Official United Rugby Championship thread

[Sards]

OK maybe impact for the 2nd half.

The way I see it.
Volmink replaced Bosch which is a great improvement.

You backed Bosch since his birth. You will miss his kicking.

If he has become kak he must go. Same as Willemse. But you lot will never admit that

[OomStruisbaai]

The way I see it.
Volmink replaced Bosch which is a great improvement.

You backed Bosch since his birth. You will miss his kicking.

If he has become kak he must go. Same as Willemse. But you lot will never admit that

Cant wait to see him back at the Stormers. Will be nice if Dobson slot him in 12. Our backline will be exciting.
Gelant, Petersen, Dan, Willemse, Nel, Libbok, Jantjies. behind a pack of Roos, Fourie, Xaba, Moerat, Orie, Malherbe, Scarra, Kitshof.


Bring on Leinster!

[Sards]

You backed Bosch since his birth. You will miss his kicking.

If he has become kak he must go. Same as Willemse. But you lot will never admit that

Cant wait to see him back at the Stormers. Will be nice if Dobson slot him in 12. Our backline will be exciting.
Gelant, Petersen, Dan, Willemse, Nel, Libbok, Jantjies. behind a pack of Roos, Fourie, Xaba, Moerat, Orie, Malherbe, Scarra, Kitshof.


Bring on Leinster!

Check what I mean. He's Kak....now you reckon he is a 12 and is better than your starters.....

Province supporters

[OomStruisbaai]

If he has become kak he must go. Same as Willemse. But you lot will never admit that

Cant wait to see him back at the Stormers. Will be nice if Dobson slot him in 12. Our backline will be exciting.
Gelant, Petersen, Dan, Willemse, Nel, Libbok, Jantjies. behind a pack of Roos, Fourie, Xaba, Moerat, Orie, Malherbe, Scarra, Kitshof.


Bring on Leinster!

Check what I mean. He's Kak....now you reckon he is a 12 and is better than your starters.....

Province supporters

We have an excellent 15 & 10. Last time I checked he play for the Springboks with success in 12. We still have Kade Wolhuter who will be back for the rounds in SA.

[Sards]

Cant wait to see him back at the Stormers. Will be nice if Dobson slot him in 12. Our backline will be exciting.
Gelant, Petersen, Dan, Willemse, Nel, Libbok, Jantjies. behind a pack of Roos, Fourie, Xaba, Moerat, Orie, Malherbe, Scarra, Kitshof.


Bring on Leinster!

Check what I mean. He's Kak....now you reckon he is a 12 and is better than your starters.....

Province supporters

We have an excellent 15 & 10. Last time I checked he play for the Springboks with success in 12. We still have Kade Wolhuter who will be back for the rounds in SA.

According to who.

How many minutes has he played at 12 for the boks

10, 15....and he is better than all the 12s playing URC




WP supporters....another breed

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards , your fellow Sharks supporters posting here also suggested that he should play more often 12 to be better prepared for the Springboks.

Its only you that want to compare him with useless Bosch.

Get over it.

[Sards]

Sards , your fellow Sharks supporters posting here also suggested that he should play more often 12 to be better prepared for the Springboks.

Its only you that want to compare him with useless Bosch.

Get over it.

I acknowledge Bosch is useless...

You can't do the same rr Willemse

Are you saying he is a better 12 than the Bulls, Lions and Sharks 12s

[average joe]

I don't think any player is useless. They all have their talents and weaknesses, it's how a team utilize them that makes the difference.

[sorCrer]

I don't think any player is useless. They all have their talents and weaknesses, it's how a team utilize them that makes the difference.

Willie is fokken useless.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards , your fellow Sharks supporters posting here also suggested that he should play more often 12 to be better prepared for the Springboks.

Its only you that want to compare him with useless Bosch.

Get over it.

I acknowledge Bosch is useless...

You can't do the same rr Willemse

Are you saying he is a better 12 than the Bulls, Lions and Sharks 12s

He is a versatile player. Can play 10,12,15 for the Springboks like Frans Steyn. The Stormers have in Kade Wolhuter/Gelant/Libbok/Willemse versatile players.


Now I am finish waisting space on this thread try to answer your trolling. Go fuck yourself.

[average joe]

I don't think any player is useless. They all have their talents and weaknesses, it's how a team utilize them that makes the difference.

