Breakfast Headlines

Cricket:

The Proteas are confident and focused ahead of the opening test against Australia at the Wanderers on Thursday. Skipper Graeme Smith says his side won't buckle under pressure. He says it's all about playing good cricket in the opening period.

Pakistan reached 341 for 3 on day four of the first test against Sri Lanka, who declared on 644 for 7. Younis Khan was 169 not out.

Rugby:

Maties are dominating the FNB Varsity Cup after a 31-10 win over Pukke. Ikeys got a narrow 24-22 victory over Tukkies. The University of Johannesburg thrashed Shimlas 44-8 and Nelson Mandela Metro beat TUT 28-18.

The Auckland Blues are in Cape Town and the city's All Blacks supporters have vowed to paint Newlands black on Saturday night. Chairperson of the official All Blacks Supporters Club, Kashief Soeker, says some South Africans support New Zealand because they associate the Springboks with Apartheid! , while most of them just admire the All Blacks has the best rugby side ever. All Blacks supporters pitched up at Hamilton's in Green Point on Monday to watch the Blues train.

The Sevens Springboks also trained at Hamiltons on Monday. They are putting the final touches on their preparations for next week's Sevens World Cup in Dubai. Injured captain Mzawndile Stick won't be there, but says they only need to fix minor mistakes. He's called on the side to stick to the basics.

Soccer:

The UEFA Champions League returns tonight. Atletico Madrid face Porto, Lyon take on Barcelona, Arsenal clash with Roma and the big one Inter Milan versus Man United. United coach Sir Alex Ferguson says they will attack, while Inter's Jose Mourinho has called on his players to believe United are beatable.

In the English Premier League, Tottenham beat Hull 2-1.

In the FA Cup tonight, Coventry host Blackburn Rovers and Fulham wel! come Swansea.

The draw for the Nedbank Cup was done! on Mond ay night. Pirates will face Supersport, Chiefs will take on Free State Stars and Swallows are up against Wits. Santos and Ajax will face amateur sides Milano and Thistle Grove.