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Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:17 am**

I'll be watching this game with an Irish mate in a South African owned beer shop.

As a neutral, somebody else is getting the piss ripped out of them which will make a change

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:26 am**

Calculon wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:56 am
Sards wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:17 am
Rhubarb & Custard wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:23 am

So in the context of being South African adding enough sugar to your drink such you can tolerate it can be associated with hard man notions, and elsewhere not so much. Fair enough
Dude. No one likes a snob. Deal with it. Coke Zero. No sugar.
You really don't understand how cultivated the Saffer dad bod is. We take care.
It's such a bizarre thing to be a snob about thought. In my experience countries with hot climates, Islamic countries and places with spicy cuisines enjoy sweet drinks. Some of sweetest drinks I've had have been given to me by Indians, Pakistanis and Chinese . Often as an antidote to spicy dishes. In Sudan the national drink is tea, with enough sugar added to saturate it and form a layer on the bottom of the glass. Anyway, a brandy and coke is going to have less than half the amount of sugar of a glass of orange juice.

A teetotaler?

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:32 am**

Sards wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:17 am
Rhubarb & Custard wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:23 am
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:26 am
Exactly, no one is going to tell English hooligans to dress smarter. Anyone aware would avoid a group of men wearing those brands on match day, and as you say being slovenly is culturally acceptable and normal to the English. The cultural context matters.

So in the context of being South African adding enough sugar to your drink such you can tolerate it can be associated with hard man notions, and elsewhere not so much. Fair enough
Dude. No one likes a snob. Deal with it. Coke Zero. No sugar.
You really don't understand how cultivated the Saffer dad bod is. We take care.

It's a fair charge it's snobbish not to approve of people adding coke to brandy (or whisky or what have you). Nonetheless those who do are philistines

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:03 am**

Gumboot wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:26 am
Calculon wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:56 am
Sards wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:17 am

Dude. No one likes a snob. Deal with it. Coke Zero. No sugar.
You really don't understand how cultivated the Saffer dad bod is. We take care.
It's such a bizarre thing to be a snob about thought. In my experience countries with hot climates, Islamic countries and places with spicy cuisines enjoy sweet drinks. Some of sweetest drinks I've had have been given to me by Indians, Pakistanis and Chinese . Often as an antidote to spicy dishes. In Sudan the national drink is tea, with enough sugar added to saturate it and form a layer on the bottom of the glass. Anyway, a brandy and coke is going to have less than half the amount of sugar of a glass of orange juice.
A teetotaler?

Me, no. I've given up spirits but enjoy a good weissbier

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:31 am**

I popped out in my dorp to do kid pick ups and drop offs. Stopped at the local fresh produce outlet. It was pumping. Green and gold everywhere. Men, women and children. Meat flying off the fridges and extra staff in the butchery sorting out the shelves. You can see how much it means to us. Because of the late start potjie seems to be the thing. And of course the cold weather.......again. I am doing finger food. Rashers, wors and chicken pieces.

Going with branners and coke met eisch tonight

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:38 pm**

Sards wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:31 am I popped out in my dorp to do kid pick ups and drop offs. Stopped at the local fresh produce outlet. It was pumping. Green and gold everywhere. Men, women and children. Meat flying off the fridges and extra staff in the butchery sorting out the shelves. You can see how much it means to us. Because of the late start potjie seems to be the thing. And of course the cold weather.......again. I am doing finger food. Rashers, wors and chicken pieces.

Going with branners and coke met eisch tonight

I did savoury jaffels (Boer pensies) at the Church bazaar. Lots of old Bokke and not many mooi Bok ooie but its sure is Bok day today. Make no mistake.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:50 pm**

Rhubarb & Custard wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:32 am
Sards wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:17 am
Rhubarb & Custard wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:23 am

So in the context of being South African adding enough sugar to your drink such you can tolerate it can be associated with hard man notions, and elsewhere not so much. Fair enough
Dude. No one likes a snob. Deal with it. Coke Zero. No sugar.
You really don't understand how cultivated the Saffer dad bod is. We take care.
It's a fair charge it's snobbish not to approve of people adding coke to brandy (or whisky or what have you). Nonetheless those who do are philistines

i don't think it is snobbish. simply culturally deaf

as for the jibe at the men involved - you have no idea what customers are at play here

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:59 pm**

My plan to get to Paris for the match fell through

So I'm watching the match in Valencia. Found an Irish pub, hopefully there's a few Irish there to make an atmosphere.

