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/ 18 September 2011
Australia’s shock defeat to Ireland was an "education" for the players and had brought them to the point where no further losses were possible
Ireland produced the first major upset of the World Cup with a 15-6 victory over Australia, pushing Ireland up to first place in pool C.
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/ 11 September 2011
Australia made a stuttering start but hit their stride with four second half tries to overcome Italy 32-6 in their opening World Cup match on Sunday.
"Blade runner" Oscar Pistorius passed his first test with flying colours on his world championships debut on Sunday.
James Horwill has replaced Rocky Elsom as the Wallabies’ captain as coach Robbie Deans sprang a major surprise announcing his World Cup squad.
Tiger Woods has signed up to play at the Australian Open in Sydney in November, making him a likely starter at the following week’s Presidents Cup.
Injury-ravaged Springboks face a difficult game against the All Blacks in the Tri-Nations this weekend, according to assistant coach Gary Gold.
Australia’s victory over SA was built on an improved performance by the forwards but it was the flair of the young backline which caught the eye.
Matters have reached a sorry state when the positive John Smit can take out of a defeat to Australia is that the scoreline could have been "uglier".
Inspirational halfbacks Quade Cooper and Will Genia have been restored to Australia’s line-up for Saturday’s Tri-Nations opener against South Africa.