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  1. Draft dealings explained

    11 Jan 2006

    The five South African Super 14 coaches will finalise the draft arrangements in the next two days. Read more

  2. Claws out for Bulls

    11 Jan 2006

    Frans Ludeke has named his two starting XVs for two warm-up matches of 60 minutes each against the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday. Read more

  3. Free Staters fire first shots

    11 Jan 2006

    Cheetahs captain Juan Smith has warned the Bulls to expect a repeat of the Currie Cup final when the teams meet again on the opening weekend of the Super 14. Read more

  4. Willemse’s back from the brink

    11 Jan 2006

    Ashwin Willemse’s career is not over. The Cats flyer has come through intense rehabilitation and will be fit to start the Super 14 campaign. Read more

  5. Sharks suffer Smittie blow

    11 Jan 2006

    The Sharks’ pre-season preparations suffered a further blow with news that captain John Smit will miss an additional game through injury. This is in addition to the three opening fixtures he’s banned from participating in. Read more

  6. Stormers training report

    10 Jan 2006

    Blistering heat and a punishing training schedule combine to form a tough preseason for the extended Stormers squad. Read more

  7. Jaco’s not Bullish over move

    10 Jan 2006

    Jaco van der Westhuyzen has not attempted to secure a release from his contract with Japanese club NEC in order to play for the Bulls in the inaugural Super 14. Read more

  8. One more life for Cats

    10 Jan 2006

    As the Cats enter their ninth year of existence, Andre Pretorius has stated there is no excuse for failure. Read more

  9. ‘Shady Saru’ scream Sharks

    10 Jan 2006

    Before a ball has been fumbled Sharks CEO Brian van Zyl is already threatening Saru over the controversial relegation plan for the Super 14. Read more

  10. These Cats have claws

    10 Jan 2006

    Former All Black coach Laurie Mains believes the Cats will be competitive in the Super 14 this year. Read more

  11. Big Vic gets a helping hand

    10 Jan 2006

    Heyneke Meyer is relying on the leadership skills of Fourie du Preez to provide support to captain Victor Matfield. Read more

  12. Smith leads Bloem into battle

    10 Jan 2006

    Juan Smith will captain the Cheetahs in the Super 14 this year, taking over the reins from the retired Naka Drotske. Read more

  13. Sailor eyes out centre

    10 Jan 2006

    Wallaby winger Wendell Sailor could move into the Waratahs midfield for their Super 14 campaign. Read more

  14. Humphreys avoids Stormy waters

    10 Jan 2006

    David Humphreys will not play for the Stormers in the inaugural Super 14. Read more

  15. Petoors targets Canberra comeback

    9 Jan 2006

    Andre Pretorius will miss the Cats’ first three matches of the season if he continues to recover from the ankle injury sustained against the Pumas in Buenos Aires on schedule. Read more

  16. Mains jets off to Jozi

    9 Jan 2006

    Laurie Mains has rejoined the Cats coaching staff for the Vodacom Super 14. Read more

  17. No luck for Linde

    9 Jan 2006

    Stormers lock Rob Linde will play no part in the Cape side’s Super 14 campaign. Read more

  18. Stormers hope to end front row woe

    9 Jan 2006

    The perennial questions surrounding the Stormers tight five are unlikely to dissipate, but the new-look management team can no longer be accused of ignoring the problem. Read more

  19. Pretorius’s comeback on track

    8 Jan 2006

    Andre Pretorius will only miss the Cats’ first two matches of the Vodacom Super 14. Read more

  20. Butch return boosts Sharks

    7 Jan 2006

    Former Bok flyhalf Butch James will be fit for the Sharks opening match of the Vodacom Super 14. Read more