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Springboks: Arno Botha out for the rest of the season

Arno BothaSpringbok loose forward Arno Botha has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season after rupturing ligaments in his knee during the Castle Lager Incoming Series victory over Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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Chiliboy signs for Toulouse

Chiliboy RalepelleThe Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd announced on Thursday that Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle did not accept an offer to extend his contract past October 31st, 2013. The hooker indicated that he will instead take up an offer with the French club Toulouse.

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Springboks: Leaving the Cape made JJ a Bok

JJ EngelbrechtCentre JJ Engelbrecht believes he wouldn’t have made the Springbok side had he continued playing his rugby in the Cape.

Engelbrecht will make his run-on debut for the Boks against Italy at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday after coming on as a replacement against Argentina at Newlands last year.

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Super Rugby: Bulls – Mapoe out for the rest of the comp

Lionel MapoeVodacom Bulls player Lionel Mapoe will miss the remainder of the Vodacom Super Rugby season due to a shoulder injury. The versatile outside back sustained the injury on Saturday during his side’s 30-25 win over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

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Super Rugby: Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls - Live Game Article

CheetahsBullsCheetahs (10) 25 / 30 (17) Bulls (Final Score)

The Toyota Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls did battle in Super Rugby at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein at 19:10 SA Time (17:10 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

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Super Rugby: Naka – Bulls will get no respect

Cheetahs1In the war of words Naka Drotske said “It’s our season for firsts”

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Wynand Olivier & JP du Plessis sign for Montpellier

Wynand OlivierJP du PlessisFrench club Montpellier have snapped up the signatures of two top SA midfielders – Vodacom Bulls veteran Wynand Olivier and DHL Western Province centre JP Du Plessis among their acquisitions ahead of the new European season.

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Super Rugby: Bulls maak 4 veranderings vir Bloemfontein stryd

BullsDie Vodacom Bulls-afrigter, Frans Ludeke, het vier skuiwe gemaak vir sy span se Vodacom Super Rugby-wedstryd teen die Toyota Cheetahs Saterdag in Bloemfontein, met Arno Botha, Jan Serfontein, Werner Kruger en Lionel Mapoe almal in die opdrafspan.

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Springboks: Jan Serfontein withdrawn from Junior Bokke to be a senior Bok

Jan SerfonteinThe South African Rugby Union has confirmed that Rohan Janse van Rensburg will replace his Blue Bulls team mate Jan Serfontein in the South Africa Under-20 squad for the Junior World Championship (JWC).

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Super Rugby: Bjorn Basson cited for dangerous tackle, Flip & Samo both cop off-field yellow’s (Updated – Basson not guilty)

Bjorn BassonFlip van der MerweRadike SamoBulls wing Bjorn Basson has been cited for a dangerous tackle during Saturday’s 18-16 win over the Sharks at Kings Park.

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Super Rugby: The Sharks vs Vodacom Bulls - Live Game Article

The SharksBullsSharks (3) 16 / 18 (9) Bulls (Final Score)

The Sharks and Vodacom Bulls did battle in Super Rugby at Kings Park, Durban at 19:10 SA Time (17:10 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

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Super Rugby: Bulls team for Sharks clash... couple of surprises (Revised)

Jano VermaakVodacom Bulls scrumhalf Jano Vermaak will make a 100th Vodacom Super Rugby appearance on Saturday if he takes to the field in his side’s match against The Sharks in Durban.

The former Cats (11 caps) and MTN Lions (62 caps) player will represent the Vodacom Bulls for the 28th time and become South Africa’s 22nd centurion at that level.

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Super Rugby: Jacques Potgieter to leave the Bulls

Jacques PotgieterSpringbok flank Jacques Potgieter is set to leave the Bulls for good after requesting a release from his contract.

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Super Rugby: Frans Ludeke’s contract extended

Frans LudekeThe Vodacom Bulls are set to announce a two-year contract extention to head coach Frans Ludeke’s contract on Wednesday.

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Super Rugby: Bulls report some bruises and bumps but nothing severe

BullsThere was a clean bill of health to the Vodacom Bulls squad that conquered the Highlanders on Saturday, but a number of players from that match are recovering from bruises and light strains, team doctor Org Strauss confirmed on Monday.

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