NPR

Rhubarb & Custard wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 12:35 pm

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 12:31 pm

Kawazaki wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 12:03 pm South Africa are a more hated team now than England. That's how bad the Erasmus hubris has been.

Yeah…..you’re not exactly a neutral in this fight.

Also who hates a rugby team? That's missing the point in spectacular style

Sards wrote: ↑Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:27 pm I hope the NH is sympathetic to our loss against Australia

Kawazaki wrote: ↑Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:32 pm

Sards wrote: ↑Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:27 pm I hope the NH is sympathetic to our loss against Australia

The Aussie government might not think much of Quade Cooper but I think he's a good bloke.

Kawazaki wrote: ↑Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:32 pm

Sards wrote: ↑Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:27 pm I hope the NH is sympathetic to our loss against Australia

The Aussie government might not think much of Quade Cooper but I think he's a good bloke.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:05 pm 6 Nations will now take us after our shite show today.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:22 am The SA franchises joining the URC competition a huge success.

The Springbokke big tests coming up. Scotland test an immediate sold out.

The real test will be in the pudding.

1 out of 3 will be a successful tour for us

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:22 am The SA franchises joining the URC competition a huge success.

The Springbokke big tests coming up. Scotland test an immediate sold out.

The real test will be in the pudding.

1 out of 3 will be a successful tour for us

SaintK wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:57 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:22 am The SA franchises joining the URC competition a huge success.

The Springbokke big tests coming up. Scotland test an immediate sold out.

The real test will be in the pudding.

1 out of 3 will be a successful tour for us

Remind me who are the NO 1 team in the world and current RWC champs?

handyman wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:27 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:22 am The SA franchises joining the URC competition a huge success.

The Springbokke big tests coming up. Scotland test an immediate sold out.

The real test will be in the pudding.

1 out of 3 will be a successful tour for us

Sards level kak this.

assfly wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:46 am What time is the squad announced?

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:43 am

SaintK wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:57 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:22 am The SA franchises joining the URC competition a huge success.

The Springbokke big tests coming up. Scotland test an immediate sold out.

The real test will be in the pudding.

1 out of 3 will be a successful tour for us

Remind me who are the NO 1 team in the world and current RWC champs?

We have a new coach and lost two tests against the nr 6 ranked team.

sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:32 am We don't care and still don't want you.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:52 am Springboks beating Wales, current 6 Nations champs and full house crowds in the next two tests show how much value on quality rugby and income we will add.

Slick wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:44 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:52 am Springboks beating Wales, current 6 Nations champs and full house crowds in the next two tests show how much value on quality rugby and income we will add.

And this shows how much you don’t get it I’m afraid.

Although the people that make the money decisions will probably agree

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:18 am

Slick wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:44 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:52 am Springboks beating Wales, current 6 Nations champs and full house crowds in the next two tests show how much value on quality rugby and income we will add.

And this shows how much you don’t get it I’m afraid.

Although the people that make the money decisions will probably agree

Slick be honest, you love us I know it.

Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:43 am

sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:32 am We don't care and still don't want you.

I'm not feeling the love.

Ymx wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:50 am

Chilli wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:43 am

sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:32 am We don't care and still don't want you.

I'm not feeling the love.

It’s difficult right. All these subtle mixed messages you guys are getting

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:52 am Springboks beating Wales, current 6 Nations champs and full house crowds in the next two tests show how much value on quality rugby and income we will add.

average joe wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:17 am You don't always get what you want. Sometimes you get what's good for you so shut your mouth and eat your greens.

average joe wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:17 am You don't always get what you want. Sometimes you get what's good for you so shut your mouth and eat your greens.

sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:22 am

average joe wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:17 am You don't always get what you want. Sometimes you get what's good for you so shut your mouth and eat your greens.

We've already got Ireland, ta.

average joe wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:44 am

sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:22 am

average joe wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:17 am You don't always get what you want. Sometimes you get what's good for you so shut your mouth and eat your greens.

We've already got Ireland, ta.

You can have spinach and broccoli. It's good for you.

sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:49 am

average joe wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:44 am

sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:22 am

We've already got Ireland, ta.

You can have spinach and broccoli. It's good for you.

You lot are definitely spinach in this metaphor - something everyone has a bit of now and then because they should rather than because they want to.

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:44 am I don't want South Africa in the 6N, and it's nothing personal and shouldn't be taken that way.

The 6N is special because of the tradition that goes with it, it should be an annual competition between the best in Europe, yes Italy have only been with us for 20 years, but I'd rather have Georgia join us than South Africa.

I don't care that the standards would rise with South Africa, or that more money would come in, it's not about that. I know a lot of people dismiss tradition in the rush for cash, but it should not be poo-pooed or dismissed, some things are important - I could write a small essay about the excitement on 6N weekends, as a kid I used to get the train up to Edinburgh with my mates and walk along to Murrayfield, or on away weekends you get the papers out on Saturday mornings and read every column inch about the upcoming games, later as a club player we always had early games in Edinburgh so that we could watch the international match. My hometown club has the oldest club fixture between Scottish and Irish teams, it's been going for 70 years now, played on a Friday, dinner, piss-up and then in to Dublin or Edinburgh the next day.

The 6N is fine as it is.

robmatic wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:57 am
Yeah, I really like playing the South African teams in the URC but the Six Nations is something different. It's not really about the standard of rugby, it's more about the occasion as fans. Traditional trips away, and Edinburgh being packed with rugby fans for the weekend.

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:14 am

robmatic wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:57 am
Yeah, I really like playing the South African teams in the URC but the Six Nations is something different. It's not really about the standard of rugby, it's more about the occasion as fans. Traditional trips away, and Edinburgh being packed with rugby fans for the weekend.

I also like having the "Big Three" and others playing here in November.

average joe wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:29 am People are often scared off change. If all of us thought like you guys we'll still be going around in horse and cart and bleeding people with bit of fever. Its a brave new world people, just learn to embrace it or you'll be left by the wayside .

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:44 am I don't want South Africa in the 6N, and it's nothing personal and shouldn't be taken that way.

The 6N is special because of the tradition that goes with it, it should be an annual competition between the best in Europe, yes Italy have only been with us for 20 years, but I'd rather have Georgia join us than South Africa.

I don't care that the standards would rise with South Africa, or that more money would come in, it's not about that. I know a lot of people dismiss tradition in the rush for cash, but it should not be poo-pooed or dismissed, some things are important - I could write a small essay about the excitement on 6N weekends, as a kid I used to get the train up to Edinburgh with my mates and walk along to Murrayfield, or on away weekends you get the papers out on Saturday mornings and read every column inch about the upcoming games, later as a club player we always had early games in Edinburgh so that we could watch the international match. My hometown club has the oldest club fixture between Scottish and Irish teams, it's been going for 70 years now, played on a Friday, dinner, piss-up and then in to Dublin or Edinburgh the next day.

The 6N is fine as it is.