2021 Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup

[OomStruisbaai]

Looking forward to todays match. Sharks have everything to play for.

It's a meaningless game, that's why we put our a B-Team. Especially as it's the last time we'll see our Boks in a while.

Why meaningless? You can still win the South competition

[sorCrer]

Missed the game, do you guys think the standard of play and fitness is enough for the upcoming Lions series? Are the Boks almost ready?

If nothing else, this tournament has allowed some key players to get some much-needed gametime under their belt. But like-for-like, the Premiership and Top14 is being played a higher pace and standard than what we've seen in the RC.

But are they fit enough for international rugby? Not sure. Especially considering the Lions players are coming off the back of a very good 6N tournament.

I've watched a lot if Pro14 and Prem and that game last night was up to standard. A lot harder in the tackle too.

Stomps making over 150 tackles in the first half at altitude is ridiculous.

[assfly]

Why meaningless? You can still win the South competition

The South competition. The name says it all

Not for me boet, but good luck to anyone who find fulfilment in winning the comp.

I've watched a lot if Pro14 and Prem and that game last night was up to standard. A lot harder in the tackle too.

Stomps making over 150 tackles in the first half at altitude is ridiculous.

I'll give you that much, it was a better game than I've seen in a while. But generally our rugby this side of the year has been poor.

[fishfoodie]

Why meaningless? You can still win the South competition

The South competition. The name says it all

Not for me boet, but good luck to anyone who find fulfilment in winning the comp.

I've watched a lot if Pro14 and Prem and that game last night was up to standard. A lot harder in the tackle too.

Stomps making over 150 tackles in the first half at altitude is ridiculous.

I'll give you that much, it was a better game than I've seen in a while. But generally our rugby this side of the year has been poor.

It's been an extraordinary year; & with all the disruptions, & re-scheduling, I'll cut the players a lot of slack, on the lack of quality.

I'm just happy to be back seeing games again

Hopefully after the Lions tour, there'll be a regular pre-season, & with the vaccine rollout; we'll be back starting a regular season, with crowds of some description in the Autumn

[Sandstorm]

Why meaningless? You can still win the South competition

The South competition. The name says it all

Not for me boet, but good luck to anyone who find fulfilment in winning the comp.

I've watched a lot if Pro14 and Prem and that game last night was up to standard. A lot harder in the tackle too.

Stomps making over 150 tackles in the first half at altitude is ridiculous.

I'll give you that much, it was a better game than I've seen in a while. But generally our rugby this side of the year has been poor.

It's been an extraordinary year; & with all the disruptions, & re-scheduling, I'll cut the players a lot of slack, on the lack of quality.

I'm just happy to be back seeing games again

Hopefully after the Lions tour, there'll be a regular pre-season, & with the vaccine rollout; we'll be back starting a regular season, with crowds of some description in the Autumn

Took UK 5 months of intense jabs to get the numbers down to a level that allowed small crowds back into stadiums. SA are going to take longer than that to catch up unfortunately.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards score please, stage 2 here

[OomStruisbaai]

Not to worry, 7 all after 15. Have live scoring on SS site

[Sards]

Second save by Warner

[Sards]

Its the best I have seen Kerron for a long time

[Sards]

Mapimpi just wants the ball

[Sards]

Ox and the tank have held their own against all the front rows.

[FalseBayFC]

just came in my broeks a little bit ...

[FalseBayFC]

Hendrikse bros are the real deal. That one handed pass was magic.

[Sards]

Hendrikse bros are the real deal. That one handed pass was magic.

Watch the under 20s...should be epic

[Sards]

We have missed Mapimpi....absolutely class player

[Blake]

We have missed Mapimpi....absolutely class player

Playing a blinder out there tonight. Happy to have him back just in time for Bok preparation.

[Sards]

Great to see Bholi on....very dynamic player....

[OomStruisbaai]

Another close game?

[Sards]

It's like Sharks young guns playing the Sharks oumanne

[Sards]

Boeta......we really have missed a lot of good players now coming back

[Blake]

Curwin Bosch who?

[Sards]

Final against Bulls next week

[OomStruisbaai]

Winner 1st, loser 3rd. Maybe.

I hope Stormers don't play Bokke next week.

[sorCrer]

Are Bok's available next week. Aren't they going into a training bubble from tonight on?

[FalseBayFC]

Anyone else find Simelane's little bounce when he receives the ball incredibly annoying? He's fast becoming like Kirchner getting tackled after the first stride. I don't really think he's best utilized at 13. For such an athletic guy he runs very average lines and isn't really kicking on. I see him as a wing or fullback.

[sorCrer]

SARU is useless. WTF is this crap?

Now they're going to wank on for 20 minutes.

[sorCrer]

So no Boks next weekend?

[Sards]

No boks will advantage the Sharks surely

[OomStruisbaai]

No boks will advantage the Sharks surely

Nope 9 vs 4.

[Sards]

No boks will advantage the Sharks surely

Nope 9 vs 4.

The difference is that Duane, Morne and Van Staden are the Bulls. They are Talisman players. Sharks beat the Lions comfortably with a B team. Fills me with confidence. We could still take it. Thats the SHARKS for you. Always getting into finals

[Sards]

No boks will advantage the Sharks surely

Nope 9 vs 4.

That 9 means nothing.

Although great to see the Du Preez boys back. Outstanding players. Also fantastic to see the Weekend Special in the team. He deserves it.

[OomStruisbaai]

No boks will advantage the Sharks surely

Nope 9 vs 4.

The difference is that Duane, Morne and Van Staden are the Bulls. They are Talisman players. Sharks beat the Lions comfortably with a B team. Fills me with confidence. We could still take it. Thats the SHARKS for you. Always getting into finals

The Sharks still have Curwin Bosch. Advantage Sharks!

[Sards]

Nope 9 vs 4.

The difference is that Duane, Morne and Van Staden are the Bulls. They are Talisman players. Sharks beat the Lions comfortably with a B team. Fills me with confidence. We could still take it. Thats the SHARKS for you. Always getting into finals

The Sharks still have Curwin Bosch. Advantage Sharks!

Boeta is the real deal...just injury prone.
Since Curwin started kicking everything I kinda started losing interest. When he first started he ran a lot more.
But Curwin is an advantage yes.
I missed his long kicks to touch and his accuracy

[Sards]

So surely it's 1 vs 2 and 3 versus 4

[OomStruisbaai]

So surely it's 1 vs 2 and 3 versus 4

3 can still end 2nd for what its worth.

[sorCrer]

So surely it's 1 vs 2 and 3 versus 4

1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3

[GogLais]

Cardiff Blues v Zebre - kicked off 19:35, final whistle 21:40. No serious injuries or anything, just dragged on with constant captain’s challenges and TMO calls. Dire. The ref must have done his daily 10,000 steps just walking to the pitch-side screen.

[sorCrer]

Cardiff Blues v Zebre - kicked off 19:35, final whistle 21:40. No serious injuries or anything, just dragged on with constant captain’s challenges and TMO calls. Dire. The ref must have done his daily 10,000 steps just walking to the pitch-side screen.

It's rubbish. Last night Peyper reffing and Coetzee challenged after a Stormers try except there was confusion as to which action was being challenged. Peyper told him to 'choose his weapon'

[OomStruisbaai]

Peyper confused by Ernst challenge at the end.

[Sards]

Completely missed the Friday match due to commitments. Love the Rythm in the Stormers backline. Looks like the Province of old.