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ArnoldVDH

I was literally on the last available flight out of South Africa with KLM

ArnoldVDH

Looks like the SA teams have been kicked out if Pro14/16

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/inter ... akeholders

Not sure what those "factors outside rugby" are.

ArnoldVDH

Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:49 am
ArnoldVDH wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:47 am Try Highlanders. Nothing better then seeing the Sadists lose.
Nice to see the 'neutrals' emerge when the Crusaders lose

You welcome.

ArnoldVDH

Try Highlanders. Nothing better then seeing the Sadists lose.

ArnoldVDH

Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:14 am So the Highlanders can take a 3 minute injury break at every stoppage?

Says he who supports the most cynical team in super rugby history.

ArnoldVDH

7 spectators have been removed by police because of racial abuse directed primarily at Bumrah.

There has always been this nasty undertone associated with Australian cricket fans.

ArnoldVDH

So this boykie Is 26 years old and has played 4 tests at home and is now touted has a candidate for best all rounder evah Oh I see - his promoter is the chronic sperm-breath sufferer When you're an elite test cricketing nation like NZ, players need to bide their time to break into the test team. 25...

ArnoldVDH

Do we still have the thread on planet rugby questions to which the answer is no? Why do you feel it’s a no? Jamieson has stepped into international cricket and not missed a beat. His height is a point of difference and he can swing the ball. He will move up the order with time but can clearly bat w...

ArnoldVDH

I suspect that over time it wil become Wiaan Mulder who is playing his 3rd test for the Proteas. He is the natural successor to Kallis. Good call. His current test average of 7, gleaned against the relentless savagery of Sri Lanka's bowling attack, suggests he's going to be an absolute world-beater...

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I suspect that over time it wil become Wiaan Mulder who is playing his 3rd test for the Proteas. He is the natural successor to Kallis. Good call. His current test average of 7, gleaned against the relentless savagery of Sri Lanka's bowling attack, suggests he's going to be an absolute world-beater...

ArnoldVDH

I suspect that over time it wil become Wiaan Mulder who is playing his 3rd test for the Proteas. He is the natural successor to Kallis. Good call. His current test average of 7, gleaned against the relentless savagery of Sri Lanka's bowling attack, suggests he's going to be an absolute world-beater...

ArnoldVDH

I suspect that over time it wil become Wiaan Mulder who is playing his 3rd test for the Proteas. He is the natural successor to Kallis. Good call. His current test average of 7, gleaned against the relentless savagery of Sri Lanka's bowling attack, suggests he's going to be an absolute world-beater...

ArnoldVDH

I suspect that over time it wil become Wiaan Mulder who is playing his 3rd test for the Proteas.

He is the natural successor to Kallis.

ArnoldVDH

Looks like NZR knew all along about the Rugby Championship end date of 12 December and that they'd agreed to it.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/int ... ampionship

ArnoldVDH

So this is an arrangement between SA Rugby Industry, MyPlayers and the SA Rugby Employers Organisation. For those who don't know, in order to save about a billion Rand during the corona virus, players by close of business on 14 May 2020 were free to break out of their contracts with their franchise ...

ArnoldVDH

Still upset about Brexit. Or the election result.

This level of scrutiny of Johnson is rather unhealthy. Maybe even obsessive.

ArnoldVDH

Average Joe wrote:Hopefully the Lions can pull something out of the hat here.

I expect another loss for the Lions this weekend.

ArnoldVDH

Getting a touch carried away when you’re facing a team that has lost the following core players from last season; Tom Franklin Jackson Hemopo Luke Whitelock Elliot Dixon Liam Squire Marty Banks Richard Buckman Matt Faddes Tevita Li Waisake Naholo Ben Smith They’ve been absolutely gutted. The same c...

ArnoldVDH

Jaco Coetzee out for Lions clash - concussion Jantjies in doubt, has until Friday to prove fitness - chest injury We're falling apart. No disrespect to Jens et al, but you are only playing the Lions. The Stomps are blessed with talented depth. And yet they keep on underperforming at super rugby lev...

