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Smit: Tough is good

Smit: Tough is good

2/12/2008 10:43:24 AM | 
 
South Africa captain John Smit believes the Springboks will be better off for the difficult pool they were cast into at the 2011 World Cup draw.  Read More
 

 

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Hadden wants level field
Hadden wants level field
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02/12/2008 7:10 AM
Frank Hadden has urged 2011 World Cup organisers to provide Scotland with a level playing ...
 
 
Wales lands toughest pool
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02/12/2008 7:07 AM
 
Johnson relishes Scotland clash
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Ireland expects to be hunted
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Wallabies draw well
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