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	Rugby Channel - Internet TV - MediaZone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Van Niekerk, who has been sidelined since the beginning of the season with a wrist injury, has been named in a 28-man Stormers tour squad.
		And the inclusion of Van Niekerk, who is expected to start against the Western Force in Perth in the first match of the month-long tour, will be welcomed by management and supporters alike.
		Van der Merwe said on Wednesday that it was a difficult decision to implement his "rotation policy" this week, considering that the team is on a losing streak - having managed just one win in five starts, in Week OIne against the Cats.
	www.mediazone.com /channel/rugby/jsp/2006/news.jsp?newsid=6182 (782 words)

	RugbyRugby : Latest News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Whilst Van Niekerk has to be content with a place on the bench against the Western Force at the Subiaco Oval on Friday, he will take any game time he can at the moment.
		Van Niekerk, affectionately known as 'Big Joe' by team-mates and supporters alike, spent most of his early months of rehabilitation just doing cardio work, because his wrist was in a cast.
		Van Niekerk said whilst the Stormers would prefer an open and expansive game, they are not going to be stupid about it and attack willy nilly from everywhere.
	www.rugbyrugby.com /news/story_49993.shtml (867 words)

	Joe not ready to start Test
		Bok coach Jake White hinted on Tuesday that he may include Van Niekerk in place of Schalk Burger as openside flanker in the team to play New Zealand in the Tri-Nations series on July 24.
		Van Niekerk was asked outright if he thought he was able to come up against the likes of Richie McCaw (New Zealand flanker).
		However, Van Niekerk is not losing his focus, because his Currie Cup debut for Province is heading the priority list.
	www.news24.com /News24/Sport/Rugby/0,,2-9-838_1554217,00.html (486 words)

	rugby.com.au \| Van Niekerk ruled out of World Cup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Van Niekerk suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the Springboks 60-10 victory over Samoa on Saturday and will play no further part in the competition, a South African team statement said.
		Van Niekerk is likely to be out for up to six months.
		Van Niekerk's loss is a massive setback to South Africa's World Cup hopes.
	www.rugby.com.au /news/van_niekerk_ruled_out_of_world_cup,12265.html (175 words)

	ABC Sport - Rugby Union - Springboks lose van Niekerk to neck injury
		"Joe's neck is swollen and sore and it's the same C5 vertebra that Schalk injured," South African coach Jake White told Reuters.
		The 21-year-old Pierre Spies was named on the bench when van Niekerk moved up to the starting line-up, but White said his starting number seven for Saturday had not yet been finalised.
		Mobile reserve lock Albert van den Berg, who also has experience of playing in the back row, could be promoted to the starting line-up as the team's blindside flanker.
	www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200608/s1724680.htm (348 words)

	rugby.com.au \| Van Niekerk switches clubs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Western Province Rugby managing director Rob Wagner confirmed to the Cape Times newspaper that Van Niekerk would be leaving the Johannesburg-based Golden Lions at the end of the current season and would be heading for Cape Town.
		Van Niekerk, 23, was among the nominees for the International Rugby Board player-of-the-year award in 2002, the same year he was voted South African player of the Year.
		Van Niekerk, who has 19 caps to his name, made his Test debut against the New Zealand All Blacks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg in August 2001.
	www.rugby.com.au /news/van_niekerk_switches_clubs,11193.html (152 words)

	Planet-Rugby in association with Tiscali (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Van Niekerk has been named in the Western Province starting XV, to face the Lions in a Currie Cup match at Ellis Park on Saturday, and it will be his first Currie Cup game for his new province - ironically against his former team-mates.
		Van Niekerk said that the possibility of flying over to join up with the Boks, is something that excites him.
		Van Niekerk admitted that going from one Currie Cup game straight into Test rugby - against the Islanders, New Zealand and Australia - would be a huge step up.
	tiscali.planet-rugby.com.cob-web.org:8888 /LATEST_NEWS/story_37125.shtml (620 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Four changes to South African team
		Joe van Niekerk, who missed the Super 12 and the tests against Ireland and Wales with a knee injury, comes in for Jacques Cronje at eighth man.
		However, White does not expect Van Niekerk to last the full 80 minutes in his first start for the Springboks since last year's World Cup.
		White expects to bring Du Preez on during the test when Cronje replaces Van Niekerk to re-instate the Blue Bulls provincial combination at the base of the scrum.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2004/0811/safrica.html (375 words)

