Jubilant Springbok supporters at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.
Mixed Fortunes for African Teams at Rugby World Cup
Despite losing, Namibia put up a spirited display of classy rugby while South African managed to scrape past Wales to secure their first victory as defending champions.-
Namibia: Country's Brothers in Arms
International Rugby Board, 12 September 2011
Waiting to enter the battlefield for Namibia against Fiji on Saturday, scrum half Ryan de la Harpe asked a teammate a question to which he already knew the answer. Read more »
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South Africa: Springboks Stumble Past Wales
SAPA, 11 September 2011
The Springboks stumbled to a 17-16 victory over Wales in their opening Rugby World Cup match in Wellington, New Zealand on Sunday. Read more »
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South Africa: Boks Win Opening Nail-Biter
BuaNews, 12 September 2011
The Springboks fought hard to beat Wales 17-16 in their opening World Cup group D game on Sunday. Read more »
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South Africa: Springboks Coach Ebullient After Cliffhanger
International Rugby Board, 12 September 2011
The adrenaline seemed to be still pumping for South Africa coach Peter de Villiers the day after his team's 17-16 victory over Wales in their opening Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool D… Read more »
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Africa: Talking Points: Hot Topics at the World Cup 2011
International Rugby Board, 12 September 2011
A spotlight on the hot topics at Rugby World Cup 2011. Read more »
