By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - If you believe some sections of the Australian media, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was within 24 minutes of losing his job during the Rugby Championship test against Argentina on the Gold Coast on Saturday. Trailing 19-6 to the southern hemisphere championship newcomers, Australia rallied with two tries and a penalty in … [Read more...] about Rugby-Deans patience tested by Australian comeback kids
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Rugby-South Africa’s Greyling banned for forearm smash on McCaw
SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Dean Greyling will miss South Africa's Rugby Championship test against Australia at the end of the month after the prop was banned for two weeks for a forearm smash on New Zealand captain Richie McCaw. Greyling was sent to the sin-bin for the offense, which occurred in the 64th minute of the Springboks' 21-11 defeat to the All Blacks in Dunedin … [Read more...] about Rugby-South Africa’s Greyling banned for forearm smash on McCaw
Lonmin refuses higher pay demand, vows new approach in talks
* Lonmin says offers 9-21 pct raises in pay * Company says committed to end labour unrest * Lonmin says 12,500 rand demand unaffordable JOHANNESBURG, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Lonmin, due to resume talks on Monday with strikers at its Marikana platinum mine in South Africa who rejected a pay rise offer last week, insisted it could not meet the workers' demands but … [Read more...] about Lonmin refuses higher pay demand, vows new approach in talks
Top DRC opposition figure leaves Burundi, goes to France -lawyer
* Opposition figure has been in hiding after treason charge * Source at South African embassy confirms departure BUJUMBURA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - An opposition figure wanted in the Democratic Republic of Congo on treason charges has left neighbouring Burundi, where he had taken refuge, and has gone to France, his lawyer said on Sunday. Roger Lumbala, a Congolese … [Read more...] about Top DRC opposition figure leaves Burundi, goes to France -lawyer
UPDATE 1-Lonmin rejects higher pay demand, promises new approach
* Lonmin says offers 9-21 pct raises in pay * Company says committed to end labour unrest * Lonmin says 12,500 rand demand unaffordable (Adds Hawks to investigate Malema) By Olivia Kumwenda JOHANNESBURG, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Lonmin, due to resume talks on Monday with strikers at its Marikana platinum mine in South Africa who rejected a pay rise offer last … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Lonmin rejects higher pay demand, promises new approach
