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Horwill captain, no place for Giteau

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

James Horwill has replaced Rocky Elsom as Wallabies captain as coach Robbie Deans sprang a major surprise in announcing his 30-man squad for the World Cup. Lock Horwill, who led the Queensland Reds to the Super rugby title this year, …

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Juan Smith pulls out of World Cup

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

The Springboks have received a massive blow with the news that star flank Juan Smith will not be available for the World Cup. Smith has not sufficiently recovered from an injured Achilles and has therefore withdrawn himself from the South …

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Rugby World Cup On Track Despite Earthquake

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

New Zealand have marked a year until the start of the World Cup, less than a week after Christchurch was devastated by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake. Organisers have insisted that despite the disaster, excitement is building. “The foundations are being laid …

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Contracted Boks Out of Currie Cup

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The South African Rugby Union have confirmed that all the contracted Boks will promptly undertake a conditioning programme for the next four weeks. The schedule will see the players withdrawn from their Currie Cup squads until 6 October after what …

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Ghana vs Urugauy Semi Final

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

This quarter-final brings together a former football superpower hoping to recapture past glories and an emerging nation looking to write their place in World Cup history. Victory for Uruguay would take them through to their first semi-final since 1970, while …

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