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Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:16 pm Less than 2 hours to be inevitably disappointed that we have BB starting at 15, Sam Cane at 7 as captain, and that we have Finlay Christie on the bench.

Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:16 pm Less than 2 hours to be inevitably disappointed that we have BB starting at 15, Sam Cane at 7 as captain, and that we have Finlay Christie on the bench.

Meanwhile a Richie Mo’unga injury scare also hovered over the New Zealanders ahead of team naming, with missives circulating that the in-form No 10 had suffered a blow that could rule him out of the final. The All Blacks would not confirm the first five’s status, with their team due to be named at 6pm in France (5am Friday NZT) following the major training hitout of the week.

If Mo’unga was out, it’s likely they would bring Damian McKenzie in to start at No 10. Beauden Barrett would be the other potential fill-in at first five, though it’s thought he’s best left at fullback where he’s been the “glue” of a well-performed back three.

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:16 pm Could be massive!!

Grandpa wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:21 pm

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:16 pm Could be massive!!

Yep.. Damian McKenzie would be like a deer in headlights against the Boks...

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:22 pm

Grandpa wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:21 pm

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:16 pm Could be massive!!

Yep.. Damian McKenzie would be like a deer in headlights against the Boks...

Has he managed to take a penalty shot in less than 60 secs yet?

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:43 pm D Mac will be a master stroke from Foster. He can unlock any defense

JM2K6 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:36 pm

Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:16 pm Less than 2 hours to be inevitably disappointed that we have BB starting at 15, Sam Cane at 7 as captain, and that we have Finlay Christie on the bench.

Would those starters be a mistake? BB has the better kicking game to Jordan and Cane has had a couple of excellent matches.

Christie is shit obviously

Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 5:41 pm

JM2K6 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:36 pm

Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:16 pm Less than 2 hours to be inevitably disappointed that we have BB starting at 15, Sam Cane at 7 as captain, and that we have Finlay Christie on the bench.

Would those starters be a mistake? BB has the better kicking game to Jordan and Cane has had a couple of excellent matches.

Christie is shit obviously

I’d have had D Mac at FB. Papalii start. Roigard on bench.

Cane had one good game. Thought he was average against Argentina.

JM2K6 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:20 pm Yup, the fix is in. Damn.

Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:04 pm I’m not sure why he’s on twitter, he’s already receiving threats from the Saffers.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:22 pm

Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:04 pm I’m not sure why he’s on twitter, he’s already receiving threats from the Saffers.

2007 threats from NZ make him use to it.

Polly Barnes says that fans threatened to kill her children and burn down her house.

Although she doesn't specify which set of fans are behind the hate campaign, the abuse which was directed at her husband in recent weeks has come following South Africa's loss to France in the Autumn Nation Series, in which Springbok fans took issue with a number of his refereeing decisions.


Barnes has revealed on The Good, the Bad & the Rugby how the toll of online abuse led to discussions around giving up the whistle to continue as a lawyer. The 43-year-old detailed a harrowing account of the abuse aimed at his partner Polly in the aftermath of the game that threatened his family.

Now Polly herself has spoken out on Twitter.

"I’ve seen some things in the last few years, but receiving direct messages from rugby ‘fans’ threatening to kill your kids & burn your house down with your family in it over a few on-field decisions is a new low for me, my family & a plague for our entire game. It must stop now," wrote Mrs Barnes.

Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:29 pm

Polly Barnes says that fans threatened to kill her children and burn down her house.

Although she doesn't specify which set of fans are behind the hate campaign, the abuse which was directed at her husband in recent weeks has come following South Africa's loss to France in the Autumn Nation Series, in which Springbok fans took issue with a number of his refereeing decisions.


Barnes has revealed on The Good, the Bad & the Rugby how the toll of online abuse led to discussions around giving up the whistle to continue as a lawyer. The 43-year-old detailed a harrowing account of the abuse aimed at his partner Polly in the aftermath of the game that threatened his family.

Now Polly herself has spoken out on Twitter.

"I’ve seen some things in the last few years, but receiving direct messages from rugby ‘fans’ threatening to kill your kids & burn your house down with your family in it over a few on-field decisions is a new low for me, my family & a plague for our entire game. It must stop now," wrote Mrs Barnes.

But some supporters took it way too far, as Bebo profiles were created by hundreds of All Blacks fans and he was sent personal abuse and vile death threats, with posts including mock obituaries of the official and calls for him to be "shot by a sniper".

boere wors wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:56 pm going to be absolute kak weather saturday evening, same as last week. Showers of rain and gusty wind up to 35kts

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:22 pm

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Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:29 pm

Polly Barnes says that fans threatened to kill her children and burn down her house.

