http://www.planetrugby.co.za/sarss/0,16039,3551,00.xmlRugby Union News news from www.planetrugby.co.zaen-gbThu, 26 Aug 2010 04:48:32 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.co.za 2010http://www.planetrugby.co.za/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyFaced with a double kicking threat in Pretoria on Saturday, the Wallabies have called on the help of former a Springbok fly-half."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6335482,00.html3551_6335482Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:39:23 GMTRugby UnionFrance lock Sébastien Chabal has slammed the French league for scheduling a series of three Top 14 games in the space of nine days."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6335409,00.html3551_6335409Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:58:15 GMTRugby UnionJaque Fourie has urged South Africa to stick together against Australia if they are to end the recent slump that has taken in four straight losses."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6335259,00.html3551_6335259Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:38:13 GMTRugby UnionJim Williams does not expect David Pocock to have as big an impact as he had against South Africa last month when the two meet this week."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6335224,00.html3551_6335224Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:21:58 GMTRugby UnionSteve Borthwick's hopes of forcing his way back into the England squad for the November internationals have suffered an early setback."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6335189,00.html3551_6335189Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:06:35 GMTRugby UnionArgentina playmaker Juan Martin Hernandez is set to make his grand return to the Top 14 this weekend in his debut for Racing Métro."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6335210,00.html3551_6335210Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:13:15 GMTRugby UnionBok captain John Smit has promised to do everything within his means to ensure Victor Matfield celebrates his 100th Test with a victory."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6335117,00.html3551_6335117Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:33:57 GMTRugby UnionWestern Province coach Allister Coetzee has not hesitated in slotting returning Springboks Gio Aplon and Francois Louw into his line-up."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6335123,00.html3551_6335123Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:38:20 GMTRugby UnionKyle Brown will captain South Africa's Sevens team at the Commonwealth Games in India in October."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6335079,00.html3551_6335079Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMTRugby UnionThe Ospreys medical team is monitoring the fitness of number eight Ryan Jones and scrum-half Mike Phillips ahead of the new season."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334788,00.html3551_6334788Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:17:16 GMTRugby UnionTuesday's rumours were indeed true; the Highlanders have secured the services of fly-half Colin Slade ahead of the Super 15."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334731,00.html3551_6334731Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:55:19 GMTRugby UnionOtago will be out to avoid their fifth defeat on the trot when they host Taranaki in Thursday's ITM Cup clash at Carisbrook."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334661,00.html3551_6334661Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:25:12 GMTRugby UnionTaranaki have contracted former Samoan international hooker Mahonri Schwalger for the rest of their ITM Cup campaign."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334606,00.html3551_6334606Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:45:05 GMTRugby UnionOperations Director David Humphreys has spoken of the huge optimism swirling around Ulster ahead of the 2010/11 Magners League."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334590,00.html3551_6334590Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:24:53 GMTRugby UnionNew Zealand-born back-row Daniel Browne may have thrust himself into Declan Kidney's thoughts by stating he wants to play for Ireland."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334563,00.html3551_6334563Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:07 GMTRugby UnionMunster have played down fears that Keith Earls could be out for a long time after he was forced out of training with an ankle injury."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334506,00.html3551_6334506Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:11:07 GMTRugby UnionFrancois Steyn, who has been called up for South Africa's meeting with Australia on Saturday, is "not ready" for Test rugby."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334495,00.html3551_6334495Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:55:16 GMTRugby UnionThe operation on Dan Carter's ankle was declared a success on Wednesday and the All Blacks pivot should miss only one Test."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334476,00.html3551_6334476Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:28:35 GMTRugby UnionThe matchday rugby doctor at the centre of the 'Bloodgate' fake injury scandal has told a GMC disciplinary hearing she is "ashamed"."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334456,00.html3551_6334456Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:02:05 GMTRugby UnionEngland maintained their perfect record at the Women's Rugby World Cup in emphatic style as they thrashed Kazakhstan 82-0."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6334430,00.html3551_6334430Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:39:34 GMTRugby UnionLondon Irish boss Toby Booth admits it will be difficult for his side to challenge on three fronts this season."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6333625,00.html3551_6333625Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:29:17 GMTRugby UnionAuckland head coach Mark Anscombe labeled his side's performance against Northland over the weekend as the worst of the season."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6333454,00.html3551_6333454Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:24:13 GMTRugby UnionLeinster prop Stan Wright has been struck by a six-month injury lay-off after it was confirmed he ruptured an Achilles against Wasps last week."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6333369,00.html3551_6333369Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:13:28 GMTRugby UnionAustralia's Dean Mumm has heaped praise on fellow lock Victor Matfield, a player who is set to earn his 100th Test cap for South Africa on Saturday."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6333366,00.html3551_6333366Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:12:48 GMTRugby UnionPeter de Villiers has revealed that he had to make some tough choices when selecting the starting XV to face the Wallabies this Saturday."http://www.planetrugby.co.za/story/0,25883,3551_6333263,00.html3551_6333263Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:01:33 GMTRugby Union