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Today in a local newspaper it was confirmed – like we did months ago – that Francois Steyn wants to come back and play in SA.
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It must be good to feel wanted
7 Dec 11 08:09 by Ice | Bulls, Cheetahs, Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Other SA Teams, RWC 2011, Sharks, Springboks, Stormers, Super Rugby, Tri Nations, WP | 238 Comments
WPRU so sharp they cut themselves
The much anticipated Heineken Cup game between Saracens and Biarritz, scheduled to take place in Cape Town in January, has been relocated to London at the behest of the London club, citing in-fighting between the Western Province Rugby Union and the City of Cape Town as the reason behind the decision. [...]
Province cut more players loose
In the wake of the news that lock Adriaan Fondse has left Western Province to join Newcastle in England, it has been confirmed that two other forward stalwarts have not been offered contract extensions for next season. [...]
Another player lost to Stormers
The Stormers and Western Province, having lost a fair number of juniors over the last few months to the likes of the Bulls, Sharks and even Brumbies, will also be without the services of a more senior player next year. Lock Adriaan Fondse will leave the team shortly to join up with the Newcastle Falcons. [...]
Time for the prodigal son to return?
The papers are today abuzz with talk about the future of the Bok coaching job, with the Cape press having uncovered a source prepared to reveal that Allister Coetzee is the frontrunner for the job, with Rassie Erasmus also lined up for a senior role with SARU. [...]
Jaque Fourie off to Japan
In news that is sure to annoy most WP/Stormers supporters, its been confirmed by www.unionsportsmag.co.za that Jaque Fourie will be joining Japanese club Panasonic Wild Knights. [...]
Gerhard van den Heever signs for Province
The Blue Bulls announced today that Western Province have signed winger/fullback Gerhard van den Heever. [...]
CC SF2 – Lions v Western Province
After what feels like an absolute eternity, knock-out rugby finally returns to Johannesburg. [...]
Lions stronger where it counts?
The headline writers are, of course, climbing all over the fact that Western Province have packed their side with returning Springboks just in time to face the first-placed Lions in this weekend’s Currie Cup semi-finals. While the injection of such experience, especially amongst the backs, will no doubt vastly improve the visitors’ chances, I can’t help feeling that the Lions will emerge victorious on Saturday afternoon. [...]
Province confident of Fourie extension
Western Province MD Rob Wagner has revealed that the union is in the final stages of agreeing a contract extension with Bok centre Jaque Fourie. [...]
Possible Elstadt boost for WP
18 Oct 11 08:50 by Clayton(PJLD) | Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Stormers, Super Rugby, WP | 38 Comments
WP livewire lock Rynhardt Elstadt may be available for selection for Saturdays semi final clash with the Lions at Coca Cola park. [...]
Habana: ZAR > Yen
In a somewhat surprising move Western Province have announced the extension of Bryan Habana’s contract, and its not a one year extension, its a THREE year one. After the rumour mill started doing the rounds that he was in talks with Japanese Clubs, Habana took to twitter to rubbish the rumours saying “Amazing how some journalists can write the biggest load of nonsense to create sensationalism & then never apologise or correct their wrongs!” and following that with “Heard yesterday that I am in talks with some Japanese clubs??!?? That’s the 1st I’ve heard of it!!”.
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CC Game 55 – Western Province (43) vs Pumas (18) F/T
Western Province have Bokked up for their match against the Pumas this afternoon/evening, with six returning Springboks selected in the match 22, as they attempt to qualify for the semi finals next weekend. It is a straight fight between the Bulls, Griquas and Western Province for fourth spot, and by the time this game kicks off, Province will know exactly what they need to do. [...]
Is the Yen calling more Boks?
As the Springboks settle in back home, the rumours have started to surface about the future of certain individuals. Two Western Province players have been the centre of a lot of attention, and it’s not been from Europe. [...]
Bok laden WP backline
Western Province have brought all their World Cup returning Boks into their match day 22, they need a bonus point victory over the Pumas to secure a semi-final place.
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