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Assfly, what is your solution to this problem? Are you satisfied with the way things are going on this issue in SA currently? I asked this question earlier on the thread to another poster, but didn't get a response. There are probably some (SA-based) posters who can comment on this more knowledgabl...

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I have a funny feeling we're getting very close to total agreement on this matter.

assfly

So those calling for a lifetime ban, would that include coaching? Hadn't really considered that. I'd be reluctant for someone who was a proven cheat to be coaching underage players I think, but on reflection, I wouldn't be in favour of absolute scorched earth ban from 'the game' in its entirety. I ...

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So those calling for a lifetime ban, would that include coaching?

assfly

The Rassie comments were tongue in cheek cause it winds you guys up so much. But the article in question wasn't just about Rassie but also the fanfare of his return. The basic point with PEDs is the gains can sometimes be permanent and no ban will change that. I don't think I'm asking too much for ...

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message #2527204 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:33 pm And a convicted drug cheat then becomes representative of South African sport.

A rehabilitated drug cheat.

assfly

You missed this bit? ‘I really hope that he comes back with a bang and he does really well for the Sharks. And I hope we can one day pick him for the Springboks again.’ What would you like him to say? "Ja fudge him, he should have been hung, drawn and quartered. I hope he plays like shit." He'll ne...

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To appease me? Wtaf? We're talking about taking a hard line with those who take PEDs. You don't think the national coach condemning their use would be important? You don't think suggesting there's little chance of him making another Bok squad might get some kids to think twice? There's backing and ...

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But the point is that he should have said it. But I don't really expect Rassie to stand up for rugby values so no surprise there. Why should he say it? Just to appease you? It has nothing to do with rugby values. It's very clear you don't like Rassie so this is just an opportunistic attempt to insu...

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Did he condemn his actions? If I was preparing an answer for him I'd start off with a condemnation of doping, continue on with how we'd have to have a look at our values and finish with a 'look, he's back playing so I'm not going to categorically rule him out but.....' and trail off followed by 'ne...

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Frodder wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:33 am
assfly wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:20 am What if the UK refuses to return them?
We get some periodic threads on PR

ja that was my thinking.

Returning goods from museums is a nice to have, but impossible to enforce.

assfly

He's never going to play for the Boks again.

All this talk about Rassie backing him is ridiculous. He was asked a question and answered it.

assfly

What if the UK refuses to return them?

assfly

He's done his time.

This just feels like another poor attempt to drive the knife into South Africa.

assfly

Damn! A few weeks ago, I was reflecting on the players in the 95 RWC final who have passed away. Springboks - Chester Williams, James Small, Joost Van Der Westhuizen, Ruben Kruger and now Hannes Strydom. ABs - Jonah Lomu. Other than Strydom, the others passed due to illness / medical condition. RIP...

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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:40 am The Springboks have Rassie. As long as he remains that 3rd WC in a row is highly possible.

We have that biggest depth as is. Can only improve from here.

Yep. And this time we'll have 4 years to prepare, instead of 3 (thanks Covid)

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Ogre wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:27 am Possibly im to impatient, been using gas and its on and hot in no time. Will report back once it works and I am the new king of FIRE!

Reporting back may be difficult, as women may be throwing themselves at you, unable to contain their desires based on your new manliness. Good luck!

assfly

Chuck a handful of firelighters in there, and make sure there's enough air circulation. And then just give it time, you should see it spreading after a while.

assfly

Never been there, no intention of going. Sounds like an utter shithole, filled with people with no morals or ethics.

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Margin_Walker wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:25 am Indeed, those famously fascist rugby correspondents at the Daily Mail.

His thoughts on the matter can safely be ignored in that case

funny how all of a sudden the Daily Mail becomes the beacon of truth and justice when it suits your argument.

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Chilli wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:48 am We were promised ...

By whom?

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Bogbunny wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:06 am Only one player coming out of this with any credit.

That depends entirely on which player you believe.

