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Person: Christo Bezuidenhout

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Worcester hit bottom

Worcester coach Andy Keast has vowed his team will “come back fighting” against London Irish on New Year’s Day after they returned to the Zurich Premiership basement.

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World Cup bid hit by van Niekerk’s injury

SOUTH Africa’s World Cup campaign suffered a major setback yesterday when flanker Joe van Niekerk was ruled out of the tournament.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2003

Major blow for Springboks

South Africa’s World Cup campaign suffered a major setback today when flanker Joe van Niekerk was ruled out of the tournament.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2003

England mauled for ‘illegal tactics’
ENGLAND found themselves on the back foot again last night as World Cup heavyweights Australia, South Africa, and France lined up to take pot-shots at their “illegal tactics” ahead of tomorrow’s tussle with the Springboks.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2003

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