Willie is fokken useless.

Willie has done a job for us in the past. If it was not for him we probably would not have won the WC. Go watch Chasing the Sun. Everything that happens in that backline that does not get kicked away revolves around Willie. Other teams know this now and have probably figured out ways to counter it.

[Sards]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaqu%C3% ... az_Bonilla

Looks like the Sharks flyhalf problems are sorted

[Sards]

Sards , your fellow Sharks supporters posting here also suggested that he should play more often 12 to be better prepared for the Springboks.

Its only you that want to compare him with useless Bosch.

Get over it.

I acknowledge Bosch is useless...

You can't do the same rr Willemse

Are you saying he is a better 12 than the Bulls, Lions and Sharks 12s

He is a versatile player. Can play 10 ,12,15 for the Springboks like Frans Steyn. The Stormers have in Kade Wolhuter/Gelant/Libbok/Willemse versatile players.


Now I am finish waisting space on this thread try to answer your trolling. Go fuck yourself.

Vokkof

He is definitely not a 10 and a very average 15...

TWAT

And you never answered the question re him being better than the Bulls , Lions and Sharks 12s......

[handyman]

I acknowledge Bosch is useless...

You can't do the same rr Willemse

Are you saying he is a better 12 than the Bulls, Lions and Sharks 12s

He is a versatile player. Can play 10 ,12,15 for the Springboks like Frans Steyn. The Stormers have in Kade Wolhuter/Gelant/Libbok/Willemse versatile players.


Now I am finish waisting space on this thread try to answer your trolling. Go fuck yourself.

Vokkof

He is definitely not a 10 and a very average 15...

TWAT

And you never answered the question re him being better than the Bulls , Lions and Sharks 12s......

You punted Bosch for years, so at least we know whose judgement we are not to trust.

[assfly]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaqu%C3% ... az_Bonilla

Looks like the Sharks flyhalf problems are sorted

Historically, our international signings have either been fantastic or absolute shit. Let's hope he's the former!

[average joe]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaqu%C3% ... az_Bonilla

Looks like the Sharks flyhalf problems are sorted

Historically, our international signings have either been fantastic or absolute shit. Let's hope he's the former!

Bringing in players from outside can be problematic especially from countries that does not have English as their first language.

[assfly]

Bringing in players from outside can be problematic especially from countries that does not have English as their first language.

That' true. But all players understand the universal language of the box kick.

[average joe]

Ja but that's because you can just make cave man sounds and point to the fokon sky and every one understands.

[assfly]

Ja but that's because you can just make cave man sounds and point to the fokon sky and every one understands.

And herein lies the beauty of our sport

[Sards]

He is a versatile player. Can play 10 ,12,15 for the Springboks like Frans Steyn. .

And you never answered the question re him being better than the Bulls , Lions and Sharks 12s......

You punted Bosch for years, so at least we know whose judgement we are not to trust.

Still no answer....

Capies.....yoh

Poepbang slapgate

[Sards]

Ja but that's because you can just make cave man sounds and point to the fokon sky and every one understands.

And herein lies the beauty of our sport

We can give Curwin to the Stormers as a donation now

Watch...in a month they will be calling him the best ever.....

[OomStruisbaai]

I acknowledge Bosch is useless...

You can't do the same rr Willemse

Are you saying he is a better 12 than the Bulls, Lions and Sharks 12s

He is a versatile player. Can play 10 ,12,15 for the Springboks like Frans Steyn. The Stormers have in Kade Wolhuter/Gelant/Libbok/Willemse versatile players.


Now I am finish waisting space on this thread try to answer your trolling. Go fuck yourself.

Vokkof

He is definitely not a 10 and a very average 15...

TWAT

And you never answered the question re him being better than the Bulls , Lions and Sharks 12s......

It took you ages to realize Bosch is a vokop. Now you want us to acknowledge the same about Willemse. Vok jy is dom.

[sorCrer]

I don't think any player is useless. They all have their talents and weaknesses, it's how a team utilize them that makes the difference.

Willie is fokken useless.

Willie has done a job for us in the past. If it was not for him we probably would not have won the WC. Go watch Chasing the Sun. Everything that happens in that backline that does not get kicked away revolves around Willie. Other teams know this now and have probably figured out ways to counter it.

The past is the past. Hy is a poes net soes jy.