I only see one making accusations without evidence.

assfly

Of all the newspapers to choose to sell his racism victimhood story to, it's the Daily Mail

Get f**ked Curry.

assfly

You still wouldn't move back with your children if it was the crime ridden hell hole that people seem to think. True, but a player returning to SA is also returning to his family. Even if they're from a rough area, the money they are returning with would allow them to set themselves up in a very ni...

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Topper wrote: ↑Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:50 pm How far would a couple of million pounds get you in South Africa?

Very, very far. The exchange rate makes it a very good place to bring foreign currency. You could end up with a pretty impressive portfolio of properties with that money.

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Look in the mirror assfly. You are supporting your player because he is your player. So you have no evidence that he didn’t say anything, just a feeling that he wouldn’t? I don’t know what actually happened just as much as you don’t know what happened. But for your player to start gloating about it...

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mdaclarke wrote: ↑Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:58 am It can’t be that bad given the number of players who return after their careers end.

It's amazing what foreign currency can do for someone's standard of living!

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Bongi's "crass" statement and the jokes in South Africa are testament to how f**king ridiculous the false allegations were in the first place. South Africa has suffered exponentially from racism. It has unfortunately defined who we are as a country, and the Springboks are testament to an inclusive s...

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earl the beaver wrote: ↑Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:45 am What an embarrassing statement from Mbonambi

What would you have liked him to say?

He's been accused of being a racist by the RFU, with no evidence.
It was in the public domain very quickly that this was a language issue.

The RFU should be apologising to him, and hoping he doesn't go legal.

assfly

I think the poor Cheetahs players have suffered enough without the prospect of moving to Swansea.

assfly

To summarise this thread: No one apart from ex-pat South Africans would ever think of moving there! Those saffers who are 'considering' moving back home i would imagine will still be 'considering' moving back when asked again in 5-10 years time. As you were then :thumbup: Not quite. It's not as bad...

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I don't blame Curry at all for it. All he did was ask the question, in the heat of the moment.

World Rugby did an investigation and found no supporting evidence to warrant any further action.

The RFU, on the other hand, have come out of this looking like complete twats.

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Squidgy Rugby said in his World Cup video that all the other countries had adapted to the new laws about tackling, except for Japan, England and New Zealand. He was of the view it was a red card. I remember making this observation before the world cup started, either here or NPR. From what I saw of...

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backrow wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:44 am
It’s deffo gone down in the last 2 years, have been visiting regularly now for nearly 20 years

Ja, and it's a stretch for anyone to deny the facts.

assfly

This discussion always seems to attract extremes on both sides. It's either a 3rd world hell-hole or the best place in the world. I think it's somewhere in the middle, and largely dependent on your income. On a rugby forum, you're going to be getting the opinions of mostly middle-class fairly well-o...

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Rugby in Kenya is already hugely popular. As pleased as I am with the Bok win, I don't see that having much of an impact here. Kenya joining the Currie Cup was a wonderful gesture by SARU, but Kenya cancelled their participation halfway through because they couldn't afford it. It's not a professiona...

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I think it's a bit of a reach saying the Springboks are growing the game in Africa. Most Kenyan rugby fans I know and interacted with over the last few weeks were supporting the All Blacks. I don't know why. It was great to allow Kenya into the Currie Cup 2nd Division competition, but I think most w...

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It would be interesting to argue in real court- as many have on this fred- that someone should be allowed to shout 'white cvnt!' as many times as they like at someone, because it means something else in a different language..... and that Rassie was totally unaware that some of the calls his team we...

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We weren't discussing anything. But maybe they know something that you don't. I'd love the racist to try a legal case against the RFU. :lol: You're all over the place. I hope SARU do sue, but I can't imagine there is much left in the RFU coffers after paying Eddie Jones off. Enjoy your 3rd place pl...

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But you said you had evidence, which was an obvious lie. You're getting flustered. We were discussing Bongi's evidence of defamation by the RFU. The evidence is their statement. If the RFU had correctly used the word allegedly then we wouldn't even be having this conversation. They decided against ...

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