CRAIG LEWIS picks a South African XV based on performances in the 17th round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.



Just one round remains in the Super Rugby pool stages. Without the usual June international break in a World Cup year, the competition has rather flown by.

The sad reality from a local perspective is the fact that the Jaguares have already sewn up top spot in the South African conference, but there will still be plenty to play for when the sides head into the final round of action.

After the Vodacom Bulls’ draw against the Highlanders on Friday, they are now in fifth place on the overall standings, while they are followed closely by the Lions and Stormers.

The Stormers did what was required of them as they proved farrunning for the Republican nomination.

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The 73rd district, located in the Peoria metropolitan area, covers all or parts of Bay View Gardens, Bradford, Brimfield, Buda, Chillicothe, Dana, Dunlap, Elmwood, Germantown Hills, Henry, Hopewell, La Fayette, La Rose, Lacon, Leonore, Lostant, Metamora, Neponset, Peoria, Peoria Heights, Princeville, Roanoke, Rome, Rutland, Sparland, Spring Bay, Tiskilwa, Toluca, Toulon, Varna, Washburn, Wenona, Wyanet, and Wyoming. The district has been represented by Republican Ryan Spain since January 11, 2017.

District 74
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