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Looks weak, to many Sharks.Sards wrote:Faf/Cobus/Jantjies
Pollard/ Bosch
AE/ Duh
Am/Kriel
Nkosi/ Mapimpi/Dyanti
Willie/Gelant
Utility back
Leyds
Kolbe
What is this?Sards wrote:Faf/Cobus/Jantjies
Pollard/ Bosch
AE/ Duh
Am/Kriel
Nkosi/ Mapimpi/Dyanti
Willie/Gelant
Utility back
Leyds
Kolbe
Captain Dipshit's starting backline and 2nd in linesorCrer wrote:What is this?Sards wrote:Faf/Cobus/Jantjies
Pollard/ Bosch
AE/ Duh
Am/Kriel
Nkosi/ Mapimpi/Dyanti
Willie/Gelant
Utility back
Leyds
Kolbe
That tight 5 will get destroyed.Sards wrote:Faf/Cobus/Jantjies
Pollard/ Bosch
AE/ Duh
Am/Kriel
Nkosi/ Mapimpi/Dyanti
Willie/Gelant
Utility back
Leyds
Kolbe
assfly wrote:That tight 5 will get destroyed.Sards wrote:Faf/Cobus/Jantjies
Pollard/ Bosch
AE/ Duh
Am/Kriel
Nkosi/ Mapimpi/Dyanti
Willie/Gelant
Utility back
Leyds
Kolbe
Thank goodness one of you lot has some brainsBig Nipper wrote:Captain legdrives starting backline and 2nd in linesorCrer wrote:What is this?Sards wrote:Faf/Cobus/Jantjies
Pollard/ Bosch
AE/ Duh
Am/Kriel
Nkosi/ Mapimpi/Dyanti
Willie/Gelant
Utility back
Leyds
Kolbe
BokJock wrote:assfly wrote:That tight 5 will get destroyed.Sards wrote:Faf/Cobus/Jantjies
Pollard/ Bosch
AE/ Duh
Am/Kriel
Nkosi/ Mapimpi/Dyanti
Willie/Gelant
Utility back
Leyds
Kolbe
Superstar at lock Wait until Israel Folau finds outSards wrote: He is the Freddie Mercury of flyhalves...The Elton John of X factor.
assfly wrote:Wait until Israel Folau finds outSards wrote: He is the Freddie Mercury of flyhalves...The Elton John of X factor.
That explains a lot!sorCrer wrote:
Jens? Retired to the Cape and suips too much these days.
assfly wrote:Wait until Israel Folau finds outSards wrote: He is the Freddie Mercury of flyhalves...The Elton John of X factor.
https://rugby365.com/tournaments/world- ... ning-squadScotland head coach Gregor Townsend on Tuesday completed the national team’s training squad in preparation for Rugby World Cup 2019, with the selection of uncapped Glasgow Warriors pair Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn
Amazing. He went to Trinity House in Joburg, whom my old school used to play in rugby (we were shit and we used to thump them).Jensrsa wrote:It doesn't help when players who couldn't even make a SR squad get national call-ups overseas.
https://rugby365.com/tournaments/world- ... ning-squadScotland head coach Gregor Townsend on Tuesday completed the national team’s training squad in preparation for Rugby World Cup 2019, with the selection of uncapped Glasgow Warriors pair Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn
Hey I am not so sure assfly.....if the parents create the right enviroment for their kids there is always opurtunity....assfly wrote:Amazing. He went to Trinity House in Joburg, whom my old school used to play in rugby (we were shit and we used to thump them).Jensrsa wrote:It doesn't help when players who couldn't even make a SR squad get national call-ups overseas.
https://rugby365.com/tournaments/world- ... ning-squadScotland head coach Gregor Townsend on Tuesday completed the national team’s training squad in preparation for Rugby World Cup 2019, with the selection of uncapped Glasgow Warriors pair Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn
Further evidence of the gap in coaching between SA and the rest of the world.
Agreed on all of that, sorry I was referring more to the senior rugby and how a guy who can't get the nod for a SR team can still get selected for another national team for a world cup.Sards wrote:Hey I am not so sure assfly.....if the parents create the right enviroment for their kids there is always opurtunity....
