Lions player Hyron Andrews died from aortic dissection, autopsy finds
Lions lock Hyron Andrews' death was caused by an aortic dissection, a tear in the body's main artery, the South African rugby team said on Wednesday.
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Quesada blames crowded calendar as Italy injury list grows
Oct 28 : Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada says an increasingly relentless rugby calendar is exacting its toll on players as his injury-hit squad prepare for November's Nations Championship fixtures.
Inglis, Carey put Australia on top against South Africa
CAPE TOWN, Oct 28 : Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 85 as Australia reached 330 for four at the close of the second day of the decisive third test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.
Former Japan coach Okada quits JFA vice-president role over FIFA concerns
Oct 28 : Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada has resigned as vice-president of the Japan Football Association, citing concerns over developments surrounding FIFA and the World Cup, the JFA said on Wednesday.
Renshaw, Green guide Australia to 191-4
CAPE TOWN, Oct 28 : Matt Renshaw (74) and Cameron Green (65) scored half centuries but were dismissed just before tea as Australia went to the interval on 191 for four on the second day of the decisive third test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.
South Africa name six uncapped players in Nation Championship squad
CAPE TOWN, Oct 28 : South Africa named six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for November’s Nations Championship matches as coach Rassie Erasmus expands his potential talent pool for next year’s defence of their World Cup title.
South Africa and Argentina finalise squads ahead of Ireland Nations Championship games
South Africa named six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for November’s Nations Championship matches as coach Rassie Erasmus expands his potential talent pool for next year’s defence of their World Cup title.
Smith’s absence a pain in the neck for Australia’s reshuffled top six batting
CAPE TOWN, Oct 27 : Fast bowler Mitchell Starc did not know Australia’s premier batsman Steve Smith would not take part in the decisive third test against South Africa at Newlands on Tuesday until he went to warm-up ahead of play.
Starc strikes late as Australia fight back v South Africa
CAPE TOWN, Oct 27 : Marques Ackerman scored a career-best 95 for South Africa and Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc took 6-72 as the hosts were bowled out for 329 on a seesaw first day of the decisive third test at Newlands on Tuesday.