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Main Topic: Currie Cup Final (10minutes)

Strauss Shaves Famous Beard http://www.sarugby.com/news.cfm?newsid=19116

Lions are the 2011 Currie Cup champions http://www.supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup/news/111029/Lions_are_the_2011_Currie_Cup_champions

Plumtree gracious in defeat http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/We-were-outplayed-Plumtree-20111030

Lions show SARU the way http://www.sport24.co.za/Columnists/TankLanning/Lions-show-SARU-the-way-20111031

Jantjies learned the hard way http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Jantjies-learned-the-hard-way-20111031-2

Lions must stay humble - Boss http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Lions-must-stay-humble-Boss-20111031

Sharks lure WP's Whitehead http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Sharks-lure-WPs-Tim-Whitehead-20111031

Terblanche joins Ulster http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5huaLuxoujl6Jq5ueDUIlYHjVfdrQ?docId=N0391251320141932325A

Plumtree: Time was a problem http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Plumtree-Time-was-a-problem-20111031

Lions are ready for Super Rugby http://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/lions-are-ready-for-super-rugby-1.1168974?showComments=true

Sharks losing youngsters

Here are our Currie Cup awards: Best team - The Lions The eventual champions had the advantage of having the majority of their Super Rugby squad available for the Currie Cup and they certainly made it count. The Men from Johannesburg ferociously protected their spot at the top of the table all season by managing to prevail in the tight games and were only beaten three times. They clearly benefited from the continuity they enjoyed and the confidence that created was plain to see in their play-off matches when they saw off both of last year's finalists with all of their Springbok stars back from World Cup duty. Best Player - Jaco Taute Although players such as Elton Jantjies, Coenie Oosthuizen, Franco van der Merwe and Johan Goosen all made a major impression this year with the consistently high standard of their performances it is tough to look past the Lions fullback who set the competition alight with his boundless enthusiasm and energy. He made a devastating impact every time he joined the line and managed to produce the goods when the pressure was on, scoring tries in both the semifinal and Final, proving that he has a big future ahead of him. Best coach - John Mitchell The hard-nosed Kiwi managed to mould his group of young Lions into a disciplined unit that played with plenty of heart all season and eventually ended up proving that a good team will beat any list of big names. The work ethic he has instilled in Johannesburg along with the consistency of his selection policy were instrumental factors in their successful season which saw them lift the ultimate prize in South African domestic rugby for the first time in 12 years. Best match - Cheetahs 25-25 Lions The thrilling draw between the Cheetahs and the Lions in Bloemfontein was a great advertisement for the game. The Cheetahs were firmly in control in the first half, playing some scintillating rugby at times, but the Lions showed great character to come from behind and leave the game deadlocked at the death. The visitors scored two late tries to bring things back to level terms in the final stages and the result helped secure top spot on the log for the Johannesburg side, allowing them the luxury of resting some of their key players for the last round robin match against the Sharks in Durban. Best Try - Rocco Jansen In the opening week of the Currie Cup this season last year's beaten finalists Western Province hosted the Griquas at Newlands and the two sides finished level thanks to a wonderful try that saw the visitors go the length of the field to score. Right wing Richard Lawson picked up a loose ball on his own tryline and burst down the blindside on a swerving run until he found loose forward Davon Raubenheimer in support. The big flank took the ball infield before looping a pass out to left wing Rocco Jansen who turned on the pace and finished off an amazing 99.9 metre try. Best try that never was - Piet van Zyl The Cheetahs launched a fluid, sweeping movement upfield from their own 22 just before half-time in their match against the Lions in Bloemfontein which saw some amazing interplay as they steadily made their way into the strike zone. They looked to keep the ball alive and produced some breathtaking passes as they stormed forward relentlessly. Young scrumhalf Piet van Zyl eventually found himself with the ball just metres short of the line but in the act of placing the ball next to the corner flag he grazed the touchline with the outside of his boot which cruelly denied his team five well-deserved points. Most improved player - Pat Cilliers The Lions tighthead revelled in the opportunity to start the majority of his team's matches this season and his progress was truly remarkable. His confidence clearly grew as the season progressed, culminating in him giving Springbok loosehead and former Sharks teammate Tendai Mtawarira a hard time in the Final. Most promising player - Johan Goosen The young Cheetahs and SA Under-20 flyhalf made everyone sit up and take note when he got his chance to strut his stuff at this level. He has an incredibly rounded game, with the ability to run, pass, tackle and kick but what is even more impressive is the confidence with which he does everything. The fact that he forced the impressive Sias Ebersohn onto the bench for the rest of the season once he got his chance against the Leopards speaks for itself. Thanks for coming - WP and Sharks' Boks All of the Springbok players who turned out for Western Province and the Sharks in the semifinal and final held at Coca-Cola Park went home empty handed. All of them would have been desperate to end the season on a high note by salvaging some silverware after their World Cup heartbreak but the hungry Lions had too much momentum and comprehensively outplayed both teams. If only - The Pumas The team from Mpumalanga had a tough time of it this season. Despite playing quite well against the major unions they suffered a number of narrow defeats and coach Jimmy Stonehouse's charges must have been left wondering what could have been after losing by seven points or less in six of their matches. Samson and Delilah - Joshua Strauss and Wikus van Heerden The Lions skipper was instantly recognisable all year thanks to his long and flowing beard and developed quite a following with plenty of fans sporting fake facial hair at Lions home games. However that all came to an end after he had lifted the trophy when he was ambushed by teammate Van Heerden who took a chunk out of it with a razor and forced his captain to shave it all off. What now? - The EP Kings The Eastern Cape franchise, who will be playing Super Rugby in 2013, voted in favour of the Currie Cup being restructured next season to include only six teams rather than the current eight. That was when they were on top of the first division table, but their season took a bit of a turn and they ended up coming second to the Boland Kavaliers. Where exactly that leaves them at the moment is uncertain, but it would seem that they are currently at tenth on the pecking order. Sharpshooter - Elton Jantjies The Lions flyhalf's accuracy off the kicking tee is well known, but his form in the play-offs this season was simply phenomenal. The young pivot did not miss a single kick at goal in the two knock-out matches in front of his home crowd, slotting 15 kicks as the Lions beat both of last year's finalists on consecutive weekends. Most teams in one year award - CJ van der Linde The versatile front row forward came back to South Africa last year after spending three years with Irish club Leinster and rejoined his old team the Cheetahs who he represented in the 2010 Currie Cup. At the beginning of the year he signed with the Stormers in Cape Town and represented them in Super Rugby. He then earned a call-up to the Springbok World Cup squad, and served largely as a back-up to the first-choice props but before he left for New Zealand he had time to sign for the Lions who he represented in this year's semifinal and final. Most unlikely playmaker - Brok Harris The Western Province tighthead prop has been credited with creating a new position - 'prop-half' - although he can be found packing down in the front row at scrum-time he is often found either clearing rucks or taking the ball at first receiver in open play. Say what? - Hanyani Shimange The former Springbok hooker got himself a bit muddled in his new role as a commentator when he tried to explain the affect of fatigue on the muscles of a certain player. He was presumably trying to make reference to the build up of lactic acid but instead said that "your legs start lactating" talk about making a tit of yourself.

