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Archive for July, 2007

Wallabies put away spirited Springboks to jump into Tri-Nations driver’s seat

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 8th July 2007

The so-called “second string” Springboks turned in a respectable performance, forcing the heavily fancied Wallabies to work much harder than expected for their 25-17 win in Sydney.

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Wallabies look to send veterans off with a win

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 6th July 2007

This weekend’s Tri-Nations clash between Australia and South Africa in Syndey will be the last game on Australian soil for long time Wallabies Stephen Larkham and George Gregan, and their colleagues will be looking to send them out with a win.

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Travel a major factor in All Blacks’ loss

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 2nd July 2007

The All Blacks suffered their first loss to Australia in almost three years on Saturday night in Melbourne, but now is not the time to panic.

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Wallabies defensive wall stops faltering All Blacks

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 1st July 2007

The All Blacks made too many errors and the Wallabies made the most of their chances, defeating New Zealand by 20-15 in Melbourne, putting one hand on the Bledisloe Cup and blowing the Tri-Nations wide open.

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