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Liebenberg back as captain for JWC Final clash
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Liebenberg back as captain for JWC Final clash

Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made two injury-enforced changes to his starting team that will play New Zealand in the final of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Friday and also included fit-again captain Wiaan Liebenberg to lead the team from the side of the scrum.

More than 30 000 tickets sold for JCW final at Newlands
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More than 30 000 tickets sold for JCW final at Newlands

The South African Rugby Union announced on Thursday that more than 30 000 tickets have been sold for the IRB Junior World Championship final on Friday evening at Newlands between South Africa and New Zealand Under-20.

WP Rugby Statement on Handré Pollard
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WP Rugby Statement on Handré Pollard

A report on the front page of the Cape’s Daily Afrikaans Newspaper, Die Burger, today claiming WP Craven Week captain and SA U20 flyhalf, Handré Pollard, has signed for the Bulls and that Province has been scrambling to sign the player since a report recently appeared in Sport 24, was today rubbished by WP Rugby.

Springbok team to play England in PE
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Springbok team to play England in PE

Gio Aplon will run out for South Africa when they take on England at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Nominees Announced for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012
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Nominees Announced for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012

The International Rugby Board has confirmed a shortlist of three nominees for the IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012, with the winner set to be announced following the IRB Junior World Championship final at Newlands on Friday, June 22.

Ticket update - JWC Final - DHL Newlands Fri 22 June – SAU20 v NZ
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Ticket update – JWC Final – DHL Newlands Fri 22 June – SAU20 v NZ

There has been significant demand for tickets for the final and further stand allocations have now been opened up for sale.

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.