Rugby News - Southern Hemisphere

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  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Peel bemused by injury claims

    Wales scrumhalf Dwayne Peel has declared himself as fit, contradicting claims from the camp that injury had ruled him out of the World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Ireland welcome back O'Driscoll

    Brian O'Driscoll will return to captain a powerful-looking Ireland in their World Cup warm-up match against France in Dublin this weekend, it was confirmed Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Simphiwe Myira - Captain of Cambridge High

    The captain of Cambridge High School, Simphiwe Myira, is confident that he can lead his side to victory when his takes to the field against rivals Hudson Park in their FNB Classic Clash this Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    LeClue Barnard - Captain of Langenhoven Gim

    LeClue Barnard is hoping to repeat his side, Langenhoven Gimnasium's victory over rivals Hoƫrskool Punt when the two sides meet in their FNB Classic Clash on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Midfield changes for Sharks

    The Sharks have a brand new centre pairing for their home clash with the Leopards on Friday, with Meyer Bosman and Marius Joubert starting in the midfield.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Jarryd Goddard - Captain of Hudson Park

    It will be an emotional send off for Jarryd Goddard when he leads his Hudson Park team out against Cambrdige High School in their FNB Classic Clashes match this Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    England lose injured Care for WC

    England and Harlequins scrumhalf Danny Care sustained an injury to his left big toe joint in last weekend's fixture against Wales and, after scans and specialist opinions, will undergo surgery this week.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Who will take centre stage in PE?

    It doesn't get much bigger than South Africa versus New Zealand on the rugby field, but Saturday in Port Elizabeth individual head-to-head battles may well steal the limelight.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Dagg: I thought the dream was over

    All Blacks utility back Israel Dagg feared the worst after rupturing a tendon in his right thigh in May, but now has the chance to force his way into World Cup reckoning.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Mealamu to steer All Blacks' ship

    All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu can't wait to lead a team light on international experience, but oozing enthusiasm into the clash with the Springboks on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Counties pile misery on Harbour

    Counties-Manukau piled more misery on an increasing despondent North Harbour with a 40-32 national provincial championship win at Pukekohe on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Changed Leopards to catch Sharks?

    Leopards coach Leon Boshoff has made a number of changes as his team look to upset the Sharks in their Currie Cup encounter in Durban on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Giteau to miss the cut?

    Wallaby playmaker Matt Giteau looks set to be a controversial omission from Australia's World Cup squad in a bazaar fall from grace for the 92-Test backline ace.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Robinson: Last chance to shine

    Scotland coach Andy Robinson urged his players to force their way into the World Cup reckoning after making 14 changes to his team to face Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011

    Province get their Boks back

    Western Province wasted no time in calling up Springboks Juan de Jongh and Gio Aplon for their Currie Cup crunch match with the Golden Lions on Friday, after the two were released from national team duty.