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The most important part starts this weekend. South Africa can get 3 teams in the top 8.
Leinster big test will be against the Stormers and Sharks. Munsters against the other two Saffer teams.
Leinster big test will be against the Stormers and Sharks. Munsters against the other two Saffer teams.
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I really am looking forward to seeing the NH teams play in SA ... can you arrange for some fans to attend too ?OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:34 am The most important part starts this weekend. South Africa can get 3 teams in the top 8.
Leinster big test will be against the Stormers and Sharks. Munsters against the other two Saffer teams.
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There are talks about 50%. But now the vokken Russians are first priority in their meetings.fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:54 amOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:34 am The most important part starts this weekend. South Africa can get 3 teams in the top 8.
Leinster big test will be against the Stormers and Sharks. Munsters against the other two Saffer teams.
I really am looking forward to seeing the NH teams play in SA ... can you arrange for some fans to attend too ?
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Probably a stupid question but ... are SA sides contractually obligated to play in their stadiums ?OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:18 pmThere are talks about 50%. But now the vokken Russians are first priority in their meetings.fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:54 amOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:34 am The most important part starts this weekend. South Africa can get 3 teams in the top 8.
Leinster big test will be against the Stormers and Sharks. Munsters against the other two Saffer teams.
I really am looking forward to seeing the NH teams play in SA ... can you arrange for some fans to attend too ?
I know you spent a ton of money for the RWC building them; but the regular club attendances aren't close to filling them, & as a result the fans are getting the same experience that Edinburgh got in Murrayfield; i.e.None !
They'd be much better off with 10-15k capacity stadia, & having a bit of an atmosphere, than rattling around in a empty barn, & faced with a 2km walk for a drink.
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The Stormers play on sunday at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch. Reason is the Cape Town Argus Cycle Tour and the streets will be cut off around CT Stadium. The Stormers always draw the most crowds in South Africa, then the Bulls at Loftus. The others may play at a school venue specially the $hark$.
The stadiums belong to the franchises, will be costly to move it to a club.
The stadiums belong to the franchises, will be costly to move it to a club.
I thought the whole point of social distancing was to have 'em rattle around in an empty barn?fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:33 pmProbably a stupid question but ... are SA sides contractually obligated to play in their stadiums ?OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:18 pmThere are talks about 50%. But now the vokken Russians are first priority in their meetings.fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:54 am
I really am looking forward to seeing the NH teams play in SA ... can you arrange for some fans to attend too ?
I know you spent a ton of money for the RWC building them; but the regular club attendances aren't close to filling them, & as a result the fans are getting the same experience that Edinburgh got in Murrayfield; i.e.None !
They'd be much better off with 10-15k capacity stadia, & having a bit of an atmosphere, than rattling around in a empty barn, & faced with a 2km walk for a drink.
If you pack them into a small room, it kind of defeats the purpose.
whatever gave you that idea?fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:33 pmProbably a stupid question but ... are SA sides contractually obligated to play in their stadiums ?OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:18 pmThere are talks about 50%. But now the vokken Russians are first priority in their meetings.fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:54 am
I really am looking forward to seeing the NH teams play in SA ... can you arrange for some fans to attend too ?
I know you spent a ton of money for the RWC building them;
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Die Ellende, Cloete, Kleyn. let lose on da Bulle.
All three played for WP and coach know everything about the rivalry.
Munster touring squad
Forwards (17): Stephen Archer, Diarmuid Barron, Scott Buckley, Chris Cloete, Mark Donnelly, John Hodnett, Cian Hurley, Alex Kendellen, Jean Kleyn, Keynan Knox, Eoin O’Connor, Jack O’Donoghue (c), Jack O’Sullivan, John Ryan, Niall Scannell, Fineen Wycherley, Josh Wycherley. Backs (16): Liam Coombes, Neil Cronin, Jack Crowley, Shane Daly, Damian de Allende, Chris Farrell, Jake Flannery, Matt Gallagher, Dan Goggin, Mike Haley, Ben Healy, Aran Hehir, Calvin Nash, Paddy Patterson, Rory Scannell, Simon Zebo.