	Big Joe up for a smashing time - Super12 - RugbyHeaven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		To the Western Force on Friday night, Stormers back row dynamo Joe van Niekerk will probably be the bloke intent on smashing anyone in a blue shirt.
		Van Niekerk's career to date has been one of impact and injury.
		Having won just once this year, Stormers coach Kobus van der Merwe said the boost van Niekerk's presence would bring the team would be more than welcome.
	www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au /articles/2006/03/30/1143441270637.html (530 words)

	Rugby World Magazine Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Van Niekerk, De Villiers, Barry and Smith are all returning from injury.
		The Bok coach selected Van Niekerk for his original squad - to face Ireland and Wales - in June even though the latter had not participated in any form of rugby because of an injury sustained in the World Cup last year.
		Van Niekerk, however, was again injured (groin) during the Bok squad's first training session and played no further part in the team's early Test season - which included a 2-0 series win over the Irish followed by a 53-18 victory against Wales on Saturday.
	www.rugbyworld.com /News/story_36953.shtml (596 words)

	Van Niekerk ruled out for 'Boks - Tri-Nations - Fox Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Van Niekerk had been pencilled in to replace Smith in the starting line-up but suffered a neck injury on Friday morning.
		"Joe's neck is swollen and sore and it's the same C5 vertebra that Schalk injured," South Africa coach Jake White said.
		Mobile reserve lock Albert van den Berg, who also has experience of playing in the back row, could be promoted to the starting line-up to play flanker.
	www.foxsports.com.au /story/0,8659,20251305-32464,00.html (287 words)

	Springbok Spies to replace Van Niekerk
		Van Niekerk was ruled out of the Pretoria game on Friday due to a neck injury.
		"Joe couldn't sleep last night and in the middle of the night he went to see the team doctor, who organised scans this morning," Springbok coach Jake White told reporters.
		White said Spies, named on the bench when Van Niekerk was promoted to replace the injured Juan Smith, beat reserve lock Albert van den Berg and the hastily-recalled Pedrie Wannenburg to the number seven jersey.
	news.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=125318 (450 words)

	Rugby: Current Tournament: Stormers Stay Cool On Big Joe
		SA lineups: Outstanding Springbok loose forward Joe van Niekerk continues his slow comeback from injury with another bench role for the Stormers as they face the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday night.
		Van Niekerk got a brief run as a second half replacement against the Western Force last week.
		"There was a temptation to start with Joe, but we must keep in mind that he has had a long lay off and while he made an impact coming off the bench last week we need to manage him carefully," coach Kobus van der Merwe said.
	xtramsn.co.nz /rugby/0,,12428-5620962,00.html (609 words)

	Joe van Niekerk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Johann "Joe" van Niekerk (born 14 May 1980 in Port Elizabeth) is a South African rugby player, who generally plays either as a flanker or number 8.
		After starring for the South Africa Schools, under-19, and under-21 sides, and captaining at all three levels, he received the rare honor of being called up to the Springboks directly from the U21 side in 2001, before ever playing a game in the Currie Cup or Super 12.
		Van Niekerk has had injury troubles throughout his senior-level career; however, when healthy, he is generally considered to be competitive with virtually any back-row player.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Joe_van_Niekerk (244 words)

	Shoulder injury rules Skinstad out of Bok tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In Krige&#;s absence (A fractured sternum and a thumb injury contrived to keep him on the sidelines) Skinstad has been in charge of WP in the Currie Cup, but they have struggled in recent weeks, losing their last three matches, with their tight five unable to assert any authority.
		As a result, Skinstad&#;s own performances took a dip, prompting speculation that Van Niekerk, who has, at times, played at No.8 for the Lions in the Currie Cup, and a rejuvenated Rassie Erasmus, would challenge his position in the Bok line-up.
		Joe van Niekerk could find himself at No.8, his preferred position, when the Springboks play France in Marseille on 9 November, leaving Wannenburg, Erasmus and Venter to battle it out for one of the vacant flank positions alongside captain Krige.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /sport/365/rugby/news/2002/01/10/editorial_22850.html (591 words)