Wearing my Bok jersey and already found a few Saffers wandering around. Even my Spanish taxi driver said he was a fan.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 1:39 pm**

assfly wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:59 pm Wearing my Bok jersey and already found a few Saffers wandering around. Even my Spanish taxi driver said he was a fan.

The last Bok match I was at there was a Spanish family in front of me, I asked them what they were doing there (tickets weren't cheap), "to see one of the greatest teams in sport". It was a bit strange.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:09 pm**

Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:21 pm**

_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:09 pm Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?

Nah, want Libbok to play the match of his life.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:44 pm**

_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:09 pm Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?

Yes - the obvious selection

Pollard on the bench

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:11 pm**

Monk wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:44 pm
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:09 pm Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?
Yes - the obvious selection

Pollard on the bench

The clue is maybe that they haven't started Connor Murray at 9, who I rate as their best scrumhalf, but definitely their best kicker at 9. Looks like they're going to run at Libbok. Will be interesting if Willemse appears in the flyhalf position on first phase when the Boks are defending, Willemse better at defending in the line and Libbok very good at cover tackling.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:15 pm**

What is Farrells record against the Springboks in WC matches?

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:16 pm**

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:21 pm
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:09 pm Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?
Nah, want Libbok to play the match of his life.

We all do, even R2 dreams about him.

I'm now starting the brannas en coke. Need it to get through this England match.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:44 pm**

_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:16 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:21 pm
_Os_ wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:09 pm Any Bok supporter getting scared of the 7/1 as the game gets closer and wishing for a 6/2 with Pollard instead?
Nah, want Libbok to play the match of his life.
We all do, even R2 dreams about him.

I'm now starting the brannas en coke. Need it to get through this England match.

I have this habit of only start drinking after the Bokke first score. So have to start late.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:54 pm**

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:29 pm
Gumboot wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:09 pm The RWC site has the kick-off time as 8am here in New Zealand...but we'll change to daylight saving time at 2am. So, does anyone know if the listed kick-off time takes that into account? Getting up early on a Sunday is already against my religion, so I really don't want to get up even earlier than I need to, if I can avoid it.
I've made a countdown clock

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/f ... font=serif

Thanks for that, was wondering when the game actually kicked off. Ooohhh 2 choices, either the Saffa coverage or heaven forbid the Aussie One (doesn't say, but hey any chance to ruin a game of rugby, think I'll tune into the Saffa one).

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:58 pm**

Lekker dik gevreet. Alles was Lekker.
Huis ook Lekker warm van die binne braai.
Nou net n rus doppie en dan begin die match.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:01 pm**

So who's poephol is doing cheek crunches.
I am worried about a blowout

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:03 pm**

Is the Bokke bench 7 forwards 1 back split? Seems like a strange strategy to go with, but guess the Bokke forwards are sizeable and freaking skilled.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:18 pm**

Jethro wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:03 pm Is the Bokke bench 7 forwards 1 back split? Seems like a strange strategy to go with, but guess the Bokke forwards are sizeable and freaking skilled.

Boet there are three poachers on that bench.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:23 pm**

I’m picking a Sefrican victory. They’ll spent the limited playing time putting up high balls and smothering Ireland in the forwards. In the remaining 57 minutes of non playing time we’ll see Sefrica dragging the equivalent of a Curry’s superstore of white ware fridges, freezers and chilly bins onto the field. Oh and there will be 25 substitutions at halftime.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:26 pm**

Man, you guys must the f’ing nervous !!!

Not sure how you’re coping.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:27 pm**

Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:26 pm Man, you guys must the f’ing nervous !!!

Not sure how you’re coping.

Winner gets a bye against the (possibly - depending on Italy) All Blacks in the quarters and straight through to the semis. It’s a huge match.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:27 pm**

This is going to be epic, I hope.

From a selfish perspective I have to back the Boks, it gives Scotland the best chance of progression, albeit very slight and it would mean us having to beat Ireland, which I find it very difficult to see happening.