All three played for WP and coach know everything about the rivalry.
Munster touring squad
Forwards (17): Stephen Archer, Diarmuid Barron, Scott Buckley, Chris Cloete, Mark Donnelly, John Hodnett, Cian Hurley, Alex Kendellen, Jean Kleyn, Keynan Knox, Eoin O’Connor, Jack O’Donoghue (c), Jack O’Sullivan, John Ryan, Niall Scannell, Fineen Wycherley, Josh Wycherley. Backs (16): Liam Coombes, Neil Cronin, Jack Crowley, Shane Daly, Damian de Allende, Chris Farrell, Jake Flannery, Matt Gallagher, Dan Goggin, Mike Haley, Ben Healy, Aran Hehir, Calvin Nash, Paddy Patterson, Rory Scannell, Simon Zebo.
Sharks team for Scarlets.
Cell C Sharks:
15 Aphelele Fassi,
14 Sbu Nkosi,
13 Jeremy Ward,
12 Marius Louw,
11 Makazole Mapimpi,
10 Curwin Bosch,
9 Jaden Hendrikse,
8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe,
7 Henco Venter,
6 Siya Kolisi (captain),
5 Reniel Hugo,
4 Gerbrandt Grobler,
3 Thomas du Toit,
2 Bongi Mbonambi,
1 Ox Nché.
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Joaquín Díaz Bonilla, 23 Werner Kok.
Cell C Sharks:
15 Aphelele Fassi,
14 Sbu Nkosi,
13 Jeremy Ward,
12 Marius Louw,
11 Makazole Mapimpi,
10 Curwin Bosch,
9 Jaden Hendrikse,
8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe,
7 Henco Venter,
6 Siya Kolisi (captain),
5 Reniel Hugo,
4 Gerbrandt Grobler,
3 Thomas du Toit,
2 Bongi Mbonambi,
1 Ox Nché.
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Joaquín Díaz Bonilla, 23 Werner Kok.
Thst is not the tallest or biggest loose trio if I am not mistaken.Sards wrote: ↑Wed Mar 09, 2022 2:43 pm Sharks team for Scarlets.
Cell C Sharks:
15 Aphelele Fassi,
14 Sbu Nkosi,
13 Jeremy Ward,
12 Marius Louw,
11 Makazole Mapimpi,
10 Curwin Bosch,
9 Jaden Hendrikse,
8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe,
7 Henco Venter,
6 Siya Kolisi (captain),
5 Reniel Hugo,
4 Gerbrandt Grobler,
3 Thomas du Toit,
2 Bongi Mbonambi,
1 Ox Nché.
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Joaquín Díaz Bonilla, 23 Werner Kok.
Jeremy Ward
Curwin Bosch
Werner in to cover center and wing.Chilli wrote: ↑Wed Mar 09, 2022 4:06 pmThst is not the tallest or biggest loose trio if I am not mistaken.Sards wrote: ↑Wed Mar 09, 2022 2:43 pm Sharks team for Scarlets.
Cell C Sharks:
15 Aphelele Fassi,
14 Sbu Nkosi,
13 Jeremy Ward,
12 Marius Louw,
11 Makazole Mapimpi,
10 Curwin Bosch,
9 Jaden Hendrikse,
8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe,
7 Henco Venter,
6 Siya Kolisi (captain),
5 Reniel Hugo,
4 Gerbrandt Grobler,
3 Thomas du Toit,
2 Bongi Mbonambi,
1 Ox Nché.
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Joaquín Díaz Bonilla, 23 Werner Kok.
Jeremy Ward
Curwin Bosch
Grant on the naughty bench.
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$hark$ by 50
Pretty much.
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Munster Bulls game of the weekend.
