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  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Mallett fuming over Gower loss

    Italy coach Nick Mallett pointed the finger at the country's two Celtic League clubs, Treviso and Aironi, for landing him with a flyhalf headache as he leaves for New Zealand to take part in the World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Irish hope for quick reverse in form

    With Ireland having failed to progress beyond the World Cup quarterfinals in six attempts, coach Declan Kidney wanted to use an intensive series of four warm-up tests to build confidence and continuity to take to New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Lievremont to end French drought

    Marc Lievremont's contested reign as France coach will come to an end after the World Cup, giving him one last chance to prove he can turn the famously flamboyant but inconsistent French into champions.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Players to watch in New Zealand

    The World Cup has a habit of throwing up new stars of the game on each occasion it is held. We take a look at some of the likely lads this time around.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Rees keeps Scarlets captaincy

    One of world rugby's most respected forwards and the player who has led Wales in eight of their last international outings, Matthew Rees, has been handed the captaincy of the Scarlets for the second consecutive season.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Bulked up England hold a few aces

    For a supposedly predictable team, England is awfully unpredictable heading into this World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Newcastle target Cheetahs centre

    Cheetahs centre Corné Uys has emerged as a target for English Premiership side Newcastle Falcons, who are looking for a replacement for Gcobani Bobo.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Lean and mean Wales eye Bok scalp

    Wales head to the World Cup more confident than ever of finally making an impression at the game's greatest showpiece.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    WP U/20 play Italy

    At Bellville at 15.00 a team from the Western Province Institute will play against the touring Italian team from the Federation's Accademia.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    How Steyn keeps his cool

    While his coach, critics and former Springbok legends highlight the point that good goal-kicking is central to a team's World Cup success, it remains a small miracle that Morne Steyn manages to stay calm.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Italy have come a long way

    Failure so far to export the fiery Italian spirit so evident at Rome's Stadio Flaminio has often proved Azzurri's undoing at the World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Rose and Vogt doubtful for Griquas

    Griquas have named a 24-man squad, while they wait on the fitness of two key players, for their Currie Cup game against Western Province in Kimberley on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Borthwick staying with Sarries

    Borthwick staying with Sarries

    Saracens captain Steve Borthwick has agreed a new contract with the Premiership champions.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Carter holds key to Kiwi hopes

    More than any of the 600 players at the World Cup, Daniel Carter may hold the tournament's outcome in his hands ... and feet.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011

    Bok flank returns for Bulls

    Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar took no time to recall fit again Springbok loose forward Dewald Potgieter to his side to take on the Sharks in an Currie Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.