This could well be a dress rehearsal for the final, I can only see NZ or France matching these sides.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:32 pm**

ScarfaceClaw wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:23 pm I’m picking a Sefrican victory. They’ll spent the limited playing time putting up high balls and smothering Ireland in the forwards. In the remaining 57 minutes of non playing time we’ll see Sefrica dragging the equivalent of a Curry’s superstore of white ware fridges, freezers and chilly bins onto the field. Oh and there will be 25 substitutions at halftime.

Any nibbles yet? Except this one...

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:35 pm**

I'm going with the Power game and SA to win but I hope that Ireland beat the Boks.
I suppose we will see how good both teams are today.

Can Ireland match the power of the Boks?

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:36 pm**

Im watching the game at Monte Casino. Massive crowd here with the big screen. Nervous about the game. Hope missed kicks will not be a reason that cost us the game

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:38 pm**

C69 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:35 pm I'm going with the Power game and SA to win but I hope that Ireland beat the Boks.
I suppose we will see how good both teams are today.

Can Ireland match the power of the Boks?

I saw a tweet somewhere that compared the size and height of the teams and their benches...

Ireland are taller and heavier.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:40 pm**

Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:38 pm
C69 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:35 pm I'm going with the Power game and SA to win but I hope that Ireland beat the Boks.
I suppose we will see how good both teams are today.

Can Ireland match the power of the Boks?
I saw a tweet somewhere that compared the size and height of the teams and their benches...

Ireland are taller and heavier.

That may be the case but they are not as powerful

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:42 pm**

Bloutoria wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:32 pm
ScarfaceClaw wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:23 pm I’m picking a Sefrican victory. They’ll spent the limited playing time putting up high balls and smothering Ireland in the forwards. In the remaining 57 minutes of non playing time we’ll see Sefrica dragging the equivalent of a Curry’s superstore of white ware fridges, freezers and chilly bins onto the field. Oh and there will be 25 substitutions at halftime.
Any nibbles yet? Except this one...

None. Appreciate the token “at least you tried” nibble.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:43 pm**

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:27 pm This is going to be epic, I hope.

From a selfish perspective I have to back the Boks, it gives Scotland the best chance of progression, albeit very slight and it would mean us having to beat Ireland, which I find it very difficult to see happening.

This could well be a dress rehearsal for the final, I can only see NZ or France matching these sides.

Well those 4 sides are all playing each other in the quarters.

But it might well be Italy in place of us, very possibly.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:46 pm**

How cringe is it having players play acting moves in the studio ?!!

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:48 pm**

Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:43 pm
Tichtheid wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:27 pm This is going to be epic, I hope.

From a selfish perspective I have to back the Boks, it gives Scotland the best chance of progression, albeit very slight and it would mean us having to beat Ireland, which I find it very difficult to see happening.

This could well be a dress rehearsal for the final, I can only see NZ or France matching these sides.
Well those 4 sides are all playing each other in the quarters.

But it might well be Italy in place of us, very possibly.

Come on, Italy are not getting close to New Zealand.

What I'm saying is that the other side of the draw is not on the same level and whoever wins those quarter finals on this side will make it to the final

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:49 pm**

Hmmm, getting nervous.
Too used to Ireland doing well over the last 2 years, yet knowing it has to end somewhere...

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:51 pm**

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:48 pm
Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:43 pm
Tichtheid wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:27 pm This is going to be epic, I hope.

From a selfish perspective I have to back the Boks, it gives Scotland the best chance of progression, albeit very slight and it would mean us having to beat Ireland, which I find it very difficult to see happening.

This could well be a dress rehearsal for the final, I can only see NZ or France matching these sides.
Well those 4 sides are all playing each other in the quarters.

But it might well be Italy in place of us, very possibly.

Come on, Italy are not getting close to New Zealand.

What I'm saying is that the other side of the draw is not on the same level and whoever wins those quarter finals on this side will make it to the final

Fair point, but I’m not passing up a wide open mockers opportunity like that.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:51 pm**

salanya wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:49 pm Hmmm, getting nervous.
Too used to Ireland doing well over the last 2 years, yet knowing it has to end somewhere...

You should be. I’m even feeling nervous for you.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:53 pm**

Both SA kits are a no.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:53 pm**

My prediction is

South Africa 20 - 20 Ireland

Or subtract 6 to either side if one of the teams is red carded.

Posted: **Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:54 pm**

Kolisi is a terrific captain, I'd follow him

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