SA rugby return to play

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:12 pm

ZuluBoy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:02 pm WP gets 2 and Sharks 2 points

Yep. It's been confirmed that the game is cancelled

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/currie ... cancelled/

If the Sharks can't play the semi final does the Cheetahs move up?

assfly · Post by **assfly** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:02 pm

Jensrsa wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:12 pm If the Sharks can't play the semi final does the Cheetahs move up?

I'd be fine with this. Provided that there is no chance of the Sharks putting together a team, it would make sense to give the Cheetahs a crack at the semi.

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:10 pm

will have to wait and see

few scenarios i think
Cheetahs gets a semi
Whoever play against the Sharks gets the win if Sharks forfeit
postponed date
or other
think we'll hear after this weekend's games what will happen

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:44 pm

HT: Bulls 12-9 Lions

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:49 pm

Scrums are a gamble, penalties one for you one for me. The field is wet and it's massive weights

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:53 pm

FT: Bulls 22-15 Lions

Next week, a replay for the SF

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:15 pm

Bulls 39
WP 37
Sharks 35
Lions 34

Semis:
Bulls vs Lions
WP vs Sharks (if the Sharks are allowed to play)

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:39 pm

Jake last played 20 days ago and had 7 changes. I think he was in trouble but All he did was stood in the scrums, got Marco v Staden to match Schoeman and pinned Swanepoel back with high ones. Lions never once pressurised the Bulls inexperienced 15.
Simelane's absence on inside centre left the Lions without their main strike force

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:40 pm

ZuluBoy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:39 pm Jake last played 20 days ago and had 7 changes. All he did was stood in the scrums, got Marco v Staden to match Schoeman and pinned Swanepoel back with high ones. Lions never once pressurised the Bulls inexperienced 15.
Simelane's absence on inside centre left the Lions without their main strike force, when he came from bench they've brought him in on outside centre. He on inside centre and combining with Swanepoel hitting the backline is a strike force that was missing in action this time

The Bulls played to the strategy JW devised with the rookies in the backline. 10 man rugby using the rookies as a defensive line and it worked as the Lions couldn't break the line

Too many silly mistakes and silly penalties conceded by the Lions

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:53 am

Bulls will still need a win or draw against Pumas I think. WP could beat the Sharks with a BP. If Jake slip against Jimmy who is a coach that can match him come strategy then it will be Lions off to CT or did the Bulls already finished on top of the log irrespective what happen in CT ?

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:25 am

ZuluBoy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:53 am Bulls will still need a win or draw against Pumas I think. WP could beat the Sharks with a BP. If Jake slip against Jimmy who is a coach that can match him come strategy then it will be Lions off to CT or did the Bulls already finished on top of the log irrespective what happen in CT ?

WP Sharks game has been cancelled and each got 2 points. Bulls finish top regardless of the Pumas game

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:06 am

Ok so its official
so its Bulls Lions underdogs
WP Sharks underdogs

OomStruisbaai · Post by **OomStruisbaai** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:31 am

CC gaan Loftus toe. Geen manier hoe enige ander span hulle gaan klop nie.

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:38 am

I.t.o. SARU Competition Rules:

6.3.4. should a quarter-final or semi-final Match (as the case may be) for whatever reason not be able to be rescheduled, the Team with the higher log position upon the completion of the group stage Matches shall proceed to the semi-final or final Match (as the case may be).

6.3.5. Should the final Match for whatever reason not be able to be rescheduled, the team with the higher log position after the group stage Matches shall be declared the winner of the competition.

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:19 pm

MVM Holdings, an international investment consortium spearheaded by Marco Masotti, has entered into an agreement to purchase a 51 percent majority stake in The Sharks.

The current shareholders, the KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union and SuperSport International, will hold the remaining 49 percent of the franchise. The financial terms of the transaction are confidential.

MVM Holdings were previously in discussions with WP Rugby/Stormers last year about a deal but it all came to nothing.

