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by Average Joe
Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RUGBY WORLD CUP FRANCE 2023 DRAW - Monday, 14 December 11:30 GMT
Replies: 160
Views: 13927

Re: RUGBY WORLD CUP FRANCE 2023 DRAW - Monday, 14 December 11:30 GMT

If the France NZ pool game is played last with both teams unbeaten, I can see the French showing up and getting one over NZ. It will be ugly and close though.
by Average Joe
Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cheetahs 5-th on the CC log heading for European Challenge Cup
Replies: 16
Views: 2055

Re: Cheetahs 5-th on the CC log heading for European Challenge Cup

The Cheetahs is done, they should have buried it the day they got kicked from SR, saam met daai droll Harold. There was still some sort of connection playing against the Celts but Russia and Spain, fok nee, geen Vrystaater gaan dit volg nie. They should have gone back to their roots and just focused...
by Average Joe
Thu Dec 10, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA rugby return to play
Replies: 1062
Views: 74521

Re: SA rugby return to play

assfly wrote: Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:55 pm Eish, that Bulls backrow. Going to eat us alive at the breakdown if we don't try something different.
Thats a mean machine there. Reminds me of 2008 Cheetahs squad when Duanne played with Brussow and Juan.
by Average Joe
Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA rugby return to play
Replies: 1062
Views: 74521

Re: SA rugby return to play

Pollard played his first senior CC game at 19 and had his first Bok cap at 20 after one Super Rugby season. I'm with you on this one oom. The kid's ready for this level, if he's not he'll never be.
by Average Joe
Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA rugby return to play
Replies: 1062
Views: 74521

Re: SA rugby return to play

Injuries WP. Not good as they face the Pumas who beat the Bulls in the second half as theyr'e one of the fittest teams All teams have injuries. WeePee specially have depth and can't use it as an excuse. Dobson is more a worry. Expect a lot from him but seems that Varsity Cup was his highest level a...
by Average Joe
Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Half of all cars must be electric by 2030
Replies: 57
Views: 4716

Re: Half of all cars must be electric by 2030

Batteries are shit though.
by Average Joe
Thu Nov 26, 2020 12:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Standing up after being tackled.
Replies: 29
Views: 3282

Re: Standing up after being tackled.

If they where more clear less would be left for the man on the field to interpret and you could just play the game according to the laws and let the ref apply them as they are written.
by Average Joe
Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Standing up after being tackled.
Replies: 29
Views: 3282

Re: Standing up after being tackled.

How long do I need to hold him before I immediately have to release him for it to be a "tackle"? And surely if he's off his feet he can't play the ball besides placing it? Whether he was tackled or slipped in pigeon shit if he just gets up holding the ball he's playing the ball off his feet. If a p...
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Standing up after being tackled.
Replies: 29
Views: 3282

Re: Standing up after being tackled.

How long do I need to hold him before I immediately have to release him for it to be a "tackle"? And surely if he's off his feet he can't play the ball besides placing it? Whether he was tackled or slipped in pigeon shit if he just gets up holding the ball he's playing the ball off his feet. If a p...
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Has rugby turned boring?
Replies: 80
Views: 8139

Re: Has rugby turned boring?

Scrums, mauls, kicking and lineouts are all part of rugby. If you find it boring watch a different sport like tennis or basketball.
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Standing up after being tackled.
Replies: 29
Views: 3282

Re: Standing up after being tackled.

How long do I need to hold him before I immediately have to release him for it to be a "tackle"?
And surely if he's off his feet he can't play the ball besides placing it? Whether he was tackled or slipped in pigeon shit if he just gets up holding the ball he's playing the ball off his feet.
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Standing up after being tackled.
Replies: 29
Views: 3282

Re: Standing up after being tackled.

