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James retires from international Rugby

April 17, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Butch James, the flyhalf in the South Africa team who won the 2007 World Cup, announced his retirement from international rugby on Monday. James, 33, played 42 tests including 37 at flyhalf. He is the most-capped flyhalf in Springbok history. …

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Rassie Erasmus joins Springboks

April 16, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Sunday announced the appointment of former Springbok loose forward Rassie Erasmus into a senior management position at the organisation. Erasmus has been appointed at SARU to fill the vacant position of General Manager: …

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South Africa name ‘planning’ squad

April 13, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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South Africa have named a 31-man squad for a training camp involving Cheetahs and Lions players as new Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer begins preparations for England’s tour of the country in June. Meyer has to juggle the demands of the …

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Juan Smith ruled out for the year

April 5, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Cheetahs skipper Juan Smith has confirmed that he will be sidelined for the remainder of the year as he continues to battle an Achilles problem. The 30-year-old flanker suffered the injury during last year’s Super Rugby campaign and sat out …

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Steyn confirms return to SA

April 3, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Racing Metro have confirmed that Springboks centre Francois Steyn will return to South Africa at the end of the current season. The 24-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season and despite being offered a lucrative extension by the …

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