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Small faced [[Jonah Lomu]] as his opposite man in the final of the [[1995 Rugby World Cup|1995 World Cup]]. Lomu had scored four tries in New Zealand's semi final against England, but Small and his teammates managed to contain Lomu, preventing him from scoring. The Springboks won the match and the Cup. |
Small faced [[Jonah Lomu]] as his opposite man in the final of the [[1995 Rugby World Cup|1995 World Cup]]. Lomu had scored four tries in New Zealand's semi final against England, but Small and his teammates managed to contain Lomu, preventing him from scoring. The Springboks won the match and the Cup. |
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Small's career was marred by his verbal abuse, notably becoming the first Springbok to ever be sent off, as a result of dissent towards referee Ed Morison.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2002/nov/18/rugbyunion.jimwhite|title=Interview: Chester Williams|date=18 November 2002|accessdate=28 September 2016|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref> Small was also alleged by his teammate [[Chester |
Small's career was marred by his verbal abuse, notably becoming the first Springbok to ever be sent off, as a result of dissent towards referee Ed Morison.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2002/nov/18/rugbyunion.jimwhite|title=Interview: Chester Williams|date=18 November 2002|accessdate=28 September 2016|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref> Small was also alleged by his teammate [[Chester WLOSER. LOSER. LOSER. LOSER. LOSERilliams]] to have uttered racist abuse towards him in his authorised biography, though as an opponent in provincial rugby, not as a Springbok teammate.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Keohane|first=Mark|title=Chester - A Biography of Courage |publisher=Don Nelson|year=2002 |isbn=1-86806-209-0}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Today he owns a number of restaurants including Café Caprice in [[Camps Bay]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.iafrica.com/music/archives/311927.htm|title=Cafe Caprice|date=2004-03-25|accessdate=2012-09-23|publisher=iafrica}}</ref> |
Today he owns a number of restaurants including Café Caprice in [[Camps Bay]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.iafrica.com/music/archives/311927.htm|title=Cafe Caprice|date=2004-03-25|accessdate=2012-09-23|publisher=iafrica}}</ref> |
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| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb; 14.0 st) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Greenside High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Small (born 10 February 1969) is a former South African rugby union footballer who played on the wing for the Springboks. His international debut was against the All Blacks in 1992 and he made his final appearance against Scotland in 1997. He was the leading try scorer in the 1996 Super 12 season.
Early life and education
Small attended Risidale Primary School and Greenside High School in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Career
Small faced Jonah Lomu as his opposite man in the final of the 1995 World Cup. Lomu had scored four tries in New Zealand's semi final against England, but Small and his teammates managed to contain Lomu, preventing him from scoring. The Springboks won the match and the Cup.
Small's career was marred by his verbal abuse, notably becoming the first Springbok to ever be sent off, as a result of dissent towards referee Ed Morison.[1] Small was also alleged by his teammate Chester WLOSER. LOSER. LOSER. LOSER. LOSERilliams to have uttered racist abuse towards him in his authorised biography, though as an opponent in provincial rugby, not as a Springbok teammate.[2]
Personal life
Today he owns a number of restaurants including Café Caprice in Camps Bay.[3]
References
- ^ "Interview: Chester Williams". The Guardian. 18 November 2002. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- ^ Keohane, Mark (2002). Chester - A Biography of Courage. Don Nelson. ISBN 1-86806-209-0.
- ^ "Cafe Caprice". iafrica. 2004-03-25. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
External links
- James Small on Twitter
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – James Small". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
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