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De Villiers hoping for Stormers return

Jean de Villiers cannot see himself playing for any other South African except the Stormers, following his revelation last week that he will quit Munster in favour of a return to his homeland.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2010

Pumas hail ‘momentous’ Tri-Nations invite

ARGENTINA’S rugby union boss Porfirio Carreras has described the invitation to join an expanded Tri-Nations competition from 2012 as a “momentous time” for the sport in the country.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2009

De Villiers to arrive this week at Munster

Jean de Villiers will arrive to Munster on Thursday and begin his contract subject to the regulatory medical and fitness examinations on his arrival in Ireland.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2009

De Villiers likely to return to South Africa in two years

It is thought likely that Munster's new signing centre Jean de Villiers will return home to challenge for inclusion in the Springbok squad for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2009

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