2020/21 Carling Currie Cup

[Chilli]

The rules are ruining the game
After the second card I turned the TV off.

Did you hear Duanne Vermeulen reply after the ref explain the yellows to the captains?

"Must we play touchies now?"

We have a lot of qouta refs now in the CC.

They have no knowledge about scrums, the rucks was always a grey area, now it's a vokop.

It's frustrating. The CC however is heading in an exciting last quarter.

I didn't even watch the Cheetahs loss.

I am totally against foul or dangerous play.
But there is no way that neither the Sharks nor the Bulls player should have even been penalized. How there was even a consideration of a red card is totally laughable.

Is it just a shit ref and a shit TMO?
Is World Rugby directing that refs must blow EVERY AND ANY contact to the head?
Or is it both?

Like Duane said, should we just rather play touchies?

[assfly]

Missed the game but saw the highlights. Perhaps a bit lucky that Morne missed that sitter at the end, but this is a massive result espeically when we remember the poesklap the Bulls gave us in Pretoria. Sounds like we're finally getting back to our SR form.

[TheNatalShark]

The rules are ruining the game
After the second card I turned the TV off.

We have a lot of qouta refs now in the CC.

They have no knowledge about scrums, the rucks was always a grey area, now it's a vokop.

It's frustrating. The CC however is heading in an exciting last quarter.

Is it just a shit ref and a shit TMO?
Is World Rugby directing that refs must blow EVERY AND ANY contact to the head?
Or is it both?

It is a world rugby directive to get the tackles lower and treat any contact with the head as effectively guilty until shown as innocent or mitigations work down away from a red. You see similar calls in NH games, and the tri-nations games.

Both calls were rough even as pens, but if it is blown consistently I try moderate my quibbles. Not sure where "quota refs" above comes into this.


As for the game there was some great play from both sides at points, a lot of mindless kicking but some good touch finders by Bosch. Even Libbok had an okay game - but still can't wait for Fassi to get fit,

Morne and Bosch both missed a sitter from right in front, so whilst Sharks were a bit lucky in the end I think on the balance deserved it - particularly as Marco van Staden 100% played the ball off his feet for his try!

Enjoyed having brandy for the first time as well, nearly 10 years out of school. Might actually move away from vodka

[Chilli]

We have a lot of qouta refs now in the CC.

They have no knowledge about scrums, the rucks was always a grey area, now it's a vokop.

It's frustrating. The CC however is heading in an exciting last quarter.

Is it just a shit ref and a shit TMO?
Is World Rugby directing that refs must blow EVERY AND ANY contact to the head?
Or is it both?

It is a world rugby directive to get the tackles lower and treat any contact with the head as effectively guilty until shown as innocent or mitigations work down away from a red. You see similar calls in NH games, and the tri-nations games.

Both calls were rough even as pens, but if it is blown consistently I try moderate my quibbles. Not sure where "quota refs" above comes into this.


As for the game there was some great play from both sides at points, a lot of mindless kicking but some good touch finders by Bosch. Even Libbok had an okay game - but still can't wait for Fassi to get fit,

Morne and Bosch both missed a sitter from right in front, so whilst Sharks were a bit lucky in the end I think on the balance deserved it - particularly as Marco van Staden 100% played the ball off his feet for his try!

Enjoyed having brandy for the first time as well, nearly 10 years out of school. Might actually move away from vodka

Where are you based? Why have you not joined TEAM BRAAI?

[Chilli]

Missed the game but saw the highlights. Perhaps a bit lucky that Morne missed that sitter at the end, but this is a massive result espeically when we remember the poesklap the Bulls gave us in Pretoria. Sounds like we're finally getting back to our SR form.

Are you not joining Team Braai?

[assfly]

Are you not joining Team Braai?

What is team braai?

[Chilli]

Are you not joining Team Braai?

What is team braai?

Us, we are.
Except for Sards, he is team microwave.

[assfly]

OK. I assume there is a secret handshake?

[Chilli]

OK. I assume there is a secret handshake?

And a nod.

[Sandstorm]

OK. I assume there is a secret handshake?

And a nod.

But no winking

[Chilli]

OK. I assume there is a secret handshake?

And a nod.

But no winking

Don't tell them everything.

[Sards]

Sharks have 2 tough fixtures coming up. Lions and Cheetahs...could be a banana skin in there

[assfly]

I see Bosch was given man of the match. Is it his third or fourth since the season restarted?

[OomStruisbaai]

Friday, 18 Dec | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
19:00 - Pumas vs Cheetahs

Saturday, 19 Dec | Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley
16:30 - Griquas vs Bulls

Saturday, 19 Dec | Emirates Airline Park, JHB
19:00 - Lions vs Sharks

[Sards]

I see Bosch was given man of the match. Is it his third or fourth since the season restarted?

I don't like to say it......But I told you guys so.........

I was right about Bosch and Willemse.....Like I usually am.


Can I get a round of applause now.

Seriously...I said so early in Bosch's career.....the kid has enourmous BMT......When the pressure is on he just does the business...and if he fails he shrugs it off and carries on without any emotional hangover and loss of confidence.

