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[OomStruisbaai]

komaan Bulle

[PCPhil]

I must jinx him. Whenever I see Amos play he seems to screw something up.

[GogLais]

I must jinx him. Whenever I see Amos play he seems to screw something up.

Strangely enough I have that effect as well.

[OomStruisbaai]

Bulle in Bulls Grove now. Physical dominations

[GogLais]

Bulle in Bulls Grove now. Physical dominations

Ending up like the Ospreys game last night.

[lemonhead]

More ball to the Bulls wings in space please.

Ta

[OomStruisbaai]

Bulls are difficult to stop once they turned the tide.

[Slick]

Very chuffed to see Ntuthuko Mchunu continue to impress. He's a Durban born Maritzburg College boy from a community which is traditionally more soccer focused. I thought he scrummed very well for a converted loose forward. It would do wonders for rugby in KZN to have a Zulu Springbok one day. I'm backing this kid to be the first one.

There has never been a Zulu Springbok? Why is that?

Amongst the black African population, rugby has only really been the sport of choice in the Eastern Cape/ Border region. This is Xhosa country where Nelson Mandela comes from. Siya Kholisi, Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am are all from eKoloni. Kwa-Zulu Natal has always been soccer country amongst the black population. But with around 9 million Zulus its a real exciting prospect for rugby development. There are a lot of short thicc youngsters with amazing potential. Sbu Nkosi is of Zulu heritage but from from a family that has settled in the Lowveld. So I don't know if he identifies as Zulu but his name is definitely pure Zulu. The Zulu nation is a sleeping rugby giant imo. They are increasingly getting the opportunity to go to traditional rugby schools and are absolutely killing it.

Theres a youngster called Mambo Mkhize from Westville Boys High. Google his highlights. I hate to overhype youngsters but I will be certainly following his progress. He's a centre in the SBW mould. A decent size and plenty of x-factor.

Thanks! Appreciate that

[_Os_]

The Sharks players are in the stands supporting the Bulls. A bit of a lesson for the one eyed provincial supporters among us I feel, they would do well to follow the example of the Sharks players and supporters.

[fishfoodie]

The Sharks players are in the stands supporting the Bulls. A bit of a lesson for the one eyed provincial supporters among us I feel, they would do well to follow the example of the Sharks players and supporters.

I presume tour operators will start to do 10 day trips for fans, when things return to some kind of normal. It'd be a great addition to the matches to have some travelling support

[Slick]

The Sharks players are in the stands supporting the Bulls. A bit of a lesson for the one eyed provincial supporters among us I feel, they would do well to follow the example of the Sharks players and supporters.

There was an interview with the Stormers coach today saying the trip over here has been brilliant with the players being given time to sightsee and go out for a few beers. He said especially for youngsters, many of whom have never been out of SA, it has been a life changing trip and instilled a rugby ethos they might never have got otherwise. Great stuff

[lemonhead]

Well played Bulls.

Nice to see some local support.

[OomStruisbaai]

The Sharks players are in the stands supporting the Bulls. A bit of a lesson for the one eyed provincial supporters among us I feel, they would do well to follow the example of the Sharks players and supporters.

Which one eyed supporters are you talking about? We all support the Saffer teams.

Maybe you post on some other forum.

[_Os_]

Which one eyed supporters are you talking about?

Weepee fans that say Marcell is "past it".

[OomStruisbaai]

Which one eyed supporters are you talking about?

Weepee fans that say Marcell is "past it".

Sards have a massive problem with Damian Willemse but he still supports the Stormers today.

Marcel was great today. Glad he proved me wrong.

[_Os_]

The Sharks players are in the stands supporting the Bulls. A bit of a lesson for the one eyed provincial supporters among us I feel, they would do well to follow the example of the Sharks players and supporters.

