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Troubling titbits: Burry Stander killed on the road and former SA cricketer, John Commins, murdered

Burry StanderSouth African mountain biking champion Burry Stander has been killed while practicing, reports indicate. Stander was apparently killed after being hit by a taxi. News of Stander’s death broke on social networking site, Twitter, on Thursday. Cycle Lab Cape Town, a leading cycling retailer in South Africa, confirmed the news.

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Super Rugby: Stormers squad contenders – Flyhalves

StormersLast year, this is where I expected the bloggers have a good giggle. This year, we all know the coup pulled off by Allister Coetzee and Co which has, with the signing of one player, completely changed the face of the Stormers flyhalf dilemma of the past.

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Daniel Braid signs for Sale Sharks

Daniel BraidStruggling Sale Sharks have been boosted by the arrival of All Black Dan Braid, who have signed to play for the Premiership club until the end of the current season.

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Bob Dwyer suffers heart attack

Bob DwyerFormer Australia coach Bob Dwyer was recovering in hospital Thursday after suffering a heart attack, the Australian Rugby Union said.

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Juan Smith to decide his future at the end of January

Juan SmithA final decision regarding the playing future of Springbok flank Juan Smith will now only be made at the end of January.

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Sharks confirm squad for Super Rugby 2013 as well as warm up games

Keegan DanielAccording to the Beeld website it has been confirmed that the Sharks will play two friendly warm-up games against two local sides as part of their preparations for Super Rugby.

Keegan Daniel’s men will play the Leopards on 8 February at the Woodburn stadium in Pietermaritzburg and a week later (15 February) they will face the Pumas at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

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Ex WP & Stormers prop gravely ill

mvdmMorne van der Merwe, ex WP and Stormers prop, has only days to live.

He was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago and his wife, Cindy, is hurriedly putting together mementoes of his life to keep for the couple.s two young boys.

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