Person: Flip van der Merwe

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From Dunmanway to Twickenham: Cork student preparing to line up alongside ex-Australia captain

A Cork student is preparing to pack down alongside a former Australia captain and South African international in the biggest match of his life.

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Saracens suffer record defeat to Clermont 26 hours after match is postponed

Clermont took out their frustration over the chaotic postponement of their Champions Cup clash at Allianz Park by inflicting a record 46-14 defeat on holders Saracens.

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Five-try Racing extend lead in Top 14

Five-try Racing extended their advantage at the summit of the Top 14 with a bonus-point 39-35 triumph, as late tries from Xavier Chauveau and Joe Rokocoko broke Grenoble’s stubborn resistance.

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Lambie named at pivot for Springboks

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Smith wins the game for All Blacks

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Steyn rescues draw for Boks in Argentina

Wallabies drop Giteau after Samoa shambles

MATT GITEAU’S chances of playing in a third Rugby World Cup have suffered a major blow after he was left out of Australia’s squad for Saturday’s Tri Nations opener against South Africa in Sydney.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2011

Smith to lead Boks against Baa-Baas

Juan Smith will captain South Africa when they take on the Barbarians next weekend in their final match of the season, it has been announced today.

Sun, 28 Nov, 2010

New faces join Boks party

South Africa head coach Peter de Villiers has named 11 uncapped players in his preliminary 39-man training squad for their Grand Slam tour of Britain and Ireland.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2010

Fainga'a suspended for dangerous tackle

Australia hooker Saia Fainga’a has been handed a two-week suspension after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle against South Africa in the Tri Nations encounter in Bloemfontein yesterday.

Sun, 05 Sep, 2010

Wallabies steal the points with last-minute penalty

South Africa 39 Australia 41

Sat, 04 Sep, 2010

Butch ruled out of Wallabies showdown

Bath fly-half Butch James is a notable absentee from the South Africa bench for this weekend's Tri Nations encounter against Australia in Bloemfontein.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2010

Trio doubtful for Boks

Butch James, Jannie du Plessis and Flip van der Merwe are all doubts for South Africa ahead of this week's final Tri Nations encounter against Australia in Bloemfontein.

Mon, 30 Aug, 2010

Springboks end losing streak

South Africa 44 Australia 31

Sat, 28 Aug, 2010

All Blacks boss Henry fears Bok backlash

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry concedes that Johannesburg’s altitude factor could be a major stumbling block for his side ahead of their Tri-Nations showdown with South Africa on Saturday.

Thu, 19 Aug, 2010

All-Blacks ready for showdown with new-look Springboks

GRAHAM HENRY expects his New Zealand side to face a much-changed South Africa one when the two countries meet in the Tri-Nations on Saturday.

Wed, 18 Aug, 2010

Springbok duo handed first starts

Inexperienced pair Francois Hougaard and Flip van der Merwe will win their first starts for South Africa after being named in the starting line-up for the Tri Nations encounter against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Tue, 17 Aug, 2010

Springboks drop Botha and Mtawarira

Front row pair BJ Botha and Tendai Mtawarira are among five player that have been dropped from the South Africa squad to face New Zealand in their Tri Nations encounter in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Mon, 16 Aug, 2010

De Villiers rings the changes for Australian showdown

SOUTH AFRICA coach Peter de Villiers has rung the changes ahead of Saturday’s Tri Nations clash with Australia at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

Wed, 21 Jul, 2010

De Villiers shakes up Springboks

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has rung the changes ahead of Saturday’s Tri Nations clash with Australia at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

Tue, 20 Jul, 2010

Boks bring Six Nations champs back down to earth

South Africa 42 France 17

Sat, 12 Jun, 2010

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