Posts Tagged ‘Former Springbok’

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  Grant announces retirement

  Jan 30, 19 • 1221 Views • Australia, General News, National • Shaun Liddle • Comments Off on Grant announces retirement

  Former Springbok and Western Force flyhalf Peter Grant has announced his retirement from Rugby. The 34-year-old made the decision to retire after receiving specialist advice from doctors in regard to past head injuries. The decision has been an emotional one,...

  
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  Ex-Bok captain eager to tackle TransCape

  Jan 23, 19 • 1014 Views • General News • Shaun Liddle • Comments Off on Ex-Bok captain eager to tackle TransCape

  Former Springbok rugby captain John Smit missed out on his chance to ride the Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter last year, but that has only heightened his anticipation for this year’s event. The seven-stage mountain-bike race, powered by Volvo, takes place...

  
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  Former Springboks take leading roles at Players’ Fund

  Dec 5, 18 • 1298 Views • General News, National • Shaun Liddle • Comments Off on Former Springboks take leading roles at Players’ Fund

  Former Springboks Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange were on Tuesday elected as chairman and deputy chairman at a special general meeting of the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund. After 38 years of leadership on the board of trustees, Morné du...

  
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  New Madibaz role for former Springbok

  Nov 8, 18 • 3094 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup • Shaun Liddle • Comments Off on New Madibaz role for former Springbok

  Thando Manana’s passion for rugby will stand him in good stead as he throws his weight behind a campaign to put the pride back into Madibaz rugby. The former Springbok flank was recently elected president of the Madibaz Rugby Club, taking over the hot seat...