CAPE TOWN Aug 14 (Reuters) - Argentina flyhalf Juan Martin Hernandez will make his first test appearance in three years in the Rugby Championship match against South Africa on Saturday. The 30-year-old has suffered a string of injuries since helping his country finish third at the 2007 World Cup. His last test was against England in June 2009. The team will be … [Read more...] about Rugby-Flyhalf Hernandez returns to Argentina team
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Rugby-South Africa’s Spies ruled out by finger injury
CAPE TOWN Aug 14 (Reuters) - Number eight Pierre Spies has been ruled out of South Africa's inaugural Rugby Championship match against Argentina on Saturday because of a finger injury that requires surgery. The experienced 27-year-old suffered the injury to his left hand last month while playing Super Rugby for the Bulls. Initial X-rays did not reveal the extent of the … [Read more...] about Rugby-South Africa’s Spies ruled out by finger injury
UPDATE 1-Rugby-Flyhalf Hernandez returns for Argentina
(Adds quotes) CAPE TOWN Aug 14 (Reuters) - Argentina flyhalf Juan Martin Hernandez will make his first test appearance in three years in the Rugby Championship match against South Africa on Saturday. The 30-year-old has suffered a string of injuries since helping his country finish third at the 2007 World Cup. His last test was against England in June 2009. The … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Rugby-Flyhalf Hernandez returns for Argentina
S.Africa’s rand steady, sees support from bond flows
JOHANNESBURG Aug 14 (Reuters) - The rand held its ground against the dollar in thin Tuesday trade, with steady foreign flows into government bonds ahead of their inclusion in a key global index in October seen supporting local assets in coming weeks. The currency and debt markets took this week's violence between rival unions at platinum producer Lonmin in their stride, … [Read more...] about S.Africa’s rand steady, sees support from bond flows
UPDATE 4-Lonmin halts S.Africa platinum output after violence
* Police, security guards among those killed in union feud * Shares of Lonmin drop, platinum price up 2 pct * Large police operation includes helicopters, armoured cars * AMCU union accused of poaching larger NUM's members (Adds detail on nature of stoppage, ultimatum) By Sherilee Lakmidas and John Mkhize MARIKANA, South Africa, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The … [Read more...] about UPDATE 4-Lonmin halts S.Africa platinum output after violence
