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[assfly]

Very intelligent player. That's where we lack. Our youngsters are Zombies that you turn the key on their back and they just do what they are told, no plan B. Monkey clanging the cymbols. Can't think of a single youngster of ours with half his class. We are so vokked going forward at flyhalf

Smith has thrived in a team that is built around his attack and they leak a lot of tries too.

I don't think there are many international flyhalves who play purely on instinct. The game is too structured for that now.

[Sards]

Very intelligent player. That's where we lack. Our youngsters are Zombies that you turn the key on their back and they just do what they are told, no plan B. Monkey clanging the cymbols. Can't think of a single youngster of ours with half his class. We are so vokked going forward at flyhalf

Smith has thrived in a team that is built around his attack and they leak a lot of tries too.

I don't think there are many international flyhalves who play purely on instinct. The game is too structured for that now.

Quade Cooper
Moanga
Barrett

We are so so vokked going forward....
At one point we looked like we had a bunch of youngsters coming forward...but that whole bunch has failed miserably. It's like we have lost an entire generation of flyhalves

[Chilli]

Very intelligent player. That's where we lack. Our youngsters are Zombies that you turn the key on their back and they just do what they are told, no plan B. Monkey clanging the cymbols. Can't think of a single youngster of ours with half his class. We are so vokked going forward at flyhalf

Smith has thrived in a team that is built around his attack and they leak a lot of tries too.

I don't think there are many international flyhalves who play purely on instinct. The game is too structured for that now.

Quade Cooper
Moanga
Barrett

We are so so vokked going forward....
At one point we looked like we had a bunch of youngsters coming forward...but that whole bunch has failed miserably. It's like we have lost an entire generation of flyhalves

If you think that the All Blacks play unstructured rugby and that their 10's rely solely on instinct you might be very mistaken.

[Uncle fester]

Very intelligent player. That's where we lack. Our youngsters are Zombies that you turn the key on their back and they just do what they are told, no plan B. Monkey clanging the cymbols. Can't think of a single youngster of ours with half his class. We are so vokked going forward at flyhalf

Smith has thrived in a team that is built around his attack and they leak a lot of tries too.

I don't think there are many international flyhalves who play purely on instinct. The game is too structured for that now.

Quade Cooper
Moanga
Barrett

We are so so vokked going forward....
At one point we looked like we had a bunch of youngsters coming forward...but that whole bunch has failed miserably. It's like we have lost an entire generation of flyhalves

Finn Russell

Anyway, you'll be fine. Steyn is good for at least another ten years.

[Sards]

Smith has thrived in a team that is built around his attack and they leak a lot of tries too.

I don't think there are many international flyhalves who play purely on instinct. The game is too structured for that now.

Quade Cooper
Moanga
Barrett

We are so so vokked going forward....
At one point we looked like we had a bunch of youngsters coming forward...but that whole bunch has failed miserably. It's like we have lost an entire generation of flyhalves

If you think that the All Blacks play unstructured rugby and that their 10's rely solely on instinct you might be very mistaken.

I am saying they are intelligent enough to know that if a vokken plan is not working to try something different without a waterboy going over to them on the field and saying it's OK to not to vokken kick. I think we have some of the dommest flyhalves in the world. Zombies

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards watched a few Zombie movies with his laaitie last night.

[weegie01]

Who is Dylan Richardson? Sharks back row picked for the Scotland training squad. Given the back row options Scotland has he must be good.

[Chilli]

Who is Dylan Richardson? Sharks back row picked for the Scotland training squad. Given the back row options Scotland has he must be good.

Midget flanker cum hooker.
Plays fir the $harks so is overrated and underperformes.

[FalseBayFC]

Who is Dylan Richardson? Sharks back row picked for the Scotland training squad. Given the back row options Scotland has he must be good.

Midget flanker cum hooker.
Plays fir the $harks so is overrated and underperformes.

106 kg flanker. He's short but not small. Bigger than Kolisi, Hooper and Ardie Savea. Problem is he's just not that good. You're welcome to him. Select him and you'll be easier to beat.

[OomStruisbaai]

Who is Dylan Richardson? Sharks back row picked for the Scotland training squad. Given the back row options Scotland has he must be good.

He can play 2 and 7. Very good selection. Was a Springbok in the making.

[Sards]

Who is Dylan Richardson? Sharks back row picked for the Scotland training squad. Given the back row options Scotland has he must be good.

Lots of energy. He loves being wherever the ball is. Has a mixed bag of turnover, ball carrying and ferocious tackling. Wants to get tries.

