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by beachboy
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR12 Stormers vs Embra
Replies: 17
Views: 959

Re: URCR12 Stormers vs Embra

Agree Simalani was great but the weakness was the number of times he should have looked for the offload. I am sure in the reviews they will look at this. He is going to prove to be one of our best acquisitions. I am sure Dobo is having to look at local club rugby for a loosehead in view of all the i...
by beachboy
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa overflow of rugby players
Replies: 29
Views: 845

Re: South Africa overflow of rugby players

That could definitely work and it would add a little spice to the local derbies. In recent past in Cape Town the Universities sides have counted their Varsity Cup games against each other as a result in the local league as well, which has definitely helped reduce the huge number of fixtures they play.
by beachboy
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 38
Views: 1147

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

The Factory produce one already https://x.com/SSRugby/status/1767266204261974158?s=20 UJ's Prince Nkabinde has also been making a name for himself even though his team hasn't won a game yet I am sure someone like Jimmy Stonehouse would have approached him for when he finishes his studies. The UJ fl...
by beachboy
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 38
Views: 1147

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

Ikeys beat UJ by 8 points in wet weather conditions. The strange thing is that with a few minutes remaining the Ikeys were camping on the UJ line, which was more nerve racking than if we had been in our own half. A breakaway 7 point try with conversion could have won the game for UJ. A rule that bri...
by beachboy
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 38
Views: 1147

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

Maties fully deserved the win. They played very well against a strong wind in the second half. The disrupted the Ikey lineout the whole night. Windy conditions makes it difficult for backline play. Ikeys had chances to win but the Maties defended very well. I heard that some or other safety officia...
by beachboy
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 38
Views: 1147

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

Maties fully deserved the win. They played very well against a strong wind in the second half. The disrupted the Ikey lineout the whole night. Windy conditions makes it difficult for backline play. Ikeys had chances to win but the Maties defended very well. I heard that some or other safety official...
by beachboy
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR11 Saffer Derbies
Replies: 70
Views: 2927

Re: URCR11 Bulls vs Stormers

One would think that eventually the Bulls will have a win over the Stormers, particularly at home. Hopefully Dobson and co have got some tricks up their sleeve to put one over the Bulls again. It is always enjoyable to see Jake lose.
by beachboy
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 38
Views: 1147

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

Unfortunately we dont have a stadium. 5000 tickets sold and it is going to be packed. That is too many people for the ground i.m.h.o. and viewing is going to be difficult. I dont enjoy it as it one does not get to see the game 100%. Maties were missing a few players in the game against Pukke (Cordy ...
by beachboy
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Interesting article in the Times about White Flight to South Africa
Replies: 88
Views: 2790

Re: Interesting article in the Times about White Flight to South Africa

BS marketing article written by an estate agent trying to drum up demand. We have friends in Gauteng trying to sell but getting no real offers. I can only speak from personal experience and I know a decent amount of people. My two best friends and there families moved to the UK in the past few years...
by beachboy
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Andre Esterhuizen back to the Sharks?
Replies: 46
Views: 1898

Re: Andre Esterhuizen back to the Sharks?

One of the better buys from the Sharks and I understand the need to purchase big name players. Just think the Sharks overdo this and dont rely enough on talent coming through to meet the needs. Who would want to be a young prop/hooker/centre at the Sharks, your chances of taking a step up are not gr...
by beachboy
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 38
Views: 1147

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

From what I have seen of Maties they will have the strongest pack of forwards in the competition (with Tukkies out). Pukke seem to have lost a few players. My call is for a Maties/Ikeys final based on what I know of the squads, although Shimlas or Wits may surprise. Ikeys have 4 Paarl Gym, 1 Paarl B...
by beachboy
Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2023/24 General match thread
Replies: 626
Views: 51619

Re: URC 2023/24 General match thread

The Stormers lack of midfield cover is a little worrying with Du Plessis and Nel etc. injured. Some good youngsters coming through at under 21 level but not ready to step up (other than Sasha).
by beachboy
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What are you looking forward to after the Rugby world cup?
Replies: 61
Views: 1505

Re: What are you looking forward to after the Rugby world cup?

Hoping SA cricketers can bring us the double then going to the UK to visit my son in December and will be going to watch Bath play at home. Otherwise watching URC and spending my spare time on the beach or at a wine farm.....
by beachboy
Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is this the end of Rugby?
Replies: 415
Views: 12672

Re: Is this the end of Rugby?