[OomStruisbaai]

RTE news : Stormers' Smith cited after alleged bite on Scannell

http://www.rte.ie/sport/united-rugby-ch ... -scannell/

There go our only lock.

You'll be fine. I have it on good authority that Scannell made the whole thing up.

Outcome?

[OomStruisbaai]

Aalwyn is back
Ospreys: Dan Evans, Mat Protheroe, Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler, Owen Watkin, Luke Morgan, Gareth Anscombe, Rhys Webb (captain), Nicky Smith, Sam Parry, Tomas Francis, Adam Beard, Alun Wyn Jones, Will Griffiths, Jac Morgan, Morgan Morris.
Replacements: Elvis Taione, Gareth Thomas, Tom Botha, Rhys Davies, Ethan Roots, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Stephen Myler, Joe Hawkins.
Cell C Sharks: Anthony Volmink, Marnus Potgieter, Jeremy Ward, Marius Louw, Thaakir Abrahams, Boeta Chamberlain, Ruan Pienaar; Ntuthuko Mchunu, Kerron van Vuuren, Thomas du Toit (captain), Ruben van Heerden, Hyron Andrews, James Venter, Gerbrandt Grobler, Henco Venter.
Replacements: Dan Jooste, Khwezi Mona, Lourens Adriaanse, Le Roux Roets, Phepsi Buthelezi, Dylan Richardson, Sanele Nohamba, Werner Kok.

[OomStruisbaai]

FRIDAY, 8th OCTOBER
Ulster Rugby v Benetton
Kingspan Stadium, Belfast – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA
Referee: AJ Jacobs (SARU, 5th league game)
AR 1: Paul Haycock (IRFU), AR 2: Andrew Cole (IRFU),
TMO: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU)
Live on: BBC NI, TG4, Premier Sports 1 & URC TV.
Ospreys v Cell C Sharks
Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA
Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 51st league game)
AR 1: Craig Evens (WRU) AR 2: Carwyn Williams (WRU),
TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)
Live on: BBC Wales, SuperSport, Premier Sports 2 & URC TV.

SATURDAY, 9th OCTOBER
Leinster Rugby v Zebre Parma
RDS, Dublin – KO 13.00 IRE & UK / 14.00 ITA & SA
Referee: Sam Grove-White (SRU, 17th league game)
AR 1: Peter Martin (IRFU), AR 2: Oisin Quinn (IRFU),
TMO: Neil Paterson (SRU)
Live on: RTÉ 2, Mediaset, Premier Sports 2 & URC TV.
Glasgow Warriors v Emirates Lions
Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 15.05 IRE & UK / 16.05 ITA & SA
Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR, 10th league game)
AR 1: David Sutherland (SRU), AR 2: Dunx McClement (SRU),
TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
Live on: Premier Sports 1, SuperSport & URC TV.
Connacht Rugby v Dragons
The Sportsground, Galway – KO 17.15 IRE & UK / 18.15 ITA & SA
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU, 4th league game)
AR 1: Stuart Gaffikin (IRFU), AR 2: Nigel Correll (IRFU),
TMO: AJ Jacobs (SARU)
Live on: TG4, S4C, Premier Sports 2 & URC TV.
Edinburgh Rugby v DHL Stormers
The DAM Health Stadium, Swansea – KO 17.15 IRE & UK / 18.15 ITA & SA
Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR, 17th league game)
AR 1: Ian Kenny (SRU), AR 2: Graeme Ormiston (SRU),
TMO: Stefano Roscini (FIR)
Live on: Premier Sports 1, SuperSport & URC TV.
Cardiff Rugby v Vodacom Bulls
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA
Referee: Chris Busby (IRFU, 11th league game)
AR 1: Ben Whitehouse (WRU) AR 2: John Darcy (WRU)
TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)
Live on: S4C, SuperSport, Premier Sports 2 & URC TV.
SUNDAY, 10th OCTOBER
Scarlets v Munster Rugby
Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli - KO 14.00 IRE & UK / 15.00 ITA & SA
Referee: Ben Blain (SRU, 13th league game)
AR 1: Craig Evans (WRU) AR 2: Simon Mills (WRU)
TMO: Neil Paterson (SRU)
Live on: S4C, RTÉ 2, Premier Sports 1 & URC TV.

[Chilli]

When are the teams announced?

