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Burton Francis

Francis Takes His Opportunity

Fri, 10 May 2013
World Artists' Burton Francis talks to iAfrica.com about taking his chances and the Cheetahs' best-ever Super Rugby season.
Matt OConnor

O'Connor Joins Leinster

Mon, 06 May 2013
World Artists' Matt O'Connor has signed a three-year contract with Leinster and will join the Irish giants as head coach on July 1.

Earle, Snyman Win Awards

Mon, 29 Apr 2013
World Artists' George Earle and Johan Snyman collected two of the evening's top awards at the Scarlets end of season awards ceremony.
Lourens Adriaanse

Naka Impressed by Adriaanse

Wed, 24 Apr 2013
World Artists' Lourens Adriaanse has impressed his coaching staff with his performances in this year's Super Rugby competition.
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Earle eyes Wales future

South African lock George Earle has revealed his desire to play for Wales in the future following his move to the Scarlets.

Earle agreed a three-year deal with the Welsh region and by the end of that contract he will be eligible for Wales on residency grounds. The former Lions and Cheetahs lock is a big fan of the brand of rugby played by the Welsh under Warren Gatland and would relish the opportunity to play for Wales.

"If the opportunity arises to play for Wales, that would be the biggest honour and I would cherish that moment for the rest of my life," he told Walesonline. "When I left home, I told my dad that's something I wanted to work hard for. He said 'Go for it man'.

"Being selected for Wales would be a big bonus and something I would really look forward to. I will only be 28 when I qualify and hopefully I would be much more mature by then.

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[Via espnscrum.com]