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On Friday 31st August, twenty Southern Suburbs schools took part in South Africa’s founding Schools Sevens Rugby Tournament, first played in 1969 at the Villager Brookside Club. » Read more on Villager Schools Sevens
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The decision by rugby administrators to bar overseas-based players from Springbok selection will be revisited shortly. Comments:
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Former Bok coach Nick Mallett believes that South African rugby should appoint Heyneke Meyer as the next Springbok coach. Comments:
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Spies out for 2007
Pierre Spies, in consultation with the Blue Bulls and SA Rugby has decided not to play rugby for the rest of 2007. » Read more on Spies out for 2007
Currie Cup Preview Round 9
In Currie Cup Round 9 action, the unbeaten Cheetahs host the winless Valke in Bloemfontein, the Blue Bulls take on Griquas at Loftus, Western Province play Boland at Newlands and the Sharks come up against the Lions at the Shark Tank in Durban. » Read more on Currie Cup Preview Round 9
Joel & Bullet back Boks
1995 World Cup winners Joel Stransky and James Dalton are backing the Springboks to win the 2007 event. » Read more on Joel & Bullet back Boks
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In another injury blow for WP, lock Ross Skeate has torn his hamstring and will miss the rest of the Currie Cup. Comments:
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Broadcast times 31/8–1/9
Rugby broadcast times for the Currie Cup, U21 Championship, Air New Zealand Cup and SASOL Springbok Send-off dinner for Friday 31 August to Sunday 2 August 2007. » Read more on Broadcast times 31/8–1/9
Bokwatch 6
In the latest edition of Bokwatch we take a look at the current injury situation, John Smit sets the record straight on the rumours surrounding his hamstring injury, the Bok captain and coach are both satisfied with the Bok preparations, and former All Blacks coach John Mitchell defends Richie McCaw and says that Schalk Burger is more illegal than the New Zealand number 7. » Read more on Bokwatch 6
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25-year-old Springbok and Lions number eight Jacques Cronje has signed a two-year deal with French Top 14 club Biarritz. Comments:
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In weekend schools’ action in the Western Cape, SACS beat Wynberg 38-22 in the annual FNB Classic Clash, Bishops edged out Rondebosch 27-24 and Paarl Gym beat Tygerberg 27-20. Comments:
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France thumped Wales 34-7 in Cardiff on Sunday, outscoring the home side by four tries to one. Comments:
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200 Canterbury Springbok jackets made in China were pulled off the shelves when it was revealed that the SA flag was sewn on upside down, the word ‘official’ was spelled incorrectly and they had the words ‘SA Rugby Football Union’ instead of ‘SA Rugby Union’ printed on them. Comments:
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Boks overpower Scots
In a vastly improved performance after the narrow midweek victory against Connacht, the first-choice Springboks overpowered Scotland 27-03 in Edinburgh in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game. » Read more on Boks overpower Scots
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Ireland 23 – 20 Italy. A last minute howler by TMO Derek Bevan handed the Irish a completely undeserved victory over the courageous Italians. Ronan O’Gara clearly knocked the ball forward just short of the line before grounding it for the match winning try. Comments:
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Bok wing Akona Ndungane will be out of action for 3 weeks after bruising chest muscles in the game against Connacht. He will be back in time to face Tonga and the USA. Comments:
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No Currie Cup action this weekend, just friendlies: 24\08 19.00 Sharks 73 v 12 Mighty Elephants (PE), 25\08 15.00 Cheetahs v Pumas (Nelspruit HS), 25\08 14.00 Griffons v Griquas (Welkom). Comments:
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Bok travel woes
The Boks were shaken out of their comfort zone when they were forced to catch an early morning flight to Edinburgh on Wednesday, only arriving at their hotel at 2am. Ag shame! » Read more on Bok travel woes
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The All Blacks held their final warm-up outings today against the Auckland Barbarians in front of around 2000 fans. In two 50-minute clashes they easily won 79-0 and 69-0. They had previously taken on a New Zealand Police XV. Comments:
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Preview Scotland v Boks
The Springboks take on Scotland in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game in Edinburgh on Saturday. » Read more on Preview Scotland v Boks