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/currie ... arks-gain/

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:23 pm

Great backing for Sharks

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:16 am

Griquas: 15 James Verity-Amm, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 Harlon Klaasen, 12 Andre Swarts, 11 Eduan Keyter, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Zak Burger (captain), 8 Johan Momsen, 7 Stefan Willemse, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Cameron Lindsay, 4 Adre Smith, 3 John-Roy Jenkinson, 2 Alandre van Rooyen, 1 Mox Mxoli.
Replacements – from: 16 CJ Conradie, 17 Bandisa Ndlovu, 18 Tijde Visser, 19 Ewan Coetzee, 20 Siba Qoma, 21 Ashlon Davids, 22 George Whitehead, 23 Ederies Arendse, 24 Andrew Beerwinkel, 25 Raegan Oranje, 26 Masixole Banda.

Cheetahs: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Duncan Saal, 13 Dries Swanepoel, 12 Frans Steyn, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Reinhardt Fortuin, 9 Tian Meyer, 8 Jeandré Rudolph, 7 George Cronje, 6 Andisa Ntsila, 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Carl Wegner (captain), 3 Conraad van Vuuren, 2 Marnus van der Merwe, 1 Boan Venter,
Replacements: 16 Louis van der Westhuizen, 17 Cameron Dawson, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Victor Sekekete, 20 Chris Massyn, 21 Ruben de Haas, 22 Howard Mnisi, 23 Rhyno Smith.

Date: Saturday, January 9
Venue: Griqua Stadium, Kimberley
Kick-off: 16.30 (14.30)
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron
Assistant Referees: Griffin Colby, Paul Mente
TMO: Cwengile Jadezweni

Midfieldmaestro · Post by **Midfieldmaestro** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:48 pm

The semi finals and finals are a week later, 23rd and 30th of wich the Sharks will be very happy about

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:05 pm

Pumas Bulls some were close games
Last 10 Currie Cup outings
2010: Pumas won 22-21, Nelspruit
2011: Bulls won 16-12, Nelspruit
2011: Bulls won 47-12, Pretoria
2014: Bulls won 37-6, Nelspruit
2015: Bulls won 25-24, Nelspruit
2016: Bulls won 41-14, Nelspruit
2017: Pumas won 51-15, Nelspruit
2017: Bulls won 52-32, Pretoria
2018: Bulls won 39-29, Pretoria
2019: Bulls won 25-17, Nelspruit

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Sat Jan 09, 2021 4:08 pm

Pumas: 15 Tapiwa Mafura, 14 Luther Obi, 13 Alwayno Visagie, 12 Ali Mgijima, 11 Etienne Taljaard, 10 Devon Williams, 9 Ginter Smuts, 8 Willie Engelbrecht, 7 Phumzile Maqondwana, 6 Daniel Maartens, 5 Darrien Landsberg, 4 Pieter Jansen van Vuren (captain), 3 Ignatius Prinsloo, 2 Simon Westraadt, 1 Morgan Naude.
Replacements: 16 AJ le Roux, 17 Eduan Swart, 18 Heath Backhouse, 19 Francois Kleinhans, 20 Giovan Snyman, 21 Tiaan Botes, 22 Sebastian de Klerk, 23 Liam Hendricks.

Vodacom Bulls: 15. Clinton Swart, 14. Jade Stighling, 13. Marnus Potgieter, 12. Dawid Kellerman, 11. Stravino Jacobs, 10. Morné Steyn, 9. Ivan van Zyl, 8. Tim Agaba, 7. Arno Botha, 6. WJ Steenkamp, 5. Janko Swanepoel, 4. Jan Uys, 3. Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 2. Joe van Zyl, 1. Gerhard Steenekamp.
Replacements: 16. Johan Grobbelaar, 17. Lizo Gqoboka, 18. Marcel van der Merwe, 19. Divan Venter, 20. Elrigh Louw, 21. Keagan Johannes, 22. Kabelo Mokoena, 23. Jay-Cee Nel.

