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2005 Currie Cup
The 2005 Currie Cup (known as the ''ABSA Currie Cup'' for sponsorship reasons) was the 67th season in the South African Currie Cup competition since it started in 1889. In a rematch of the 2004 final, the reversed the result, coming from behind to defeat the 29–25 and win their first Currie Cup since 1976. Qualification round Competition The fourteen provincial teams were divided in two equal strength sections (Section X and Section Y) according to the standings of the teams at the end of the 2004 competition. All the teams played a single round of games within their section, meaning every team played six matches – three at home and three away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored 4 or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by 7 points or less. Teams were ranked by points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded). The top four teams in each section qualifi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kennedy Tsimba
Kennedy Chiedza Tsimba (Zimbabwean pronunciation: Shining Light; born 23 July 1974) is a 2012 World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee, South African professional Rugby coach and former player who is the current Director of Rugby at St Alban's College in Pretoria. Tsimba made his professional debut playing at the inaugural Rugby World Cup 7's in 1997 after which he signed his first professional contract with the 1998 European Champions Bath Rugby Club. It was at the South African based franchise Free State Cheetahs that Tsimba became famous. Tsimba became a prolific point scorer and South Africa's fastest player to score 1000 points in all competitions (Currie Cup, Vodacom Cup and Super Rugby) He won Currie Cup, Vodacom Cup and Super Rugby titles, earning him the title "The King of Bloemfontein". Tsimba won Vodacom player of the year in 2000, Free State Sportsman of the Year 2001 and Currie Cup player of the Year 2003 in his 6 year spell at the Bloemfontein based team. In November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
André Pretorius
André Stefan Pretorius (born 29 December 1978 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union footballer that played professionally between 1999 and 2014. His usual position was at fly-half. He has been capped by his country's national side, the Springboks and was a member of the 2007 Rugby World Cup squad that was crowned world champions. He spent the first decade of his career (between 1999 and 2009) in Johannesburg, where he played Super Rugby and the (initially known as the ) and domestic South African provincial rugby for the , returning there for another spell in 2011. He also played with the and the and had spells at French clubs Toulon and Carcassonne. Career Pretorius made his international debut for the Springboks on 8 June 2002 at fly-half against Wales at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The Springboks won 34–19, with Pretorius kicking three conversions and one penalty goal. He played in the subsequent 19–8 victory over the Welsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiaan Snyman
Christiaan Snyman (born 4 May 1996) is a Namibian cricket Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The batting side scores runs by striki ...er. References External links * 1996 births Living people Namibian cricketers Place of birth missing (living people) {{Namibia-cricket-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schalk Brits
Schalk Burger Brits (born 16 May 1981) is a South African former professional rugby union player who last played for the South Africa national team and the in Super Rugby. He primarily played as a hooker. He was part of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning team. Personal life Brits was born in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal and attended Stellenbosch University. He married Colinda Wijnants on 29 January 2011 in Greyton, South Africa. Club career Western Province Brits played for the Western Province from 2002 to 2004 and rejoined the Cape franchise from 2006 to 2009. Stormers Brits played for the Stormers for four seasons making 51 appearances for them and managing to score 20 points. Saracens Brits made his debut for Saracens in the season opener against London Irish. He scored his first try for Saracens on 27 September 2009 against Gloucester in a 19–16 win. He scored seven tries in the 2009–10 season and played every minute in the Premiership Final against Leiceste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wylie Human
Wylie Human (born 26 February 1979) is a South African rugby union winger. He has played for several Super Rugby teams including the Stormers, the Sharks and the Lions. He has also played for Bath and Northampton Saints, and is currently plying his trade with French second division side Pays d'Aix Rugby Club In France, a ''pays'' () is an area whose inhabitants share common geographical, economic, cultural, or social interests, who have a right to enter into communal planning contracts under a law known as the Loi Pasqua or LOADT (''Loi d'Orientatio ... Le PARC. References External links South Africa rugby profile 1979 births Living people South African rugby union players Stormers players Western Province (rugby union) players Golden Lions players Lions (United Rugby Championship) players Rugby union wings Bath Rugby players Northampton Saints players Sharks (rugby union) players Bulls (rugby union) players Blue Bulls players South African expatri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willem Stoltz