Stormers have a very easy game......should be a 20 point margin there
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United Rugby Championship refereeing appointments
Friday, 11 March 2022
Sharks vs Scarlets Rugby at Kings Park, Durban – 19h10
Referee: Sam Grove-White
Assistant Referees: Marius van der Westhuizen, Morne Ferreira
Television Match Official: Adam Jones
Saturday, 12 March 2022
Vodacom Bulls vs Munster at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria – 16h05
Referee: Ben Whitehouse
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Griffin Colby
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman
Sunday, 13 March 2022
Lions vs Cardiff at Ellis Park, Johannesburg – 16h00
Referee: Chris Busby
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Griffin Colby
Television Match Official: Ben Whitehouse
Stormers vs Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch – 18h05
Referee: Adam Jones
Assistant Referees: Marius van der Westhuizen, Morne Ferreira
Television Match Official: Sam Grove-White
Friday, 11 March 2022
Sharks vs Scarlets Rugby at Kings Park, Durban – 19h10
Referee: Sam Grove-White
Assistant Referees: Marius van der Westhuizen, Morne Ferreira
Television Match Official: Adam Jones
Saturday, 12 March 2022
Vodacom Bulls vs Munster at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria – 16h05
Referee: Ben Whitehouse
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Griffin Colby
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman
Sunday, 13 March 2022
Lions vs Cardiff at Ellis Park, Johannesburg – 16h00
Referee: Chris Busby
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Griffin Colby
Television Match Official: Ben Whitehouse
Stormers vs Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch – 18h05
Referee: Adam Jones
Assistant Referees: Marius van der Westhuizen, Morne Ferreira
Television Match Official: Sam Grove-White
Oh vok.....Marius again for the Sharks....................thats us vokkedOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 11:37 am United Rugby Championship refereeing appointments
Friday, 11 March 2022
Sharks vs Scarlets Rugby at Kings Park, Durban – 19h10
Referee: Sam Grove-White
Assistant Referees: Marius van der Westhuizen, Morne Ferreira
Television Match Official: Adam Jones
Saturday, 12 March 2022
Vodacom Bulls vs Munster at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria – 16h05
Referee: Ben Whitehouse
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Griffin Colby
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman
Sunday, 13 March 2022
Lions vs Cardiff at Ellis Park, Johannesburg – 16h00
Referee: Chris Busby
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Griffin Colby
Television Match Official: Ben Whitehouse
Stormers vs Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch – 18h05
Referee: Adam Jones
Assistant Referees: Marius van der Westhuizen, Morne Ferreira
Television Match Official: Sam Grove-White
I see Stormers did get him too.....
at least they have taken the pricks whistle away....
Lets see how many times he interferes in the matchs
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You sound like Everett, Dobson and Nick Mallet with your stupid ref bashing
Marius is a special case. He has historyOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 11:58 am You sound like Everett, Dobson and Nick Mallet with your stupid ref bashing
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It's only you complaining about him. Make a video.Sards wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 2:43 pmMarius is a special case. He has historyOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 11:58 am You sound like Everett, Dobson and Nick Mallet with your stupid ref bashing
Reckon Bulls for this one. Several lads kicking their heels in the extended Ireland squad who'll be sorely missed.
Still, looking forward to the dry track. Should be a decent game.
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They have thunder and lighting this time of year. Last Saturday the CC match in Bloemfontein had been interrupted.
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Scarlets training at Northwood School in Durban North. The boys give them a welcome.
ClassFalseBayFC wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:19 pm Scarlets training at Northwood School in Durban North. The boys give them a welcome.