Rugby:

Sonny Bill signs for Chiefs http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sonny-Bill-signs-for-Chiefs-20111031

SBW mulls NZRU offer http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SBW-mulls-NZRU-offer-20111027

Henry would consider England RFU role http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Henry-would-consider-RFU-role-20111027

Next Bok Coach: ?

Wales' Williams set to retire http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Wales-Williams-set-to-retire-20111030

Michalak keen on France return http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Michalak-keen-on-France-return-20111101

Rugby World Cup 2011 Team of the Tournament http://www.rugbydump.com/2011/10/2224/rugby-world-cup-2011-team-of-the-tournament

Another big Bok Test for PE? http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springboks/Another-big-Bok-Test-for-PE-20111101

Cricket:

Pick Tahir at Newlands - Gogga http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Pick-Tahir-at-Newlands-Gogga-20111030

AB doubtful for first Test http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/AB-doubtful-for-first-Test-20111030

Kirsten plays down series loss http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Kirsten-plays-down-series-loss-20111029

Aussie Katich in hot water http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Aussie-Katich-in-hot-water-20111029 On Friday, the 36-year-old Katich said a dressing room altercation he had with then vice-captain Clarke following the Sydney Test against South Africa in 2009 would prevent him from ever playing again for Australia. Katich said the incident was a key factor behind his Cricket Australia contract not being renewed in June.

Another row hits SA cricket http://sport.iafrica.com/articles/760853.html South African cricket was hit by another controversy on Sunday after the Warriors accused the Knights of ball-tampering during their SuperSport Series match and refused to take the field after the tea break.

Soccer:

Man U - Man City Man U making a new film called “6 in the city” apparently man u supporters aren't too worried they say 6 of 1 half a dozen of the other!

Robin van Persie's brilliant hat-trick pushes Arsenal to within sight of Chelsea http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/8858726/Robin-van-Persies-brilliant-hat-trick-pushes-Arsenal-to-within-sight-of-Chelsea.html

Gerrard's leg in plaster http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/EnglishPremiership/Gerrards-leg-in-plaster-20111031

Van Persie denies 'Nazi' salute http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/EnglishPremiership/Van-Persie-denies-Nazi-salute-20111031

Terry 'victim' issues statement http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/EnglishPremiership/Terry-victim-issues-statement-20111031