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Comments Off on Stormers vs Lions Teamsheets
Stormers: 15 Peter Grant, 14 Damian de Allende, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean de Villiers (captain), 11 Sailosi Tagicakibau, 10 Demetri Catrakilis, 9 Nic Groom, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Siya Kolisi, 6 Nizaam Carr, 5 Michael Rhodes, 4 Ruan Botha, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cronje, Volmink to start for Lions in CT
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the DHL Stormers at DHL Newlands in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday.In the forwards, Robbie Coetzee will start at hooker, in place of the injured Willie Wepener. Jaco Kriel returns...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on REBELS END WESTERN FORCE WINNING STREAK
The Western Force’s winning streak has come to an end at the hands of the Melbourne Rebels, 22-16, at Melbourne’s AAMI Park tonight. The Western Australians entered the match with five successive victories over the Rebels, Highlanders, Chiefs, Reds and...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Chiefs
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to his starting fifteen to play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. In the forwards, Owen Franks and Nepo Laulala have switched places again so that Franks takes the number 3 jersey this week and...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Nonu ruled out of Hurricanes clash
Ma’a Nonu has been ruled out of tonight’s match against the Hurricanes through injury. The All Black midfielder had been experiencing some tightness in his left calf during the week, and while he travelled with team to Wellington yesterday, he was...
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Apr 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Two local derbies add spice – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview
The two coastal sides both host South African Vodacom Super Rugby derbies on Saturday afternoon as the Vodacom Bulls crossed the Tasman Sea for their third tour match. The Cell C Sharks will get a rare opportunity to host a 15h00 game at Growthpoint Kings...
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Apr 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side announced for Cheetahs clash
Cell C Sharks vs Cheetahs Date: Saturday, 19 April 2014 Time: 15h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant Referees: Craig Joubert, Marius Jonker Television Match Official: Deon van Blommenstein 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14....
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Apr 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions team to face the Stormers
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 10: DHL STORMERS VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the DHL Stormers at DHL Newlands on Saturday. In the forwards, Robbie Coetzee will start at hooker, in place of Willie...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Stormers make 5 changes ahead of Lions clash
Stormers 15. Peter Grant , 14. Damian de Allende , 13. Juan de Jongh , 12. Jean de Villiers (captain) , 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau , 10. Demetri Catrakilis , 9. Nic Groom , 8. Duane Vermeulen (vice-captain) , 7. Siya Kolisi , 6. Nizaam Carr , 5. Michael Rhodes ,...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs name their side for Bulls clash
Waratahs 1. Benn Robinson , 2. Tatafu Polota Nau , 3. Sekope Kepu , 4.Will Skelton , 5. Kane Douglas , 6. Jacques Potgieter , 7. Michael Hooper , 8. Dave Dennis (captain), 9. Nick Phipps , 10. Bernard Foley , 11. Rob Horne , 12. Kurtley Beale , 13. Adam...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes team to play the Blues
1. Reggie Goodes,2. Dane Coles,3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen,4. Jeremy Thrush,5. James Broadhurst,6. Faifili Levave,7. Jack Lam,8. Victor Vito,9. TJ Perenara,10. Beauden Barrett,11. Julian Savea,12. Alapati Leiua,13. Conrad Smith (c),14. Cory Jane,15. Andre Taylor...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues change seven for Hurricanes
Blues team: 15. Charles Piutau,14. George Moala,13. Francis Saili,12. Ma’a Nonu,11. Lolagi Visinia,10. Chris Noakes,9. Bryn Hall,8. Jerome Kaino,7. Luke Braid (C),6. Steven Luatua,5. Tom Donnelly,4. Patrick Tuipulotu,3. Charlie Faumuina,2. Keven...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs welcome Brussow back
The Toyota Cheetahs will face the Cell C Sharks in a local Vodacom Super Rugby derby this weekend with veteran loose forward Heinrich Brussow back in the mix after he’s recovered from injury. Brussow comes into a reshuffled loose trio at openside flank...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs
Vodacom Bulls lock Flip van der Merwe has been passed fit to face the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday and will lead the team for their third tour match to Australasia. This will be the first of two matches the Vodacom Bulls will play in Australia as part of...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks on Saturday, 19 April at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban. Changes to the team from last week: · Caylib Oosthuizen replacing Trevor Nyakane on prop · Heinrich...
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Apr 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mvovo has “Vooma”
14 APRIL 2014: Cell C Sharks speedster Lwazi Mvovo proved this weekend he was equally adept in the last line of defense as on the wing. There had been questions whether director of rugby Jake White made the right decision to shift the flyer from the wing to...
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Apr 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks remain at the summit – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review
The Cell C Sharks ground out their sixth win of the Vodacom Super Rugby season to stay at the top of the standings, but for the other three South African teams in action this weekend, the ninth round wasn’t a happy one. The KwaZulu-Natalians beat a plucky...
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Apr 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ihaia West called into Blues squad to replace Baden Kerr
Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Maori All Blacks first five-eighths Ihaia West has been called into the Blues squad to replace the injured Baden Kerr who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. After fracturing a bone at the base of his thumb in a pre-season...
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Apr 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union rules Israel Folau out of Western Force clash
NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s match against the Western Force in Perth by Australian Rugby Union, following further medical advice regarding his throat injury. The decision was made by the Australian Rugby...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on BRACHE STARTS AS FORCE READIES FOR WARATAHS
Outside centre Marcel Brache earns his first opportunity in the starting line-up when the Western Force fronts the NSW Waratahs at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) this Saturday (12 April). The Force returns home on the back of four successive victories...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Cheetahs this weekend and has stuck with largely the same 23 players who beat the Lions last week. The only player who was not involved last week is Kieran Read, who returns to captain the...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Israel Folau back to face Force
NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau will make his return to Asteron Life Super Rugby against the Western Force on Saturday, after being sidelined for two weeks with a throat injury. Fully recovered and ready to go, Folau makes his comeback as part of a...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions team announced for home clash against the Sharks
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 9: LIONS VS CELL C SHARKS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the Cell C Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday evening. Ackermann has opted for consistency, making just one...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on All eyes on Ellis Park – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview
The bulk of the attention will be on Ellis Park in Johannesburg this weekend, where the Lions are hosting the Vodacom Super Rugby table-topping Cell C Sharks in what could be a humdinger. It’s the only South African derby of round nine, where the...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING: MICHAEL CHEIKA
SANZAR has completed an investigation into the alleged conduct of Waratahs’ head coach Michael Cheika during the Sharks v Waratahs match played at Growthpoint KINGS PARK on 29 March 2014. SANZAR has referred the matter for a hearing in accordance...
