Antipas gets Amazulu backing

For the second time this season AmaZulu have given their backing to coach Joey Antipas, following whispers of discontent between the Zimbabwean and team manager Japhet Zwane.

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• No sex after midnight for City players
• Dlamini’s chance to shine for Banyana
• PSL implements succession plan for Khoza

Boks faced with fullback conundrum

Rugby writer Wynona Louws looks at the fullback options for the Springboks ahead of their clash against Italy.

• Boks will improve for Italy, says Van Graan
• Lions hooker Van der Merwe did the Barbarians proud
• Italy make four changes for South Africa clash
• Coetzee and Co failing to step up

Faf’s excellent, but AB is still Proteas captain

AB de Villiers is still the official Test and ODI captain of South Africa and will return to lead the side when he is fully fit, says national convenor of selectors Linda Zondi.

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• Five key moments in Proteas’ series win
• Aussie players lambasted in the media

McIlroy ‘too stubborn’ to seek putting help

Rory McIlroy believes he has been “too stubborn” to seek help with his putting which eventually resulted in a disappointing season.

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• McIlroy effectively gives up on European number one bid
• Swede victory for Norden in Nedbank challenge
• Ernst seizes one-stroke lead in Mexico