Immediately place the ball once tackled. May only play the ball when on your feet. Simples really, the tricky bit is in the tackle complete nonsense. Not really. Tackle = ball carrier held and brought to ground. If he is neither held nor brought to ground, the ‘tackle’ is incomplete The devil is in...
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Standing up after being tackled.
Replies: 29
Views: 3282

Re: Standing up after being tackled.

Immediately place the ball once tackled. May only play the ball when on your feet. Simples really, the tricky bit is in the tackle complete nonsense. Not really. Tackle = ball carrier held and brought to ground. If he is neither held nor brought to ground, the ‘tackle’ is incomplete The devil is in...
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Standing up after being tackled.
Replies: 29
Views: 3282

Re: Standing up after being tackled.

Immediately place the ball once tackled. May only play the ball when on your feet. Simples really, the tricky bit is in the tackle complete nonsense.
by Average Joe
Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA rugby return to play
Replies: 1062
Views: 74521

Re: SA rugby return to play

I thought Ivan van Zyl had a good run. He was terrible as a bok. Maybe he's coming right. The sevens guys like Gans, Arendse, Specman were good. Still not a big fan of underweight rugby players. Kolbe and Faf are freaks who can live with the big dogs. Others must go back to sevens. My one uncle is ...
by Average Joe
Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: "Our fans are morons" - Sam Cane
Replies: 201
Views: 14219

Re: "Our fans are morons" - Sam Cane

Who's this 10 others guy he seems to be a good option?
by Average Joe
Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
Replies: 238
Views: 14458

Re: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT

Zakar wrote: Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:21 am
shanky wrote: Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:15 am Marcos Kremer is a fcking animal. A beast.

THE beast.

El diablo!
Yeah, well our 6 is known as El Burro... :uhoh:
I guess that's better than El Ausente.
by Average Joe
Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: "Our fans are morons" - Sam Cane
Replies: 201
Views: 14219

Re: "Our fans are morons" - Sam Cane

Average Joe wrote: Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:59 am I did not have a chance to watch the game and only saw the highlights. How much did the more stringent law interpretations on the breakdown impact the AB's game?
Anyone?
by Average Joe
Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: "Our fans are morons" - Sam Cane
Replies: 201
Views: 14219

Re: "Our fans are morons" - Sam Cane

I did not have a chance to watch the game and only saw the highlights. How much did the more stringent law interpretations on the breakdown impact the AB's game?
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 18, 2020 12:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will the Wallabies ever win a 3rd Rugby World Cup?
Replies: 44
Views: 2626

Re: Will the Wallabies ever win a 3rd Rugby World Cup?

Mog The Almighty wrote: Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:46 am No other team has the same "side to beat" aura as the All Blacks, even when they're 2nd in the World Rankings.
You sure about that?
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: "Our fans are morons" - Sam Cane
Replies: 201
Views: 14219

Re: "Our fans are morons" - Sam Cane

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by Average Joe
Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Possible? Practical? Desirable? Or just shtyuppid?
Replies: 29
Views: 2518

Re: Possible? Practical? Desirable? Or just shtyuppid?

Tell me why they cant just have a 60k seater open air stadium at half capacity? Surely there'll be more room to social distance than say standing in the pay point at the local supermarket or pub. It's about time spent in contact with other people. You sit for 2 hours watching a match surrounded by ...
by Average Joe
Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Possible? Practical? Desirable? Or just shtyuppid?
Replies: 29
Views: 2518

Re: Possible? Practical? Desirable? Or just shtyuppid?

Tell me why they cant just have a 60k seater open air stadium at half capacity? Surely there'll be more room to social distance than say standing in the pay point at the local supermarket or pub. It's about time spent in contact with other people. You sit for 2 hours watching a match surrounded by ...
by Average Joe
Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Possible? Practical? Desirable? Or just shtyuppid?
Replies: 29
Views: 2518

Re: Possible? Practical? Desirable? Or just shtyuppid?

