Author Archives: Johan Jacobs

Wales edge Ireland in thriller

February 6, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Leigh Halfpenny’s last-minute penalty gave Wales a 23-21 win over Ireland in an enthralling Six Nations see-saw battle in Dublin. The match looked to have turned in Ireland’s favour after Wales were reduced to 14 men with Bradley Davies penalised …

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Pretorius settling in well with Waratahs

February 3, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Waratahs new signing Sarel Pretorius has revealed that being dropped from the Springboks Rugby World Cup squad led in part to his decision play his rugby in New South Wales. By chance Pretorius was with his agent and on his …

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Ackermann backs Lions new depth in forwards

February 3, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Lions assistant coach Johan Ackermann says he is confident that they finally have a strong forward pack going into the Super Rugby season. The Lions have been thin at lock, in recent years, but have finally found some depth in …

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Brad Barritt to start for England

February 3, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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England have named three uncapped players in their starting XV for the Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. Saracens duo Brad Barritt and Owen Farrell make up the centre pairing, with Northampton’s Phil Dowson also making his …

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ICC increase prize money for Tests

February 2, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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The ICC have agreed to more than double the prize money for the annual number one Test team from 2013 in order to boost the profile of the most traditional form of international cricket. England currently top the rankings, but …

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