Six Nations wants Springbokke

[Yeeb]

If SA did join the 6N, they would win it at least 50% of the time , and NZ would beat them more often as we’d drag the boks down to our level a bit

[OomStruisbaai]

If SA did join the 6N, they would win it at least 50% of the time , and NZ would beat them more often as we’d drag the boks down to our level a bit

The All Blacks really want us. We lift them and the Wallabies.

[Rhubarb & Custard]

Nobody wants you seems closer to the truth. But if I'm wrong I'm happy to see you bugger off and play NZ anyway.

I'm not sure in all ways I'm against SA joining the 6N, but I dislike the closed shop approach so bigger picture I might take the fragmentation and erosion of the 'historic charm', then again there would be the reality of hearing more from Saffer supporters, and the increased risk of seeing SA play rugby when it's depressing enough watching England

[OomStruisbaai]

Nobody wants you seems closer to the truth. But if I'm wrong I'm happy to see you bugger off and play NZ anyway.

I'm not sure in all ways I'm against SA joining the 6N, but I dislike the closed shop approach so bigger picture I might take the fragmentation and erosion of the 'historic charm', then again there would be the reality of hearing more from Saffer supporters, and the increased risk of seeing SA play rugby when it's depressing enough watching England

Why is watching England depressing? Thought they played some nice running rugby against the SH teams.

[Yeeb]

If SA did join the 6N, they would win it at least 50% of the time , and NZ would beat them more often as we’d drag the boks down to our level a bit

The All Blacks really want us. We lift them and the Wallabies.

There are so many saffas in London it would make financial good sense to have SA in the 6N instead of Italy , and use Twickenham as home stadium. There is enough depth of players they could be in the 6N as well as all their existing commitments.

[OomStruisbaai]

If SA did join the 6N, they would win it at least 50% of the time , and NZ would beat them more often as we’d drag the boks down to our level a bit

The All Blacks really want us. We lift them and the Wallabies.

There are so many saffas in London it would make financial good sense to have SA in the 6N instead of Italy , and use Twickenham as home stadium. There is enough depth of players they could be in the 6N as well as all their existing commitments.

Sure. The players need to be manage carefuly. He rotate so much that he find the balance for them to recover well. However the SA players need to have an 8 week break from rugby.

[Yeeb]

The All Blacks really want us. We lift them and the Wallabies.

There are so many saffas in London it would make financial good sense to have SA in the 6N instead of Italy , and use Twickenham as home stadium. There is enough depth of players they could be in the 6N as well as all their existing commitments.

Sure. The players need to be manage carefuly. He rotate so much that he find the balance for them to recover well. However the SA players need to have an 8 week break from rugby.

He’s played 50 plus players this season already, you could easily support a euro based 6n team and a championship SA based team and give every player the 8 week break

[OomStruisbaai]

There are so many saffas in London it would make financial good sense to have SA in the 6N instead of Italy , and use Twickenham as home stadium. There is enough depth of players they could be in the 6N as well as all their existing commitments.

Sure. The players need to be manage carefuly. He rotate so much that he find the balance for them to recover well. However the SA players need to have an 8 week break from rugby.

He’s played 50 plus players this season already, you could easily support a euro based 6n team and a championship SA based team and give every player the 8 week break

Agree, we need the 6 Nations TV monies. Will lift their quality no doubt just like in the URC.

[Slick]

Sure. The players need to be manage carefuly. He rotate so much that he find the balance for them to recover well. However the SA players need to have an 8 week break from rugby.

He’s played 50 plus players this season already, you could easily support a euro based 6n team and a championship SA based team and give every player the 8 week break

Agree, we need the 6 Nations TV monies. Will lift their quality no doubt just like in the URC.

Thank god you've found a loon to keep you occupied.

[_Os_]

Oom is the braai master of this thread.

Loads up the wood and gets the fire roaring, can't cook on flames so he then leaves the thread. Wanders back to inspect the haggis and English beef steak which has jumped on, sometimes there's a rare Welsh lamb chop too. Wanders off again to the other threads, comes back to his braai once he knows which bits of meat to turn and which to leave a bit longer.

[Slick]

Oom is the braai master of this thread.

Loads up the wood and gets the fire roaring, can't cook on flames so he then leaves the thread. Wanders back to inspect the haggis and English beef steak which has jumped on, sometimes there's a rare Welsh lamb chop too. Wanders off again to the other threads, comes back to his braai once he knows which bits of meat to turn and which to leave a bit longer.

He's certainly persistent

[OomStruisbaai]

Oom is the braai master of this thread.

Loads up the wood and gets the fire roaring, can't cook on flames so he then leaves the thread. Wanders back to inspect the haggis and English beef steak which has jumped on, sometimes there's a rare Welsh lamb chop too. Wanders off again to the other threads, comes back to his braai once he knows which bits of meat to turn and which to leave a bit longer.

Doing lamb chops tonight Os. Summer is closing in.

[Sards]

Oom is the braai master of this thread.

Loads up the wood and gets the fire roaring, can't cook on flames so he then leaves the thread. Wanders back to inspect the haggis and English beef steak which has jumped on, sometimes there's a rare Welsh lamb chop too. Wanders off again to the other threads, comes back to his braai once he knows which bits of meat to turn and which to leave a bit longer.

Doing lamb chops tonight Os. Summer is closing in.

