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ia801310 wrote: Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:18 am Apparently the teams are all still in South Africa

They were running around like headless chickens would have been better to have played the games and take some time to actually sit down and think.
This is what I understand.

None of them could get out in time so they are all in Hotels in the various cities.

Why not just play the games?
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Maybe makes sense for them to play the games this week , & then head home, & the league gives them two weeks to get everyone thru quarantine; before they have another game.
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It was further reported that SA Rugby offered to let the visiting teams fly back after this weekend’s fixtures on a special charter flight, but that was turned down and the tourists chose to do their own thing, and the URC announced that the fixtures would be played at a later date.

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This did not go down well with South African administrators who feel the visitors could have made a better effort to play the games, especially because the SA teams did some extremely hard yards in accepting four-match tours of Europe in September and October.

The feeling is that the matches could have been played and the visitors could still have made it home before the travel restriction deadline, but with there being no will, there was no way.
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All moot now, as there's positive test now in the Munster camp.
Munster Rugby have confirmed a positive Covid-19 case in their squad, meaning they will not be departing South Africa today.

The province's game against the Bulls, due to take place yesterday, had been postponed earlier in the week after the discovery of the new variant of the illness called Omicron.

The squad had been undergoing PCR testing in their hotel in Cape Town when the case emerged.

It had been confirmed already that the travelling party would have to quarantine for 10 days upon their return to Ireland, but it's now unclear when they will make that journey.
https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2021/112 ... d-19-case/
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Vok, so they may just have played the Bulls yesterday.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:45 pm Vok, so they may just have played the Bulls yesterday.
They were running around like headless chickens.

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/united ... d-19-case/

Given that they are stuck in South Africa why don't they just play the games?
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Scarlets on their way back - Munster and Cardiff both have covid cases and are isolating in SA. What a mess.
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Zebre could at least played.

Anyways Covid is a bitch.
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Ovals wrote: Sun Nov 28, 2021 4:50 pm Scarlets on their way back - Munster and Cardiff both have covid cases and are isolating in SA. What a mess.
Yep, positive tests in camp! Could bugger up their4 Euro matches weekend after next
Cardiff's hopes of flying out of South Africa on Sunday are over after two positive Covid-19 cases were confirmed in their squad.

The club confirmed one of the cases is suspected to be the Omicron variant that sparked travel restrictions on flights from South Africa to the UK.

A Cardiff statement said: "PCR tests undertaken last night have returned two positive results."

However, Welsh rivals Scarlets are on the flight both teams were due to take.

Irish side Munster also have a positive Covid case and, like Cardiff, must remain in isolation in South Africa.

Cardiff's playing and coaching staff have "returned to their hotel to isolate".

Their statement added: "Cardiff Rugby continue to work with the South African Rugby Union, the Welsh Rugby Union and public health authorities both at home and abroad to decide the next course of action.
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It’s all a bit frustrating but must be absolutely shit for these guys, particularly the ones with families
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So it looks like those filthy Irish brought the new strain with them.

Disqualification is the only answer.
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assfly wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:30 am So it looks like those filthy Irish brought the new strain with them.

Disqualification is the only answer.
..............first they brought their smallpox.
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Yippee......some more derbies.
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48 of the 50 Munster pod are cleared to return home, & start their 10 day quarantine; so at least they should be able to turn out a squad for their first ERC Game !
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UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP – Update Fixtures for weekend December 3 & 4
Friday, December 3 (Round 12)
Sharks v Bulls
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 19.00 (17:00 GMT)

Saturday, December 4 (Round Eight)
Stormers v Lions
Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
Kick-off: 17.00 (15.00 GMT)


$harks by 15
Stormers by 50
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fishfoodie wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:29 pm 48 of the 50 Munster pod are cleared to return home, & start their 10 day quarantine; so at least they should be able to turn out a squad for their first ERC Game !
The coach will add a few Bulls.
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Chilli wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:15 pm UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP – Update Fixtures for weekend December 3 & 4
Friday, December 3 (Round 12)
Sharks v Bulls
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 19.00 (17:00 GMT)

Saturday, December 4 (Round Eight)
Stormers v Lions
Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
Kick-off: 17.00 (15.00 GMT)


$harks by 15
Stormers by 50
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Sards wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:19 pm Yippee......some more derbies.
It's not ideal but probably the best thing to do in the situation. I actually reckon SA won't be on the red list for too long given that the new variant is fairly widespread anyway, so may as well clear some of the fixture congestion.

Also, as a NH punter, SA derbies are new to me so I might actually watch at least one of these.
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robmatic wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:22 pm
Sards wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:19 pm Yippee......some more derbies.
It's not ideal but probably the best thing to do in the situation. I actually reckon SA won't be on the red list for too long given that the new variant is fairly widespread anyway, so may as well clear some of the fixture congestion.

Also, as a NH punter, SA derbies are new to me so I might actually watch at least one of these.
That's what I like about this competition. Learned a lot about the teams and enjoyed last weekend watching both matches and start to know some of the players. The Leinster vs Ulster game was excellent.

