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Upsets throw Vodacom Super 14 playoff battle wide open
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Upsets throw Vodacom Super 14 playoff battle wide open

Surprise results over the weekend have thrown the race for playoff places in the 2008 Vodacom Super 14 wide open.

Bad news for Vodacom Stormers
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Bad news for Vodacom Stormers

The Vodacom Stormers on Monday received a double blow when two of their stars were ruled out for a long time.

Vodacom Stormers pack holds key
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Vodacom Stormers pack holds key

The Vodacom Stormers pack is busy dispelling the notion that they are the soft underbelly of the side, but the real test will come on Saturday.

Vodacom Stormers too good for Hurricanes
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Vodacom Stormers too good for Hurricanes

The Vodacom Stormers on Saturday kept the dream of a Super 14 semi-final berth alive by beating the Hurricanes 20-12 in a tense and exciting encounter at Newlands.

Injury concerns for Vodacom Stormers
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Injury concerns for Vodacom Stormers

The grim spectre of injury loomed large over the Vodacom Stormers camp on Saturday night as coach Rassie Erasmus took stock of the injuries his side wracked up in their superb 20-12 victory over the Hurricanes at Newlands.

Defence going to be crucial for Vodacom Stormers
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Defence going to be crucial for Vodacom Stormers

Vodacom Stormers captain Jean de Villiers says defence will be crucial in Saturday’s Super 14 clash between his side and the Hurricanes at Newlands.

Erasmus picks same Vodacom Stormers for Canes
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Erasmus picks same Vodacom Stormers for Canes

Rassie Erasmus, head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, on Wednesday announced his team to play the Hurricanes at Newlands on Saturday 19 April.

Record at Newlands against Vodacom Stormers
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Record at Newlands against Vodacom Stormers

The Vodacom Stormers face a tough assignment on Saturday as they strive to remain in contention for a semifinal place in the Southern Hemisphere rugby showpiece, the Super 14.

Gold says Vodacom Stormers have quality in depth
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Gold says Vodacom Stormers have quality in depth

Vodacom Stormers forwards coach Gary Gold believes the team has enough quality players to absorb the possible loss of Andries Bekker and JD Moller.

Concern over Bekker and Moller
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Concern over Bekker and Moller

The Stormers’ victory celebrations were a bit marred by the news about injuries to JD Moller and Andries Bekker on Saturday.

Recovery is key to Vodacom Stormers success
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Recovery is key to Vodacom Stormers success

The Vodacom Super 14 is one of the most demanding competitions in world sport today. The rigorous training and match schedule requires superbly conditioned athletes.

Vodacom Stormers trounce Cheetahs
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Vodacom Stormers trounce Cheetahs

The Vodacom Stormers on Saturday played some irresistible rugby at Newlands when they trounced the Cheetahs 34-22 to continue their march up the Super 14 ladder.