History of the South Africa national rugby union team on to criticise New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence for "one-sided" refereeing, claiming that Australian openside David Pocock was allowed to "reduce the breakdown to a farce". Lawrence was dropped from the nine-man elite panel in 2012. Following the World Cup exit, several stalwarts of the 2007 World Cup-winning side and the 2011 squad went on to announce retirements or moves abroad. This included captain John Smit, influential lock pairing Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha, and scrum-half Fourie du Preez. History of the South Africa national rugby union team The History of the South Africa national rugby union team dates back
Wayne Evans (rugby union) Wayne Evans (rugby union) Wayne Evans (born 3 June 1984) is a Welsh rugby union footballer who plays scrum half and has gained international honours with Wales under 18s, 21s and Sevens (Dubai, George, Commonwealth Games, Hong Kong, Adelaide, London and Murreyfield). Evans started playing rugby St Clears and Narberth at junior level, before playing for the youth team at Carmarthen Quins. In 2001, Evans played for the Scarlets Academy and Carmarthen Quins Seniors XV. Cardiff Blues signed Evans in 2005, where he was also involved in playing for Pontypridd RFC prior to joining Newport Gwent Dragons. Evans signed an