BUENOS AIRES, Sept 27 (Reuters) - New Zealand coach Steve Hansen named the following team on Thursday to play Argentina in the Rugby Championship at Ciudad de La Plata stadium in La Plata on Saturday: 15-Israel Dagg, 14-Cory Jane, 13-Conrad Smith, 12-Ma'a Nonu, 11-Julian Savea, 10-Dan Carter, 9-Aaron Smith; 8-Kieran Read, 7-Richie McCaw (captain), 6-Liam Messam, 5-Sam … [Read more...] about Rugby-New Zealand team to face Argentina in Rugby Championship
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Amplats says taking action against S.Africa strikers
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The world's top platinum producer, Anglo American Platinum, has started disciplinary action, including possible dismissal, against workers taking part in an illegal strike, the company said on Thursday. It also said in a statement that attendance at its four Rustenburg mines remained below 20 percent despite company threats to initiate … [Read more...] about Amplats says taking action against S.Africa strikers
UPDATE 1-Rugby-All Blacks field Carter, Smith against Argentina
* New Zealand name preferred halfback pair * Carter returns from calf injury (adds detail, quotes) By Rex Gowar BUENOS AIRES, Sept 27 (Reuters) - New Zealand will field their preferred halfback pairing of Dan Carter and Aaron Smith against Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. Coach Steve Hansen brought the duo back into the side he named on … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Rugby-All Blacks field Carter, Smith against Argentina
UPDATE 1-Amplats moves against S.Africa strikers
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The world's top platinum producer, Anglo American Platinum, has started disciplinary action including possible dismissal against workers taking part in an illegal strike in South Africa, the company said on Thursday. The company, a unit of global mining giant Anglo American , also said that attendance at its four mines near Rustenburg, 120 … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Amplats moves against S.Africa strikers
S.Africa police arrest 3 for murder of boxing champion Sanders
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 27 (Reuters) - South African police have arrested three suspects for the murder of former world heavyweight boxing champion Cornelius "Corrie" Sanders, who died on Sunday after being shot by armed robbers who burst into his nephew's 21st birthday party. The suspects - all Zimbabwean citizens - are due to appear before magistrates in Brits, 80 km (50 … [Read more...] about S.Africa police arrest 3 for murder of boxing champion Sanders