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Teams
Sharks Starting XV: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Marius Louw, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Siya Kolisi (capt), 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Gerbrandt Grobler, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche;
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Tito Bonilla, 23 Werner Kok
Scarlets Starting XV: 15 Tom Rogers; 14 Steff Evans, 13 Johnny Williams, 12 Scott Williams (capt), 11 Corey Baldwin; 10 Sam Costelow, 9 Dane Blacker; 8 Sione Kalamafoni 7 Dan Davis 6 Blade Thomson 5 Jac Price 4 Sam Lousi 3 Samson Lee 2 Daf Hughes 1 Steff Thomas;
Replacements: 16 Shaun Evans, 17 Kemsley Mathias, 18 Harri O’Connor, 19 Aaron Shingler, 20 Carwyn Tuipulotu, 21 Archie Hughes, 22 Dan Jones, 23 Joe Roberts
Sharks Starting XV: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Marius Louw, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Siya Kolisi (capt), 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Gerbrandt Grobler, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche;
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Tito Bonilla, 23 Werner Kok
Scarlets Starting XV: 15 Tom Rogers; 14 Steff Evans, 13 Johnny Williams, 12 Scott Williams (capt), 11 Corey Baldwin; 10 Sam Costelow, 9 Dane Blacker; 8 Sione Kalamafoni 7 Dan Davis 6 Blade Thomson 5 Jac Price 4 Sam Lousi 3 Samson Lee 2 Daf Hughes 1 Steff Thomas;
Replacements: 16 Shaun Evans, 17 Kemsley Mathias, 18 Harri O’Connor, 19 Aaron Shingler, 20 Carwyn Tuipulotu, 21 Archie Hughes, 22 Dan Jones, 23 Joe Roberts
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Great to see Sikhumbuzo Notshe back in the mix. He was playing really well before he got crocked. He's such a good linking loose forward.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri Mar 11, 2022 4:56 am Teams
Sharks Starting XV: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Marius Louw, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Siya Kolisi (capt), 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Gerbrandt Grobler, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche;
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Tito Bonilla, 23 Werner Kok
Scarlets Starting XV: 15 Tom Rogers; 14 Steff Evans, 13 Johnny Williams, 12 Scott Williams (capt), 11 Corey Baldwin; 10 Sam Costelow, 9 Dane Blacker; 8 Sione Kalamafoni 7 Dan Davis 6 Blade Thomson 5 Jac Price 4 Sam Lousi 3 Samson Lee 2 Daf Hughes 1 Steff Thomas;
Replacements: 16 Shaun Evans, 17 Kemsley Mathias, 18 Harri O’Connor, 19 Aaron Shingler, 20 Carwyn Tuipulotu, 21 Archie Hughes, 22 Dan Jones, 23 Joe Roberts
The saaks locksOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri Mar 11, 2022 4:56 am Teams
Sharks Starting XV: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Marius Louw, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Siya Kolisi (capt), 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Gerbrandt Grobler, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche;
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Tito Bonilla, 23 Werner Kok
Scarlets Starting XV: 15 Tom Rogers; 14 Steff Evans, 13 Johnny Williams, 12 Scott Williams (capt), 11 Corey Baldwin; 10 Sam Costelow, 9 Dane Blacker; 8 Sione Kalamafoni 7 Dan Davis 6 Blade Thomson 5 Jac Price 4 Sam Lousi 3 Samson Lee 2 Daf Hughes 1 Steff Thomas;
Replacements: 16 Shaun Evans, 17 Kemsley Mathias, 18 Harri O’Connor, 19 Aaron Shingler, 20 Carwyn Tuipulotu, 21 Archie Hughes, 22 Dan Jones, 23 Joe Roberts
Springboks, Stormers and WP supporter.
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Reniel Hugo comes from good stock. His father Niel Hugo played for the Springboks against the World XV. Reniel is a decent player, probably not on Bok level though.
Don't know to much about Grobler except that he failed a drug test back in 2014 and was banned for two years.
Don't know to much about Grobler except that he failed a drug test back in 2014 and was banned for two years.
For a team flush with cash, they have average locks. Hardworking locks.average joe wrote: ↑Fri Mar 11, 2022 7:32 am Reniel Hugo comes from good stock. His father Niel Hugo played for the Springboks against the World XV. Reniel is a decent player, probably not on Bok level though.
Don't know to much about Grobler except that he failed a drug test back in 2014 and was banned for two years.
At least they have seen the light and are buying some Stormers to strengthen them.
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Reniel Hugo is from Bellville and went to Paul Roos gim - Stellies Uni. Started his youth career at WP in 2008 and played for them to 2011
Gerbrandt Grobler is from Nelspruit and went to Affies but only played for the Bulls for one year as a youth and then relocated to WP and played for them from 2011 to 2014
So basically both WP products.
Gerbrandt Grobler is from Nelspruit and went to Affies but only played for the Bulls for one year as a youth and then relocated to WP and played for them from 2011 to 2014
So basically both WP products.
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When your enforcer lock has a manbun you know you're in trouble.
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