Tell me why they cant just have a 60k seater open air stadium at half capacity? Surely there'll be more room to social distance than say standing in the pay point at the local supermarket or pub.
by Average Joe
Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: WP Rugby - More sh...t to hit the fan
Replies: 230
Views: 31013

Re: WP Rugby - More sh...t to hit the fan

Who's left that is stupid enough to want to do business with these people?
by Average Joe
Thu Nov 05, 2020 8:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: When will Biden leave office
Replies: 49
Views: 3231

Re: When will Biden leave office

Jim Lahey wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:58 am Hypothetically what would happen if he keels over between winning the election and his inauguration?
Would Harris still become POTUS even if she never officially became VP?
Say hello to Madam President Pelosi
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 04, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 8977778

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all

Thanks for that. First time I'm following a US election, no skin in the game and don't give a fok who wins, was just wondering. Wisconsin is still close but I recon it will go to Biden. Nevada is still a toss up. I don't see how Bidden takes Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina or Georgia.
by Average Joe
Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 8977778

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all

What determines how many electoral votes a state has? Why does California have 55 and all the rest are below 40?
by Average Joe
Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Maro Itoje
Replies: 115
Views: 7748

Re: Maro Itoje

You don't even need prime Saffa big beef for itoje all you need is a pocket sized heman.
by Average Joe
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Love this Old School Rugby sa is playing now
Replies: 77
Views: 6250

Re: Love this Old School Rugby sa is playing now

Now, now nipper, don't be nasty. Not all of us could afford to go to Uni. Diversity is a good thing.
by Average Joe
Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Having kids ... yay or nay?
Replies: 191
Views: 10429

Re: Having kids ... yay or nay?

No, people like you should not be allowed to breed.
by Average Joe
Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Incident off the coast of the IOW
Replies: 100
Views: 6216

Re: Incident off the coast of the IOW

Shitest action movie ever.
by Average Joe
Fri Oct 23, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: This is actually National news here - Dog kills guinea pig
Replies: 26
Views: 1359

Re: This is actually National news here - Dog kills guinea pig

Should that not be canis minor, seeing as it resembles a fokon sausage dog.
by Average Joe
Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA rugby return to play
Replies: 1062
Views: 74521

Re: SA rugby return to play

Ag fok, now we have to play against the plague infested Gautengers.
by Average Joe
Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA rugby return to play
Replies: 1062
Views: 74521

Re: SA rugby return to play

Watch Kriel stuff Kolisi's head up his arse.
by Average Joe
Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA rugby return to play
Replies: 1062
Views: 74521

Re: SA rugby return to play

Simon Westraadt is built like a brick shithouse and I swear his biceps is larger than Etzebeth's. He probably uses a 50cm long toothbrush. A lot of gym monkeys in that Pumas team, perhaps Jimmys ethos?
by Average Joe
Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Untrustworthy Saffas slink away from RC
Replies: 494
Views: 23538

Re: Saffas withdraw from RC

The Sydney Morning Herald saying that a South African no-show would cost both NZ and Australia tens of millions of dollars each. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/south-africa-s-rugby-championship-opener-in-doubt-as-departure-delayed-20201014-p564zw.html Not only would this see an immediate ...
by Average Joe
Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Untrustworthy Saffas slink away from RC
Replies: 494
Views: 23538

Re: Saffas withdraw from RC

a development team is a big risk. There is a prescribed quota% by govt 2019 our B team destroyed the Wallabies with Elstadt. Our rugby will survive without the money. It did for many years. Choices are all about trade-offs. As long as you’re satisfied with the outcome. SA rugby structures are stron...
by Average Joe
Mon Oct 12, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Untrustworthy Saffas slink away from RC
Replies: 494
Views: 23538

Re: Saffas withdraw from RC

The Zulu long spear was not an effective weapon that's why Shaka designed the shorter stabbing assegai. Far be it from me to call anyone "anointed" in any way but blood river was an amazing feat in warfare. The Zulu's was a very worthy adversary as the Battle of Isandlwana proved. The Brits then had...