I get dizzy watching him...its like watching the kids play

[handyman]

Who is Dylan Richardson? Sharks back row picked for the Scotland training squad. Given the back row options Scotland has he must be good.

Lots of energy. He loves being wherever the ball is. Has a mixed bag of turnover, ball carrying and ferocious tackling. Wants to get tries.

I get dizzy watching him...its like watching the kids play

Yes, instead of doing a few things very well, he does a lot of things ok.

[Sards]

Who is Dylan Richardson? Sharks back row picked for the Scotland training squad. Given the back row options Scotland has he must be good.

Lots of energy. He loves being wherever the ball is. Has a mixed bag of turnover, ball carrying and ferocious tackling. Wants to get tries.

I get dizzy watching him...its like watching the kids play

Yes, instead of doing a few things very well, he does a lot of things ok.

A little more than ok......

Anyway good luck for the Stormers this weekend lad...lets get that duck off our backs.

[handyman]

Lots of energy. He loves being wherever the ball is. Has a mixed bag of turnover, ball carrying and ferocious tackling. Wants to get tries.

I get dizzy watching him...its like watching the kids play

Yes, instead of doing a few things very well, he does a lot of things ok.

A little more than ok......

Anyway good luck for the Stormers this weekend lad...lets get that duck off our backs.

Called up for Scotland = ok. Pleasure boet, I love chatting to casual rugby fans.

[Sards]

Yes, instead of doing a few things very well, he does a lot of things ok.

A little more than ok......

Anyway good luck for the Stormers this weekend lad...lets get that duck off our backs.

Called up for Scotland = ok. Pleasure boet, I love chatting to casual rugby fans.

I was watching and playing rugby before you were even thought about lad...but I love your enthusiasm

[handyman]

A little more than ok......

Anyway good luck for the Stormers this weekend lad...lets get that duck off our backs.

Called up for Scotland = ok. Pleasure boet, I love chatting to casual rugby fans.

I was watching and playing rugby before you were even thought about lad...but I love your enthusiasm

Was that before or after you pretended to be a schoolgirl?

[weegie01]

If he is as described it is slightly odd as Scotland does not lack all action back rows. What we do lack is a bruising ball carrier in the back row.

[Slick]

If he is as described it is slightly odd as Scotland does not lack all action back rows. What we do lack is a bruising ball carrier in the back row.

Yes, quite, it does seem a bit odd. If we are going to raid SA for a backrow, you'd think we could find a bruising ball carrier!

[FalseBayFC]

If he is as described it is slightly odd as Scotland does not lack all action back rows. What we do lack is a bruising ball carrier in the back row.

Yes, quite, it does seem a bit odd. If we are going to raid SA for a backrow, you'd think we could find a bruising ball carrier!

Yeah he's very Hamish Watsonesque.

[Sards]

Called up for Scotland = ok. Pleasure boet, I love chatting to casual rugby fans.

I was watching and playing rugby before you were even thought about lad...but I love your enthusiasm

Was that before or after you pretended to be a schoolgirl?

School girl...are you vokked in your head you stupid twat....how can you even go there ffs

[assfly]

If he is as described it is slightly odd as Scotland does not lack all action back rows. What we do lack is a bruising ball carrier in the back row.

He is not a bruising ball carrier. He's very good, and I think he'll play very well given the opportunity. But will need to be picked as part of a balanced backrow or a suitable gameplan.

[Sards]

If he is as described it is slightly odd as Scotland does not lack all action back rows. What we do lack is a bruising ball carrier in the back row.

He is not a bruising ball carrier. He's very good, and I think he'll play very well given the opportunity. But will need to be picked as part of a balanced backrow or a suitable gameplan.

It would be eerie playing against him....

[Chilli]

If he is as described it is slightly odd as Scotland does not lack all action back rows. What we do lack is a bruising ball carrier in the back row.

He is not a bruising ball carrier. He's very good, and I think he'll play very well given the opportunity. But will need to be picked as part of a balanced backrow or a suitable gameplan.

Here we go again. Assfly and his sensible and balanced comments.

