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			<item><title>PDV to save local Boks for Tri-Nations</title><description>Coach Peter de Villiers plans to select just two contracted players from each of South Africa's five franchises for their one-off Test against Wales on June 5.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_6012281,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_6012281</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:25:55 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/CJ-vd-linde-with-PDV_2385047.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Fourie lands IRB try award</title><description>Jaque Fourie has won the 2009 International Rugby Players' Association Try of the Year award.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_6010611,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_6010611</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:47:56 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/06/128x67/Jaque-Fourie-British-and-Irish-Lions-Tour-Sou_2322518.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>SA confirm plans to pick overseas Boks</title><description>Peter de Villiers says the June Test against Wales this year presents him with an opportunity to broaden his selection base.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_6004422,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_6004422</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:38:03 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/BJ-Botha-wrapped-up_2390097.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Top Boks to miss Wales trip</title><description>Wales are likely to face an under-strength South Africa side in their specially-arranged Test match, which was confirmed for June 5 earlier this week.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_6002514,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_6002514</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:46:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/08/128x67/victor-matfield-points_2345992.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Test-match problems for Boks</title><description>Oregan Hoskins concedes that playing Wales at the start of their international season later this year is "not in their best interest".</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5997665,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5997665</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:02:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/Oregan-Hoskins-with-paper_2385374.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Smit sets new milestone in South Africa</title><description>Springbok skipper John Smit will win his 100th Super Rugby cap when he captains the Sharks against the Cheetahs on Friday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5955434,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5955434</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:55:54 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/02/128x67/John-Smit-sharks-training-kit_2420956.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Jean de Villiers heading home</title><description>Jean de Villiers is set to return to South Africa at the end of the current European season, ending an indifferent spell in Ireland.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5952124,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5952124</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:42:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/02/128x67/JDV-Munster_2420368.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Boks nominated at Laureus awards</title><description>The Springboks have been nominated by the world's media for the coveted 2010 Laureus World Team of the Year Award. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5951306,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5951306</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:02:49 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/08/128x67/Springboks-for-anthem_2345854.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Springbok core group sign until 2011</title><description>The South African Rugby Union on Sunday confirmed the names of players contracted to be team's core group over the next two years. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5925106,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5925106</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:16:33 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/boks_2382971.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Boks to host France at Newlands</title><description>SARU president Oregan Hoskins confirmed that the Springboks' Test against France would take place at Newlands as initially planned.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5912628,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5912628</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:41:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/02/128x67/Newlands_2414590.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Grand Slam tour for Springboks</title><description>On Friday it was confirmed that the Springboks will play all four of the 'Home Unions' in November as part of their end-of-year tour. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5894020,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5894020</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:46:45 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/Ireland-v-South-Africa-Brian-O-Driscoll_2390819.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Ruben Kruger passes away</title><description>South Africa's rugby community is in mourning after Ruben Kruger, a member of the 1995 World Cup-winning side, died of cancer on Wednesday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5889908,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5889908</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:43:25 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/01/128x67/Ruben-Kruger-tackle-bag_2412458.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Sevens Boks pick three new caps</title><description>Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu has included three uncapped players in his squad for the Series legs in New Zealand and USA.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5884017,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5884017</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:52:59 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/01/128x67/Mzwandile-Stick-george-sevens_2411303.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>England set November schedule</title><description>England will play four Test matches in November and December 2010 at Twickenham, against Australia, Samoa, South Africa and New Zealand. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5878558,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5878558</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:26:25 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/01/128x67/EvNZ-scrum_2410248.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>De Villiers to rest top players </title><description>Peter de Villiers has asked relevant role players for their input into a comprehensive plan to rest top Springboks ahead of 2011.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5873359,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5873359</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:20:05 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/01/128x67/Dev-and-Smit_2409304.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Lions snap up Van Heerden</title><description>Springbok flanker Wikus van Heerden has signed with the Lions on a two-year contract and will be available to play from July 1.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5868765,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5868765</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:06:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/03/128x67/Wikus-van-Heerden_1997250.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Saracens exit for Van Heerden</title><description>Saracens have agreed to allow South African flanker Wikus van Heerden to leave the club at the end of the 2009/10 season.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5862503,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5862503</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:09:42 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/vanheerdencrop_2385844.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Beast deportation threat remains</title><description>The threat to have South African loosehead prop Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira deported still looms large according to reports on Tuesday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5854371,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5854371</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:07:07 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/01/128x67/Beast-Matawarira-v-Ireland_2405955.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Blue Bulls statement on Wannenburg</title><description>The Blue Bulls Company on Monday reacted to an article in which Pedrie Wannenburg admitted to the use of illegal substances.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5853089,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5853089</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:27:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/08/128x67/Pedrie-Wannenburg-scores-v-griquas-CC_2347693.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Bulls flew the SA flag in 2009 </title><description>Despite the Bulls setting a series of records en route to the title, 2009 will be regarded as a poor year for South Africa in the Super 14.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_5792989,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3561_5792989</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:03:48 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/09/128x67/Bulls-Super-14-final_2356915.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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