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		Joe van Niekerk IRB player of the year nominee
		LONDON -- Springbok Joe van Niekerk is among the list of players nominated as international rugby player of the year.
		The nominees for player of the year are: Fabien Galthie (France), Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland), Richard McCaw (New Zealand), Joe van Niekerk (South Africa) and Jason Robinson (England).
	www.dispatch.co.za /2002/12/21/sport/AAJOE.HTM (263 words)

	Keo.co.za » Blog Archive » Joe kept in cotton wool
		Van Niekerk told keo.co.za earlier this week that if he still felt the niggle he suffered in training on Monday he would prefer not to play, citing long term considerations.
		Van Niekerk will be replaced by Justin Melck on the Stormers’; bench.
		Joe v Niekerk should be an impact player when the games become loose.
	www.keo.co.za /2006/04/07/joe-kept-in-cotton-wool (1409 words)

	Winchester Mansions Hotel \| Luxury Accommodation on the Beachfront, Cape Town, South Africa
		The prize was presented to him at the hotel, by none other than Springbok Johan Van Niekerk.
		Van Niekerk led South Africa at the 2001 SANZAR Invitation Under-21 competition and was named Player of the Tournament even though the Baby Boks could only manage a disappointing sixth.
		Last year he excelled in four matches for the Cats and was promptly rewarded with selection in the Springboks.
	www.winchester.co.za /news/show_article.php?id=27 (155 words)

	Health 24 - Fitness, Rugby Player Profiles - Loose Forwards
		A mobile and tenacious loose forward, Joe van Niekerk is known for his exceptional pace, great anticipation, high quality ball skills and excellent hands, and he is a factor in the lineout.
		Van Niekerk, Schalk Burger and AJ Venter made a name for themselves during the Tri-nations series as the best loose-forward combination in the world.
		I don’t want to stereotype him as a No 6 or a No 8 because he is rare in that he would be equally comfortable and effective in either position.
	www.health24.com /fitness/Rugby_Player_Profiles/16-2040-2043,29971.asp (343 words)

	A New, Improved Bok Loose Trio
		But if Solly doesn't start in the number seven jersey then in all likelihood it will be Joe van Niekerk, and I wouldn't mind either of them.
		Burger, Tyibilika and van Niekerk - that, to me, is a pretty special combination of talented rugby players.
		On the evidence of things you'd have to say that van der Linde is one of the best tightheads in the game, whereas Lasher is one of the best looseheads.
	www.tashitagg.com /12man/00719.asp (1221 words)

	SI.com - More Sports - S. Africa adds young talent to winning squad - Saturday October 23, 2004 5:29PM
		It includes IRB Player of the Year nominee Schalk Burger, and No. 8 Joe van Niekerk, a previous winner of the IRB award.
		White's comment referred to Van Nieker's performance against in South Africa's 40-26 victory over New Zealand on Aug. 14 in Johannesburg.
		He explained the unusual size of the squad by pointing out that the Barbarians had indicated that they would like to include some South Africans for their match against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Dec. 4 after the Springbok tour.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/more/10/23/bc.af.spt.rugu.southafr.ap (553 words)

	Joe van Niekerk out injured - Newstalk ZB
		Replacement loose forward Joe van Niekerk has been ruled out of tonight's test against the All Blacks in Pretoria.
		Sprinboks coach Jake White says van Niekerk could not sleep on Thursday night so they took him to a doctor who has discovered there has been some movement in a disc in his back.
		Radio Sports Brendan Telfer talks with South African corespondent David van der Sandt about the Springboks resting players as well as the Spears and Cats debate in the Super 14.
	www.newstalkzb.co.nz /newsdetail1.asp?storyID=102382 (350 words)

