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Tue 05 May 2007Connacht to host SpringboksIn what is quite a coup for the province, Connacht will play South Africa at the Sportsground on Tuesday, August 21st as part of the Springboks' World Cup preparations, writes Gerry Thornley.It will be the first time they will host a visiting international side since they beat Fiji 27-5 on November 14th, 1995 when Eddie O'Sullivan was their coach.