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# Tendai Mtawarira

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Time to say goodbye
South Africa great 'The Beast' retires from international rugby after World Cup triumph
Tendai Mtawarira picked up 117 caps throughout his career.
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Nov 6th 2019, 9:35 PM
prop idol
The Beast to reach Springbok landmark as Erasmus names team for England
Erasmus hails Mtawarira as ‘a great servant of the game’ ahead of his 100th appearance for South Africa.
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Jun 14th 2018, 1:30 PM
Analysis
Irish scrum couldn't cope with raw Bok power, but McGrath unlucky not to reap more reward
It was a dream debut for loosehead Steven “Red Bull” Kitschoff.
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Jun 30th 2016, 12:00 PM
pure wexford beef
Analysis: Tadhg Furlong got a handle of The Beast, but just how legal was it?
On the other side, Jack McGrath was an exemplary powerhouse and Ireland can build on him again this weekend.
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Jun 23rd 2016, 8:14 PM
Beastmode
Analysis: Ireland's scrum couldn't live with the Beast as Boks brought back the hit
The Irish pack struggled until a crucial second-half substitution.
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Jun 16th 2016, 7:00 PM
weakness
Analysis: All Blacks scrum showed its weakness against South Africa
Tony Woodcock showed on Saturday that he’s there for the taking
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Jul 29th 2015, 9:20 AM
front row union
Analysis: South African scrum control ruined by poor game management
South Africa lost control of the scrum by making too many subs, too early in the game.
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Jul 21st 2015, 6:35 PM
Heart Scare
Boks' 'Beast' Mtawarira quits South Africa tour after heart scare in Dublin
South Africa doctors say the prop has an irregular heart rhythm as a result of an hereditary condition.
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Nov 12th 2012, 11:36 AM
Injury Update
Late change: 'The Beast' ruled out of Ireland v South Africa
The loose-head prop had been admitted to hospital as a precaution after he suffered mild heart palpitations this morning.
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Nov 10th 2012, 1:57 PM
IRESAF
Guinness Series: Leinster front-row ready to answer Ireland's call thanks to some insider trading
“Are you going to change your name to Richardt O’Strauss?” asked a South African reporter. We copyrighted that joke last month.
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Nov 8th 2012, 8:10 PM
Down Under
Skipper McCaw inspires All Blacks to win over South Africa in Dunedin
The All Blacks, who ran out 21-11 victors, remain unbeaten in the championship.
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Sep 15th 2012, 10:31 AM
Super Rugby
VIDEO: Sharks defence too strong for reigning Reds
The South African side stunned the home side with a 30-17 win in Brisbane.
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Jul 21st 2012, 6:17 PM
Work Can Wait
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Jun 7th 2012, 3:22 PM
Don't Try This
VIDEO: Is it any wonder that Tendai Mtawarira is nicknamed 'The Beast'?
That man suspended above his head weighs 112kg, FYI.
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Jun 1st 2012, 12:20 PM