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by assfly
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RIP Hannes Strydom
Replies: 13
Views: 1055

Re: RIP Hannes Strydom

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...
by assfly
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The next RWC - who will hold the hunger?
Replies: 44
Views: 2001

Re: The next RWC - who will hold the hunger?

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)
by assfly
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Braai thread new
Replies: 109
Views: 9090

Re: Braai thread new

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!
by assfly
Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Braai thread new
Replies: 109
Views: 9090

Re: Braai thread new

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.
by assfly
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sydney - the most corrupt city in the world
Replies: 97
Views: 3389

Re: Sydney - the most corrupt city in the world

Never been there, no intention of going. Sounds like an utter shithole, filled with people with no morals or ethics.
by assfly
Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Replies: 152
Views: 4490

Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident

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
:lol: funny how all of a sudden the Daily Mail becomes the beacon of truth and justice when it suits your argument.
by assfly
Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2023/24 General match thread
Replies: 713
Views: 59762

Re: URC 2023/24 General match thread

Chilli wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:48 am We were promised ...
By whom?
by assfly
Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Replies: 152
Views: 4490

Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident

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.
by assfly
Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Replies: 152
Views: 4490

Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident

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

Get f**ked Curry.
by assfly
Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What's wrong with SA?
Replies: 199
Views: 6411

Re: What's wrong with SA?

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...
by assfly
Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What's wrong with SA?
Replies: 199
Views: 6411

Re: What's wrong with SA?

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.
by assfly
Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Replies: 152
Views: 4490

Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident

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...
by assfly
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What's wrong with SA?
Replies: 199
Views: 6411

Re: What's wrong with SA?

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!
by assfly
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Replies: 152
Views: 4490

Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident

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...
by assfly
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Replies: 152
Views: 4490

Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident

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.
by assfly
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cheetahs to become part of Wales
Replies: 4
Views: 619

Re: Cheetahs to become part of Wales

I think the poor Cheetahs players have suffered enough without the prospect of moving to Swansea.
by assfly
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What's wrong with SA?
Replies: 199
Views: 6411

Re: What's wrong with SA?

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...
by assfly
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Replies: 152
Views: 4490

Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident

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.
by assfly
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?
Replies: 174
Views: 5206

Re: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?

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...
by assfly
Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What's wrong with SA?
Replies: 199
Views: 6411

Re: What's wrong with SA?

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.
by assfly
Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What's wrong with SA?
Replies: 199
Views: 6411

Re: What's wrong with SA?

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...
by assfly
Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby: The sport with the fastest growth in Africa
Replies: 20
Views: 695

Re: Rugby: The sport with the fastest growth in Africa

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...
by assfly
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA are the world champs....but...
Replies: 97
Views: 2598

Re: SA are the world champs....but...

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...
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27785

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

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...
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27785

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

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...
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27785

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

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 ...
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27785

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Keith wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:33 pm Do you? Please post your transcript of every Mbonambi - Curry verbal exchange
That's the responsibility of the accuser.
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27785

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Keith wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:27 pm Bring it.
Bring what? Like evidence? We've got that. Where is the RFU's evidence? A character reference from Owen Farrell?
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27785

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Keith wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:26 pm He's not wrong though
Nonsense. His analogy doesn't match the situation at all.

If he's so convinced of Curry's accusation, why doesn't he come out and say he heard it?

I wonder if he's changed his views on gypsies or grabbing other player's nuts.
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27785

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Keith wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:56 am Joe Marler on the money on Twitter:
Brilliant. Ridiculous. Expected. “I didn't call you Baldy, Baldy."
Ah yes, another towering figure in English rugby of ethics and morals.
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27785

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Keith wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:33 am No lies here. The RFU have officially said it happened.
Please share the evidence, if you are so certain about it.
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27785

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

WR didn't say he didn't do it, they said there was insufficient evidence to charge him at this time. That suggests that they believe that there is more to it. If they didn't think that they would have dismissed it. So yes, I believe that in the balance of probabilities, the comment was made. No dou...
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Argentina vs England 3rd place match thread
Replies: 637
Views: 10677

Re: Argentina vs England 3rd place match thread

Should England form a circle and take the knee before kickoff?
by assfly
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springbok team 2025
Replies: 30
Views: 768

Re: Springbok team 2025

There's probably kids who aren't even in Matric yet who will play for the Boks in 2025. Weird to image that.
by assfly
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 47909

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

Is the 7-1 split used by the boks as a way to get the ABs to bring on their forward subs earlier? We don’t have the same forward depth as them across the bench. Is it a way for the boks to get their pack playing less time against our top pack? It means our starting pack are going to empty their tan...
by assfly
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 47909

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

Tehui wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:43 am It's sad to think that 5 players in that final have since passed away (Jonah Lomu, James Small, Chester Williams, Joost Van Der Westhuizen and Ruben Kruger).
And Kitch Christie, only 3 years after the final.
by assfly
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Should the B&I Lions tour South Africa instead of Aus in 2025?
Replies: 18
Views: 596

Should the B&I Lions tour South Africa instead of Aus in 2025?

Australia are in such a mess, they won't provide much competition to the mighty Lions. I know it will be tempting as the Lions will be guaranteed a much-needed series win to justify their existence, but nobody wants to see cricket scores. South Africa are world cup finalists again, and will provide ...
by assfly
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Eben Etzebeth coming to form.
Replies: 44
Views: 1182

Re: Eben Etzebeth coming to form.

The difference he made to the $harks team when he joined was incredible.

And conversely we were a much poorer team when he left for Bok duty.

Wonderful player, it's a privilege to see him at his peak at the moment.
by assfly
Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22890

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

I do think I could have easily done better with better choices but I no longer beat myself about it. The past is immutable so what's the point? My social limitations and life skills were relatively poor and naive. That's mostly a product of my upbringing which I didn't have any control over being a...
by assfly
Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 27545

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Meh. Stransky is a great commentator, I don't know why all of a sudden he's being quoted by so many websites as a guru. Next they'll be quoting former players whom we haven't heard from in 10 years. Clickbait. More importantly, everything out the Bok camp shows they are treating England with respect...