By comparisson Willemse is a flake....every single year for the last 3 seasons he has been substituted at flyhalf mid season. One missed kick and he falls apart. And his kicking, decision making and distribution is very poor.

[handyman]

Are the saarks avoiding the WP games? Why do they refuse to play us?

[assfly]

I don't like to say it......But I told you guys so.........

I was right about Bosch and Willemse.....Like I usually am.


Can I get a round of applause now.

Seriously...I said so early in Bosch's career.....the kid has enourmous BMT......When the pressure is on he just does the business...and if he fails he shrugs it off and carries on without any emotional hangover and loss of confidence.

By comparisson Willemse is a flake....every single year for the last 3 seasons he has been substituted at flyhalf mid season. One missed kick and he falls apart. And his kicking, decision making and distribution is very poor.

He's come along well. Would still like to see him attack the line more, but it's great to have a reliable 10.

I still wouldn't put him in contention for the Bok jersey though.

[Sards]

I don't like to say it......But I told you guys so.........

I was right about Bosch and Willemse.....Like I usually am.


Can I get a round of applause now.

Seriously...I said so early in Bosch's career.....the kid has enourmous BMT......When the pressure is on he just does the business...and if he fails he shrugs it off and carries on without any emotional hangover and loss of confidence.

By comparisson Willemse is a flake....every single year for the last 3 seasons he has been substituted at flyhalf mid season. One missed kick and he falls apart. And his kicking, decision making and distribution is very poor.

He's come along well. Would still like to see him attack the line more, but it's great to have a reliable 10.

I still wouldn't put him in contention for the Bok jersey though.

I don't think he is capped. Will probably head north....I would were I him. SARU is a vokkop

[assfly]

I don't think he is capped. Will probably head north....I would were I him. SARU is a vokkop

He'd definitely capped. But ja, if he wasn't he'd probably have 50 caps for Scotland by now.

[OomStruisbaai]

The rules are ruining the game
After the second card I turned the TV off.

Did you hear Duanne Vermeulen reply after the ref explain the yellows to the captains?

"Must we play touchies now?"

We have a lot of qouta refs now in the CC.

They have no knowledge about scrums, the rucks was always a grey area, now it's a vokop.

It's frustrating. The CC however is heading in an exciting last quarter.

I didn't even watch the Cheetahs loss.

I am totally against foul or dangerous play.
But there is no way that neither the Sharks nor the Bulls player should have even been penalized. How there was even a consideration of a red card is totally laughable.

Is it just a shit ref and a shit TMO?
Is World Rugby directing that refs must blow EVERY AND ANY contact to the head?
Or is it both?

Like Duane said, should we just rather play touchies?

[Sards]

I don't think he is capped. Will probably head north....I would were I him. SARU is a vokkop

He'd definitely capped. But ja, if he wasn't he'd probably have 50 caps for Scotland by now.

I remember moaning before that there should be a special dispensation for boks that have only a few caps.....because of affirmative action....

This is one case where I would certainly advocate it....the lad deserves international exposure....

[Sards]

Did you hear Duanne Vermeulen reply after the ref explain the yellows to the captains?

"Must we play touchies now?"

We have a lot of qouta refs now in the CC.

They have no knowledge about scrums, the rucks was always a grey area, now it's a vokop.

It's frustrating. The CC however is heading in an exciting last quarter.

I didn't even watch the Cheetahs loss.

I am totally against foul or dangerous play.
But there is no way that neither the Sharks nor the Bulls player should have even been penalized. How there was even a consideration of a red card is totally laughable.

Is it just a shit ref and a shit TMO?
Is World Rugby directing that refs must blow EVERY AND ANY contact to the head?
Or is it both?

Like Duane said, should we just rather play touchies?

Vok but he squealed like a stuffed pig because his team was getting donnered by the mighty Sharks

[assfly]

Vok but he squealed like a stuffed pig because his team was getting donnered by the mighty Sharks

I'm on the fence about this. One the one hand, I thought they were both quite soft yellow cards. On the other, you've seen the news in the UK about players being diagnosed with dementia, so we're going to see more decisions like this.

[Sards]

Vok but he squealed like a stuffed pig because his team was getting donnered by the mighty Sharks

I'm on the fence about this. One the one hand, I thought they were both quite soft yellow cards. On the other, you've seen the news in the UK about players being diagnosed with dementia, so we're going to see more decisions like this.

Of course...always safety first....but he was squeeling a lot because it wasn't going his way

[Sards]

CURRIE CUP TEAM OF THE WEEK (Round 3)
15 Manie Libbok (Sharks)
14 Sbu Nkosi (Sharks)
13 Lukhanyo Am (Sharks)
12 Cornal Hendricks (Bulls)
11 Yaw Penxe (Sharks)
10 Curwin Bosch (Sharks)
9 Andre Warner (Lions)
8 Duane Vermeulen (Bulls)
7 Vincent Tshituka (Lions)
6 Dylan Richardson (Sharks)
5 Hyron Andrews (Sharks)
4 Willem Alberts (Lions)
3 Jannie du Plessis (Lions)
2 Johan Grobbelaar (Bulls)
1 Steven Kitshoff (Western Province)
*Note: Griquas had a bye in the third round of the Currie Cup

Duane's moaning helped his selection

My vok.....Libbok got full back....over all the other fullbacks.....never ever thought I would see that

[assfly]

Bulls game cancelled. That should have been an easy 5 points for them, but they'll only get two. Makes the race for the top a bit more interesting now.

