Posts by Gareth Duncan
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More recovery woes for Juan
27 Jan 2012
Juan Smith had to undergo follow-up surgery on his troubling Achilles on Wednesday, which will only see him return to training in two to three weeks time. Read more
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Baby Boks geared for Maties test
26 Jan 2012
Baby Boks coach Dawie Theron expects a different challenge from Maties on Friday compared to the one they received from Ikeys. Read more
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Triple blow for Wales
26 Jan 2012
Wales will be without prop Gethin Jenkins for the early stages of the Six Nations, while flyhalf Rhys Priestland and flanker Dan Lydiate are likely to miss the tournament opener against Ireland. Read more
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Rose gets EP chance
25 Jan 2012
The EP Kings have taken former Griquas flyhalf Earl Rose on a month-long trial. Read more
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Dippenaar set for Blitzboks debut
24 Jan 2012
Paul Treu named a 14-man Springbok Sevens squad for the next two World Series legs in Wellington and Las Vegas on Tuesday. Read more
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Saffa duo powers Munster’s Euro charge
23 Jan 2012
GARETH DUNCAN looks at the Saffas who impressed in the European Cup over the weekend. Read more
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Barritt set for Test stage
23 Jan 2012
Former Sharks centre Brad Barritt is likely start for England in their Six Nations opener against Scotland in two weeks time. Read more
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Sarries book home play-off
22 Jan 2012
Saracens cemented a home quarter-final tie after their 26-20 comeback victory over Treviso. Read more
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Baby Boks off to winning start
21 Jan 2012
The Baby Boks recorded a 31-29 win over a full-strength UCT side in their first pre-season friendly of the year. Read more
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Strauss to lead Lions
20 Jan 2012
Lions coach John Mitchell has appointed Josh Strauss as his skipper for the upcoming Super Rugby season. Read more
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New-look Boland to face Stormers
18 Jan 2012
Boland have announced a 30-man team to face the Stormers in a pre-season friendly in Wellington on Saturday. Read more
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Daniel to skipper Sharks
16 Jan 2012
The Sharks have named Keegan Daniel as their captain for the 2012 Super Rugby campaign. Read more
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‘Senior core must steer Stormers’
16 Jan 2012
Schalk Brits and Neil de Kock believe the Stormers’ senior core must absorb the pressure that comes with Rassie Erasmus’ shock exit. Read more
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Pienaar’s boot a boon for Ulster
16 Jan 2012
GARETH DUNCAN looks at the Saffas who impressed in the first round of European Cup fixtures of the year. Read more
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Sarries down Biarritz for vital win
15 Jan 2012
Saracens are favourites to advance to the European Cup quarter-finals after their 20-16 win over Biarritz in Watford. Read more
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‘Underachievers must take ownership’
13 Jan 2012
John Smit believes the Sharks have the squad to end their poor Super Rugby run. Read more
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Mitchell denies bankruptcy rumours
12 Jan 2012
John Mitchell says the upcoming retrenchment of players is no indication of the Lions’ financial status. Read more
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Erasmus wants ‘more stability’
12 Jan 2012
Rassie Erasmus says he wants a more results-driven job than his position at Western Province. Read more
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Stellenbosch booming with new academy
12 Jan 2012
GARETH DUNCAN writes the Stellenbosch Academy of Sports was unveiled on Wednesday evening, a reported R100-million facility that is set to boost WP and national rugby. Read more
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Sowerby helps power Toulouse’s march
9 Jan 2012
GARETH DUNCAN looks at the Saffas who impressed in Europe over the weekend. Read more