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by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4920
Views: 214241

Re: Fozzie Out

Do the players like Foster because he allows them freedom, more than previous all black coaches?
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rassie. A tactical genius?
Replies: 87
Views: 10343

Re: Rassie. A tactical genius?

Why do the Bok tight five have such poor stamina ? Strength training only ? 1 test in 18 months, limited time to practise and Covid will do that to you. Come on , the Boks have been slowing the game down for decades . It's up to the ref to speed it up. Every team tries to milk an advantage somewher...
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rassie. A tactical genius?
Replies: 87
Views: 10343

Re: Rassie. A tactical genius?

Why do the Bok tight five have such poor stamina ? Strength training only ? They don’t need it because the PT is on every other break in play to rub an ice pack on someone’s head for 2 minutes. They’re conditioned like NFL players. I just love the moaning. A piss poor attitude to anyone that loves ...
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Replies: 186
Views: 19408

Re: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

i'd like to see Warrick Gelant in the mix Based on what, Monk? talent No form to speak of, coming back from yet another injury, never showed consistently that he has what it takes. A strange punt, but everyone has his favorite players, so fair enough. i am not saying he should stroll into the side ...
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rassie. A tactical genius?
Replies: 87
Views: 10343

Re: Rassie. A tactical genius?

Why do the Bok tight five have such poor stamina ? Strength training only ? They don’t need it because the PT is on every other break in play to rub an ice pack on someone’s head for 2 minutes. They’re conditioned like NFL players. I just love the moaning. Specially when it come from the Kiwi lot. ...
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Replies: 186
Views: 19408

Re: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Monk Zombie wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:10 pm
handyman wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:13 am
Monk Zombie wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:26 pm i'd like to see Warrick Gelant in the mix
Based on what, Monk?
talent
No form to speak of, coming back from yet another injury, never showed consistently that he has what it takes. A strange punt, but everyone has his favorite players, so fair enough.
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rassie. A tactical genius?
Replies: 87
Views: 10343

Re: Rassie. A tactical genius?

mr flaps wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:47 am
Eugenius wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:22 am Why do the Bok tight five have such poor stamina ?

Strength training only ?
They don’t need it because the PT is on every other break in play to rub an ice pack on someone’s head for 2 minutes. They’re conditioned like NFL players.
I just love the moaning.
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2021 Carling Currie Cup Official thread
Replies: 386
Views: 34621

Re: 2021 Carling Currie Cup Official thread

Let's see how Ebersohn goes.
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Replies: 186
Views: 19408

Re: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Rocketz wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:50 pm Last Argies and SA met this was a try. Still rates as one of my top 5 tries of all time

https://twitter.com/SuperSportTV/status ... 71969?s=20
The big dive gave him a nice grassburn on his nose :lol:

Great try, one of my favorite players.
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Replies: 186
Views: 19408

Re: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

i'd like to see Warrick Gelant in the mix Sure, but he is injured. ACL I think... Played off the bench over the weekend Oh ok, missed that, Boks only last weekend. Good news then... he certainly will be back with the boks To me Fassi is the one to take over from Willie. Willemse and Gelant don't ha...
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Replies: 186
Views: 19408

Re: RC2021 R1 South Africa v Argentina - SAT AUG 14 16:05 GMT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Monk Zombie wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:26 pm i'd like to see Warrick Gelant in the mix
Based on what, Monk?
by handyman
Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rassie. A tactical genius?
Replies: 87
Views: 10343

Re: Rassie. A tactical genius?

Eugenius wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:22 am Why do the Bok tight five have such poor stamina ?