Hope all the players and staff recover quickly.

[Sards]

Bulls game cancelled. That should have been an easy 5 points for them, but they'll only get two. Makes the race for the top a bit more interesting now.

Hope all the players and staff recover quickly.

Just hope Sharks get to play WP...
I need to enjoy the hiding they will get

[Sards]

Cell C Sharks

1. Ox Nche
2. Kerron van Vuuren
3. Michael Kumbirai
4. JJ van der Mescht
5. Aston Fortuin*
6. Dylan Richardson
7. Henco Venter
8. Sikhumbuzo Notshe
9. Sanele Nohamba
10. Curwin Bosch
11. Yaw Penxe
12. Marius Louw
13. Lukhanyo Am (c)
14. Sbu Nkosi
15. Manie Libbok

Replacements
16. Fezo Mbatha
17. Mzamo Majola
18. John Hubert-Meyer
19. Thembelani Bholi
20. James Venter
21. Phepsi Buthelezi
22. Jaden Hendrikse
23. Jeremy Ward

[Sandstorm]

Just hope Sharks get to play WP...
I need to enjoy the hiding they will get

Are 4 minutes of highlights enough for you?

[Sards]

Just hope Sharks get to play WP...
I need to enjoy the hiding they will get

Are 4 minutes of highlights enough for you?

Considering most factories are closed already and I have a week still to go....ja, time is very scarce.
But I will take the time to savour every second of it

[assfly]

Just watched the Sharks Bulls game.

Better than I thought. Sharks forwards really stood up to the Bulls forwards like nobody else has this season.
Best game yet from Ox, he keeps getting better and better. Definitely going to push Ginga for that Bok 1 jersey.
Am is critical to our backline. We're a much better team with him there.
I think Nohamba needs to work on his game management, too much of a loose canon.
Good bench who came on and made an impact.

A win against the Lions will put us in a great spot.

[Sards]

Lions – 
15 Tiaan Swanepoel,
14 Stean Pienaar,
13 Wandisile Simelane,
12 Dan Kriel,
11 Courtnall Skosan,
10 Elton Jantjies (c),
9 Andre Warner,
8 Len Massyn,
7 Vincent Tshituka/Wilhelm van der Sluys,
6 Jaco Kriel,
5 Marvin Orie,
4 Willem Alberts,
3 Jannie du Plessis,
2 Jaco Visagie,
1 Sti Sithole/Dylan Smith.

Subs: 16 Jan-Henning Campher, 17 Ruan Dreyer, 18 Wiehahn Herbst, 19 Reinhard Nothnagel, 20 Roelof Smit, 21 Morne van den Berg, 22 Burger Odendaal, 23 Jamba Ulengo, 24 Carlu Sadie, 25 Manuel Rass

[OomStruisbaai]

Lions – 
15 Tiaan Swanepoel,
14 Stean Pienaar,
13 Wandisile Simelane,
12 Dan Kriel,
11 Courtnall Skosan,
10 Elton Jantjies (c),
9 Andre Warner,
8 Len Massyn,
7 Vincent Tshituka/Wilhelm van der Sluys,
6 Jaco Kriel,
5 Marvin Orie,
4 Willem Alberts,
3 Jannie du Plessis,
2 Jaco Visagie,
1 Sti Sithole/Dylan Smith.

Subs: 16 Jan-Henning Campher, 17 Ruan Dreyer, 18 Wiehahn Herbst, 19 Reinhard Nothnagel, 20 Roelof Smit, 21 Morne van den Berg, 22 Burger Odendaal, 23 Jamba Ulengo, 24 Carlu Sadie, 25 Manuel Rass

Lions by 9.

[OomStruisbaai]

VRYSTAAT HAK!!!!

[OomStruisbaai]

Rasta love Vrystaat!!

[assfly]

Rasta really is an awful ref. I find it hard to enjoy any game he's in the middle.

[OomStruisbaai]

Rasta really is an awful ref. I find it hard to enjoy any game he's in the middle.

I understand that SARU have to bring the quota refs through but vokket just train them scrums. Understand rucks are a grey area but then just ref it consequent.

[OomStruisbaai]

Marco van Staden is on form, but Jacques Rudolph and Willie Engelbrecht is real ysters. Engelbrecht getting that yellow was really sad.

[assfly]

Marco van Staden is on form, but Jacques Rudolph and Willie Engelbrecht is real ysters. Engelbrecht getting that yellow was really sad.

I really enjoy watching Jacques Rudolph. He's a real street-fighter of a player. Looks like he should have played in the 90s.

[OomStruisbaai]

Let's get going. Sards het jy jou DStv betaal?