Travelling reserves: 24. Janco Uys, 25. Mornay Smith, 26. Johan Mulder.

Date: Sunday, January 10
Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Kick-off: 16.00 (14.00 GMT)
Referee: Jaco Peyper
Assistant Referees: Rasta Rasivhenge. AJ Jacobs
TMO: Johan Greeff

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:29 pm

FT: Griquas 18-22 Cheetahs

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:49 pm

Frans Steyn to the rescue
Bulls field mostly their u/21 champions against the Pumas.

Midfieldmaestro · Post by **Midfieldmaestro** » Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:48 pm

Jake wil kyk wie van hulle kom die mas op

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:50 pm

Pumas big lead at HT. 34-7. It again show the value of the locks etc. in the scrum as the Puma frontrower took the u/21 bull to the cleaners, then came on the experienced man Marcell v d Merwe from the bench and same story. Great Pumas tries

kiap · Post by **kiap** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:06 pm

This U/21 gambit may not be a good move by Jake. OK, so they still finish first on the log, but ...

The semifinal is another two weeks away. Bulls first team will have played only 80 minutes actual game time in what, 40 f*ken days?

A few bucks on the Lions might work alright.

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:05 pm

FT: Pumas 44-14 Bulls

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:13 pm

agree kiap, tis proved to be the wrong move
both underdogs in the semis Sharks and Lions in with a chance depending team selections

Midfieldmaestro · Post by **Midfieldmaestro** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:18 pm

Jensrsa wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:05 pm FT: Pumas 44-14 Bulls

dis n moerske pak
must be the highest cc winnimg margin this season

OomStruisbaai · Post by **OomStruisbaai** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:40 pm

kiap wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:06 pm This U/21 gambit may not be a good move by Jake. OK, so they still finish first on the log, but ...

The semifinal is another two weeks away. Bulls first team will have played only 80 minutes actual game time in what, 40 f*ken days?

A few bucks on the Lions might work alright.

WP & Sharks also did not played much.

Lions could not beat Jake's B team. Don't waiste your money.

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 3:53 am

Jimmy says :
https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/curr ... e-20210110

Midfieldmaestro · Post by **Midfieldmaestro** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:22 pm

The SA Franchise Cup starts in 5 weeks. Will replace the 14 team SA Cup whereby 14 teama would fight for the remaining 8th spot in the Currie Cup, Travel restrictions due to covid lead to its cancelation
Franchise Cup is between 8 teams, all the franchises
Bulls Stormers Lions Sharks Cheetahs Pumas Griquas and Kings

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:29 pm

Most tries scored Super Rugby Unlocked Series and the Currie Cup so far
Jimmy's Pumas with 34 tries!
then comes Bulls and Wp 32 tries
Lions 31 tries (a lot of their games were canceled though)

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:04 pm

The experts SWOT analysis
Swys with underdogs rest with favs
Bulls setpiece...
Newlands a big motivating factor...

https://youtu.be/_8K4Bm9Cj7U

https://youtu.be/oyArMZ9jDJ8

https://youtu.be/Y217WAXJqNM

https://youtu.be/6lSCMEKi9CE

Midfieldmaestro · Post by **Midfieldmaestro** » Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:29 am

Test match experience will count. WP's WC Winner frontrow Frans Bongi Kitshof
Referees interpretation scrums breakdowns will play a part in the outcome aswell I think

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:10 am

Carling Currie Cup, Semi-Final

Saturday, 23 January 2021
Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Xerox Lions at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria – 14h00
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge
Assistant Referees: AM Jacobs, Griffin Colby
Television Match Official: Marius Jonker

DHL WP vs Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands, Cape Town – 16h30
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Aimee Barrett-Theron
Television Match Official: Stuart Berry

Western Province – 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Dan du Plessis, 12 Rikus Pretorius, 11 Angelo Davids, 10 Tim Swiel, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Juarno Augustus, 7 Johan du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 JD Schickerling, 4 Salmaan Moerat, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ali Vermaak.
Subs (from): 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Chris van Zyl, 20 Ernst van Rhyn, 21 Jaco Coetzee, 22 Paul de Wet, 23 Ruhan Nel, 24 Sazi Sandi, 25 Tristan Leyds.

