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McGeechan impressed with England
Sir Ian McGeechan believes Martin Johnson's England have got the right mix of players to be contenders for next year's World Cup in New Zealand.
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De Villiers banned for dangerous tackle
Monday, 19 July 2010
New Zealand 31 South Africa 17: The South African wing has been banned for two weeks following a dangerous tackle during his team's comprehensive defeat in Wellington.
Rossouw sees yellow to help keep All Blacks in the pink
Sunday, 18 July 2010
New Zealand 31 South Africa 17: South African rugby was plunged into gloom as the Springboks crashed to a second Tri-Nations defeat
McCaw braced for a reaction from hurt Springboks
Saturday, 17 July 2010
New Zealand's captain Richie McCaw warned his side to be prepared for a Springbok backlash in this morning's Tri Nations Test in Wellington.
De Villiers trusts South Africa to bounce back against All Blacks
Friday, 16 July 2010
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has promised a sharply improved performance in the second Test against New Zealand tomorrow as his team look to avoid a second successive defeat at the start of their Tri-Nations title defence.
Roberts out of autumn internationals
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Wales centre Jamie Roberts will undergo wrist surgery and miss the November Tests against Australia, South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand.
New Zealand demand more from their players
Monday, 12 July 2010
New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has warned his side there must be no let-up in their intensity levels when they face South Africa again at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.
Botha out of Tri-Nations for headbutting All Blacks scrum-half
Monday, 12 July 2010
South Africa lock Bakkies Botha has apologised to his team-mates after being banned for his headbutt on New Zealand scrum-half Jimmy Cowan. The incident occurred during the All Blacks' comprehensive 32-12 victory over the world champions at Eden Park on Saturday but was missed by referee Alan Lewis.
Botha in trouble as Boks are battered by super All Blacks
Sunday, 11 July 2010
New Zealand 32 South Africa 12: A world-champion performance, but not from the world champions
Matfield seeks to turn tide at Eden Park
Saturday, 10 July 2010
South Africa lock Victor Matfield wants the Springboks to create a slice of history by lowering New Zealand's colours at Eden Park in the Tri Nations opener in Auckland.
Harry Ellis forced to retire
Thursday, 8 July 2010
England and Leicester scrum-half Harry Ellis has spoken of his sadness at having to retire after conceding defeat in his battle with a succession of knee problems.
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