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Tri Nations 2009-2011
All Blacks vs Springboks, July 10th 2010
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<blockquote data-quote="Teh Mite" data-source="post: 328919" data-attributes="member: 12332"><p><strong>Botha to miss Tri-Nations</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Bakkies Botha has been suspended for nine weeks for his petulant head-butt of Jimmy Cowan during South Africa's 32-12 defeat to New Zealand.</strong> </p><p> </p><p>Botha has been suspended from all rugby up to and including September 4, the same date as the Springboks' final Tri-Nations Test, against Australia in Bloemfontein. </p><p> </p><p>Botha was cited by SANZAR citing commissioner Scott Nowland for striking with the head, following a tackle on Cowan in the opening minute of the Test. </p><p> </p><p>SANZAR judicial officer Dennis Wheelahan considered Botha's previous record before issuing the suspension, despite Botha's guilty plea and apparent contrition. </p><p> </p><p>New Zealand coach Graham Henry claimed Botha was lucky not to get banned for longer. </p><p> </p><p>"I'm not surprised," Henry said of the suspension. </p><p>"He's probably lucky he didn't get more than nine weeks. It's not part of the game and it has been dealt with correctly." </p><p>The incident happened after Cowan held Botha back while the pair were chasing a kick through in the first minute of opening Test. </p><p>Henry revealed three All Blacks players picked up injuries in the game. </p><p>Utility Richard Kahui sustained a shoulder injury, which Henry reported was "not good", and will have scans in Wellington tomorrow. </p><p>Wing Joe Rokocoko suffered a hamstring complaint and Cowan pulled up with an abdominal strain. No cover had been called in yet. </p><p>Henry was delighted with his side's clinical display against the world champions. </p><p>"We expected to play well, but 32-12 is a wow," Henry said. </p><p>"We're surprised by the magnitude of the result. The score-line was blown out of proportion. I'm sure things will be more realistic next week. </p><p>"We'll look at what the Springboks brought to the game that we didn't think they were going to bring. We'll get our feet back on the ground and see what alterations we need to make. </p><p>"They'll be a wounded animal next week, and they'll play accordingly. They're a quality side with bright players and they're well coached. They'll improve immensely, so it will be a more difficult game (in Wellington)." </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_6255687,00.html" target="_blank">http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_6255687,00.html</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Armbands at the ready...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Teh Mite, post: 328919, member: 12332"] [B]Botha to miss Tri-Nations[/B] [B]Bakkies Botha has been suspended for nine weeks for his petulant head-butt of Jimmy Cowan during South Africa's 32-12 defeat to New Zealand.[/B] Botha has been suspended from all rugby up to and including September 4, the same date as the Springboks' final Tri-Nations Test, against Australia in Bloemfontein. Botha was cited by SANZAR citing commissioner Scott Nowland for striking with the head, following a tackle on Cowan in the opening minute of the Test. SANZAR judicial officer Dennis Wheelahan considered Botha's previous record before issuing the suspension, despite Botha's guilty plea and apparent contrition. New Zealand coach Graham Henry claimed Botha was lucky not to get banned for longer. "I'm not surprised," Henry said of the suspension. "He's probably lucky he didn't get more than nine weeks. It's not part of the game and it has been dealt with correctly." The incident happened after Cowan held Botha back while the pair were chasing a kick through in the first minute of opening Test. Henry revealed three All Blacks players picked up injuries in the game. Utility Richard Kahui sustained a shoulder injury, which Henry reported was "not good", and will have scans in Wellington tomorrow. Wing Joe Rokocoko suffered a hamstring complaint and Cowan pulled up with an abdominal strain. No cover had been called in yet. Henry was delighted with his side's clinical display against the world champions. "We expected to play well, but 32-12 is a wow," Henry said. "We're surprised by the magnitude of the result. The score-line was blown out of proportion. I'm sure things will be more realistic next week. "We'll look at what the Springboks brought to the game that we didn't think they were going to bring. We'll get our feet back on the ground and see what alterations we need to make. "They'll be a wounded animal next week, and they'll play accordingly. They're a quality side with bright players and they're well coached. They'll improve immensely, so it will be a more difficult game (in Wellington)." [url]http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_6255687,00.html[/url] Armbands at the ready... [/QUOTE]
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