Strength training only ?
1 test in 18 months, limited time to practise and Covid will do that to you.
by handyman
Thu Aug 12, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How South Africans react to criticism of their style of rugby
Replies: 48
Views: 5155

Re: How South Africans react to criticism of their style of rugby

Big game for NZ, coming up against the current RWC and Rugby Championship champions, as well as BIL's series winner. You think the worst NZ team in over a decade has a chance? There's no such thing as a weak NZ team. Shame there is no match on the high Veldt... I always enjoy matches there against ...
by handyman
Thu Aug 12, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How South Africans react to criticism of their style of rugby
Replies: 48
Views: 5155

Re: How South Africans react to criticism of their style of rugby

Grandpa wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 12:13 pm
handyman wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 12:05 pm Big game for NZ, coming up against the current RWC and Rugby Championship champions, as well as BIL's series winner.
You think the worst NZ team in over a decade has a chance?
There's no such thing as a weak NZ team.
by handyman
Thu Aug 12, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How South Africans react to criticism of their style of rugby
Replies: 48
Views: 5155

Re: How South Africans react to criticism of their style of rugby

Big game for NZ, coming up against the current RWC and Rugby Championship champions, as well as BIL's series winner.
by handyman
Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How South Africans react to criticism of their style of rugby
Replies: 48
Views: 5155

Re: How South Africans react to criticism of their style of rugby

I wished we could have take on NZ this year in a fair competition with 1 game each at home, but Covid is a doos, so not possible.
by handyman
Thu Jul 29, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gats vs Rassie spite thread
Replies: 547
Views: 40421

Re: Gats vs Rassie spite thread

Embarrassing from Rassie. I always worry for South Africa when they have a properly Afrikaner coaching team. The Afrikaners are simply too insular, parochial and clueless when it comes to PR and media engagement. Rassie's accent says it all - extremely guttural and makes him sound like a thick hill...
by handyman
Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gats vs Rassie spite thread
Replies: 547
Views: 40421

Re: Gats vs Rassie spite thread

Embarrassing from Rassie. I always worry for South Africa when they have a properly Afrikaner coaching team. The Afrikaners are simply too insular, parochial and clueless when it comes to PR and media engagement. Rassie's accent says it all - extremely guttural and makes him sound like a thick hill...
by handyman
Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gats vs Rassie spite thread
Replies: 547
Views: 40421

Re: Gats vs Rassie spite thread

It's an odd one for Rassie. He's clearly under pressure, but it will all come down to results at the end of the day. If SA win the series it won't matter, it will just be a touch of shithousery that will be quickly forgotten in the face of a good victory. If they lose, then it's not such a good loo...
by handyman
Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread: BIL vs Springboks - 2nd Test - 31st July
Replies: 942
Views: 61354

Re: Official Match Thread: BIL vs Springboks - 2nd Test - 31st July

When you look at this backline 15 – Willie le Roux (Toyota Verblitz) – 63 caps, 60 pts (12t) 14 – Cheslin Kolbe (Toulouse) – 15 caps, 40 pts (8t) 13 – Lukhanyo Am (Cell C Sharks) – 16 caps, 15 pts (3t) 12 – Damian de Allende (Munster) – 48 caps, 30 pts (6t) 11 – Makazole Mapimpi (Cell C Sharks) – 1...
by handyman
Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread: BIL vs Springboks - 2nd Test - 31st July
Replies: 942
Views: 61354

Re: Official Match Thread: BIL vs Springboks - 2nd Test - 31st July

When you look at this backline 15 – Willie le Roux (Toyota Verblitz) – 63 caps, 60 pts (12t) 14 – Cheslin Kolbe (Toulouse) – 15 caps, 40 pts (8t) 13 – Lukhanyo Am (Cell C Sharks) – 16 caps, 15 pts (3t) 12 – Damian de Allende (Munster) – 48 caps, 30 pts (6t) 11 – Makazole Mapimpi (Cell C Sharks) – 1...
by handyman
Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread: BIL vs Springboks
Replies: 1013
Views: 67667

Re: Official Match Thread: BIL vs Springboks

SA Rugby Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team and six in total to the matchday squad for the key encounter. Two of these changes are in the front-row, where Kitshoff – who made his Test debut against Ireland in 2016 – will mark his career milestone next to Frans ...
by handyman
Wed May 19, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA rugby return to play
Replies: 1062
Views: 75606

Re: SA rugby return to play

Schoolboys rugby fixtures have been put on hold after the Council of Education Ministers suspended all contact sports in schools with immediate effect. In a media release issued by the Department of Basic Education, it was confirmed that all contact sports, including rugby, would be suspended in th...
by handyman
Sun May 16, 2021 2:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Andrew Mehrtens
Replies: 69
Views: 4579

