1.   He said the injury would affect his preparation for the road race more than for the time trial.

2.   But the hat-trick looks doubtful as their preparations have been affected by the political instablity because of the economic problems in Indonesia.

3.   But personal problems earlier this year appear to have affected her preparation.

4.   But two key South Africans, Jonty Rhodes and wicketkeeper Dave Richardson, suffered hand injuries that could affect preparations.

5.   Heller said the tension was affecting the preparations for competition.

6.   I know it will get worse if I allow certain things to enter my mind and affect my preparation.

7.   The injury will sideline her indefinitely, opening the possibility she may not be able to practice until January and affecting her preparation for the new season.

8.   But Capriati denied the loss would affect her preparations for a French Open title defence at the end of this month.

9.   Ma said he felt the coach might have delayed his announcement so as not to affect game preparations.

10.   Opening bowler Andre Nel was hostile on a pitch of unpredictable bounce following recent rain which affected preparation.