ArnoldVDH

Getting a touch carried away when you’re facing a team that has lost the following core players from last season; Tom Franklin Jackson Hemopo Luke Whitelock Elliot Dixon Liam Squire Marty Banks Richard Buckman Matt Faddes Tevita Li Waisake Naholo Ben Smith They’ve been absolutely gutted. The same c...

ArnoldVDH

Can't wait to see Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne and the other young guns in action. We need new blood. David Malan (England) is a Paarl Boishaaier. Played for Boland youth teams. He coached my laaitie cricket in prymary school. You can't post on any topic without having to bring "player X" or play...

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Can't wait to see Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne and the other young guns in action. We need new blood. David Malan (England) is a Paarl Boishaaier. Played for Boland youth teams. He coached my laaitie cricket in prymary school. You can't post on any topic without having to bring "player X" or play...

ArnoldVDH

So what are the latest standings with points?

ArnoldVDH

Yip. I'm actually wondering if Jantjies should move into the midfield with Reynolds taking over the number 10 slot. Giovanni can then take his place on the bench. I also think Dayimani should come into the backrow at 8. Finally, I'm not sure what the doctor offered us last night but I think Carlu Sa...

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FT: Jaguares 38-8 Lions Well done Jaguares. Locked the Lions out of the game the second half. Lions played more of a kicking game than they used to and it didn't work, merely gave the Jaguares more attacking ball In their defense its not as if the Lions have the players to play a running game. Its ...

ArnoldVDH

That was a men against boys performance. Even when the lions played with a 1 man advantage they didn't looking like scoring.

Its going to be a long, long season.

ArnoldVDH

Which franchise has traditionally been South Africa's most underperforming super rugby franchise. I think if we are honest and we consider the playing resources at their disposal, we'd surely have to say this trophy belongs firmly with the Stormers. As to the question of why, I can't really say, so ...

ArnoldVDH

Is Shaun Reynolds injured? If not I'm disappointed he is not part of the match day squad. I really think we need to start finding a way of getting these talented players in the team instead of sticking with the old guard. I think it's about Cash going with a 6/2 bench Swanepoel and Green can cover ...

ArnoldVDH

Is Shaun Reynolds injured?

If not I'm disappointed he is not part of the match day squad. I really think we need to start finding a way of getting these talented players in the team instead of sticking with the old guard.

ArnoldVDH

Faf has completely lost it.

His captaincy has been beyond crap. He really needs to be stood down after this test.

If not voluntarily, then by the selectors.

ArnoldVDH

Its raining at the moment. Doubt we'll start on time.

Could we see Faf in his last test match today? I think so.

ArnoldVDH

Sandstorm wrote:
ArnoldVDH wrote:When will Faf pay for this crap with his job.

We've been rubbish for the last 5 or 6 series, losing them all.
But then who is skipper? Markram?

Elgar possibly?

ArnoldVDH

When will Faf pay for this crap with his job.

We've been rubbish for the last 5 or 6 series, losing them all.

ArnoldVDH

I would have liked Reynolds to have been part of today's match day squad and preferably in the starting 15 with Greene

ArnoldVDH

We'll do well to stay within 20 of the Russian slayers. Seems the Sharks might play Marius Louw at 6 instead of 12. Watch out, he played there at school With the Lions youngster Venter ( who is a Durban product btw )poached good and proper he won't have to hopefully...although it could be a masters...

ArnoldVDH

I'm unashamedly hoping for rain for the next 2 days.

Also, with Bavuma hitting 180 for his franchise this week, I'd like him to replace Hamza for the Wanderers test, who just doesn't do it for me.

With Bavuma playing on his home ground he'll be better suited to this test.

ArnoldVDH

Follow on is enforced.

ArnoldVDH

4 wickets for 1 run this morning. 209 all out

ArnoldVDH

Considering how crap we've been the last 5 series, I think Faf needs to fall on his sword if we lose this series as well

ArnoldVDH

Unless there are injuries it looks as if Bavuma won't make an appearance this test series.

Not enough runs for him.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id ... eight-runs

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