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Saturday's Spandau versus Asherville FNB Classic Clash should be a tough encounter. However, Asherville captain Wilbur Hendricks is backing his charges to keep their defensive line intact and emerge victorious.
World Cup-winning Springbok Hennie le Roux believes that the decision to deploy Morne Steyn at fullback against the All Blacks on Saturday could limit the Springboks in offensive situations.
Biarritz prop Fabien Barcella has admitted that his comeback from injury has been difficult but that he wants 'no regrets' about his attempt to get into the France squad for this year's World Cup.
Representatives of Border Rugby Union, Eastern Province Rugby and the South Western Districts Rugby Union have formally concluded and signed a co-operation agreement to form a Super Rugby team.
Japan coach John Kirwan says Asia is emerging as a major force in the world, helped by the staging of the 2011 and 2019 World Cups in its own backyard and the sport's return to the Olympics.
Southland were pushed hard in the second half, but thank to the steady boot of flyhalf James Wilson they were able to retain the Ranfurly Shield by beating Counties-Manukau 22-14 in Invercargill on Friday.
Four players returned to the Wales set-up, when coach Warren Gatland named the 39-man squad which will meet at the WRU National Centre of Excellence on Monday.
England Lock Courtney Lawes and wing David Strettle were both carried off the pitch at a private inter-squad trial match at Twickenham Stoop ahead of the match against Wales next weekend.
Young Patrick Lambie will make his first start for the Springboks, when they play the All Blacks on Saturday, but captain John Smit regards the 20-year-old as the future of the game.
Dai Young, the new Director of rugby at English Premiership side Wasps, has been impressed with the attitude of the players at his disposal and is predicting great things for the upcoming season.
Wallaby prop Benn Robinson has made his first tentative running steps in his bold bid to make a miracle comeback for the World Cup.
Dale, who are celebrating their 150th birthday, head across from King William's Town to play St Andrew's on Saturday. Dale first made a similar journey in 1927.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers looks set to pull a sneaky move on the All Blacks ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations Test.
Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale captain François van der Vyver is an interesting rugby case. On Saturday, however, this 'interesting case' will be doing his all to help Oakdale beat Marlow in their FNB Classic Clash.
The world expects the Springboks to lose. More than they expect the All Blacks to win they expect the Springboks to lose.
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The entire All Blacks apparel line has been updated for 2013/14. Check out the New Zealand All Blacks polo.
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