Robert Kitson
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/ 23 November 2007

White-hot farewell to Jake

South Africa’s captain, John Smit, has urged his team to give their World Cup-winning coach, Jake White, a rousing send-off at the Millennium Stadium this weekend as the Springboks prepare to say goodbye to the man who masterminded their triumphant campaign in France.

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/ 20 September 2002

McHugh climbs back in the saddle

David McHugh did not become one of the world’s top rugby referees by shirking tough decisions and, regardless of his still-tender left shoulder, he is not going to start now. Others may still wince at pictures of last month’s assault by a pot-bellied Springbok fan in Durban in a Tri-Nations match against New Zealand but, if McHugh has any mental scars before his comeback, he hides them well.