Argentina ran in seven tries on Wednesday to claim a share of the top spot in Pool A with a decisive 50-3 Rugby World Cup win over Romania. The Puma forwards won the battle of the big men, with number eight Pablo Bouza scoring two push-over tries and fullback Juan Hernandez also bagging two tries.

Former Lamontville Golden Arrows manager Khabo Zondo has been appointed as Sundowns’ joint coach to assist Oscar Fullone, who has enjoyed a bad start to his first season at the Kloorkop-based side. Zondo, who coached Thembisa Classic, will assist Fullone in an attempt to bring in some results and fresh ideas.

The way has been paved for next year’s general election to legally proceed following the adoption in the National Council of Provinces of the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill. The legislation was slated by opposition parties because of its Clause 9, which effectively prevents citizens abroad from voting in the election.

Fans of Des Backos can rest assured that the soccer star of the 1970s has not changed much. The man who caused so much joy to his fans by running rings around his opponents still has ”mood-enhancing” as part of his repertoire — he runs a liquor store.

Rural schools are alienated from their communities and play no role in local development, according to preliminary results of a groundbreaking research study, a key finding of which is that the education policy community does not understand the problems of rural education.