Re: Andrew Mehrtens

Another saffa making his mark. lovely.
by handyman
Sat May 15, 2021 3:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Trans Tasman Comp will be best comp
Replies: 483
Views: 32491

Re: Trans Tasman Comp will be best comp

Ali's Choice wrote: Fri May 14, 2021 10:26 pm Look at the shameless South African trolls on this thread, desperate for our attention. Desperate to stay relevant. You've been kicked out of Super Rugby. We don't like you and we don't need you. Enjoy playing against Zebre, Benetton and Scarlets in the Pro 19.
Brumbies chances vs Crusaders?
by handyman
Fri May 14, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Trans Tasman Comp will be best comp
Replies: 483
Views: 32491

Re: Trans Tasman Comp will be best comp

So the 4th placed Kiwi team (2 points from bottom) hammered the 1st placed Aussie team? Look, any rugby between different nationalities should be celebrated these days, but how long before people lose interest?
by handyman
Fri May 14, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Nzru turn down Springboks request for a warm-up test
Replies: 74
Views: 5771

Re: Nzru turn down Springboks request for a warm-up test

guy smiley wrote: Fri May 14, 2021 8:09 am This isn’t hate boet…

We are laughing at you.
Laughing this year, you were crying last year. You wanted us out boet.
by handyman
Fri May 14, 2021 8:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Nzru turn down Springboks request for a warm-up test
Replies: 74
Views: 5771

Re: Nzru turn down Springboks request for a warm-up test

A lot of hate towards South Africa and the Springboks. It's tough to be at the top and as they say in Afrikaans, die hoogste bome vang die meeste wind.
by handyman
Thu May 13, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Nzru turn down Springboks request for a warm-up test
Replies: 74
Views: 5771

Re: Nzru turn down Springboks request for a warm-up test

One would have thought that nz would have accepted the RWC 2019 loss by now.
















I guess not.
by handyman
Thu May 13, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cadbury Old Gold Wallabies
Replies: 83
Views: 4609

Re: Cadbury Old Gold Wallabies

Gold? It's not gold, it's canary yellow.
by handyman
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?
Replies: 251
Views: 14965

Re: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?

To sum it up : we have Mark Alexander and Jurie Roux heading the SARU, who managed to outwit aus and nz in the boardroom. We have Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, who outsmarted the rugby world in coming from absolutely nowhere and winning RWC 2019. The collective smarts here goes without saying...
by handyman
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?
Replies: 251
Views: 14965

Re: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?

That photo is so old now it might as well have been in black and white. You make a good point. It is almost as old as the last Wallaby Bledisloe photo. Its interesting to see that with the Boks not actually doing anything, their fans are forced to ride the coat tails of other teams that are. South ...
by handyman
Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?
Replies: 251
Views: 14965

Re: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?

Scott Morrison and the Australian government won't allow foreign travellers into Australia in order to keep all Australians safe. Yet here is AC willing to risk the health of all Australians for the sake of a rugby game. Thank God AC isn't in charge of Australia. So many innocents would have to die...
by handyman
Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?
Replies: 251
Views: 14965

Re: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?

Last year South Africa didn't bother turning up to the Rugby Championship. Although they demanded they still receive their share of the revenue. They made up some bullshit excuse about player welfare, but everyone knows he reason they didn't bother to participate is that they wouldn't have been abl...
by handyman
Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?
Replies: 251
Views: 14965

Re: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?

I knew SA's RWC 2019 win hurt NZ and Aus, but I had no idea it was this bad. Chin up lads, there's always the next one. Your team has hidden in fear since 2019 and yet you're trying to talk down to us? We have laws and our rugby players and admin are not above it, we all have to abide by it.
by handyman
Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?
Replies: 251
Views: 14965

Re: Will the Springboks turn up to the Rugby Championship this year?

I knew SA's RWC 2019 win hurt NZ and Aus, but I had no idea it was this bad.

Chin up lads, there's always the next one.