I presume tour operators will start to do 10 day trips for fans, when things return to some kind of normal. It'd be a great addition to the matches to have some travelling support

There's maybe some market for it, expensive though. When South Africans do a trip like that it tends to only be for the Boks, a bucket list thing like "watch the Boks at a world cup" or "see the Boks play at Twickenham/Cardiff/Dublin/Edinburgh/Paris/Rome" or "see the Boks v ABs in NZ". You would be more likely to get people from SA if the tours were closer to a Springbok test and included that. There's probably more of a market for fans from Ireland/Wales/Scotland/Italy going to SA on a holiday with some matches thrown in.

Because the cities are close together, what would work is when there's two matches in the same country a day apart (like the Sharks and Bulls this round), is a ticket for a friday game and saturday game/hotel for the friday/travel. The market for South African's in UK/Ireland interested in that will be a couple of hundred maybe the low thousands (it's not the Boks so the market will be smaller). Wales matches will get the most South African fans whatever happens, because it's the easiest to get to from London/south of England where most South Africans in Europe are.

[OomStruisbaai]

Last away round for Saffer teams

Round Four:

Friday, October 15
Ulster v Lions | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |
Dragons v DHL Stormers | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |

Saturday, October 16
Zebre v Glasgow Warriors | 13:00 UK / 14:00 ITA & SA |
Benetton v Ospreys | 15:00 UK / 16:00 ITA & SA |
Leinster v Scarlets | 17:15 UK / 18:15 ITA & SA |
Edinburgh v Vodacom Bulls | 17:15 UK / 18:15 ITA & SA |
Munster v Connacht | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |
Cardiff v Cell C Sharks | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |

Traditional we struggle in the last game. Mieliepap and moedersmelk longing.

Mini break for SA teams after Round 4 and action will only resume 26th November.

[Chilli]

Not a bad weekend for the Saffer teams.
Bulls & $harks must be lank relieved.
Stormers did well enough.
Lions just don't have the players.

[FalseBayFC]

There has never been a Zulu Springbok? Why is that?

Amongst the black African population, rugby has only really been the sport of choice in the Eastern Cape/ Border region. This is Xhosa country where Nelson Mandela comes from. Siya Kholisi, Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am are all from eKoloni. Kwa-Zulu Natal has always been soccer country amongst the black population. But with around 9 million Zulus its a real exciting prospect for rugby development. There are a lot of short thicc youngsters with amazing potential. Sbu Nkosi is of Zulu heritage but from from a family that has settled in the Lowveld. So I don't know if he identifies as Zulu but his name is definitely pure Zulu. The Zulu nation is a sleeping rugby giant imo. They are increasingly getting the opportunity to go to traditional rugby schools and are absolutely killing it.

Theres a youngster called Mambo Mkhize from Westville Boys High. Google his highlights. I hate to overhype youngsters but I will be certainly following his progress. He's a centre in the SBW mould. A decent size and plenty of x-factor.

Thanks! Appreciate that

[Sards]

So so relieved to get that Sharks win in. So sick and tired of the Stomps that keep on giving us lip about dollars etc. .

That was a very convincing win. Against a decent team. But biggest was there is improvement. Starting to look a team. And some very good players set to join the team. Not convinced about Boetas kicking. Without Ruan it would have been a different game. Basically another Willemse type flyhalf.

Onwards and upwards.

[Sandstorm]

So so relieved to get that Sharks win in. So sick and tired of the Stomps that keep on giving us lip about dollars etc. .

That was a very convincing win. Against a decent team. But biggest was there is improvement. Starting to look a team. And some very good players set to join the team. Not convinced about Boetas kicking. Without Ruan it would have been a different game. Basically another Willemse type flyhalf.

Onwards and upwards.

Stormers, Stomps, Stomps, Willemse, Stormers.

Obsessed

[sorCrer]

So so relieved to get that Sharks win in. So sick and tired of the Stomps that keep on giving us lip about dollars etc. .

That was a very convincing win. Against a decent team. But biggest was there is improvement. Starting to look a team. And some very good players set to join the team. Not convinced about Boetas kicking. Without Ruan it would have been a different game. Basically another Willemse type flyhalf.