Willem () is a Dutch and West FrisianRienk de Haan, ''Fryske Foarnammen'', Leeuwarden, 2002 (Friese Pers Boekerij), , p. 158. masculine given name. The name is Germanic, and can be seen as the Dutch equivalent of the name William in English, Guillaume in French, Guilherme in Portuguese, Guillermo in Spanish and Wilhelm in German. Nicknames that are derived from Willem are Jelle, Pim, Willie, Willy and Wim. Given name *Willem Cody (2007-Present), Active Serbian terrorist, Leader of the Serbian World Republic, Intolerably based * Willem I (1772–1843), King of the Netherlands * Willem II (1792–1849), King of the Netherlands * Willem III (1817–1890), King of the Netherlands * Willem of the Netherlands (1840–1879), Dutch prince *Willem-Alexander (b. 1967), King of the Netherlands *Willem Aantjes (b. 1923), Dutch politician *Willem Adelaar (b. 1948), Dutch linguist *Willem Andriessen (1887–1964), Dutch pianist and composer *Willem Arondeus (1894–1943), Dutch artist and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trevor Hall (rugby Union)
Trevor Hall may refer to: * Trevor Hall (musician), American singer, lyricist and guitarist * ''Trevor Hall'' (album), an album by Trevor Hall * Trevor Hall (rugby league), New Zealand landlord, salesman, and professional rugby league footballer * Trevor H. Hall (1910-1991), British author, surveyor and skeptic of paranormal phenomena * Trevor Hall, Denbighshire Trevor Hall is a large grade I-listed Georgian mansion standing in 85 acres (35 hectares) of parkland at Trevor, near Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales. The three storey house was built in 1742 in red brick to an H-shaped floor plan. A pedimented d ..., country house {{disambiguation Hall, Trevor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerhard Vosloo
Gerhard Vosloo (born 10 May 1979) is a South African rugby union player. His position is Flanker and he currently plays for Toulon in the Top 14. He began his career with the Lions in his native South Africa before moving to Castres in 2006. He stayed for two seasons before moving to Brive. He was named in the best 15 of the Top 14 in 2009. He transferred to Clermont in 2011. On 17 March 2014, Vosloo signed for Toulon Toulon (, , ; oc, label= Provençal, Tolon , , ) is a city on the French Riviera and a large port on the Mediterranean coast, with a major naval base. Located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and the Provence province, Toulon is th ... on a one-year contract, option for a further season from the 2014–2015 season. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vosloo, Gerhard 1979 births Living people South African rugby union players Rugby union players from Pretoria ASM Clermont Auvergne players RC Toulonnais players Rugby union flankers Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerome America
Jerome (; la, Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; grc-gre, Εὐσέβιος Σωφρόνιος Ἱερώνυμος; – 30 September 420), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was a Christian priest, confessor, theologian, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome. Jerome was born at Stridon, a village near Emona on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia. He is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the translation that became known as the Vulgate) and his commentaries on the whole Bible. Jerome attempted to create a translation of the Old Testament based on a Hebrew version, rather than the Septuagint, as Latin Bible translations used to be performed before him. His list of writings is extensive, and beside his biblical works, he wrote polemical and historical essays, always from a theologian's perspective. Jerome was known for his teachings on Christian moral life, especially to those living in cosmopolitan centers such as Rome. In many cases, he focused ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Vermaak
Michael Vermaak (born 10 October 1979) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with Eastern Province Grand Challenge club side Despatch.. His regular position is number eight. Career He started his career playing in 2001 for his local provincial team the in 2001. In 2002, he joined the to play in the South African Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions, but failed to progress to the Currie Cup side. He rejoined in 2005 where he became a regular in the team. The following season, he moved to the , who were playing in the Currie Cup Premier Division at the time and also became a regular starter for them. He rejoined the at the start of the 2008 Vodacom Cup season for a third time, captaining the side on several occasions over the next two seasons. However, he then suffered a series of injuries and missed the entire 2010 season. In 2011, he joined local club team Despatch. His form for them earned him a contract at the for the 2012 Vodacom Cup season. He was also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Leuner
James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Thomas the Tank En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