	SuperRugby (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Earlier Webster, who had been the most dangerous back on the field, was denied a second try when he lost the ball, before gathering it again, as he raced to collect a chip ahead by Mike Blair — the intervention of the TMO being required to spot the knock-on.
		It was not to be, however, and a combination of Montgomery and Van der Westhuyzen punished their numerous indiscretions by being on target with every penalty at goal, Van der Westhuyzen finding the target from the halfway line with his solitary effort.
		Chris Paterson did not succeed with the conversion, and it would have been a source of frustration to Scotland that Van der Westhuyzen and then Montgomery were on target before the end of a disappointing half to make it 12-5, a lead the Boks hardly deserved up to that point.
	www.superrugby.co.za.cob-web.org:8888 /default.asp?id=182345&des=article&scat=superrugb... (999 words)

	Joe Van-Niekerk - South Africa Rugby Player - Rugby-Heroes.net
		Joe Van-Niekerk - South Africa Rugby Player - Rugby-Heroes.net
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		This photograph is the copyright © of George Herringshaw and sporting-heroes.net
	www.sporting-heroes.net /rugby-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=1686 (116 words)

	Cats Among the Falcons \|\| FalconsRugby.org.uk - Unofficial Newcastle Falcons News and Views
		The Cats have a few well known names in their squad such as Joe van Niekerk (pictured), James Dalton, André Pretorius and newly appointed captain Bobby Skinstad.
		Friday should see the return of Joe van Niekerk from injury.
		Van Niekerk has been rested by the Cats coach Tim Lane due to a knee injury, and is expected to get his first run out against the Falcons.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s95/st20012.htm (431 words)

	Rugby World Magazine Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Du Toit (probably at fly-half), Van Niekerk and Bolla Conradie (only on the bench) will ensure that Province have a far more formidable look about them that the inexperienced outfit which struggled on the domestic scene in recent weeks.
		However, Sharks coach Kevin Putt may only use Van den Berg, who is likely to be back with the Durban-based team on a more permanent basis, while Russell will be available for this one game only.
		Springbok tighthead prop, CJ van der Linde will be considered for the Cheetahs derby match against Griquas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
	www.rugbyworld.com /News/story_37542.shtml (565 words)

	Joe van Niekerk - tScholars.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Joe van Niekerk - tScholars.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu)
		Joe van Niekerk, giocatore di rugby sudafricano; ruolo numero 8-terza linea.
		Nato il 4 maggio 1980 a Port Elizabeth (Sud Africa).
	www.tscholars.com.cob-web.org:8888 /italiano/Joe_van_Niekerk (219 words)

	RugbyRugby: Your Say (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		JUSTIN SMITH: 15 Jaco van der Westhuyzen, 14 Ashwin Willemse, 13 Marius Joubert, 12 Ettiene Botha, 11 Henno Mentz, 10 Butch James, 9 Neil de Kock, 8 Jacques Cronjé, 7 Schalk Burger, 6 Luke Watson, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 Andries Human, 2 John Smit, 1 Christo Bezuidenhout.
		JOHN KARANTGES: 15 Werner Greeff, 14 Ashwin Willemse, 13 Marius Joubert, 12 De Wet Barry, 11 Breyton Paulse, 10 Jaco van der Westhuyzen, 9 Neil de Kock, 8 Juan Smith, 7 Joe van Niekerk, 6 Schalk Burger, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Selborne Boome, 3 Lawrence Sephaka, 2 John Smit, 1 Os du Randt.
		RUDI HUMPEL: 15 Jacques Fourie, 14 Ashwin Willemse, 13 Marius Joubert, 12 Ettienne Botha, 11 Gaffie du Toit, 10 Jaco van der Westhuyzen, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Jacques Cronjé, 7 Wikus van Heerden, 6 Schalk Burger, 5 Bakkies Botha, 4 Victor Matfield, 3 CJ van der Linde, 2 John Smit, 1 Brendan Botha.
	www.rugbyrugby.com /Your_Say/story_36068.shtml (803 words)

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