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The big Proteas batting breakthrough?
South Africa's top order delivered at last! But while optimism must prevail, big knocks in Chattogram don’t guarantee Proteas greatness...
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Future honorary starters at Augusta: Gratuitous musings
What happens on Masters Thursday when Jack calls time and Gary’s batteries finally go flat?
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No Thank You for the Music
Save the DJ 101 playlist for the post-match party
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New Zealand in The Rugby Championship: A history of friendly draws
Why there’s an asterisk on a whole string of All Black wins in the southern hemisphere rugby competition
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Worthy of an Oscar or two?
Two June tear-jerkers showed exactly why I choose sport over cinema
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A bitter-sweet day for Test cricket in South Africa
Centurion delivers both kinds of shiver down the spine
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A highlights reel from both World Cups
A selection of highs and lows from the recent rugby and cricket showpieces
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Richard Asher's Posh Sports Precinct
A refined blend of international (mostly Test) cricket, rugby union, golf and MotoGP. Proper sports journalism for a discerning audience, with a slight southern hemisphere flavour.
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