(Updates at tea) By Richard Sydenham LONDON Aug 18 (Reuters) - Jonny Bairstow fell five runs short of a maiden test century on Saturday before South Africa safely negotiated the start of their second innings, reaching 33 without loss at tea on day three of the third and final test against England at Lord's. Alviro Petersen was 20 not out and captain Graeme Smith … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Cricket-Proteas look to build lead after Bairstow lifts England
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Rugby-South Africa 27 Argentina 6
CAPE TOWN, Aug 18 (Reuters) - South Africa beat Argentina 27-6 (halftime 20-6) in their Rugby Championship match at Newlands on Saturday. Scorers South Africa - Tries: Zane Kirchner, Marcell Coetzee, Bryan Habana. Conversions: Morne Steyn (3). Penalties: Steyn (2) Argentina - Penalties: Juan Martin Hernandez (2) (Editing by Tony Jimenez) … [Read more...] about Rugby-South Africa 27 Argentina 6
Rugby-Three-try South Africa too strong for Argentina
By Ken Borland CAPE TOWN Aug 18 (Reuters) - Zane Kirchner, Marcell Coetzee and Bryan Habana grabbed tries as South Africa defeated Argentina 27-6 at Newlands on Saturday in their opening match in the inaugural Rugby Championship. The Springbok pack did not yield in defence against the massive opposition forwards and their strong ball-carriers won enough momentum to … [Read more...] about Rugby-Three-try South Africa too strong for Argentina
UPDATE 3-Cricket-Proteas build lead after Bairstow lifts England
(Adds quotes) * South Africa lead by 139 in final test * England claim three late wickets * Bairstow misses out on maiden ton By Richard Sydenham LONDON, Aug 18 - Jonny Bairstow fell five runs short of a maiden test century on Saturday before South Africa took their lead in the match to 139 at the end of day three of the third and final test against … [Read more...] about UPDATE 3-Cricket-Proteas build lead after Bairstow lifts England
UPDATE 2-Rugby-Three-try South Africa too strong for Argentina
* Springboks record 27-6 victory * Argentina "belong in this company" (Adds quotes) By Ken Borland CAPE TOWN, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Zane Kirchner, Marcell Coetzee and Bryan Habana grabbed tries as South Africa brushed Argentina aside 27-6 at Newlands on Saturday in their opening match in the inaugural Rugby Championship. The Springbok pack did not yield in … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-Rugby-Three-try South Africa too strong for Argentina