Here in the Cape there are fantastic structures in place for encouraging children to excel...and if you go the extra mile with coaching clinics run by ex players off season the kids get great one on one experience to develop basic skills...and its really not expensive and keeps the kids in touch and out of mischief and creates a great bond in the team enviroment.
Usually there are a group of coaches in the area that service an area and if you connect with them you can be a part of it....
There I cannot fault the Western Cape and its no surprise the kids are so competitive...
About 60% of schools in the WC play rugby compared to less than 10% in the rest of the country (Gauteng it's about 5%). Most clubs outside the WC don't offer youth rugby (not sure about the WC) and there is no youth club rugby leagueSards wrote:Hey I am not so sure assfly.....if the parents create the right enviroment for their kids there is always opurtunity....assfly wrote:Amazing. He went to Trinity House in Joburg, whom my old school used to play in rugby (we were shit and we used to thump them).Jensrsa wrote:It doesn't help when players who couldn't even make a SR squad get national call-ups overseas.
https://rugby365.com/tournaments/world- ... ning-squadScotland head coach Gregor Townsend on Tuesday completed the national team’s training squad in preparation for Rugby World Cup 2019, with the selection of uncapped Glasgow Warriors pair Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn
Further evidence of the gap in coaching between SA and the rest of the world.
Here in the Cape there are fantastic structures in place for encouraging children to excel...and if you go the extra mile with coaching clinics run by ex players off season the kids get great one on one experience to develop basic skills...and its really not expensive and keeps the kids in touch and out of mischief and creates a great bond in the team enviroment.
Usually there are a group of coaches in the area that service an area and if you connect with them you can be a part of it....
There I cannot fault the Western Cape and its no surprise the kids are so competitive...
Its a bit difficult in the Western Cape after the drought...Rugby really churns up the fields and pretty quickly you get a sand pit.......Jensrsa wrote: About 60% of schools in the WC play rugby compared to less than 10% in the rest of the country (Gauteng it's about 5%). Most clubs outside the WC don't offer youth rugby (not sure about the WC) and there is no youth club rugby league
https://rugby365.com/countries/ireland/ ... -cup-squadThe squad includes two uncapped players, Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn, while Leinster duo Sean O’Brien and Dan Leavy are left out due to injury.
https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/addressing ... n-element/a new role that has been created for the Springboks in this World Cup year, with Eugene Henning – the CEO of MyPlayers – appointed to look after player affairs and welfare
Not Kolisi's wife?Jensrsa wrote:SARU has appointed a Manager of Hugs and Kisses for the Boks
Good to see Jean Kleyn is going to places after his injuries. Good luck to him.Jensrsa wrote:https://rugby365.com/countries/ireland/ ... -cup-squadThe squad includes two uncapped players, Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn, while Leinster duo Sean O’Brien and Dan Leavy are left out due to injury.
Ireland's coaching staff is amazing that they can be that good playing with average players like Kleyn.Jensrsa wrote:https://rugby365.com/countries/ireland/ ... -cup-squadThe squad includes two uncapped players, Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn, while Leinster duo Sean O’Brien and Dan Leavy are left out due to injury.
Rassie isn't up to copying Ackers's methods so he appointed someone to do it for himassfly wrote:Not Kolisi's wife?Jensrsa wrote:SARU has appointed a Manager of Hugs and Kisses for the Boks
Just remember Rassies mandate includes the 7s and Under 20s ....Jensrsa wrote:Rassie isn't up to copying Ackers's methods so he appointed someone to do it for himassfly wrote:Not Kolisi's wife?Jensrsa wrote:SARU has appointed a Manager of Hugs and Kisses for the Boks
You mean assaulting elderly people like Britz?Jensrsa wrote:Rassie isn't up to copying Ackers's methods so he appointed someone to do it for himassfly wrote:Not Kolisi's wife?Jensrsa wrote:SARU has appointed a Manager of Hugs and Kisses for the Boks
https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/super ... s-24688402Eben Etzebeth’s readiness for the Springbok Test season is in jeopardy after he reportedly broke his hand on Saturday while on duty for the Stormers against the Lions at Ellis Park.