Have no commitment for tomorrow so taking a drive to Pearly beach to go check out that boat and have lunch at the whale brewery.

[JM2K6]

Oom is the braai master of this thread.

Loads up the wood and gets the fire roaring, can't cook on flames so he then leaves the thread. Wanders back to inspect the haggis and English beef steak which has jumped on, sometimes there's a rare Welsh lamb chop too. Wanders off again to the other threads, comes back to his braai once he knows which bits of meat to turn and which to leave a bit longer.

It's true. We have to admit he is by far the smartest Saffer on this board.

[Chilli2]

Oom is the braai master of this thread.

Loads up the wood and gets the fire roaring, can't cook on flames so he then leaves the thread. Wanders back to inspect the haggis and English beef steak which has jumped on, sometimes there's a rare Welsh lamb chop too. Wanders off again to the other threads, comes back to his braai once he knows which bits of meat to turn and which to leave a bit longer.

It's true. We have to admit he is by far the smartest Saffer on this board.

Doesn't say much about the rest of is.

[OomStruisbaai]

Can we get this thread back on topic please.

[Slick]

Oom is the braai master of this thread.

Loads up the wood and gets the fire roaring, can't cook on flames so he then leaves the thread. Wanders back to inspect the haggis and English beef steak which has jumped on, sometimes there's a rare Welsh lamb chop too. Wanders off again to the other threads, comes back to his braai once he knows which bits of meat to turn and which to leave a bit longer.

It's true. We have to admit he is by far the smartest Saffer on this board.

Doesn't say much about the rest of is.

Not even in your wildest dreams, JM

[JM2K6]

It's true. We have to admit he is by far the smartest Saffer on this board.

Doesn't say much about the rest of is.

Not even in your wildest dreams, JM

[Deepsouth]

The smartest Saffa

[Slick]

Doesn't say much about the rest of is.

Not even in your wildest dreams, JM

[_Os_]

Can we get this thread back on topic please.

I see an Aussie snag has sneaked onto the braai. Ever had a snag? Best fed to the bin.

[OomStruisbaai]

Can we get this thread back on topic please.

I see an Aussie snag has sneaked onto the braai. Ever had a snag? Best fed to the bin.

Aussie won't think we are smart after this year's punishment.

[Rhubarb & Custard]

Empty seats in Cardiff today, fans voting with their feet

[Slick]

Empty seats in Cardiff today, fans voting with their feet

[OomStruisbaai]

The 6 nations level look weak this year. The Wallabies will fit right in. Boks and All Blacks can do long tours.

[SaintK]

Empty seats in Cardiff today, fans voting with their feet

Yo wait until you see Twickenham this afternoon!
RFU were still touting their own tickets up to last week with various "promotions"

[dpedin]

Empty seats in Cardiff today, fans voting with their feet

Yo wait until you see Twickenham this afternoon!
RFU were still touting their own tickets up to last week with various "promotions"

Murrayfield is sold out!

[SaintK]

Empty seats in Cardiff today, fans voting with their feet

Yo wait until you see Twickenham this afternoon!
RFU were still touting their own tickets up to last week with various "promotions"

Murrayfield is sold out!

and so it should against another Tier 1 nation

[Slick]

Yo wait until you see Twickenham this afternoon!
RFU were still touting their own tickets up to last week with various "promotions"

Murrayfield is sold out!

and so it should against another Tier 1 nation

They’ve done a really good job this year to be fair, Fiji, SA and Oz sold out a fair few weeks ago and Portugal was about 60k.

I could have taken the 2 kids to Portugal for £35 for the 3 of us which is obviously great value

[Rhubarb & Custard]

Empty seats in Cardiff today, fans voting with their feet

Yo wait until you see Twickenham this afternoon!
RFU were still touting their own tickets up to last week with various "promotions"

I don't recall Japan whining they should join the 6N because of the huge interest people would have in those games.

[OomStruisbaai]

Empty seats in Cardiff today, fans voting with their feet

Yo wait until you see Twickenham this afternoon!
RFU were still touting their own tickets up to last week with various "promotions"

I don't recall Japan whining they should join the 6N because of the huge interest people would have in those games.

I see what you do here. It's the only team you beat.

[SaintK]

WTAF!!!!

A new logo for the men's Six Nations which aims to encapsulate the "electrifying action" of the tournament has attracted derision from many fans.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un ... 0kgjk4ro

[Sandstorm]

WTAF!!!!

A new logo for the men's Six Nations which aims to encapsulate the "electrifying action" of the tournament has attracted derision from many fans.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un ... 0kgjk4ro

Holy crap

[laurent]

Trying to scare the safa’s away

[Guy Smiley]

Clearly aimed at the African market.

[Sandstorm]

Clearly aimed at the African market.

Looks more UFC to me.

[Guy Smiley]

Clearly aimed at the African market.

Looks more UFC to me.

I bow to your expertise

[Slick]

WTAF!!!!

A new logo for the men's Six Nations which aims to encapsulate the "electrifying action" of the tournament has attracted derision from many fans.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un ... 0kgjk4ro

I saw my 6N app on the phone had changed to that and just laughed.

Genuinely terrible.

[Sandstorm]

WTF is the point of the wiggle in the middle of the "N"?

[Sandstorm]

Clearly aimed at the African market.

Looks more UFC to me.

I bow to your expertise

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