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General rugby news and discussion
The British & Irish Lions recorded their third win out of three when they narrowly beat the Free State Cheetahs 26-24 in Bloemfontein.
Cheetahs 24 (14)
Tries: Danwel Demas, Wian du Preez, Corne Uys
Conversions: Jacques-Louis Potgieter (2), Louis Strydom
Penalty: Jacques-Louis Potgieter
Lions 26 (23)
Tries: Stephen Ferris, Keith Earls
Conversions: James Hook (2)
Penalties: James Hook (4)
The British & Irish Lions destroyed a pathetic Golden Lions outfit at Coca-Cola Park yesterday. The tourists scored 10 tries in the process.
Xerox Golden Lions (10)
Try: Shandre Frolick
Conversion: Andre Pretorius
Penalty: Andre Pretorius
British & Irish Lions (74)
Tries: Jamie Roberts (2), Brian O’Driscoll, Ugo Monye (2), Tom Croft, Tommy Bowe (2), James Hook, Stephen Ferris
Conversions: Stephen Jones (6), James Hook (3)
Penalties: Stephen Jones (2)
Backs:
Mils Muliaina (captain)
Cory Jane
Joe Rokocoko
Rudi Wulf
Richard Kahui
Conrad Smith
Isaia Toeava
Ma’a Nonu
Stephen Donald
Piri Weepu
Jimmy Cowan
Brendon Leonard
Forwards:
Jerome Kaino
Tanerau Latimer
Adam Thomson
Liam Messam
Kieran Read
Brad Thorn
Ali Williams
Isaac Ross
John Afoa
Neemia Tialata
Tony Woodcock
Wyatt Crockett
Andrew Hore
Keven Mealamu
Players not considered due to injury:
Richie McCaw (knee)
Sitiveni Sivivatu (shoulder)
Anthony Boric (toe)
Andy Ellis (ribs)
Corey Flynn (forearm)
Scott Waldrom (back)
Daniel Carter (achilles)
Rodney So’oialo (neck)
Ten rugby legends will be inducted into Rugby’s Hall of Fame in London on 9th October this year. Among them are three Springbok greats Danie Gerber, Joost van der Westhuizen and Bennie Osler. Jonah Lomu of New Zealand will also be inducted. (more…)
New Zealand showed little evidence of rustiness in their first international of the season, with the All Blacks scoring a 42-11 victory against France in Auckland writes Michael Wise for Sky Sports. (more…)
From hayibo.com:
CAPE TOWN. Controversial Springbok rugby player Luke Watson has denied that he will try to bolster his flagging popularity by producing a sex tape similar to those allegedly featuring coach Peter de Villiers and Joost van der Westhuizen. According to a spokesman, a Watson sex tape was an impossibility as there was no-one in the country willing to sleep with him. (more…)
Have a close look at the image of a RUCK below and see if you can find Andries Bekker. Considering he is a lock, he should be easy to find…
Barbarians [11]
Try: Jerry Collins. Penalties: Percy Montgomery (2)
Australia [18]
Tries: Lote Tuqiri, Lachie Turner. Conversion: James O’Connor. Penalties: James O’Connor (2)
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