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This R32-Powered 1979 Golf Is the Ultimate Sleeper Hot Hatch

The owner is from South Africa and had to import a lot of the parts for this build.

Motor1

World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident

The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire

The Guardian - UK

South Africa dismiss fears over Rugby World Cup final selection gamble

The Springboks believe they have sufficient cover for returning scrum-half Faf de Klerk despite naming a 7-1 bench split for New Zealand showdown

Evening Standard

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Babar Azam last to enter nets during Pakistan training ahead of must-win World Cup tie against South Africa

CHENNAI: Skipper Babar Azam was last to arrive in the nets here on Thursday as Pakistan finalised their preparations for the must-win clash against South Africa, facing a tough ask to keep their World Cup semifinals hopes alive.

The Times of India

Nervous Nienaber and Kolisi raise stakes for game of Springboks’ lives

South Africa are gambling on their team selection for the World Cup final with the defending champions leaving nothing to chance against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry 'denied chance to have voice heard', says Steve Borthwick after World Rugby ruling on Bongi Mbonambi

England team-mates have rallied round the Sale flanker after World Rugby did not charge Bongi Mbonambi over alleged racist slur

Evening Standard

Springboks take huge gamble on biggest stage of all

By going for a 7-1 split of forwards to backs on the bench, South Africa are taking a huge risk against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final

The Independent UK

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South Africa begins an inquiry into a building fire that killed 76 people in Johannesburg in August

An inquiry has opened into an apartment building fire that killed at least 76 people in South Africa in August and laid bare the deep problems of poverty and neglect in parts of Africa’s richest city

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni Mbonambi

World Rugby has closed its investigation into allegations the South Africa hooker called England’s Curry a “white c***” in the World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

A mystery disease hit South Africa's pine trees 40 years ago: new DNA technology has found the killer

In the 1970s and 1980s, pine trees growing in various forestry plantations in South Africa’s Western Cape province began to die in patches. These trees succumbed to a mysterious root disease and the patches expanded gradually. Spontaneous regrowth of seedlings in the patches died dramatically.

The Conversation

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains Kolisi and Cane collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup points table explained: Why India are above South Africa and New Zealand

India are above New Zealand despite the Black Caps winning every game of World Cup so far

The Independent UK

RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi

England’s Tom Curry alleged South Africa hooker Mbonambi had racially abused him during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

Bundee Aki and Antoine Dupont among nominees for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year

Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea also feature on a four-player shortlist

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

Follow all the action from M.A. Chidambaram Stadium

The Times of India

World Cup: Babar Azam's captaincy at stake as Pakistan face must-win clash against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam's captaincy hangs in the balance as Pakistan prepare to take on South Africa in a crucial World Cup match on Friday. With a string of three defeats, a fourth loss would all but seal Pakistan's exit from the tournament, and it may also spell the end…

The Independent UK

Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard to start for South Africa in World Cup final

The pair are the only two changes to the team which started the semi-final win over England.

The Guardian - UK

RFU reacts with fury to World Rugby ending Mbonambi case without hearing

RFU has said it is ‘deeply disappointed’ there will not be a hearing by an independent disciplinary panel into Tom Curry’s claim of racial abuse

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The Independent UK

World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi

Springboks hooker Mbonambi had been accused of making a comment towards Curry in the semi-final win over England last Saturday

The Independent UK

World Rugby finds insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry racism allegation

The England flanker alleged he was abused by South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi.

Evening Standard

England hit out after Bongi Mbonambi not charged over two racism allegations from Tom Curry

RFU lament decision not to involve an independent disciplinary panel as World Rugby rule 'insufficient evidence' to bring charges

The Independent UK

The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of World Cup glory

Known as ‘Foz’ by his New Zealand players, a heroic win in South Africa last year stopped a horrendous run after five losses in six games. Now, as Harry Latham-Coyle details, the 58-year-old stands one win away from joining the illustrious company of Graham Henry and Steve Hansen as World…

The Independent UK

Joe Root on poor air quality at Cricket World Cup match: ‘Couldn’t breathe, it was like eating air’

Joe Root’s comments come as temperatures in Mumbai reached 35C during the match – with smog making matters worse

The Times of India

World Cup: Pakistan may bank on finger spin to counter South Africa

CHENNAI: When the World Cup fixtures came out, South Africa on a Chennai turner should have been marked by Pakistan as a likely 'win'. Things haven't quite gone to script since then and now the two teams are on two ends of the spectrum.

The Times of India

'Everything sort of clicked back into place...': Steve Smith reveals how he returned to form

NEW DELHI: After a triumphant performance against the Netherlands, Steve Smith, the veteran Australian cricketer, attributed his return to form in the ongoing World Cup to some key technical adjustments. On Wednesday, the 34-year-old displayed his revamped technique as he blazed his way to a robust 68-ball 71, comprising nine…

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