U.S. v Davonport Services 1924
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The Wallabies must contain Springboks massive locks, Matfield and Botha
It is a frightening prospect but one which the Wallabies say they are ready for. Ultimately, Nathan Sharpe and James Horwill will share the responsibility of containing the pair of man mountains come lineout time.
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*Springbok vice-captain and lineout supremo Victor Matfield, expects a tough battle in the lineouts from the Wallabies in Saturday's TriNations Test at Newlands - and also a different approach than that of the All Blacks who kicked very little and ran a lot in last week's match won 31-19 by the Springboks.
Running out with his Bulls lock mate Bakkies Botha for their 50th start as a pair in a Test on Saturday, Matfield has a high regard for the Aussies' lineout.
Running out with his Bulls lock mate Bakkies Botha for their 50th start as a pair in a Test on Saturday, Matfield has a high regard for the Aussies' lineout.
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*There will be intriguing head-to-head showdowns all over the field when South Africa face Australia in a Tri-Nations crunch match in Cape Town on Saturday, but top of that list may well be the breakdown battle.
For years Wallaby star George Smith and All Black captain Richie McCaw ruled the 'underworld' of ball scavengers.
However, the new kid on the block, Springbok flank Heinrich Brüssow, is threatening to steal their thunder.
http://www.rugbyrugby.com/tournaments/tri_nations/story_6809031400.php
For years Wallaby star George Smith and All Black captain Richie McCaw ruled the 'underworld' of ball scavengers.
However, the new kid on the block, Springbok flank Heinrich Brüssow, is threatening to steal their thunder.
http://www.rugbyrugby.com/tournaments/tri_nations/story_6809031400.php
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