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ANDREW MEHRTENS

Bakkies Botha’s Toulon move blocked

The Blue Bulls have refused to allow South Africa lock Bakkies Botha to join French second division Toulon. Ian Schwartz, media spokesperson for the Blue Bulls, said on Monday…

  • Staff Reporter
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ANDREW MEHRTENS

Bakkies Botha set to join Toulon

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha is set to join French second division club Toulon, sports daily L’Equipe reported on Monday. Botha (28) agreed a three-year contract on Sunday and…

  • Staff Reporter
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ANDREW MEHRTENS

Matfield eyes Bok return

South Africa’s World Cup-winning lock Victor Matfield could make his international reappearance against Wales in June if he can perform a delicate balancing act with his French…

  • Staff Reporter
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ANDREW MEHRTENS

Matfield gets warm welcome on Toulon debut

Victor Matfield became the latest big name to make his bow with ambitious French second-division side Toulon on Saturday. The giant lock forward, who hadn’t played since helping…

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All Black pin-up Carter happy to keep feet on the ground

New Zealand star Dan Carter says he is happy to be surrounded by friends, family and teammates who help keep his feet firmly on the ground despite all the hype surrounding him.…

  • Luke Phillips
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