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    New Article: Fourie Du Preez Scoops Top SA Rugby Award

    The annual South African rugby awards were presented on Monday night at a banquet in Johannesburg. The main award for SA player of the year was won for the second time by scrumhalf Fourie du Preez...

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    Ian Tait commented on Who Will Be South African Rugby Player of the Year?

    And the answer is Fourie De PReez, I did not see that one comming.

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    • Ian Tait replied…

      I enjoy Plum, he has a wonderful way with the players and his understanding of the...

    • Sanjay Deva replied…

      I enjoy your insights Ian. Although we do disagree LOL! I agree players have to take...

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    New Article: The Blue Bulls Are the Best Side in South Africa!

    The Blue Bulls squashed any remaining doubts about their status as South Africa's premier side with a 36-24 victory over the Free State Cheetahs at Loftus on Saturday. The final lived up to expectation, with plenty of drama and action...

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    Rewi Romana commented on Who Will Be South African Rugby Player of the Year?

    I agree with Jeff, Fourie Du Preez was outstanding through out the season. He is hands down the best half back in world rugby right now....

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    • Rewi Romana replied…

      I think you have a much better insight into the South African players because all I...

    • Sanjay Deva replied…

      Thanks Rewi. Francois Steyn is a good player, but watch out for Zane Kirchner. I think...

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    Sanjay Deva commented on Who Will Be South African Rugby Player of the Year?

    Hey Jeff, Thanks for your comment. My gut feeling is the du Preez will get the nod, even though I'd love Steyn to win. Great point...

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    • Sanjay Deva replied…

      Midweek games would also make it more attractive for second tier players to continue to play...

    • Jeff Cheshire replied…

      Yea I can't really add to that too much. That's my thoughts exactly.

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    Ian Tait commented on Who Will Be South African Rugby Player of the Year?

    Brussow made the biggest impact on Bok world domination and if it was not for him, we would have lost both the 1st and 2nd test...

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    • Sanjay Deva replied…

      @Ian: You lucky devil. Enjoy it, but I secretly hope the Cheetahs can pull off a...

    • Ian Tait replied…

      @Sanjay: Careful what you wish for and it ends up being a Province Cheetahs final at...

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    Jeff Cheshire commented on Who Will Be South African Rugby Player of the Year?

    I thought Fourie Du Preez was stand out in every game for the Boks this year so he gets my vote. Victor Matfield comes in at...

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    New Article: Who Will Be South African Rugby Player of the Year?

    What a fantastic year it has been for SA rugby. The Bulls won the Super 14. The World Champion Springboks beat the British and Irish Lions, picked up the Nelson Mandela plate, the Freedom cup ...

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    New Article: Who's Keen To Face The Blue Bulls?

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    Matthew Maloney commented on Tri Nations 2009: Springbok Player Performances

    Congrats on the tri nations Sanjay if I haven't mentioned it before. I thought Brussow merited at least a 9. His turnover work was outstanding, especially...

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    • Sanjay Deva replied…

      @Matthew: Fair enough. I look forward to seeing it, but my pick is France. But they...

    • Matthew Maloney replied…

      @Sanjay: I don't really have the time anymore to write unfortunately. It'll be a couple months...

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    Ace Ofkings commented on Tri-Nations 2009: Springbok Player Performances

    Beast and Brussow were underrated. No player should have gotten under 8 and I'd give Victor and Habana the only 9's.

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    • Ace Ofkings replied…

      The captain was penalized as much if not more than Beast. I cant agree with your...

    • Sanjay Deva replied…

      @Ace: Fair enough. However I also thought John Smit stood tall and excelled as a leader,...

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    Andrew Smyth commented on Tri-Nations 2009: Springbok Player Performances

    I concede, the Bok's beat us fair and square, no matter how I make excuses for my favourite team, we lost, not only on the day...

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    New Article: Tri-Nations 2009: Springbok Player Performances

    This season produced the most consistent set of Springbok performances I have seen since 1998. It has been great to see the Boks playing towards their potential, and reaping the rewards for doing so...

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    Brand Du Randt commented on Rugby's Greatest Rivalry: Analysis of the Springboks Victory

    Brilliant Article!!!!

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    Brand Du Randt commented on The Springboks Are The Best Rugby Side On The Planet!

    No other side has ever managed to hold the world cup, super 14, sevens, trinations all in one year.......

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    • Sanjay Deva replied…

      Hi Brand, Yes it is a great achievment for SA. As much as the AB's have...



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