The Netherlands tried to crudely drag their Soccer World Cup final opponents at Soccer City into the abattoir, writes Rob Houwing.
It is such a pity that the effectiveness with which our police force and justice system dealt with dangerous World Cup rogues are restricted to matters FIFA.
The Spanish have not been without their problems at the World Cup, but their victory - a first for Spain - has united the entire nation.
Spain's top goal scorer in World Cup competitions, and already with the bulk of Spanish goals in 2010, David Villa has cast aside many aspersions and put himself firmly ahead of Fernando Torres on the teamsheet.
Lions relegated, replaced by Kings
Status quo to remain, Kings aren't ready
Lions and Cheetahs to form the Cats, Kings to join as the fifth SA side
A return to Super 12 with only four teams per country. Lions and Kings are equally rubbish
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10% Lions relegated, replaced by Kings
41% Status quo to remain, Kings aren't ready
13% Lions and Cheetahs to form the Cats, Kings to join as the fifth SA side
36% A return to Super 12 with only four teams per country. Lions and Kings are equally rubbish
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