Onwards and upwards.

Stormers, Stomps, Stomps, Willemse, Stormers.

Obsessed

Poor oke sons will be Stompies.

[FalseBayFC]

Our guys have been battling a lot with the breakdown interpretation. There was some improvement but they're still flying mindlessly into rucks. This learning experience is going to be great for our rugby. Our coaching teams need to be bringing this back home and sharing it. SARU should really be investing heavily in our coaching structures. Clinics, training courses, internships etc.

[sorCrer]

So no home games for Saffa side in November. All to be played in Italy. fsakes

[weegie01]

Our guys have been battling a lot with the breakdown interpretation. There was some improvement but they're still flying mindlessly into rucks. This learning experience is going to be great for our rugby. Our coaching teams need to be bringing this back home and sharing it. SARU should really be investing heavily in our coaching structures. Clinics, training courses, internships etc.

I don't know how the SA teams have got away with some ruck clearances they have been making. Mind you, the same applies to the Scottish teams I have watched so maybe there has been an interpretation adjustment.

I left SA after 10 years there some 30 years ago. My Afrikaans was only basic back then so most has gone now. Nonetheless, our season tickets are next to where the visiting teams sit and I could make out a bit of what was going on between the Edinburgh SA players and the Stormers. I was quite surprised to hear some of our SA players who are famously reticent really taking the piss out of the Stormers.

I was a bit a confused the hear the Stormers player and staff shouting 'Bokke' as well as 'Stormers'. In my day 'Bokke' were only the national team.

I was dubious about the SA teams coming in, but so far I'm enjoying it. This may be just the freshness of new teams, but so far so good.

[Cartman]

Last away round for Saffer teams

Round Four:

Friday, October 15
Ulster v Lions | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |
Dragons v DHL Stormers | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |

Saturday, October 16
Zebre v Glasgow Warriors | 13:00 UK / 14:00 ITA & SA |
Benetton v Ospreys | 15:00 UK / 16:00 ITA & SA |
Leinster v Scarlets | 17:15 UK / 18:15 ITA & SA |
Edinburgh v Vodacom Bulls | 17:15 UK / 18:15 ITA & SA |
Munster v Connacht | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |
Cardiff v Cell C Sharks | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |

Traditional we struggle in the last game. Mieliepap and moedersmelk longing.

Mini break for SA teams after Round 4 and action will only resume 26th November.

We can win three of those. Ulster to beat the Lions

[sorCrer]

Last away round for Saffer teams

Round Four:

Friday, October 15
Ulster v Lions | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |
Dragons v DHL Stormers | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |

Saturday, October 16
Zebre v Glasgow Warriors | 13:00 UK / 14:00 ITA & SA |
Benetton v Ospreys | 15:00 UK / 16:00 ITA & SA |
Leinster v Scarlets | 17:15 UK / 18:15 ITA & SA |
Edinburgh v Vodacom Bulls | 17:15 UK / 18:15 ITA & SA |
Munster v Connacht | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |
Cardiff v Cell C Sharks | 19:35 UK / 20:35 ITA & SA |

Traditional we struggle in the last game. Mieliepap and moedersmelk longing.

Mini break for SA teams after Round 4 and action will only resume 26th November.

We can win three of those. Ulster to beat the Lions

Home games have been cancelled and are being played away in Italy.

Edit: Apols was replying to Oom.

[OomStruisbaai]

So no home games for Saffa side in November. All to be played in Italy. fsakes

Two rounds.


