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De Villiers named Bok captain for 2012
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De Villiers named Bok captain for 2012

Jean de Villiers has been appointed as Springbok captain for the remainder of the 2012 season, Bok coach Heyneke Meyer announced in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.

Allister on the mid-season test window break
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Allister on the mid-season test window break

Coach Allister Coetzee believes that the DHL Stormers have used the mid-season test window break optimally, to recharge the squad both mentally and physically.

South Africa to face New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship Final 2012
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South Africa to face New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship Final 2012

New Zealand produced a stirring revival with decisive tries either side of halftime to overcome Wales 30-6 in the first semifinal at Newlands on Sunday, ensuring the defending champions reached their fifth successive Junior World Championship final.

JWC Finals at DHL Newlands – Fixtures and ticketing
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JWC Finals at DHL Newlands – Fixtures and ticketing

On Sunday 17 June, New Zealand produced a stirring revival with decisive tries either side of halftime to overcome Wales 30-6 in the first semifinal at DHL Newlands on Sunday, ensuring the defending champions reached their fifth successive Junior World Championship final.

Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final
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Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final

The Junior Boks announced on Monday that William Small-Smith has suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday’s IRB Junior World Championship 2012 against New Zealand.

Joe Pietersen called up to Springbok squad
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Joe Pietersen called up to Springbok squad

DHL Western Province fullback Joe Pietersen has been called up to the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth following the non-availability for Saturday’s third and final Castle Incoming Tour test against England.

WPRFU CEO, Theuns Roodman to retire from WP Rugby
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WPRFU CEO, Theuns Roodman to retire from WP Rugby

It has been agreed by WP Rugby Football Union and their CEO, Mr Theuns Roodman that he takes early retirement effective 1 September 2012.

Confirmed JWC ticket arrangements for Newlands on Sunday, 17 June 2012
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Confirmed JWC ticket arrangements for Newlands on Sunday, 17 June 2012

SARU and the Western Province Rugby Football Union have confirmed ticket arrangements for the two semifinals and final matches of the IRB Junior World Championship to be played on 17 June and 22 June respectively at the DHL Newlands Stadium.

Elstadt gets one-match suspension
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Elstadt gets one-match suspension

The Sanzar Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron has imposed a one-match suspension on Rynhardt Elstadt of the Stormers, after he was issued an off-field yellow card during a Super Rugby Match on 2nd June 2012.

DHL Newlands – IRB Junior Champs – fixtures and tickets.
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DHL Newlands – IRB Junior Champs – fixtures and tickets.

Owing to adverse pitch conditions, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and the IRB have jointly made the decision to move the remainder of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 matches scheduled for the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.

Theron praises players after Junior Boks beat England
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Theron praises players after Junior Boks beat England

Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron was full of praise for his team’s effort after their convincing 28-15 win over England in pool B of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Baby Boks name team to play England
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Baby Boks name team to play England

Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made five changes to his starting team for their crucial pool B clash against England at the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday. (Kick-off 6:45pm CAT, SA, GMT+2).