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Boks coach on shaky ground
Speculation is growing in South Africa that Springboks coach Peter de Villiers could be sacked as early as Sunday.
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Gaskell named Sharks skipper
Twenty-year-old James Gaskell has been appointed captain of Sale for the new season. Related Stories Wallabies seek consistency Rossouw comes in for Springboks Moffat wants good start 'Bloodgate' doctor can carry on Mafi joins Leicester
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Rossouw comes in for Springboks
Peter de Villiers was not tempted to make wholesale changes to his South Africa side for Saturday's Tri Nations encounter against Australia despite calls for him to do so. Related Stories Wallabies seek consistency Moffat wants good start Gaskell named ...
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Mafi joins Leicester
Leicester have added Tonga lock Steve Mafi to their squad as an injury dispensation signing. Related Stories Wallabies seek consistency Rossouw comes in for Springboks Moffat wants good start Gaskell named Sharks skipper 'Bloodgate' doctor can carry on
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Ruan Pienaar ready to jet in for Ulster surge
The last piece of Ulster Rugbys 2010/11 jigsaw will be put in place when Springboks superstar Ruan Pienaar finally reports for duty. Related Stories Daniel Browne wants an Ireland call Magner's League: Brave new Ulster boys stoking Bryn Cunninghams .
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Scots confirm World Cup warm-ups
Scotland will face Ireland and Italy at Murrayfield next year as part of their preparations for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. Related Stories Springboks edge out Wallabies Ruan Pienaar ready to jet in for Ulster surge McCaw: We've worked hard ...
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Sharpe gutted by lineout meltdown
Wallabies lock Nathan Sharpe says he was devastated to have to watch the Australian side's lineout fall apart against South Africa.
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Smit calls for further improvements
Rugby:South Africa captain John Smit accepted there was plenty for his side still to work on after yesterdays 44-31 Tri Nations victory over Australia in Pretoria. The Springboks ended a run of four defeats to clinch a first win in the competition ...
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Warriors capture Ryder
Glasgow Warriors have signed Saracens lock Tom Ryder on a two-month loan deal. Related Stories Youth Olympics close in style 'Bloodgate' doctor fears for future Matfield sticks to retirement plans New campaign excites Venter Springboks edge out Wallabies
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We won't buckle: Wallabies captain Elsom
Captain Rocky Elsom has vowed the Wallabies will not be intimidated when a stinging South Africa fly into action at Loftus Versfeld.
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Fourie determined to stop the rot
Centre Jaque Fourie has urged South Africa to stick together as a team against Australia if they are to end the recent slump that has taken in four consecutive losses. Related Stories Steyn relishing Australia challenge Twitter out of bounds at ...
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Youth Olympics close in style
A spectacular closing ceremony at Marina Bay marked the end of the Youth Olympic Games as 12 days of competition officially came to a close in Singapore on Thursday. Related Stories Cooper focused on Springboks clash Steyn relishing Australia challenge ...
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Rugby refs come under microscope
Scrutinising the habits of referees is becoming as much a part of preparing for a rugby Test as studying your opponents.
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Springboks make two changes to team
Struggling South Africa have made two backline changes for a Tri-Nations Test against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
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All Blacks take title with late tries
South Africa 22 New Zealand 29:Late tries from Richie McCaw and Israel Dagg ruined John Smit's 100th Test appearance for South Africa as New Zealand clinched the Tri Nations title with victory in Johannesburg.
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De Villiers promises fans a 'big one'
Rugby:South Africa coach Peter de Villiers says his team owe their fans a long overdue victory when they host New Zealand at FNB Stadium on Saturday. The world champions hope to start repairing the damage of a disastrous Tri-Nations championship away ...
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Rookie relishing All Black clash
South Africa lock Flip van der Merwe is relishing the prospect of fulfilling a "lifelong dream" when he runs out for the Springboks against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday. Related Stories Pedrie Wannenburg hoping to leave mark on Ulster's ...
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McCaw seeking to wrap up title
Richie McCaw wants New Zealand to clinch the Tri Nations title in style with victory in their remaining two games, the first of which is against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday. Related Stories Ulster's South African players boost Declan ...
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All Blacks Arrive in Soweto as Springbok Officials Want Out of Tri-Nations
The drama of the Tri-Nations slipped into melodrama as the All Blacks prepare to face the Springboks, with South African rugby threatening to take its ball and go to the northern hemisphere.
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Hansen expects speedy Springboks
Assistant coach Steve Hansen has predicted more running rugby when New Zealand face off against South Africa in the Tri-Nations on Saturday. Related Stories Turner in Wallabies squad All Blacks to start with Boks clash Rookie relishing All Black clash ...
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Smith happy to be back in Boks fold
Returning flanker Juan Smith believes South Africa can only improve their Tri-Nations fortunes when they come up against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday. Related Stories All Blacks to start with Boks clash Hansen expects speedy Springboks ...
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Pedrie Wannenburg hoping to leave mark on Ulster's young stars
Ulsters recently-arrived Spingbok Pedrie Wannenburg is counting the days to the start of the season-proper. Related Stories Turner in Wallabies squad All Blacks to start with Boks clash Hansen expects speedy Springboks Rookie relishing All Black clash .
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All Blacks to start with Boks clash
World Cup hosts New Zealand will begin next year's Tri-Nations campaign with a home fixture against South Africa on July 30. Related Stories Brewer targets top six Turner in Wallabies squad Hansen expects speedy Springboks Rookie relishing All Black ...
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Henry expects 'massive challenge'
Graham Henry expects his New Zealand side to face a much-changed South Africa one when the two countries meet in the Tri Nations on Saturday. Related Stories Springbok duo handed first starts New Wasps deal for Waldouck Two changes for All Blacks De ...
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Springboks rule out Steyn
South Africa have ruled injured fullback Frans Steyn out of the Tri-Nations rugby clash with New Zealand on August 21, a team spokesman said.
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Test rugby heads to Port Elizabeth
Test match rugby is set for a return to South Africa's Eastern Cape region after it was announced that the Springboks will play New Zealand in Port Elizabeth next year. Related Stories Mitchell staying in Perth Williams testimonial scheduled Danielli ...
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Springboks name training squad
South Africa have named a 29-strong training squad for a four-day camp in Johannesburg next week ahead of the home leg of the Vodacom Tri Nations. Related Stories Kelly to join Knights All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup Smith - The future's bright Beale - ...
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No more auto Wallabies start for Giteau
For so long Australia's premier back, Matt Giteau is no longer deemed an automatic starter for the Wallabies.
