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Sep 19, 11 •
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Comments Off on Boks make five changes for Namibia clash
The Springboks on Tuesday made five changes to the starting line-up for their Rugby World Cup Pool D match against southern African neighbours Namibia at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, on Thursday. Wing Gio Aplon, scrumhalf Francois Hougaard, utility...
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Sep 19, 11 •
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RWC2011 Logo Argentina: All born in Argentina Australia: Dan Vickerman (Cape Town, South Africa), Radike Samo (Nadi, Fiji), Will Genia (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea), Stephen Moore (Khamis, Saudi Arabia), David Pocock (Messina, South Africa), Quade...
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Sep 18, 11 •
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Comments Off on Fijian flanker cited after dangerous tackle on Lambie
Fijian flanker Dominiko Waqaniburotu has been cited after a dangerous tackle on South African fullback Pat Lambie in their Pool D match on Saturday. Fiji lost the match 49-3 against a rampant Springbok team. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the Fijian...
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Sep 17, 11 •
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Comments Off on IRB Rugby World Cup Knock-out stages
RWC Quarter Finals Fixtures 8th October 2011 – 07:00 CAT – Ireland vs Wales at Wellington 8th October 2011 – 09:30 CAT – England vs France at Auckland 9th October 2011 – 07:00 CAT – South Africa vs Australia at...
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Sep 16, 11 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks looking forward to Christchurch visit
The All Blacks squad is looking forward to joining Canterbury fans in the Rugby World Cup celebrations, with the team flying into Christchurch tomorrow to spend three days in the city, as they prepare for next weekend’s Test against France. The All Blacks...
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Sep 16, 11 •
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Comments Off on A Man's Guide to the Rugby Experience
Aka: Four Ways to enjoy the Absa Currie Cup & the RWC without wrecking your relationship We all believe that everyone is unique and different, however for the most part, it is safe to say that men love their sports and South Africans are mad about their...
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Sep 16, 11 •
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International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Francois Louw replaces Johann Muller for Fiji clash
Francois Louw was on Friday drafted into the Springbok match 22 for tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Fiji in Wellington. He replaces Johann Muller, who had been struggling with hamstring tightness. Muller was assessed by the Springbok...
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Sep 16, 11 •
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Comments Off on Francois Louw drafted in for Johann Muller
Francois Louw was on Friday drafted into the Springbok match 22 for tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Fiji in Wellington. He replaces Johann Muller, who had been struggling with hamstring tightness. Muller was assessed by the Springbok...
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Sep 15, 11 •
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Comments Off on The Springboks supporting the Christchurch Red Cross Appeal
The Springboks on Thursday offered their support and assistance to the victims of February’s devastating Christchurch earthquake, which claimed almost 200 lives and devastated the New Zealand city. Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and star players Victor...
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Sep 15, 11 •
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Comments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji
Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 / Photo talk Saturday, 17 September at Wellington Regional Stadium NOTE: Please note a change to the team numbering with numbers 11 and 14 being reversed. Below is a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match...
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Sep 15, 11 •
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James Loretz •
Comments Off on Springboks forced into changes for Fiji clash
The Springboks on Thursday made four changes to their starting line-up and two more on the bench when they named the team to meet Fiji in their Pool D Rugby World Cup 2011 match in Wellington on Saturday. Four of the six changes have been forced by injury....
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Sep 14, 11 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Habana out of contention for Fiji clash
Springbok wing Bryan Habana has been ruled out of contention for selection for Saturday’s Pool D Rugby World Cup 2011 clash against Fiji in Wellington. Habana sat out training for a second day on Wednesday after receiving a blow to the knee during the 17-16...
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Sep 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on Dan Carter replaced for Japan game
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has been replaced for the RWC match against Japan on Friday 16 September after failing to overcome a sore back. Colin Slade has replaced Carter for the match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. Both Piri Weepu and Jimmy Cowan will...
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Sep 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on Mark Lawrence announces retirement from Test refereeing
Leading South African referee Mark Lawrence has announced his retirement from international match officiating to concentrate on a new role as a coach and mentor to emerging refereeing talent. Lawrence announced his decision on Monday, following discussions...
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Sep 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on South Africa u18 Sevens Blitzbokkies team clinch Silver in Commonwealth Youth Games
South Africa’s U18 Sevens team won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man on Sunday after losing to England in the final. There was a huge improvement in performance from Vuyo Zangqa’s boys on day two....
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Sep 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on Victor Matfield & Jean De Villiers to miss Fiji clash & out for 10 days
Vice-captain Victor Matfield and centre Jean de Villiers were on Monday confirmed on the Springbok injury list, following Sunday’s 17-16 win over Wales in a Pool D match. Team doctor, Dr Craig Roberts, said that both players would need ten days...
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Sep 11, 11 •
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Comments Off on SA to face Canada in Youth Games quarters
The South African U18 Sevens team will face Canada in the quarter-finals at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man on Sunday after winning two of their three games on the first day. South Africa finished second in Pool B after big wins over...
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Sep 9, 11 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens start preparations against Chile, Argentina
The Springbok Sevens team will get their pre-season preparation underway later this month with training matches against Chile and Argentina in Stellenbosch. The South American teams will visit South Africa later this month as part of their preparations for...
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Sep 9, 11 •
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Comments Off on IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Results & Fixtures
IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Results (Time CAT +2 GMT) September 2011 9 New Zealand 41 – 10 Tonga Eden Park, Auckland 10 Scotland 34 – 24 Romania Rugby Park, Invercargill 10 Fiji 49 – 25 Namibia Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua 10 France...
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Sep 9, 11 •
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Comments Off on IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool Logs
IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool Logs Pool A Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA BPts Pts 1 New Zealand 4 4 0 0 240 49 191 36 6 4 20 2 France 4 2 0 2 124 96 28 13 9 3 11 3 Tonga 4 2 0 2 [&hellip...
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Sep 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on Boks name team for RWC-opener against Wales
The Springboks on Friday named the most experienced team in their history for the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2011 against Wales in Wellington on Sunday. The team contains a total of 815 caps – narrowly surpassing the 810 caps of the team that played...
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Sep 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on Township TV to showcase Springbok matches
Rugby fans in South African townships will have a chance to watch the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup matches live on big screens virtually in their own backyards. This is thanks to a ground-breaking partnership between SARU and Township TV, which will now make...
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Sep 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on Schoolboys to fly SA flag at Commonwealth Youth Games
Photo by Denese Lups /Rugby15 /Photo Talk A South African U18 Sevens team consisting of players who starred at the recent Coca-Cola Craven Week in Kimberley and coached by former Springbok Sevens star Vuyo Zangqa will compete at the Commonwealth Youth Games...
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Sep 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on Tonga team named to play against the New Zealand All Blacks in opener match of 2011 RWC
Tonga has made four changes & two positional changes to the team that defeated Fiji 32-20 in a friendly match a few weeks ago. The Tonga team to play against the hosts New Zealand “All...
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Sep 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for 2011 RWC match against Tonga
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against Tonga at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday 9 September. Starting XV: 1. ...