Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: At best, a spineless weakling, at worst a cheat.

...I watched the South Africa - England rugby international on Saturday night. It was a closely fought game, with England playing well apart from the first 10 or 15 minutes, and South Africa strugglung to find their usual form, although admittedly disrupted by players going off injured throughout the game. I have played rugby at junior level (front row), so I know how difficult the refs job is, and am usually prepared to give the referee the benefit of the doubt, but I have never seen such a disgraceful display of overtly biased refereeing as that served up by NZ's Colin Hawke in this match. In the first half, he gave S.A five kickable penalties, three of which even the S.A commentator on the TV seemed embarrased about and which would never have been given in a six-nations game Then in the second half, the ball wetn forward from an England... Read review

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Advantages: PLAYING CRICKET KEEPS YOU FIT
Disadvantages: ....South africa are a good team and so are other teams

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Advantages: good fielding
Disadvantages: lack of spinner

...average of 40 and a one-day average of 33. An average of 40 in test cricket is a difficult feat to achieve and is regarded as quite an achievement. Since his return to cricket he has settled in reasonably well and has found his stride once again. GARY KIRSTEN: Kirsten has been one of South Africa?s most consistent batsmen for quite a while and has well deserved his opening key role. Together with Gibbs they have formed a superb partnership and have gained an understanding together. He has been a superb addition to the team since making his debut against the Aussies in 1993. During his career, he has put together a fantastic average of 42, displaying his consistency and ability to score important runs. In the ongoing series against Australia, Kirsten has been quite unsuccessful and failed to score a significant number of runs. The opening... Read review

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