With the Capetonians having recovered from an early Lions onslaught to reduce the deficit to 13-10 at halftime, they were dealt a major blow as Etzebeth did not come out for the second half.
OomPB wrote:That's the biggest worry. Injuries now.
Botha is a #5. RG, PSdT or even Mostert might move to 4, they can play all there. Might be RG's best chance to get a regular spot as Sous and Lood are the first choice #5smdaclarke wrote:OomPB wrote:That's the biggest worry. Injuries now.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/springbo ... ury-scare/
How long does it take to recover from a broken hand. The world cup is not until September.
South Africa seem to be blessed at lock. De Jager, Snyman, Mostert (and Etzebeth).
I don't actually think they would miss Etzebeth as much as people think?
Who would be the replacement if Etzebeth misses out? I would guess Ruan Botha
https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springb ... f-20190603Afrikaans newspaper Rapport indicated on Sunday that Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies could get a national call-up.
The 23-year-old Jantjies has been a standout performer for the Stormers this season and looks set to be rewarded.
The report added that Jantjies is currently preferred to the Bulls scrumhalf duo of Embrose Papier and Ivan van Zyl, who made their Springbok debuts last season.
Jantjies may even start against the Wallabies on July 20, with the report adding that incumbent scrumhalf Faf de Klerk will only be considered for the Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on July 27.
England-based Cobus Reinach (Northampton Saints) and Francois Hougaard (Worcester Warriors), are reportedly also part of the discussion.
The report added that French-based centre Frans Steyn could also face the Wallabies, with regular midfielder Damian de Allende rested. The 32-year-old Steyn played the last of his 56 Tests in 2017.
He's been the best 9 in SA this season by quite some distance.Jensrsa wrote:https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springb ... f-20190603Afrikaans newspaper Rapport indicated on Sunday that Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies could get a national call-up.
The 23-year-old Jantjies has been a standout performer for the Stormers this season and looks set to be rewarded.
The report added that Jantjies is currently preferred to the Bulls scrumhalf duo of Embrose Papier and Ivan van Zyl, who made their Springbok debuts last season.
Jantjies may even start against the Wallabies on July 20, with the report adding that incumbent scrumhalf Faf de Klerk will only be considered for the Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on July 27.
England-based Cobus Reinach (Northampton Saints) and Francois Hougaard (Worcester Warriors), are reportedly also part of the discussion.
The report added that French-based centre Frans Steyn could also face the Wallabies, with regular midfielder Damian de Allende rested. The 32-year-old Steyn played the last of his 56 Tests in 2017.
Maybe he just stands out because the other teams play conservative scrummies who can also kick?saffer13 wrote: He's been the best 9 in SA this season by quite some distance.
The above would fall under the "average to kak" categoryJensrsa wrote:Maybe he just stand out because the other teams play conservative scrummies who can also kick?saffer13 wrote: He's been the best 9 in SA this season by quite some distance.
Bulls - Ivan
Sharks - Schreuder
Lions - Ross and Groom
Doesn't change the fact that they can kick, Jantjies not so much.saffer13 wrote:The above would fall under the "average to kak" categoryJensrsa wrote:Maybe he just stand out because the other teams play conservative scrummies who can also kick?saffer13 wrote: He's been the best 9 in SA this season by quite some distance.
Bulls - Ivan
Sharks - Schreuder
Lions - Ross and Groom
In some cases. Then you have DDA, AE, and Kriel that debunks that mindset in the midfieldJensrsa wrote:Doesn't change the fact that they can kick, Jantjies not so much.saffer13 wrote:The above would fall under the "average to kak" categoryJensrsa wrote:Maybe he just stand out because the other teams play conservative scrummies who can also kick?saffer13 wrote: He's been the best 9 in SA this season by quite some distance.
Bulls - Ivan
Sharks - Schreuder
Lions - Ross and Groom
But Rassie has shown he likes some flash in players
He's made some great sniping runs and scored some good tries but his passing can be wild, putting his #10 under pressure, and his kicking is often inaccurate. Saw this again over the weekendOomPB wrote:Jantjies is by far our best 9. Dunno why you call him flashy?