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/ 12 January 2009
Anders Hansen birdied the final hole Sunday to finish at 15-under 269 and beat Andrew McLardy by one stroke at the Jo’burg Open.
South Africa have a reputation in World Cups of being unable to finish things off. In 1999, a last-ball run out against Australia left the Proteas with a tie when they needed a win to advance to the final. In 2003, hosts South Africa didn’t read the Duckworth-Lewis figures properly, tied the game against Sri Lanka and failed to progress to the second round.
South Africa, the 1995 Rugby World Cup champions and third-place nation in 1999, appear to be a long way off the pace as they embarks for Perth to start their third World Cup campaign. The once mighty Springboks could be easy pickings for the likes of England, New Zealand, Australia or France.
Far from being daunted by a semifinal against India, the Kenyan squad is continuing what it’s been doing all World Cup: relaxing and enjoying.