By Scrumdown, on 20 February 2012, at 5:11 pm  In this the 3rd instalment of the Lions contenders, we look at the big men who perform in the engine room of the forward pack, the lock forwards.
Providing the grunt in the heart of the scrum, as well as the means to win ball in the line-outs, this group of BIG men are responsible for ensuring a continuous supply of quality first phase ball for the team.
Let’s open with the players who did the hard yards in last years campaign.
The next instalment will look at the ever improving and exciting loose forwards.
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By grootblousmile, on 3 November 2011, at 4:56 pm  The Golden Lions have made a number of signings ahead of the 2012 Super Rugby season as they look to follow on from their Currie Cup victory.
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By grootblousmile, on 10 October 2011, at 12:54 pm  Rugby’s major nations have endorsed a 20-team format for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and have offered to play midweek matches to ensure lower-ranked teams have more time between rugby matches.
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By Morné, on 15 September 2011, at 6:18 pm  Rugby authorities are doing themselves no favours in dispelling the belief that rugby still is an elitist sport which only caters for the traditional powerhouses of the game.
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By superBul, on 5 September 2011, at 6:48 am  RWC 2011 Judicial Process Background Information
The on-field disciplinary process for Rugby World Cup 2011 deals with Illegal and/or Foul Play and Misconduct. It reflects the citing, hearing and sanctioning process which applies across international Rugby as set out in IRB Regulation 17, but under expedited timeframes for the seven week tournament. Rugby World Cup 2011 will benefit from the most experienced Citing Commissioners and Judicial Officers selected on merit from the elite international Game to act in such roles at the Tournament.
The appointment of Citing Commissioners, Judicial Officers and Appeal Committees during the Tournament is based upon neutrality considerations.
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By grootblousmile, on 13 June 2011, at 7:07 pm  SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has made nine changes to his team to take on Ireland in their second Pool C match at the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship in Treviso on Tuesday at 20:10 .
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By grootblousmile, on 27 March 2011, at 3:30 pm Herewith the schedule and results for Day 2 of the Tournament in Hong Kong.
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By Morné, on 24 March 2011, at 12:47 pm  With the energy, frequency and sheer number of matches in a competition like the Super 15, you almost never get a moment to sit down and reflect on issues, but I had to make the time to do just that. [Read More]
By rugbybal, on 24 February 2011, at 6:57 pm This week, SARU’s Manager of Referees, Andre Watson, steps into the Hotseat, dealing with issues ranging from scrums to rucks and more.
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By Scrumdown, on 11 February 2011, at 2:47 pm It seems the powers that be in Rugby just can’t let sleeping dogs lie. New interpretations, definitions, and clarifications on the Rules of the game were recently distributed by IRB via the South African Rugby Referees Association.
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By Scrumdown, on 7 February 2011, at 2:54 pm Following a directive to all referees from the IRB issued on 21st January 2011, Rugby followers can expect to see dangerous (high) tackles penalised more severely than previously.
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By grootblousmile, on 6 February 2011, at 1:02 pm Namibia joined Fiji as a nation in doubt for participation at the Rugby world cup later this year due to administrative trouble so bad the IRB has been forced to take over the union.
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By superBul, on 14 January 2011, at 5:44 am Time is running out to have your say on who should win the IRPA Try of the Year Award 2010. Be quick though, voting closes on Monday.
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By superBul, on 14 January 2011, at 5:30 am With a little over 200 days to go until the IRB Junior World Championship 2011 kicks off in Italy, Pool C opponents South Africa and England are stepping up preparations in their quest to end New Zealand’s dominance of the prestigious Under 20 tournament.
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By superBul, on 2 December 2010, at 6:03 am Argentina face the daunting task of joining the top three rugby union teams in the world, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, in an expanded Tri-Nations from 2012.
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