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Lions coach Loffie Eloff says Joe van Niekerk's test experience is probably the main reason for his selection. van Niekerk will start at number eight for the Boks against the All Blacks in the Tri-Nations opener in Wellington on Saturday.

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Meanwhile, Former Springbok, Tiaan Strauss, says the Web Ellis Cup and the number one ranking, will fuel the All Blacks' desire to beat the Boks in the first test since the Rugby World Cup, but he's still confident the Boks can do it.

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Defending Wimbledon champion, Venus Williams, has advanced to the final of the tournament. She defeated Elena Dementieva 6 – 1 7 – 6.

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England have named and unchanged side to play the Proteas in the first test at Lords next Thursday. Andrew Flintoff did not make the side as he is still recovering from a side strain. Captain Michael Vaughn is included even though he has a knee injury.

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There's ! no clear favourite for this year's Tour de France. The editor of Bicycling Magazine, Tim Brink, says this will make for an exciting race, with teams trying to get as many stage wins as possible. Brink says Australian Cadel Evans who finished second last year and rides for the Silence team is in with a shout.

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Oscar Pistorius says he was surprised by his slow time at a track meet against able-bodied athletes. The 'Blade Runner' finished fourth at the Milan meet in a time of 47.78 seconds. He needs a time of 45.55 seconds to qualify for the Olympics.
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The top man in Formula One says this weekend's British Grand Prix could be the last for the foreseeable future. Bernie Ecclestone wants the Silverstone circuit to be modernised, bringing it to the standard of other tracks around the world. He says if that doesn't happen quickly, he can't see another British venue which would be suitable.