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Fitness and conditioning - the boys sweat it out!
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Fitness and conditioning – the boys sweat it out!

After an extended period of rest, the DHL Stormers commenced an intensive phase of conditioning training this week.

WPRFU Statement - Hosting of Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Biarritz.
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WPRFU Statement – Hosting of Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Biarritz.

After a recent meeting by the Western Province Rugby Football Union Executive Committee, the request by SARACENS to host the match at Cape Town Stadium was considered.

Five South Africans on ten-man Merit Panel for Vodacom Super Rugby
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Five South Africans on ten-man Merit Panel for Vodacom Super Rugby

South Africans make up half of the positions on the ten-man Merit Panel of referees for the 2012 Vodacom Super Rugby competition, Sanzar announced today. Two more South Africans have been added to the Reserve Panel for the first time.

WPRFU statement on Cape Town Stadium
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WPRFU statement on Cape Town Stadium

Whilst, as in the recent past, talks with the City as to a possible future move to Cape Town Stadium remain open, no decision has been taken by WPRFU as to a move to Cape Town Stadium.

Carstens signs, Grant to return
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Carstens signs, Grant to return

WP Rugby today confirmed that Peter Grant will return from Japan at the conclusion of the Japanese domestic season, to again play for the DHL Stormers in 2012.

Springboks meet Pumas in “The Castle Rugby Championship” opener
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Springboks meet Pumas in “The Castle Rugby Championship” opener

The Springboks will kick off against the Pumas when the all-new “The Castle Rugby Championship” launches in 2012 – the exciting and ground-breaking replacement for the Tri-Nations series, SANZAR announced on Tuesday.

Schalk Burger named SARU Player of the Year
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Schalk Burger named SARU Player of the Year

Springbok flank Schalk Burger was on Thursday named South African Rugby Player of the Year for the second time, while the MTN Golden Lions’ picked up a hat trick of awards as their Absa Currie Cup success was recognised at a glittering ceremony at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City.

SUPER RUGBY 2012 FIXTURES
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SUPER RUGBY 2012 FIXTURES

The excitement generated during the final stages of this year’s Super Rugby tournament will resume when the 2012 Super Rugby season kicks off in February.

SUPER RUGBY – THE GAME WE WANT TO SEE
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SUPER RUGBY – THE GAME WE WANT TO SEE

Changes made around five key areas of play – the tackle, scrum, offside, ruck, and maul – over the past three seasons have begun to have an impact in shaping the game that SANZAR wants to see played in Super Rugby.

Bekker out of World Cup contention
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Bekker out of World Cup contention

Springbok lock forward Andries Bekker will undergo ankle surgery on Tuesday and has consequently been ruled out of contention for the Rugby World Cup.

ABSA Currie Cup - Season kick off - Saturday 16 July
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ABSA Currie Cup – Season kick off – Saturday 16 July

ABSA Currie Cup - Season kick off - Saturday 16 July

Rassie on player contracting
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Rassie on player contracting

Over the past 3 years WP Rugby and senior Professional Coach Rassie Erasmus have looked to build on and put in place structures to ensure player identification and development in the province.