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Cheetahs 28 / WP 22 (Final Score)
The Toyota Freestate Cheetahs beat the DHL Western Province in a boring game dominated by the boot of the two flyhalves. Only 2 tries were scored, one each way. The game saw the return of Heinrich Brussow.
Springbok “coach” Peter De Villiers has announced his squad for the home leg of the 3N. Continue reading
The latest Springbok soap opera has sparked a whole lot of conflict between the pundits of New Zealand and Australia against the South Africans.
At the centre of the storm is Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers.
Fiery hooker, PW Van Vuuren and Ryno Benjamin return to the Free State Cheetahs team that takes on the Sharks in Durban this weekend.
News from the Bok camp in New Zealand is that fullback Gio Aplon is injured and will not play on the weekend.
Springbok lock, Andries Bekker has been ruled out of the 2011 Rugby World Cup with an ankle injury. Team Doctor, Craig Roberts, said that Bekker will undergo surgery in Cape Town on Tuesday.
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs coach announced his side to take on the Blue Bulls at Loftus on Saturday
Coach, Allister Coetzee, has announced the Stormers team to play the Crusaders in Saturday afternoon’s semi final.
Coach Pat Lam of the Blues has announced his team to take on the Reds on Saturday for the first Super Rugby semi final. This semi final takes place at 11:40 SA Time on Saturday.
The Saracens hooker, Schalk Brits, has answered an SOS and is available to play for the Stormers as a loose forward this weekend.
The game sees the return of Brok Harris, Ricky Januarie, Peter Grant and Brian Habana to the run-on 15.
Ireland forwards and ex Springbok forwards coach, Gert Smal, is on the verge on signing Bok front row legend and former Bok scrum coach, Os Du Randt to coach the Irish scrum for the World Cup.
Alister Coetzee has named his strongest possible side to take on the Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday.
Stormers (27) 51 / Force (16) 16 (Final Score)
The Stormers hosted the Western Force at Newlands, Cape Town today. The Stormers comprehensively outplayed the Force in every aspect of the game. The Stormers scored 6 tries to the 1 try scored by the Force. Take a bow the Stormers tight 5, they were huge. The Force were basically just a one man show with James O’Conner the only real stand out player.
Vodacom Bulls lock Bakkies Botha has been cleared on a charge of dangerous play after appearing before a SANZAR Judicial hearing at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Tuesday.
Should the WP / Stormers play their rugby at Newlands or move to the Cape Town Stadium? Continue reading
Current Saracens and former Lions hooker, Etienne Reyneke has been loaned to the Stormers for Super Rugby.
As expected Toyota have been revealed as the new sponsors of the Cheetahs. Continue reading
The Sharks have named a formidable line up for Saturdays game against the Stormers. Continue reading
The new Springbok and Bok 7’s jerseys were unveiled in Johannesburg yesterday.
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England Manager, Martin Johnson, has named a power team to take on Wales in the 6N opening encounter. Continue reading
For all us props out there.
The Lions tore the Springbok laden Sharks team apart last night in the Neo Africa Tri Series. Continue reading
Naka Drotske has announced a strong team to take on the EP Kings on Friday in the Windy City. Continue reading
Reports out of Jo’burg are that the Lions have secured the signatures of these two Springboks. Continue reading
The Stormers have picked an experienced stating side , with plenty of youngsters on the bench, for the clash against the Lions. Continue reading
Chilliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson will face a SARU judicial committee at 09h00 this morning. Continue reading
Not surprising there are no South African back line players chosen. Continue reading
WP has a new sponsor in the freight company DHL. They have just displayed the 2011 Currie Cup jersey, and it looks like an amateur designed it.
DHL / WP
Lambie will start at 15 and Janjties will start at 10 for Saturdays game against the Barbarians. Continue reading
I have a friend who works for the legal firm that does all the contracts for WP and…
Coach Graham Henry has continued with his policy of rotation by benching Sonny Bill Williams.
The IRB recommends an 8 week ban for head butting, Mealamu only received a 4 week ban. Continue reading
Sharks center Adi Jacobs has been called up for the Bok EOYT squad as cover for the injured WP midfield duo. Continue reading
Bok coach Pieter De Villiers has, once again, put his foot in his mouth. Continue reading