I think both signings are exciting. Rassie is always thinking differently.
It's back to his old adage of not always picking the best players, but the right players. It appears he applies to the same thinking to coaches.
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- Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Tony Brown on the Boks radar
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1491
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Marcus Smith goooooonnnnneee... Maybe.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1221
Re: Marcus Smith goooooonnnnneee... Maybe.
I think Marcus Smith is a huge talent.
He's proven year after year with Harlequins he's the real deal. They've built a game around their 8-9-10-12 axis and it works.
I just don't think he's right for England. He just doesn't suit their style of play, and he's definitely not a fullback.
He's proven year after year with Harlequins he's the real deal. They've built a game around their 8-9-10-12 axis and it works.
I just don't think he's right for England. He just doesn't suit their style of play, and he's definitely not a fullback.
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: UFC Dricus du Plessis
- Replies: 101
- Views: 5527
Re: UFC Dricus du Plessis
Why would you view women fighting differently to men fighting in UFC?
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:21 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: UFC Dricus du Plessis
- Replies: 101
- Views: 5527
Re: UFC Dricus du Plessis
Great fight, first one I've watched in years.
I though du Plessis lost the first round but the rest he looked much better.
I though du Plessis lost the first round but the rest he looked much better.
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: American imperialism when did it begin?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2159
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Behind the scenes of the boks first ever RWC
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1030
Re: Behind the scenes of the boks first ever RWC
:thumbup: Almost 30 years ago. Seeing these pictures for me it still feels like yesterday. I would love to have another RWC in South Africa. We have it all to host the most fantastic one again. Considering it was most iconic RWC of them all, and the Boks have gone on to win 4, it is an outrage they...
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
- Replies: 295
- Views: 13850
Re: Snyman to Leinster is exactly what they need to beat the Orcs of La Rochelle ...
I hear the physio at Munster is shit.
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The smallest Springbok is the most active Springbok
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1181
Re: The smallest Springbok is the most active Springbok
His charge down against France also could be seen as a match-winning moment.
This world cup is full of fine margins, including three 1 point victories.
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Munster fan grabs opposition player - wtf?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2299
Re: Munster fan grabs opposition player - wtf?
Is it safe for game to continue being played there?
Perhaps they should move Munster's home games to Dublin.
Perhaps they should move Munster's home games to Dublin.
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bulls vs Saracens @ Loftus 09/12/2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1290
Re: Bulls vs Saracens @ Loftus 09/12/2023
Great game to watch as a neutral. When I heard SA teams were joining the Champions Cup, these were the sort of matches I was looking forward to. This could turn out to be a very good rivalry. And kudos to Saracens for bucking the trend and sending a full strength team out. Pity the Bulls seemed to r...
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: I hope Kiwi fans are happy now - take 2
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4937
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: I hope Kiwi fans are happy now - take 2
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4937
Re: I hope Kiwi fans are happy now - take 2
I don't think this is a Kiwi or Saffa rugby fan problem, it's a social media problem. Abuse happens daily, everywhere.
Until they find away to fix it, I would highly recommend that pro players, coaches and refs stay away from every form of social media.
Until they find away to fix it, I would highly recommend that pro players, coaches and refs stay away from every form of social media.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Where to live in the world on 2500 euros
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3087
Re: Where to live in the world on 2500 euros
Zanzibar. The exchange rate would be in your favour to allow for an incredible quality of life. Absolutely breathtaking scenery and beaches, but also a growing economy with lots to do.
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
I see Dyantyi is starting for the $harks this weekend. Let's hope they take it easy on the celebrations and fanfare this time, last time was a bit over the top.
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Spotify Wrapped
- Replies: 123
- Views: 7552
Re: Spotify Wrapped
Black Country, New Road
Geese
Rolling Stones
Manchester Orchestra
Blur
Geese
Rolling Stones
Manchester Orchestra
Blur
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Royal Racists
- Replies: 82
- Views: 4279
Re: The Royal Racists
Context is everything. And it's the one thing we don't have on this issue, apart from a book written by a nobody who wasn't there.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:50 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Elgin Marbles
- Replies: 239
- Views: 10846
Re: The Elgin Marbles
So what is the compromise? Museums only keep goods from the local area?
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
So D'Arcy made it all up? That's not what I'm saying. I'm just asking somebody to substantiate what these celebrations looked like. Did he arrive on a helicopter? Were there fireworks? Were the crowd chanting his name? It's the backbone of D'Arcy's argument, that South Africans have celebrated the ...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
Cool
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Elgin Marbles
- Replies: 239
- Views: 10846
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
Again, show me what these "celebrations" looked like.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Elgin Marbles
- Replies: 239
- Views: 10846
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
You interpret that as a hero's welcome?message #2527204 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:41 amhere’s Rassie Erasmus on Dyantyi earlier this summer. ‘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.’
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
I'm all for him getting a second chance, once he served his punishment... I just don't agree he should have been welcomed back as a hero... which I think was Darcy's point? If someone could point me in the direction of where he has been hailed as a hero, or the supposed fanfare around his signing, ...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:19 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Elgin Marbles
- Replies: 239
- Views: 10846
Re: The Elgin Marbles
If I may play devils advocate here...
Would people like to see every item in the British Museum returned to it's place of origin, to the extent that the museum closes?
Would people like to see every item in the British Museum returned to it's place of origin, to the extent that the museum closes?
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is it a Rassie masterstroke in appointing Duanne Vermeulen as Springbok defence coach?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1839
Re: Is it a Rassie masterstroke in appointing Duanne Vermeulen as Springbok defence coach?
I'm against rushing him into it. Good players don't always make good coaches.
Even a season at the Stormers doesn't seem enough. He'll need years of training and practice to get to the required standards.
Even a season at the Stormers doesn't seem enough. He'll need years of training and practice to get to the required standards.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:12 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
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...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Elgin Marbles
- Replies: 239
- Views: 10846
Re: The Elgin Marbles
I have a funny feeling we're getting very close to total agreement on this matter.
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
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 ...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
So those calling for a lifetime ban, would that include coaching?
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
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 ...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
A rehabilitated drug cheat.message #2527204 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:33 pm And a convicted drug cheat then becomes representative of South African sport.
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
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...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:31 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
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 ...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:19 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
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...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
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...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Elgin Marbles
- Replies: 239
- Views: 10846
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
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.
All this talk about Rassie backing him is ridiculous. He was asked a question and answered it.
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:20 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Elgin Marbles
- Replies: 239
- Views: 10846
Re: The Elgin Marbles
What if the UK refuses to return them?
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Aphiwe Dyantyi
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9951
Re: Aphiwe Dyantyi
He's done his time.
This just feels like another poor attempt to drive the knife into South Africa.
This just feels like another poor attempt to drive the knife into South Africa.