Hopefully all our Springboks will be back otherwise it's advantage Bulls and Lions.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:28 am
robmatic wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:22 pm
Sards wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:19 pm Yippee......some more derbies.
It's not ideal but probably the best thing to do in the situation. I actually reckon SA won't be on the red list for too long given that the new variant is fairly widespread anyway, so may as well clear some of the fixture congestion.

Also, as a NH punter, SA derbies are new to me so I might actually watch at least one of these.
That's what I like about this competition. Learned a lot about the teams and enjoyed last weekend watching both matches and start to know some of the players. The Leinster vs Ulster game was excellent.

Hopefully all our Springboks will be back otherwise it's advantage Bulls and Lions.
Lions?
The Lions are an average team with average players in almost every position.
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Lions are different with Edwill, Kriel, Bone Crusher back.

Stormers have a light pack without Kitshoff and Malherbe.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:22 am Lions are different with Edwill, Kriel, Bone Crusher back.

Stormers have a light pack without Kitshoff and Malherbe.
Bone Crusher? You mean the 38 year old man who is riddled with injury and can hardly run from here to there?
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Sards wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:19 pm Yippee......some more derbies.
Ha ha was going to post the same thing. The last two years have been a little like Groundhog Day.
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FalseBayFC wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:38 am
Sards wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:19 pm Yippee......some more derbies.
Ha ha was going to post the same thing. The last two years have been a little like Groundhog Day.

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Chilli wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:31 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:22 am Lions are different with Edwill, Kriel, Bone Crusher back.

Stormers have a light pack without Kitshoff and Malherbe.
Bone Crusher? You mean the 38 year old man who is riddled with injury and can hardly run from here to there?
Alberts is way, WAY passed it.
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Chilli wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:53 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:28 am
robmatic wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:22 pm

It's not ideal but probably the best thing to do in the situation. I actually reckon SA won't be on the red list for too long given that the new variant is fairly widespread anyway, so may as well clear some of the fixture congestion.

Also, as a NH punter, SA derbies are new to me so I might actually watch at least one of these.
That's what I like about this competition. Learned a lot about the teams and enjoyed last weekend watching both matches and start to know some of the players. The Leinster vs Ulster game was excellent.

Hopefully all our Springboks will be back otherwise it's advantage Bulls and Lions.
Lions?
The Lions are an average team with average players in almost every position.
I miss Jens, he would have had a hard time on here.
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Jens is a wise man. By far the best Saffer poster.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:57 am Jens is a wise man. By far the best Saffer poster.
Wise, except for his choice of team.
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handyman wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 10:10 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:57 am Jens is a wise man. By far the best Saffer poster.
Wise, except for his choice of team.
A real rugby supporter never have a choice for a rugby team. You are born with a rugby team and stick to the team for better or for worse.
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Jens however contribute by far the most to SA Rugby threads. Contributors is what keeping this type of forums alive.
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9 more covid cases in the Munster party :wtf
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:10 am
handyman wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 10:10 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:57 am Jens is a wise man. By far the best Saffer poster.
Wise, except for his choice of team.
A real rugby supporter never have a choice for a rugby team. You are born with a rugby team and stick to the team for better or for worse.
Eish, but the Lions...
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:12 am Jens however contribute by far the most to SA Rugby threads. Contributors is what keeping this type of forums alive.
Very little trolling. He has however develop a nasty streak towards Rassie and Nienaber.
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Ovals wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:53 am 9 more covid cases in the Munster party :wtf
Liewe vok ouers. Covid is a bitch
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:17 pm
Ovals wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:53 am 9 more covid cases in the Munster party :wtf
Liewe vok ouers. Covid is a bitch
I hope the hotel isn't expecting a good review in Trip Advisor.
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fishfoodie wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:59 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:17 pm
Ovals wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:53 am 9 more covid cases in the Munster party :wtf
Liewe vok ouers. Covid is a bitch
I hope the hotel isn't expecting a good review in Trip Advisor.
How many Bulls players would have been infected if they played ?
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 3:55 pm
fishfoodie wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:59 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:17 pm

Liewe vok ouers. Covid is a bitch
I hope the hotel isn't expecting a good review in Trip Advisor.
How many Bulls players would have been infected if they played ?
Probably all of them.

It's only Tuesday, & this weeks schedule looks dodgy, if the trend continues; now Duane isdown, after being in the squad for the cancelled baabaas game
New Ulster recruit Duane Vermeulen is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.

The World Cup-winning Springbok was set to link up with his new Ulster team-mates following South Africa's autumn Tests and the Barbarians' game with Samoa.

However, the Baa-Baas match was called off at the 11th hour following a positive case in the squad.

Number eight Vermeulen has since tested positive after arriving in Belfast.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/59471515
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handyman wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:59 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:12 am Jens however contribute by far the most to SA Rugby threads. Contributors is what keeping this type of forums alive.
Very little trolling. He has however develop a nasty streak towards Rassie and Nienaber.
Sards is a Jens multi?😳
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