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Irish will have to Boks clever

Kidney's charges can't buy into hype if world champions are to hit the canvas Also in Autumn Internationals By Hugh Farrelly Saturday November 28 2009 THE build-up to this afternoon's meeting of It has been billed as a world...

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Kidney gets it right with Sexton call

By Donal Lenihan Wednesday, November 25, 2009 HARD man to second guess, is Declan Kidney. It will also add additional spice to a game I have been looking forward to ever since the final whistle blew in Pretoria last June and...

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All Blacks Aim for Kicking Excellence with Adidas

Dan Carter and the new Adidas Predator X London, November 19th, 2009 – The new PREDATOR®_X adidas rugby boot will be worn by Dan Carter this Sunday when the All Blacks continue their European end of season tour against England...

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CHRIS FOY: Forget the anthem, Boks, your game needs tuning

For the past week, South Africa has been consumed by frothing fury over the 'massacre’ of their anthem prior to the match against France. Yet, they really ought to be more concerned about the massacre of their team.

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South Africa: Saracens Are Not Letting Facts Get in Way of Ego Boost

THE English media and Saracens' management should get over themselves. They may have emerged victorious against the Springbok dirt-trackers team, b ut the team were far from the "world champions" they claim they have beaten.

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Kanko given license to thrill

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has told No 8 Ryan Kankowski to “play it your way” in South Africa’s Test against France in Toulouse on Friday evening. The explosive back rower is renowned for his pace, athleticism and fleet...

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France prepare to meet Springboks: the 'best and nastiest' team in the world

France flanker Imanol Harinordoquy has turned up the heat as South Africa set out to to improve a dismal recent record against France, which will make Friday night's game in Toulouse the international match of the autumn....

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The great Bok selection sham

By Zelim Nel The Springboks have arrived in Toulouse in preparation for Friday night's clash with France in the first of their three-Test tour of Europe, but the selection of the matchday squad has made a sham of the midweek...

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South Africa to face France onslaught with reserve front row on bench

• Peter de Villiers packs bench with front-row players • South Africa were battered in the scrums by Leicester Peter de Villiers, the South Africa coach, has packed his bench with front-row players in anticipation of a torrid...

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Rugby: Springboks make changes for France

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has made four changes to his starting lineup for the test match against France in Toulouse on Saturday (NZT).Zane Kirchner, who made his debut in the third and final test...

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