Archive for August 22nd, 2007


Irish sun

Irish weather floors Springboks

Wednesday, 22nd August 2007 at 12:30 pm

If you thought the Boks were poor on Tuesday night, then you’re amongst the vast majority of disappointed South African fans who watched a lifeless display that was hardly a definitive statement of intent for the World Cup. And there didn’t …

Alice Dabrowski

Veteran Dodo leads team home

Wednesday, 22nd August 2007 at 11:53 am

Another great result for hockey’s celebrity superstars on Tuesday night - a 1-0 victory over a tough Durbanville outfit, which means that the Pinelands Mighty Dodos stay on top of the league with just three games to go. The bearded …

Springboks versus Connacht

Springboks stutter in Connacht

Wednesday, 22nd August 2007 at 11:35 am

Tank Lanning, the former Western Province prop, confidently predicted an 85-point victory for the Springboks in last night’s warm-up game - and he’s something of an expert on the game. Most people were expecting a gentle, Namibia-style romp past the …