Thursday, July 7, 2011
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| Westwood not thinking about rankings Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:33 AM PDT Lee Westwood knows that victory at this week's Scottish Open could see him regain the World Number one spot but says he has bigger things on his mind. The Englishman heads to Castle Stuart looking to build his form ahead of next week's British Open at Royal St George's. The Worksop born star is still looking for his first Major title, finishing in the top three in five of his last seven Majors including the recent US Open in June. The Open odds suggest he can push on. These near misses have only spurred Westwood on to bigger things and is targeting a big result this week, not only to help him back up the rankings but also to build momentum for the Open. "If you play well this week and come out with a good result - obviously winning would be fantastic - that's momentum going into next week," Westwood said. A top five finish would see Westwood overtake compatriot Luke Donald at the top of the standings who has decided to take a week off ahead of the Open. Like Westwood, Donald is also on the lookout for his first Major title and has decided to spend the week practicing to hone his game ahead of the tournament in Sandwich. He's even brought over his Chicago based coach, Pat Goss as well as performance coach Dave Alred, famous for his work with Jonny Wilkinson to help him get his game in shape in time for the third Major of the season. "I always felt like playing links golf leading into the British Open is very important" he told reporters. "There are some golfers that don't practise that much and rely on natural ability, but I feel I have to go out there and work at it".  |
| Deysel handed World Cup chance Posted: 07 Jul 2011 06:35 AM PDT Defending champions South Africa have called up Jean Deysel into their World Cup training squad to provide cover for a number of injury worries to their forwards. The Sharks' back-row has been handed the call following niggling injuries to Juan Smith, Schalk Burger, Willem Alberts and Duane Vermeulen. Those following Rugby World Cup 2011 odds will be keeping a close eye on South Africa's injury problems. A statement from the South Arican Rugby Union confirmed the news of Deysel's call-up. "Sharks loose-forward Jean Deysel has been added to the Springbok training squad in Cape Town because of injuries. Deysel joined the group on Wednesday," it said. 26-year-old Deysel earned his first cap for the Springboks in 2009 against Italy but has often found his path to the national team blocked by the large number of quality players in his position. Now the Sharks man will have the chance to impress Peter de Villiers in the run up to the World Cup, which starts in September. First up though for South Africa will be the unfortunately timed Tri-Nations, which this year will be played just weeks before the season showpiece in New Zealand. The SARU were also quick to play down reports that Stormers defensive coach Jacques Nienaber has joined the Springboks' coaching staff for the World Cup. Nienaber has been working with the squad on a short-term basis but the SARU have confirmed he will be returning to the Stormers in time for their Currie Cup campaign.  |
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