[assfly]

Here we go again. Assfly and his sensible and balanced comments.

it's a terrible habit I'm trying to break

[Sards]

DHL Stormers:
15 Warrick Gelant,
14 Leolin Zas,
13 Ruhan Nel,
12 Dan du Plessis,
11 Edwill van der Merwe,
10 Manie Libbok,
9 Stefan Ungerer,
8 Evan Roos,
7 Willie Engelbrecht,
6 Junior Pokomela,
5 Salmaan Moerat (captain),
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 Paul de Wet, 22 Tim Swiel, 23 Juan de Jongh

[handyman]

DHL Stormers:
15 Warrick Gelant,
14 Leolin Zas,
13 Ruhan Nel,
12 Dan du Plessis,
11 Edwill van der Merwe,
10 Manie Libbok,
9 Stefan Ungerer,
8 Evan Roos,
7 Willie Engelbrecht,
6 Junior Pokomela,
5 Salmaan Moerat (captain),
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 Paul de Wet, 22 Tim Swiel, 23 Juan de Jongh

Not a bad team. Last game on tour, leave it all on the field, lads!

[Sards]

Steven Ungerer replacing De Wet
Nel replacing Juan De Jongh
Libbok replacing Swiel

[assfly]

Last game on tour, leave it all on the field, lads!

You've still got your "home" games in Italy to come.

[Sandstorm]

DHL Stormers:
15 Warrick Gelant,
14 Leolin Zas,
13 Ruhan Nel,
12 Dan du Plessis,
11 Edwill van der Merwe,
10 Manie Libbok,
9 Stefan Ungerer,
8 Evan Roos,
7 Willie Engelbrecht,
6 Junior Pokomela,
5 Salmaan Moerat (captain),
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 Paul de Wet, 22 Tim Swiel, 23 Juan de Jongh

Not a bad team. Last game on tour, leave it all on the field, lads!

Great backline. But Scarra…….lineout woes will continue

[Sards]

Go Stormers....you can do it.

[yermum]

So early days for SA teams, but so far how do saffas feel about the new comp?

[handyman]

So early days for SA teams, but so far how do saffas feel about the new comp?

I like it. Great kick off times as well.

[Sards]

Emirates Lions:
15 Divan Rossouw,
14 Stean Pienaar,
13 Manuel Rass,
12 Burger Odendaal (captain),
11 Rabz Maxwane,
10 EW Viljoen,
Andre Warner,
8 Ruhan Straeuli,
7 Vincent Tshituka,
6 Sibusiso Sangweni,
5 Reinard Nothnagel,
Ruben Schoeman,
3 Carlu Sadie,
2 Jaco Visagie,
1 Sti Sithole.

Replacements: 16 PJ Botha, 17 Ruan Dreyer, 18 Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 19 Wilhelm van der Sluys, 20 Emmanuel Tshituka, 21 Morne van den Berg, 22 Fred Zeilinga, 23 Wandisile Simelane.

[assfly]

So early days for SA teams, but so far how do saffas feel about the new comp?

I'm really enjoying it. Great to play new teams but also against well known international names. I think they've done a good job branding it, and I've generally enjoyed the pundits.

The games have been good too.

[Rinkals]

If he is as described it is slightly odd as Scotland does not lack all action back rows. What we do lack is a bruising ball carrier in the back row.

I would tend to take the assessment of Sharks players by supporters of other provinces with a pinch of salt.

[OomStruisbaai]

So early days for SA teams, but so far how do saffas feel about the new comp?

I love this competition. Much more benefits for our teams compare to Soup rugby. Apart from that its great to play in countries where the club culture and support is still in tact.

[Sards]

Cell C Sharks

Ntuthuko Mchunu
Kerron van Vuuren
Thomas du Toit (v/c)
Ruben van Heerden
Hyron Andrews
Dylan Richardson
Henco Venter
Phepsi Buthelezi (Capt)
Ruan Pienaar
Boeta Chamberlain
Anthony Volmink
Murray Koster
Jeremy Ward
Marnus Potgieter
Curwin Bosch


Replacements

Dan Jooste
Khwezi Mona
Wiehahn Herbst
Reniel Hugo
Gerbrandt Grobler
James Venter
Tian Meyer
Werner Kok

[Sards]

Very strong Sharks team...and to think that there are internationals still to fit into the side.
Very strong bench....
Pepsi back in charge.
Bosch back in the side

[assfly]

Do we have any idea if or when the Boks will join the URC?

I would have thought that players who hardly featured for the Boks (like Fassi) would have been back with the team by now.

[Sards]

Do we have any idea if or when the Boks will join the URC?

I would have thought that players who hardly featured for the Boks (like Fassi) would have been back with the team by now.

Ja well Rassie and Nienaber have really vokked those kids over....they are probably fat arsed and out of shape completely by now...

The internationals I am thinking of are our new signings....