As a 66 year old rugby addict where I live rugby is not dead or dying, if anything it is growing in popularity. In season I go to schools rugby in the morning and club rugby in the afternoon. I see classic running rugby. This past Saturday the Stormers Rugby team ran the ball from anywhere. The diff...
by beachboy
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45697

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

High risk selection tactic but nothing ventured nothing gained. We had to do something after the semi-final struggle/fatigue. If it does rain and the field is wet and heavy it could be massive. The AB's are the favorites and peaking at the right time so this could give us a chance to turn the game i...
by beachboy
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congratulations Bokkies
Replies: 49
Views: 1124

Re: Congratulations Bokkies

As a Bok supporter it felt like we were hanging on by a thread the whole game and there were times the French had opportunities to get away from us. Desperation, a scramble defence and some cool heads in the last few minutes. The French side deserved more in this World Cup but I think they will be a...
by beachboy
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR2 Stormers vs Scarlets on Stellenbosch 28/10 16h00
Replies: 41
Views: 1239

Re: Stormers 2024

The under 21 semi finals take place tomorrow and I think WP are playing the Bulls - I am trying to find if they are streaming the game. If not, I am tempted to go to City Park or wherever it is being played. It is just so badly advertised (with World Cup on). I know one of the backline coaches very ...
by beachboy
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who will get the call to replace Mapimpi for the Boks?
Replies: 111
Views: 3382

Re: Who will get the call to replace Mapimpi for the Boks?

I was not a big Dweba fan (I am not a fan of players looking for the cameras) but he has matured and developed well over the past six months. He has also been training with the squad pre-tournament. If Bongi gets injured in any of the knock-out games we will be in trouble. This is a very specialized...
by beachboy
Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The annihilation of minnows at the RWC is a huge embarrassment to the sport
Replies: 142
Views: 4925

Re: The annihilation of minnows at the RWC is a huge embarrassment to the sport

With a country like Japan, with a large population and plenty of money the opportunity/potential for development was always good. With other countries it is not necessarily the same. For example Namibia is a poor country with a small population spread over a large area. Japan is approximately 377,91...
by beachboy
Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Does South Africa help Namibian Rugby?
Replies: 82
Views: 1995

Re: Does South Africa help Namibian Rugby?

Read a single music post of Greenavenger’s and you instantly know it’s not the idiot Sards. I don't follow the music thread. Read the post quoted post above. It is 100% a Sards comment. It is 100% not sards. This whole thing is tedious. Maybe not Sards but very likely a Saffer. The use of the word ...
by beachboy
Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Does South Africa help Namibian Rugby?
Replies: 82
Views: 1995

Re: Does South Africa help Namibian Rugby?

With a population of 2.5 mullion spread over a vast country, where only a small percentage of people have an interest in rugby will always make it difficult to develop them into a top nation. They are as good as they are ever going to be, unless there is a semigration of Saffers to Namibia (I know o...
by beachboy
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks
Replies: 2301
Views: 40781

Re: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks

Traditionally we have never really had "songs" in SA when supporting. Europe and in particular the UK singing has always been a part of the game. It is changing in SA, particularly with the increase of Xhosa supporters who are always good for a song. At Cape Town the supporters group Ubumbo have inc...
by beachboy
Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR2 Stormers vs Scarlets on Stellenbosch 28/10 16h00
Replies: 41
Views: 1239

Re: Stormers 2024

Thanks for the update Oom. I did not know about some of the signings. I am very happy about Sti Sithole and Ben Loader. Sti played in the Varsity Cup for the Ikeys before going to the Lions.
by beachboy
Thu Sep 07, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR2 Stormers vs Scarlets on Stellenbosch 28/10 16h00
Replies: 41
Views: 1239

Re: Stormers 2024

Great partners to have. From my (good) sources the investors are not looking for returns but are wanting to invest in the people of the Western Cape. They indirectly employ and service thousands of people in the Western Cape and have the best intentions. A way better deal than being owned by outside...
by beachboy
Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Time Soutie Bok 15
Replies: 50
Views: 1186

Re: All Time Soutie Bok 15

Francois Louw was brought up as an english speaking young man, despite his lineage. He was at Wynberg Boys junior until under 12 (was the under 12 A captain when my son was at Wynberg) before moving to Bishops. I see Schalk Burger juniors son is at SACS and is captain of one of the junior school sid...
by beachboy
Thu Aug 10, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks 2023 WC Squad
Replies: 136
Views: 5236

Re: Springbok 2023 WC Squad Announcement Date is set

Am is a massive loss. I also think with the tournament being 7/8+ weeks long it may have been worth taking a risk on Am and De Jager, maybe even Pollard. Still I believe we have a team strong enough to win the tournament.
by beachboy
Thu Jul 13, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: TRC: All Blacks vs Springboks: Match Thread: Saturday 15th July
Replies: 1389
Views: 28907

