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Springboks still need to improve

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Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, was pleased with the performance of his squad following their 37-15 win over Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, but warned that further improvement in key areas will be needed if they want to build momentum in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The Boks scored four tries, with the wing-duo of Courtnall Skosan and Raymond Rhule crossing for their first Test tries, while Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit also crossed the … [Read more...] about Springboks still need to improve

Springboks vs Argentina – What YOU are saying

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The Springboks go head to head against Argentina in the first test of the Rugby Championship in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 19 August 2017 with kickoff at 17h05. Through the day we will update this article with curated content from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Flickr, YouTube, Giphy, Getty Images, Soundcloud, Google News, Google Images, RSS and Disqus sources along with comments. [View the story "Springboks vs Argentina - Port Elizabeth 19 August 2017" … [Read more...] about Springboks vs Argentina – What YOU are saying

The Economic Impact of the Springboks test could be North of R150 Million

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is excited to have the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, in the city and we look forward to them playing against Argentina in the opener of The Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this Saturday. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Acting CEO Prince Matonsi said it is the NMBBC's hope that the Boks will bravely defend their unbeaten track record at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about The Economic Impact of the Springboks test could be North of R150 Million

Tickets now available for Springboks vs Argentina in Port Elizabeth

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Finally the ‘BIG DAY’ is about to arrive and the excitement is mounting as the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium prepares to welcome the Springboks and the Argentine team on 19th August 2017 for what promises to be an absolute humdinger of a match – particularly if the Castle Lager Incoming series is anything to go by. Port Elizabeth – and more specifically the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium – has become somewhat of a fortress for the men in Green and Gold. “Nelson Mandela Bay has a special charm, so … [Read more...] about Tickets now available for Springboks vs Argentina in Port Elizabeth

Uitenhage in the news: WATCH the funeral of former ambassador to Argentina Aubrey Nkomo

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WATCH the funeral of former ambassador to Argentina Aubrey Nkomo: He died at the weekend. Uitenhage-born Nkomo worked with the UN in New York before 1994, campaigning for the implementation of sanctions against South Africa. In 1994, he became political advisor to then Foreign Affairs minister, Alfred Nzo before his ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: WATCH the funeral of former ambassador to Argentina Aubrey Nkomo

Grahamstown in the news: Circus show from Argentina at Theatre in the Park

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Circus show from Argentina at Theatre in the Park: “Mandragora Circus” arrived in South Africa for the first time in May to present this wordless performance in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and in the Natioanal School´s Festival in Grahamstown. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Police in Gloucestershire appeal over early morning burglaries: A brick was used to smash a door window and gain entry to the Royal British Legion club on Grahamstown Road but is it is currently unknown if … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Circus show from Argentina at Theatre in the Park

Jaguares 73 – Southern Kings 27

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The Southern Kings had no answer for the Jaguares ELEVEN tries in Argentina last night - only managing to reply with FOUR in a match that will further bury the Kings at the bottom of the points pile. Jaguares No 8 Leonardo Senatore led the way with a hat-trick of tries while flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez, kicked nine conversions while another hit a post. Veteran centre Juan Martin Hernandez scored after just 72 seconds to open the scoring for the Jaguares when he grabbed his own kick and dotted … [Read more...] about Jaguares 73 – Southern Kings 27

Southern Kings Argentinian touring squad

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Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced his 25 man touring squad for the Southern Kings trip to Argentina this weekend. The squad includes Edgar Marutlulle and Sti Sithole, both of whom missed out on the match against the Emirates Lions last week due to injury. Stefan Willemse, who has played at both lock and flank, is also part of the touring squad, along with eighth man, Aidon Davis. Davids also announced that back line players Elgar Watts and Jaco van Tonder would be part of … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Argentinian touring squad

NMMU Choir off to Entertain Argentinia

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Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism CEO Mandlakazi Skefile got off to an early start on Wednesday morning to bid farewell to an enthusiastic Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) choir that departed on the first flight out of the city to participate at the Ninth World Symposium on Choral Music in Puerto Madryn, Argentina. The 52-member choir, under the direction of Junita Lamprecht-van Dijk, was selected from 119 choirs, from 40 countries, spanning five continents. "The NMMU choir members - … [Read more...] about NMMU Choir off to Entertain Argentinia

Can Volkswagen Make it Three in a Row?

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www.MyPE.co.za: Volkswagen's quest for a third successive Dakar Rally victory began on Saturday, 1 January 2010 as the 33rd running of the world's longest and toughest motor sport event got underway in Argentina's capital city of Buenos Aires. A total of 407 cars, trucks, bikes and quads started the epic 9 500-km 16-day journey through Argentina and Chile. First among the 139 cars competing to drive off the start podium on the Avenue of 9th July was the diesel-powered Volkswagen Race Touareg … [Read more...] about Can Volkswagen Make it Three in a Row?