Category: South Africa
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Swimming World Cup: Matt Sates impresses at 20!
Matt Sates is a sure thing in South African swimming. The 20-year-old nugget once again shone at the Swimming World Cup. The South African finished on the podium in his second appearance. Matt Sates missed out on the world swimming championships, which took place last July in Fukuoka, Japan. The 20-year-old South African wants to…
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Springboks favorite but cautious against England
South Africa meet England in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. The Springboks defeated England in the final of the last World Cup in Japan. The South Africans are favourites, but coach Jacques Nienaber is playing it safe. South Africa have dashed the French team’s hopes of securing a place in the Rugby World…
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Springboks topple France in the quarter-finals
South Africa toppled hosts France 28-29 in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The Springboks, reigning world champions, have now reached the last four, where they will face England. South Africa through to the semi-finals What a night!The Stade de France crowd witnessed a great game of rugby. After…
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Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa appeals WADA decision
The South African rugby team ran the risk of playing its Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France without broadcasting its anthem or displaying its flag. This was because South African legislation did not comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency’s new regulations. South Africa has appealed to CAS against this decision. The Springboks were threatened with…
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Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa without anthem or flag?
A strange situation is looming for South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. The country, under threat of suspension from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), could be deprived of its national anthem and flag. Barring a catastrophe, South Africa is set to face France in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.That is, unless…
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Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa lose to Ireland as Namibia sink to bottom
The group stage clash at the Rugby World Cup has just delivered its verdict. In Pool B, South Africa lost to Ireland 13-8. Namibia lost to France 96-0 on Thursday. Ireland dominate South Africa in Pool B clash In this duel of behemoths, it was South Africa who kicked off the hostilities. After a foul…
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Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa begins defending title
The Rugby World Cup kicks off this Friday, September 08. It opens with a clash between hosts France and New Zealand. It’s a duel that’s sure to create sparks. Both nations are among the favorites, along with defending champions South Africa. The Springboks enter the competition with a squad ready to take on the immense…
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South Africa – Rugby: Elton Jantjies tests positive for a doping agent
A new setback for Elton Jantjies. The South African rugby player has tested positive for the doping agent clenbuterol. Another case he could have done without. Elton Jantjies is in turmoil. The South African international has tested positive for a doping substance. The substance in question is clenbuterol, which has been detected by the competent…
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Netball World Cup: Jamaica ready to leave South Africa following theft cases
South Africa is hosting the Netball World Cup for the first time on African soil. But the organization is not up to scratch, according to players from Jamaica. The team captain has reportedly been the victim of theft. It was ecstasy for South Africa to host the Netball World Cup. In the 60 years of…