Re: TRC: All Blacks vs Springboks: Match Thread: Saturday 15th July

I would say the teams are very even but home ground advantage should see the AB's over the line by 5/10 points. As with other Saffers I am happy Dmac is not playing. I think out of all of the NZ players he would be the biggest threat against our defensive style. Hopefully we have a classic game with...
by beachboy
Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: TRC: All Blacks vs Springboks: Match Thread: Saturday 15th July
Replies: 1389
Views: 28907

Re: TRC: All Blacks vs Springboks: Match Thread: Saturday 15th July

Sad news. I received a message earlier to today that Nick Koster also passed away, at the age of 34. Should have been a great player but badly managed when he was young. 34 is so young still. Rip Nick. Do you know what happened? I was told he took his own life but I will wait for the official annou...
by beachboy
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: TRC: All Blacks vs Springboks: Match Thread: Saturday 15th July
Replies: 1389
Views: 28907

Re: TRC: All Blacks vs Springboks: Match Thread: Saturday 15th July

Sad news. I received a message earlier to today that Nick Koster also passed away, at the age of 34. Should have been a great player but badly managed when he was young.
by beachboy
Wed Jun 28, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Cup Hopes (Your team excluded)
Replies: 131
Views: 3725

Re: World Cup Hopes (Your team excluded)

As a Saffer (non ref winging one ;) if Boks dont win it, then I would like Ireland to win, they would be deserving winners.

Failing Ireland, I would want Aussie to win it. I think it would be good for rugby in Australia.
by beachboy
Mon May 29, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC Final: Stormers vs Munster in Slaapstad
Replies: 611
Views: 13724

Re: URC Final: Stormers vs Munster in Slaapstad

Congrats to Munster and their fans. Totally outplayed and out thought us and were unfortunate not to be a few scores up and cruising in the end. The disallowed tries kept it close and exciting but if the Stormers had won in the end it would have been a travesty. Looking forward to next year the riva...
by beachboy
Thu May 18, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC Final: Stormers vs Munster in Slaapstad
Replies: 611
Views: 13724

Re: URC Final: Stormers vs Munster in Slaapstad

I expect they will fill the stadium. Dobson and the Stormers are doing a lot to connect with the fans, I know that some of them joined local fan groups at some less fancy watering holes after the last match for a few drinks. I am a bit of an old man and dont enjoy the hassle of getting to and from t...
by beachboy
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RIP Fangle
Replies: 118
Views: 6123

Re: RIP Fangle

RIP. Did not know him but enjoyed his comments
by beachboy
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Varsity Cup 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 898

Re: Varsity Cup 2023

That final was a great advert for rugby. It could have gone either way right up to the end. Two styles of rugby, the Eagles with mostly bash and maul and brilliant defense, the Ikeys with some bash and a lot of ball carrying and use of the backline, I am biased, so I felt the Ikeys maybe edged it wi...
by beachboy
Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Saffers: which Medical Aid are you on?
Replies: 24
Views: 672

Re: Saffers: which Medical Aid are you on?

Discovery - Coastal Saver. We also have gap cover which has paid off big time as my wife has been very ill. Saying that I have to dip into my own pocket a lot of the time. Some of the fine print about being admitted to emergency can catch you. We were out of pocket because my wife was admitted to em...
by beachboy
Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Varsity Cup 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 898

Re: Varsity Cup 2023

Ikeys have played very well, particularly on attack in the last two games. Scored about 140 points in two games. We lost to Pukke (cant bring myself to call them Eagles!) badly in the league round at home. They outplayed us every facet of the game. We were missing our first choice flyhalf that day w...
by beachboy
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mac goooonnne RIP
Replies: 8
Views: 1094

Re: Mac goooonnne RIP

RIP. Met him once at a function, he had a wicked sense of humor and had the respect of the players.
by beachboy
Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Currie Cup 2023
Replies: 178
Views: 8275

Re: Currie Cup 2023

Kade was brilliant as were a number of the players. Jake is so desperate for a win against WP/Stormers and playing his URC team has backfired on him. Was a great game and deserved a bigger crowd. We are building so much depth in Cape Town and our style of rugby brings this old toppie a lot of happin...
by beachboy
Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Varsity Cup 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 898

Re: Varsity Cup 2023

Maties have won two games with an 80+minute penalty. I am loving this years varsity cup. Any of the teams who pitch up with the right attitude can beat another team. So good to see Tukkies at the bottom and they face Maties away next - could end up being o and 5!
by beachboy
Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Varsity Cup 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 898

Re: Varsity Cup 2023

We have a very good Ikeys squad this year and on paper they should be doing a lot better on the field. Great against Tukkies, average against Maties and very poor against UJ. It is a relegation year and it is going to put a lot of pressure on the teams. The teams are very evenly matched and any team...