Bok coach must back Pollard
Handré Pollard takes on Johnny Sexton in 2014

Bok coach must back Pollard

Handré Pollard must be given an extended run at No 10 on the Springboks’ four-Test tour of Europe, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Duane, Steyn would bolster Springboks
Frans Steyn and Duane Vermeulen in France

Duane, Steyn would bolster Springboks

The Springboks have missed a trick by overlooking the value that Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn could have added to the end-of-year tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Vermeulen hopes for Springbok recall
Duane Vermeulen in action against France in 2013

Vermeulen hopes for Springbok recall

A rejuvenated Duane Vermeulen feels that he could lend some much-needed grunt and experience to the Springbok loose-forward contingent in Europe this November. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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All Blacks outlast Barbarians
Vaea Fifita scores for the All Blacks

All Blacks outlast Barbarians

The All Blacks surged past the Barbarians in the second half to claim a 31-22 win at Twickenham on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Ulster narrowly beat Kings
Ulster fullback Charles Piutau

Ulster narrowly beat Kings

Ulster overturned a 12-point deficit to defeat the Kings 43-36 at the Wolfson Stadium in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, on Saturday. (more…)

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Smith let off with written ‘warning’
Aaron Smith against the Wallabies

Smith let off with written ‘warning’

New Zealand Rugby will take no further action against Aaron Smith following an independent investigation into his misconduct last year. (more…)

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