Although she doesn't specify which set of fans are behind the hate campaign, the abuse which was directed at her husband in recent weeks has come following South Africa's loss to France in the Autumn Nation Series, in which Springbok fans took issue with a number of his refereeing decisions.


Barnes has revealed on The Good, the Bad & the Rugby how the toll of online abuse led to discussions around giving up the whistle to continue as a lawyer. The 43-year-old detailed a harrowing account of the abuse aimed at his partner Polly in the aftermath of the game that threatened his family.

Now Polly herself has spoken out on Twitter.

"I’ve seen some things in the last few years, but receiving direct messages from rugby ‘fans’ threatening to kill your kids & burn your house down with your family in it over a few on-field decisions is a new low for me, my family & a plague for our entire game. It must stop now," wrote Mrs Barnes.

2007

But some supporters took it way too far, as Bebo profiles were created by hundreds of All Blacks fans and he was sent personal abuse and vile death threats, with posts including mock obituaries of the official and calls for him to be "shot by a sniper".

You lot starts this shite, so try something new.

Pieter van Zyl was yesterday convicted of assaulting David McHugh, the Irish referee he put out of the Tri-Nations match between South Africa and New Zealand at King's Park on August 10.

The beefy Potchefstroom businessman's tackle when he invaded the pitch looked innocuous, but McHugh's shoulder was dislocated as stunned players tried frantically to separate the pair.

That was Van Zyl's defence against the original charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. It was conducted not in open court but behind closed doors.

By the time Van Zyl appeared in front of the magistrate the charge was common assault. He pleaded guilty and was so found. Had the justice system's computers been up to scratch, and thus been able to establish whether Van Zyl had a criminal record, he would have been sentenced yesterday. Instead, all present will have to return on October 28.

Which, Van Zyl's beaming face hinted afterwards, would be no hardship for someone who seemed eager to grab more than his 15 minutes of fame.

"We're a little bit downhearted that it didn't end today, but I'll travel down 20 times if necessary to see justice done," Van Zyl, looking anything but downhearted, told the media, and confusing those who thought justice had already been done. "The public support I have received was overwhelming. I didn't expect it and it was heartening."

At which point Van Zyl's lawyer, Bertie Grobbelaar, glared at his client and drew a finger across his throat.

Blake wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:22 am I don't know how I'm going to last 2 more days of this buildup.

My nerves are shot.

Gumboot wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:14 am Yep, after years of muddled selections, he's finally realised that Rieko's a 13, Jordie's a 12, and Telea's an 11. After trying what felt like a dozen candidates at 6, he finally settled on Frizell. And after ignoring the obvious for far too long, he finally brought in some fresh young props to replace our slow and out of form veterans. It's like the only areas of stability in the team during all the turmoil have been the inside backs and the locks. But, he finally seems to have learnt his learnings, so credit for that.

Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:01 am

Gumboot wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:14 am Yep, after years of muddled selections, he's finally realised that Rieko's a 13, Jordie's a 12, and Telea's an 11. After trying what felt like a dozen candidates at 6, he finally settled on Frizell. And after ignoring the obvious for far too long, he finally brought in some fresh young props to replace our slow and out of form veterans. It's like the only areas of stability in the team during all the turmoil have been the inside backs and the locks. But, he finally seems to have learnt his learnings, so credit for that.

Is it just coincidence that this all started to come right once Ryan and Schmidt came on board? I don't think we'd be here if they hadn't of come in...

Jethro wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:07 am

boere wors wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:56 pm going to be absolute kak weather saturday evening, same as last week. Showers of rain and gusty wind up to 35kts

I wouldn't worry Barnes will red card a couple of ABs within the first half an hour

assfly wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:25 am

Blake wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:22 am I don't know how I'm going to last 2 more days of this buildup.

My nerves are shot.

I'm having a fairly unproductive day at work.

Saturday is going to feel like a month.

assfly wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:15 am Duane's last game as a Bok

Apart from Whitelock, are there any All Blacks where it's their last game?

Blake wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:26 am The last 2 weeks have been rough man. Productivity levels at record lows for me.
I expected a QF final against France/NZ so wasn't too fussed into the lead up to that match.

But getting through by the skin of our teeth got us into territoty I hadn't mentally and emotionally prepared myself for.
I've been so distracted with this euphoria, buildup, tension, euphoria, buildup cycle. I'm ready for this to be overwith man.

Just hope it ends with euphoria again and not with gutrenching disappointment.