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DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 28: Gideon Koegelenberg of the Rebels passes during the round five Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Rebels at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 28, 2020 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Teaukura Moetaua/Getty Images)
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Rebels move gives Gideon peace of mind

Living in a gated community with barbed wired fences and security cameras wasn’t enough to make Gideon Koegelenberg feel safe from the crime in Durban. That’s why the South African jumped at the chance to join the Rebels.

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Sekope Kepu of the Waratahs, right, with Jake Gordon in support against the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Waratahs at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, April 7 2017.  (AAP Image/SNPA, Ross Setford) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Risk v reward: Tahs’ Kepu conundrum

THE Waratahs are considering appealing Sekope Kepu’s suspension by arguing the Brisbane Tens should count in the three-match ban. But there is a major risk attached.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08:  George Smith of the Reds looks on during the round seven Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Reds at GIO Stadium on April 8, 2017 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Thorn’s verdict on scary Smith injury

WALLABY great George Smith’s playing future is in doubt as he battles a potentially career-threatening back injury. And new Reds coach Brad Thorn says Smith has returned to Australia to source different medical opinions.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Adam Coleman of the Force celebrates after crossing for a try during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Force and the Rebels at nib Stadium on July 7, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

How Rebels landed nine Wallabies

ADAM Coleman has become the latest Wallaby to join the “Galacticos” at the Rebels next year but Melbourne boss Baden Stephenson said the club’s wages bill is all above board.

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