joubert still out long term injured, the Stormers brains trust may move Werner Greeff to the midfield.
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Spears in the inaugural Super 14. Possible or not?

February 6, 2006
Posted by Deon

The debate over the promotion/relegation issue for the S14 in South Africa, might take a very unsuspected turn this week. According to Die Burger it is quite possible for the Spears to take to the field in this years’ inaugural Super 14 competition. Tony McKeever CEO of the Spears told Die Burger that this...
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Subtle shift away from strongest team – and SA teams lack depth

February 5, 2006
Posted by Boertjie

The Sanzar competition underwent a subtle shift away from the strongest team to having the strongest squad, says a Kiwi rugby writer in an article in which he also hits out at the quality of the South African teams. With the competition growing from 10 to 12 to 14 teams the reasoning of those...
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