Springbok captain, John Smit, has joined up with his team in Wellington. Coach Peter de Villiers says it won't be a problem for Smit to be ready for Saturday's test against New Zealand. The All Blacks have meanwhile named Rodney So'oialo as captain in the absence of the injured Richie Maccaw.
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The under 13 Craven Week is underway at Paarl Gym this week, while the under 16's and under 18's are playing in Gauteng. SA Rugby's Mervin Green says for the under 13's it's all about fun, as it's too early to identify players in specialist positions...
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Around 200 thousand fans packed the streets of Madrid last night to welcome back Spain from their Euro 2008 final triumph. Liverpool's Fernando Torres seems to think he can take the same success to the Reds...
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2010 Local Organising Committee CEO, Danny Jordaan, says it's still too early to say whether Euro 2008 champions Spain will be among the favourites for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Jordaan says Spain will enhance the Confederations Cup in South Africa next year. Spain may be the kings of Europe, but Jordaan, says next year's Confederations Cup in South Africa will reveal the World Cup favourites...
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Portugal midfielder Deco has signed for Chelsea for eight million pounds from Barcelona.
Andy Murray pulled off one of the great Wimbledon comebacks to beat eighth seed Richard Gasquet in five sets. The Scot completed an amazing turnaround to win 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. He'll face Rafael Nadal in the qua! rter-finals. Roger Federer will take on Mario Ancic. The Willi! ams sist ers are also through in the women's section.
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Jacques Kallis should be back in action for the Proteas soon after a minor elbow injury. His favourite batting partner, Hashim Amla's also struggling with a slight groin injury. It's the final day of the Somerset tour warm-up match and the Proteas have a lead of 322 runs. Morne Morkel took 3 wickets as Somerset were 249 all out on day two. South Africa finished the day on 56 for 1.
