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Springboks RSS feedSaracens fan wins £250,000 with one kick
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Saracens defeated world champions South Africa 24-23 and handed over a cheque to one of their fans for £250,000 during an extraordinary night at Wembley Stadium2009-11-18T09:23:31ZBrendan Venter shows no mercy to countrymen
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Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter will ensure his players are fired up for their clash with South Africa at Wembley after being accused of "unethical behaviour" by opposite number Peter de Villiers2009-11-17T09:07:04Z‘Beast’ banned from playing for the South Africa
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Confusion surroundeds the international future of South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira after it emerged he may not be eligible to play for the Springboks2009-11-13T15:01:33ZSaracens set to take on South Africa at Wembley
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Saracens are returning to Wembley to face world champions South Africa on 17 November in a bid to increase their fan base2009-09-29T14:09:57ZWhen does a woman become a man?
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The gender row over the new 800m women’s champion is no surprise as the sexes have been getting closer for years2009-08-21T07:57:25ZLeicester get chance to dig claws into South Africa
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South Africa will play Leicester at Welford Road on 6 November after the friendly was approved by the Rugby Football Union2009-08-06T08:14:39ZSchalk Brits is happy to turn his back on Boks for Saracens
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Schalk Brits will join the rest of his new Saracens team-mates to watch South Africa tackle Australia on Saturday, adamant he was right to sever his links with the Springboks2009-08-05T07:43:50ZSouth Africa to accept Saracens match offer
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Saracens are lining up a lucrative mid-week clash with World champions South Africa, which could be played at either Stamford Bridge or Craven Cottage on 2 December2009-07-24T09:09:18ZIan McGeechan warms to global laws as Lions roar home
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Ian McGeechan believes rugby fans can look forward to an outstanding season next term thanks to the major rule changes which helped the series to be a success2009-07-06T08:10:21ZShane Williams hails Lions experience
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Shane Williams will fly home tonight after playing his part in "a fantastic tour" of South Africa2009-07-06T07:22:32ZPaul O'Connell's desperate for Lions to go out on a high
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Paul O'Connell insists he can rouse his battered and bruised Lions to salvage some pride in the final Test of their gruelling six-week tour of South Africa2009-07-02T08:11:01ZUgo Monye's back as Lions ring changes for final assault
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Ugo Monye has been given a shot at redemption after being recalled to the British & Irish Lions side for the third and final Test at Kings Park2009-07-02T14:55:27ZIf you don't like rough stuff take up ballet, says Boks coach de Villiers
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South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has told the Lions they should take up ballet if they couldn't handle the blood and thunder of rugby and accused them of being bad losers2009-06-29T13:47:00ZPersonal praise can't numb the anguish of our collective defeat
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I would gladly swap my man of the match medal if it meant the Lions were still in the series2009-06-29T10:03:16ZJamie Roberts is key man as Lions aim to level test series
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23712488-jamie-roberts-is-key-man-as-lions-aim-to-level-test-series.do
<b>Lions second test preview: </b>Jamie Roberts carries the hopes of four rugby nations on his broad shoulders against South Africa in Pretoria knowing that history doesn't treat Lions failure kindly2009-06-26T08:04:47ZI feel more of a lamb than a Lion as the nerves set in
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It took me some time to settle down after being told I would be making my first appearance in a Lions Test after 12 years of wondering if it was ever going to happen2009-06-26T09:43:38ZLions have to tame the 'Beast' to rule jungle
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Tendai the 'Beast' Mtawarira is, by common consent, the front row forward the Lions will have to tame if they are to win tomorrow's Second Test against the Springboks. Fat chance2009-06-26T09:55:35ZVictor Matfield calls for altitude slickness
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Victor Matfield, who led the Bulls to Super 14 glory at Loftus Versfeld, is confident altitude and the vociferous local fans will be major factors in South Africa's favour2009-06-26T08:05:39ZNathan Hines banned after late try denies Lions
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Scot to miss crucial Second Test after being banned for a dangerous tackle during Lions' 13-13 draw with the young Springboks2009-06-24T07:06:47ZSchalk Burger is back to give South Africa even more bite
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<b>Rugby union:</b> South Africa's pack will be even stronger against the Lions after Schalk Burger was named in the XV for the Second Test2009-06-23T14:47:01ZUnder fire Peter De Villiers says First Test criticism is racist
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Peter de Villiers launched an extraordinary defence of his tactics as he hit back at the "racist" critics who blasted him over the basic errors which almost cost South Africa the First Test2009-06-23T08:16:52ZShane Williams eager to shine for Lions but refuses to sink claws into rival Ugo Monye
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Shane Williams has refused to criticise Ugo Monye for failing to score two tries against South Africa but admitted he has an eye on the Harlequins wing’s Test spot2009-06-22T08:30:59ZVictor Matfield wary of wounded Lions
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Victor Matfield has hailed the British and Irish Lions' "character" after their gripping first Test fightback against South Africa2009-06-22T06:52:08ZRugby chiefs say prices too high as tickets go unsold
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<b>Rugby union:</b> South African rugby chiefs today admitted they had priced tickets too high for the Lions First Test in Durban, which has left 2,000 unsold2009-06-19T08:10:31ZPaul O'Connell has to lead Lions from the front
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Skipper must show that he is worth his place in the Lions team if the tourists are to win the First Test against the Boks2009-06-19T08:09:20ZThe Raging Bull Phil Vickery is ready to roar for Lions
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<b>Rugby union:</b> England stalwart Phil Vickery’s almost certain to be named at tight-head for the First Test against South Africa after making himself impossible to ignore2009-06-17T08:16:40ZSchalk Burger out for South Africa
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<b>Rugby union:</b> The Lions have received a major boost with the news that South Africa’s Schalk Burger has been ruled out of the First Test with a calf injury2009-06-16T07:59:34ZThis is a country full of contrast and a little hurt
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<b>Rugby union:</b> South Africans are so enthusiastic and energetic, yet I find it amazing that some of the locals want the Lions to beat the Springboks2009-06-05T07:49:03ZWarren Gatland predicts Springboks won't be ready
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Warren Gatland, the Lions forwards coach, believes his side's South African hosts could go into next month's three-Test series without enough match practice2009-05-26T14:56:37ZWe want revenge because Lions pain still hurts us, insists Francois Pienaar
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<b>Rugby union:</b> Francois Pienaar has warned the Lions they will face a country desperate for revenge when they arrive in South Africa2009-05-20T08:55:35Z