[handyman]

Aalwyn is back
Ospreys: Dan Evans, Mat Protheroe, Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler, Owen Watkin, Luke Morgan, Gareth Anscombe, Rhys Webb (captain), Nicky Smith, Sam Parry, Tomas Francis, Adam Beard, Alun Wyn Jones, Will Griffiths, Jac Morgan, Morgan Morris.
Replacements: Elvis Taione, Gareth Thomas, Tom Botha, Rhys Davies, Ethan Roots, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Stephen Myler, Joe Hawkins.
Cell C Sharks: Anthony Volmink, Marnus Potgieter, Jeremy Ward, Marius Louw, Thaakir Abrahams, Boeta Chamberlain, Ruan Pienaar; Ntuthuko Mchunu, Kerron van Vuuren, Thomas du Toit (captain), Ruben van Heerden, Hyron Andrews, James Venter, Gerbrandt Grobler, Henco Venter.
Replacements: Dan Jooste, Khwezi Mona, Lourens Adriaanse, Le Roux Roets, Phepsi Buthelezi, Dylan Richardson, Sanele Nohamba, Werner Kok.

Thaakir Abrahams is all of 75 kg's. Who was the poster who always laughed at speedbumps?

[FalseBayFC]

Aalwyn is back
Ospreys: Dan Evans, Mat Protheroe, Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler, Owen Watkin, Luke Morgan, Gareth Anscombe, Rhys Webb (captain), Nicky Smith, Sam Parry, Tomas Francis, Adam Beard, Alun Wyn Jones, Will Griffiths, Jac Morgan, Morgan Morris.
Replacements: Elvis Taione, Gareth Thomas, Tom Botha, Rhys Davies, Ethan Roots, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Stephen Myler, Joe Hawkins.
Cell C Sharks: Anthony Volmink, Marnus Potgieter, Jeremy Ward, Marius Louw, Thaakir Abrahams, Boeta Chamberlain, Ruan Pienaar; Ntuthuko Mchunu, Kerron van Vuuren, Thomas du Toit (captain), Ruben van Heerden, Hyron Andrews, James Venter, Gerbrandt Grobler, Henco Venter.
Replacements: Dan Jooste, Khwezi Mona, Lourens Adriaanse, Le Roux Roets, Phepsi Buthelezi, Dylan Richardson, Sanele Nohamba, Werner Kok.

Thaakir Abrahams is all of 75 kg's. Who was the poster who always laughed at speedbumps?

I hate speed bump wingers with a passion. They are a little less exposed now with the inside out defensive pattern most teams employ now and they are usually super quick so good kick chasers. But they invariably get found out. There is a tiny wing fullback who played for the Kings, Malcolm Jaer. He was getting absolutely minced against the pro14 guys.

Trouble is we have so many if the little fuckers in the domestic game that they usually find themselves marking a Tristan Leyds type and don't get found out

[OomStruisbaai]

When are the teams announced?

The other teams play saturday, so tomorrow.

[Sards]

Sharks are doing something different this weekend. Very mobile loose forwards to come on as replacements.

Interesting. Have they worked out something.....

I heard one of the Bulls talking about " breaking the glass..". Jumping across the lineout on the throw. Our guys have been caught out by this.

[FalseBayFC]

Having said that, I like Thaakir Abrahams at this level. He's listed at 76kg and at 21 years old with his physical type he could realistically pick up 5 percent in weight. That puts him at 80kg. Same as Cheslin, Shane Williams, Breyten Paulse and Gio Aplon. He'll never be Bok material though.

Damien Mckenzie is listed at 81kg and looked too light in the heavy going this last match. He excels when the All Blacks have forward dominance though.

Rugby currently does seem to have space for one small pocket rocket in the backline. Especially on the wings where the outside centre pushes outwards towards the touchline on defence.

[Sards]

Steve Häagen-Dazs

Like the Bulls and the Stormers, the United Rugby Championship has proven to be a difficult tournament for the Sharks.

Their surrenders haven't been as meek as the Bulls and while they haven't subjected themselves to meek surrenders like the Stormers, the pressure to produce results is growing on them.

[assfly]

Outcome?

Guilty and banned for 8 weeks.

Terrible reflection on the Stormers' recruitment. I would cancel his contract immediately and send him back to Griquas.

[OomStruisbaai]

Outcome?

Guilty and banned for 8 weeks.

