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Yellow cards, red cards and citing commissioners

After some careful thought about the repercussions a team has to face, due to foul play by individuals in a team, who in most cases really aren’t dirty players and what it actually means for a team to play with 14 men for either 10 minutes and in some cases anything up to 80 minutes, it is clear in my opinion that it needs to be re-assessed.

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Butch suspended for 4 weeks

Lions flyhalf Butch James been suspended for four weeks after being found guilty of dangerous play.

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Judgment reserved on “Wild Thing” Butch

Judgment has been reserved in the Butch James judicial hearing.

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MTN Lions Squad for their Australasian Tour

The MTN Lions have announced a 26 man touring squad for the four match tour of Australia and New Zealand starting on Saturday 14th May 2011 against the Brumbies in Canberra.

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Back the exceptional

Peter de Villiers was quoted recently saying he will have to make some tough selection decisions in this Rugby World Cup year, the toughest of these, will be who wears the number 10 jersey.

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Butch James wants to be back in SA

James broke back into the Springbok squad last season but was injured playing for them in the TriNations.

Now that he is back in the fold for South Africa he stands a chance of playing in the Rugby world cup next year.

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Golden Lions in hopeful talks for 2 overseas Bokke

The Golden Lions Rugby Union remain hopeful of luring two World Cup-winning Springboks back to South Africa, despite the reluctance of their European clubs.

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Grant a must for Grand Slam tour

Peter de Villiers has no option, Peter Grant is a must for the Grand Slam Tour. [Read More]

Butch joins Stormers

Recent reports from the UK suggested that former Bok and World Cup winning flyhalf, Butch James has concluded a deal with the Stormers for the 2011 Super 15. [Read More]