Midfieldmaestro · Post by **Midfieldmaestro** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:41 am

Without Kitshof

no more frontrow dominance

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:32 am

Jensrsa wrote: ↑Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:10 am Carling Currie Cup, Semi-Final

Saturday, 23 January 2021
Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Xerox Lions at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria – 14h00
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge
Assistant Referees: AM Jacobs, Griffin Colby
Television Match Official: Marius Jonker

DHL WP vs Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands, Cape Town – 16h30
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Aimee Barrett-Theron
Television Match Official: Stuart Berry

Western Province – 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Dan du Plessis, 12 Rikus Pretorius, 11 Angelo Davids, 10 Tim Swiel, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Juarno Augustus, 7 Johan du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 JD Schickerling, 4 Salmaan Moerat, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ali Vermaak.
Subs (from): 16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Chris van Zyl, 20 Ernst van Rhyn, 21 Jaco Coetzee, 22 Paul de Wet, 23 Ruhan Nel, 24 Sazi Sandi, 25 Tristan Leyds.

Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am (captain), 12 Marius Louw, 11 Yaw Penxe, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Sanele Nohamba, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Dylan Richardson, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 JJ van der Mescht, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Fez Mbatha, 1 Ox Nche
Substitutes: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Mzamo Majola, 18 Michael Kumbirai, 19 Hyron Andrews, 20 Thembelani Bholi, 21 Jaden Hendrikse, 22 Jeremy Ward, 23 Manie Libbok

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:26 pm

Bulls: 15 David Kriel, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Cornal Hendricks, 11 Stravino Jacobs, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Ivan van Zyl, 8 Duane Vermeulen (captain), 7 Elrigh Louw, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Sintu Manjezi, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Schalk Erasmus, 1 Lizo Gqoboka
Substitutes: 16 Johan Grobbelaar, 17 Jacques van Rooyen, 18 Mornay Smith, 19 Jan Uys, 20 Arno Botha, 21 Embrose Papier, 22 Chris Smith, 23 Marco Jansen van Vuren

Lions: 15 Tiaan Swanepoel, 14 Stean Pienaar, 13 Wandisile Simelane, 12 Burger Odendaal, 11 Courtnall Skosan, 10 Elton Jantjies (captain), 9 Andre Warner, 8 Len Massyn, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Jaco Kriel, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Willem Alberts, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Jaco Visagie, 1 Sti Sithole
Substitutes: 16 Jan-Henning Campher, 17 Ruan Dreyer, 18 Carlu Sadie, 19 Reinhard Nothnagel, 20 Wilhelm van der Sluys, 21 Morne van den Berg, 22 Dan Kriel, 23 Francke Horn, 24 Nathan McBeth, 25 EW Viljoen, 26 Ross Cronje

Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Xerox Lions at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria – 14h00
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge
Assistant Referees: AM Jacobs, Griffin Colby
Television Match Official: Marius Jonker

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:09 pm

Midfieldmaestro wrote: ↑Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:41 am Without Kitshof no more frontrow dominance

Vermaak is no Kitshoff, but scrum dominance is not the doing of only 1 player. I still expect WP to edge the scrums.

Malherbe is the real scrumming machine.

ZuluBoy · Post by **ZuluBoy** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 3:59 pm

Lions and Bulls will have to adapt to how Rasta interpret the breakdown early on
WP will miss Kitshoff's going fwd
Good defence will win it as both Sharks and WP like to attack