Terrible reflection on the Stormers' recruitment. I would cancel his contract immediately and send him back to Griquas.

This is bad news. Back to flankers / lock Ernst van Rhyn.

At least Dobson & kie got to their senses regarding the right game plan. Hope the weather will permit it tomorrow. They'll struggle in the scrum aswell with WP & Pierre plus the Cheetahs backup fatties. Possession will be valuable.

[Slick]

Having said that, I like Thaakir Abrahams at this level. He's listed at 76kg and at 21 years old with his physical type he could realistically pick up 5 percent in weight. That puts him at 80kg. Same as Cheslin, Shane Williams, Breyten Paulse and Gio Aplon. He'll never be Bok material though.

Damien Mckenzie is listed at 81kg and looked too light in the heavy going this last match. He excels when the All Blacks have forward dominance though.

Rugby currently does seem to have space for one small pocket rocket in the backline. Especially on the wings where the outside centre pushes outwards towards the touchline on defence.

You’ll get to see Darcy Graham at the weekend for Edinburgh, seems in great form at the moment. I do slightly worry for him though, seems to have absolutely no fear

[OomStruisbaai]

DHL Stormers: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Rikus Pretorius, 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Tim Swiel, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Willie Engelbrecht, 6 Nama Xaba, 5 Salmaan Moerat, 4 Ernst van Rhyn, 3 Neethling Fouche, 2 Scarra Ntubeni, 1 Brok Harris.
Replacements: 16 JJ Kotze, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Sazi Sandi, 19 Justin Basson, 20 Marcel Theunissen, 21 Godlen Masimla, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Dan du Plessis.

[robmatic]

DHL Stormers: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Rikus Pretorius, 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Tim Swiel, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Willie Engelbrecht, 6 Nama Xaba, 5 Salmaan Moerat, 4 Ernst van Rhyn, 3 Neethling Fouche, 2 Scarra Ntubeni, 1 Brok Harris.
Replacements: 16 JJ Kotze, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Sazi Sandi, 19 Justin Basson, 20 Marcel Theunissen, 21 Godlen Masimla, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Dan du Plessis.

Is that the same Brok Harris who was at Dragons? Thought he was about at retirement age.

[Sandstorm]

DHL Stormers: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Rikus Pretorius, 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Tim Swiel, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Willie Engelbrecht, 6 Nama Xaba, 5 Salmaan Moerat, 4 Ernst van Rhyn, 3 Neethling Fouche, 2 Scarra Ntubeni, 1 Brok Harris.
Replacements: 16 JJ Kotze, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Sazi Sandi, 19 Justin Basson, 20 Marcel Theunissen, 21 Godlen Masimla, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Dan du Plessis.

Is that the same Brok Harris who was at Dragons? Thought he was about at retirement age.

I think he’s 36. We still need experienced props until our Boks get back.

[sturginho]

Ulster:
15 Will Addison
14 Craig Gilroy
13 James Hume
12 Stewart Moore
11 Ethan McIlroy
10 Billy Burns
9 Nathan Doak
8 David McCann
7 Nick Timoney
6 Matty Rea
5 Sam Carter (c)
4 Alan O’Connor
3 Tom O’Toole
2 Rob Herring
1 Andrew Warwick

A disposizione:
16 Brad Roberts
17 Callum Reid
18 Ross Kane
19 Mick Kearney
20 Sean Reidy
21 David Shanahan
22 Mike Lowry
23 Ben Moxham


Treviso:
15 Rhyno Smith (esordiente)
14 Ratuva Tavuyara (47)
13 Marco Zanon (42)
12 Tommaso Benvenuti (119)
11 Luca Sperandio (64)
10 Leonardo Marin (2)
9 Callum Braley (15)
8 Braam Steyn (88)
7 Michele Lamaro (c) (24)
6 Giovanni Pettinelli (48)
5 Federico Ruzza (73)
4 Irné Herbst (64)
3 Ivan Nemer (18)
2 Corniel Els (12)
1 Federico Zani (54)

A disposizione:
16 Tomas Baravalle (54)
17 Cherif Traoré (72)
18 Tiziano Pasquali (85)
19 Marco Lazzaroni (113)
20 Sebastian Negri (50)
21 Lorenzo Cannone (2)
22 Luca Petrozzi (20)
23 Luca Morisi (85)