Australia 25 – South Africa 32
This test started off on a very familiar note, the Boks firing with all cylinders and the opposition struggling to soak it up. From the start of the game, the Boks made their intentions very clear that they would not stray too much from their game plan. But, what they did not prepare us for...
Ruan Pienaar named at fullback for Australia Test
The Springboks have named Ruan Pienaar at fullback in place of Frans Steyn for this weekends test match against Australia. When I saw this change I must say I was a bit shocked! What is PdV thinking? I am not the biggest Frans Steyn fan but the boy is playing well especially with this kicking...
Australia 18 – New Zealand 19
There is no doubting that the Tri-Nations is the best international rugby competition there is. We were treated to a thriller on Saturday in Sydney as the All Blacks ran out winners over the Wallabies. Going into the game, the smart money was on Australia as they were playing at home but the Wallabies lacked...
Dan Carter will start for the All Blacks in Sydney
The All Blacks have made a big call! Graham Henry has decided to throw Dan Carter straight into the firing line as he named him in his All Black starting XV that takes on Australia this Saturday in Sydney. Carter comes in at number 10 in place of Stephen Donald who is relegated to the...
Rocky Elsom returns for the Wallabies
Robbie Deans has made three changes to his Wallaby starting lineup to take on the All Blacks on Saturday in Sydney. Rocky Elsom makes his comeback to the Wallaby side on the blindside flank, having finally overcome the knee injury he suffered whilst playing in Europe. The return of Elsom means that Wallaby 8th Man,...
Dan Carter returns for the All Blacks – Should he start?
Dan Carter is now back! There have been many players in the game today who have come back from horrific injuries and never been the same when they returned. This is not the first time Dan Carter has made a come back from a serious injury. In 2005, Carter broke his leg but made a...
South Africa 29 – Australia 17 Tri-Nations Review – 8 August 2009
This game proved to many who would have still been in doubt just how good the bok team and management are. This is a team that has a good combination of experience and youth within its ranks and good team spirit overall. The Wallabies came with a team that looked very good on paper, a...
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