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assfly

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.

assfly

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.

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Why would you view women fighting differently to men fighting in UFC?

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Great fight, first one I've watched in years.

I though du Plessis lost the first round but the rest he looked much better.

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nardol wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:56 am They took over the day they booted the Brits out.

Ja this would be my date too.

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: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...

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I hear the physio at Munster is shit.

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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 5:54 am He nearly gifted the WC to the All Blacks.

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.

assfly

Is it safe for game to continue being played there?

Perhaps they should move Munster's home games to Dublin.

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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...

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Hoof wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:29 am There's cold hard cash to be monetised using social media. Players won't give that opportunity up, especially grifters like Joe Marler.

I know, but they can't have it both ways.

assfly

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.

assfly

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.

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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.

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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.

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Magpie26 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:55 am
assfly wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:26 am
Magpie26 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:07 am It's not a matter for the British Museum, its a matter for all museums.
OK, would you like to see all museums close?
Of course not.

So what is the compromise? Museums only keep goods from the local area?

assfly

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 ...

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message #2527204 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:35 am Avoiding the point, again.

Cool

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Glaston wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:27 am There was stuff about returning plant samples from Kew Gardens to their countries of Origin recently.

There are a number of Jacarandas in Pretoria that I assume are there on a rental basis.

assfly

Again, show me what these "celebrations" looked like.

assfly

Magpie26 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:07 am It's not a matter for the British Museum, its a matter for all museums.

OK, would you like to see all museums close?

assfly

message #2527204 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:41 am
here’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.’

You interpret that as a hero's welcome?

assfly

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, ...

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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?

assfly

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.

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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...

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I have a funny feeling we're getting very close to total agreement on this matter.

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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 ...

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So those calling for a lifetime ban, would that include coaching?

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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 ...

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message #2527204 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:33 pm And a convicted drug cheat then becomes representative of South African sport.

A rehabilitated drug cheat.

assfly

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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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Frodder wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:33 am
assfly wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:20 am What if the UK refuses to return them?
We get some periodic threads on PR

ja that was my thinking.

Returning goods from museums is a nice to have, but impossible to enforce.

assfly

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.

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What if the UK refuses to return them?

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He's done his time.

This just feels like another poor attempt to drive the knife into South Africa.

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