Round Six

Friday, November 26
Saturday, November 27
DHL Stormers v Zebre | 13:00 UK / 14:00 ITA / 15:00 SA |
Cell C Sharks v Scarlets | 15:30 UK / 16:30 ITA / 17:30 SA |
Vodacom Bulls v Munster | 17:45 UK / 18:45 ITA / 19:45 SA |

Sunday, November 28
Emirates Lions v Cardiff | 14:00 UK / 15:00 ITA / 16:00 SA |

Round Seven:

Friday, December 3
Vodacom Bulls v Scarlets | 17:35 UK / 18:35 ITA / 19:35 SA |

Saturday, December 4
Cell C Sharks v Zebre | 13:00 UK / 14:00 ITA / 15:00 SA |
Emirates Lions v Munster | 15:30 UK / 16:30 ITA / 17:30 SA |
DHL Stormers v Cardiff | 17:45 UK / 18:45 ITA / 19:45 SA |

[Sards]

So so relieved to get that Sharks win in. So sick and tired of the Stomps that keep on giving us lip about dollars etc. .

That was a very convincing win. Against a decent team. But biggest was there is improvement. Starting to look a team. And some very good players set to join the team. Not convinced about Boetas kicking. Without Ruan it would have been a different game. Basically another Willemse type flyhalf.

Onwards and upwards.

Stormers, Stomps, Stomps, Willemse, Stormers.

Obsessed

Poor oke sons will be Stompies.

sigh......I have no expectations of them ever playing provincial sport. They play out of the love of the game. Not focused enough.
But let's not deviate from all the $harks quips and shit from ouboet constantly......

Ffs...its just as boring

[OomStruisbaai]

Stormers, Stomps, Stomps, Willemse, Stormers.

Obsessed

Poor oke sons will be Stompies.

But let's not deviate from all the $harks quips and shit from ouboet constantly......

Ffs...its just as boring

Het jy nou weer in n poes verander? Bly weg van sondae se pappegaai twak.

[SaintK]

Poor oke sons will be Stompies.

But let's not deviate from all the $harks quips and shit from ouboet constantly......

Ffs...its just as boring

Het jy nou weer in n poes verander? Bly weg van sondae se pappegaai twak.

Fuck me!!! Your teams start winning and still you guys are arguing and squabbling about

[Sards]

But let's not deviate from all the $harks quips and shit from ouboet constantly......

Ffs...its just as boring

Het jy nou weer in n poes verander? Bly weg van sondae se pappegaai twak.

Fuck me!!! Your teams start winning and still you guys are arguing and squabbling about

Our provincial rivalries of next level compared to you guys.

[OomStruisbaai]

Het jy nou weer in n poes verander? Bly weg van sondae se pappegaai twak.

Fuck me!!! Your teams start winning and still you guys are arguing and squabbling about

Our provincial rivalries of next level compared to you guys.

Sards stop posting kak. You are a vokken embarrasment. Poeskop

[SaintK]

Fuck me!!! Your teams start winning and still you guys are arguing and squabbling about

Our provincial rivalries of next level compared to you guys.

Sards stop posting kak. You are a vokken embarrasment. Poeskop

It appears he is correct though

[Sards]

Our provincial rivalries of next level compared to you guys.

Sards stop posting kak. You are a vokken embarrasment. Poeskop

It appears he is correct though

One of 2 things with ouboet.
Either vokken miserable when the Stormers don't win.
Or babelaas the next day following no win.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards stop posting kak. You are a vokken embarrasment. Poeskop

It appears he is correct though

One of 2 things with ouboet.
Either vokken miserable when the Stormers don't win.
Or babelaas the next day following no win.

Vokof, I am happy, making wilds pot after all the nice rugby and you come and vok around with provincial kak.

[Sards]

Ag shaddup.

Wildspot...lekker.

Just had some fresh snoek at my BILs place he just caught. Lemon and garlic butter smothered on the flesh, skin below on the coals. LEKKER. Snoek was vet. Although it's October these fish hadn't gone deep because of the moon so didn't spawn so no wurms

[OomStruisbaai]

Kudu kudu kudu kudu

[fishfoodie]

Do you guys not have a National thread on here yet for this kind of chat ?

[OomStruisbaai]

Do you guys not have a National thread on here yet for this kind of chat ?

Yes, five threads.