A former All Black’s motivating influence, a missing penalty try and an injury curse are among five talking points from the weekend’s Super Rugby action.
Reds’ Thorn in side of Lions
Former All Blacks lock Brad
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Super Rugby News: Five key talking points the weekend’s action
VIDEO:- Bulls vs Highlanders Super Rugby highlights
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Despite scoring four tries to the Highlanders’ two, the Bulls lost the match as Sopoaga produced a kicking masterclass with a perfect seven from seven.
It was a great smash and grab performance from the Highlanders who only had 35 percent of the ball. They made 170 tackles and missed 24 while the Bulls only had to make close to 50.
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The Wine production in South Africa is drying up in the water crisis
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South Africa is set for a steep decline in wine production in 2018 as the country grapples with a water crisis ravaging Cape Town and surrounding areas, a Paris-based global organisation said Tuesday.
Africa’s top wine producer is set to produce 8.6 million hectolitres of wine this year, down 20.4 percent down from 2017, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said in a statement.
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Super Rugby News: Latest results, table and fixtures for the weekend as on 22 April
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Brumbies 20-25 Jaguares
The Jaguares pulled off another stunning victory in Canberra on Sunday. The men from Buenos Aires shocked the Rebels last weekend and many were wondering if they could bag another away win.
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Springbok tickets: England at Newlands : Everything you need to know
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Want to go watch the Springboks take on England at Newlands un June? Be prepared to pay a pretty penny. Details of how much tickets will cost and when they will go on sale was announced on Friday.
The Springboks will host England for an incoming tour in June – and details of tickets are being announced in dribs and drabs. Details of tickets for the opening match in Johannesburg was announced in March.
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Rugby News: Jake’s “racist” XV for Wales Test slammed by ex-Bok
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Ollie believes Jake has good intentions, but he would be following a “racist policy”.
Former Springbok coach, Jake White has caused a bit a stir in rugby circle’s by suggesting that incumbent,………
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Jake White urges Rassie Erasmus to pick black players against Wales
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Former Springboks coach, Jake White feels the upcoming once-off Test against Wales is the perfect opportunity for the side’s new mentor, Rassie Erasmus to signal a commitment to transformation.
The Boks take on the Dragons in a historical match, that will be played at Washington DC on 2 June, a week before they are set to take on world number two, England, in a three-match series.
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Commonwealth Games 2018:- Sevens shocker as TeamSA fail to get a medal
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Team South Africa ended the 2018 Commonwealth Games the opposite way that it started – with a bit of a let down. The South African Sevens sides failed to win a single medal as the Gold Coast event wrapped up.
They ended Sunday’s final day empty-handed when both the men’s and women’s rugby sevens sides failed to add to the tally.
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Springboks to kick off 2018 Rugby Championship against Argentina in Durban
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Once again, the Boks will kick off their Rugby Championship campaign with back to back games against the Pumas.
The fixtures list for the 2018 Rugby Championship was revealed on Thursday, and the Springboks will kick off their campaign against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban.
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The 2018 Commonwealth Games: All South Africa’s medal winners
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South Africa is pottering along steadily at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, but has a long way to go to repeat its most successful medal haul.
This article will be updated when medals are won…last updated: 12 April, 12:27 SAST.
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