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“He was really good, wasn’t he?” Dobson said. “We get crucified for playing Damian in different positions, but he is such a strong team man. He will never sit there and ask us to choose between him and Warrick Gelant at fullback. He is all about being wherever the team needs him.
“Today, he was really, really good. He went down with a knock to his pec, but he said he wanted to keep playing. He is an extraordinarily committed guy and an absolute treasure.”
He was shocking in the internationals. Wasn't impressed at allOomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Oct 20, 2024 2:43 pm We might see Paul de Villiers, u21 CC champs captain in this role. He was outstanding in the final. That u21 teams backline broke the Lion Cubs. There are some raw talent galore.
We won. A URC match. After last year, I'll take any win however it comes, especially against the defending champions.Chilli2 wrote: Sat Oct 19, 2024 3:40 pm I suppose a win is a win.
If I were a $harks supporter I'd not be satisfied with the last 10 minutes.
I hope so.assfly wrote: Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:48 amWe won. A URC match. After last year, I'll take any win however it comes, especially against the defending champions.Chilli2 wrote: Sat Oct 19, 2024 3:40 pm I suppose a win is a win.
If I were a $harks supporter I'd not be satisfied with the last 10 minutes.
Now watch the BOK-LADEN® Sharks go flying up the table.
Good team, bloody great team by Scottish standards, but winning away in SA is hard. I'd be happy with another 2 bonus points tbh. They'll get enough points in their remaining games for a top-4 finish surely.OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 7:38 am Glasgow the favorites against the Stormers. They are a champion side.
Agree with you Cloggie. Oom, don't know where you are seeing that the handicap is with Stormers at -7 with Paddy Power.clydecloggie wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:16 amGood team, bloody great team by Scottish standards, but winning away in SA is hard. I'd be happy with another 2 bonus points tbh. They'll get enough points in their remaining games for a top-4 finish surely.OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 7:38 am Glasgow the favorites against the Stormers. They are a champion side.
How does knowing a stadium make him a good coach?OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:02 pm I,ll never underestimate Franco Smith. He started with Shimlas (uni of Free State) and know Craven Stadium better then most.
Following on to this, Everett should never coach a losing team at Kings Park.assfly wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:36 amHow does knowing a stadium make him a good coach?OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:02 pm I,ll never underestimate Franco Smith. He started with Shimlas (uni of Free State) and know Craven Stadium better then most.
I'm starting to think that working with all that sourdough has starting rubbing off on our Chilli. Lekker suur en mislik deesdae.Chilli2 wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:22 amFollowing on to this, Everett should never coach a losing team at Kings Park.assfly wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:36 amHow does knowing a stadium make him a good coach?OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:02 pm I,ll never underestimate Franco Smith. He started with Shimlas (uni of Free State) and know Craven Stadium better then most.
Not at all, I'm just following Oom's kenner logic.LoveOfTheGame wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:28 amI'm starting to think that working with all that sourdough has starting rubbing off on our Chilli. Lekker suur en mislik deesdae.
Try to tell you he have good knowledge about Stellenbosch conditions.assfly wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:36 amHow does knowing a stadium make him a good coach?OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:02 pm I,ll never underestimate Franco Smith. He started with Shimlas (uni of Free State) and know Craven Stadium better then most.
Upcoming URC opponents the Stormers and Glasgow Warriors joined forces to give back to the community of Kylemore in the Western Cape on Tuesday ahead of the two side’s upcoming clash in Stellenbosch this weekend.
The outreach is part of the URC’s Communities United campaign where clubs are encouraged to engage in cross-hemisphere community activities who travel North and to South Africa.
The aim of the outreach is to engage with the local community in aid to educate the local fans on travelling teams and their players.
Players such as Grant Stewart, Patrick Schickerling, Alex Samuel, Ben Afshar, Duncan Weir and Stafford McDowall of the Glasgow Warriors and Herschel Jantjies, Ben Jason Dixon, Neethling Fouche, Manie Libbok and Damian Willemse of the Stormers took part in this exciting project.
The local kids of Kylemore Primary and Kylemore High School had the opportunity to participate in a coaching clinic presented by the various players – rubbing shoulders with their local and international heroes which will inspire the next generation of Vodacom URC talent in the years to come.
“It’s been a busy welcome, we didn’t really know what we’re coming into but it’s been a nice welcome,” said Duncan Weir of the Glasgow Warriors.
He added: “It’s been a nice welcome, obviously everyone is quite happy to see us here and it’s nice to be around the communities a little bit.”
“It’s an amazing place isn’t it, when you look around you see the mountains in the background and to see such a nice welcome,” said Glasgow lock Stafford Mcdowall.
“I don’t think we’ve ever seen such a lot of people welcome us to a school like that before which is definitely cool.” Mcdowall added.
Kylemore Rugby Club with a signed jersey as a token of appreciation while the Stormers provided tickets to all the kids that participated in the outreach to the upcoming match between the two URC heavyweights this weekend at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.
https://rugby365.com/tournaments/united ... -outreach/
How does this make him a good coach? What is unique about Stellenbosch conditions?OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:24 pm Try to tell you he have good knowledge about Stellenbosch conditions.
Well there's green grass and the posts are nice and white.assfly wrote: Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:02 amHow does this make him a good coach? What is unique about Stellenbosch conditions?OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:24 pm Try to tell you he have good knowledge about Stellenbosch conditions.
are u trying to be a kant?assfly wrote: Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:02 amHow does this make him a good coach? What is unique about Stellenbosch conditions?OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:24 pm Try to tell you he have good knowledge about Stellenbosch conditions.
Oom, is part of the Stellenbosch mafia.assfly wrote: Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:02 amHow does this make him a good coach? What is unique about Stellenbosch conditions?OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:24 pm Try to tell you he have good knowledge about Stellenbosch conditions.
Very good Stormers team.OomStruisbaai wrote: Fri Oct 25, 2024 10:42 am DHL Stormers: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Ruhan Nel, 13 Dan du Plessis (captain), 12 Damian Willemse, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Marcel Theunissen, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 JD Schickerling, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Brok Harris.
Replacements: 16 Joseph Dweba, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Adre Smith, 20 Willie Engelbrecht, 21 Louw Nel, 22 Herschel Jantjies, 23 Suleiman Hartzenberg.
It is a good team.Sandstorm wrote: Fri Oct 25, 2024 10:59 amVery good Stormers team.OomStruisbaai wrote: Fri Oct 25, 2024 10:42 am DHL Stormers: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Ruhan Nel, 13 Dan du Plessis (captain), 12 Damian Willemse, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Marcel Theunissen, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 JD Schickerling, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Brok Harris.
Replacements: 16 Joseph Dweba, 17 Leon Lyons, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Adre Smith, 20 Willie Engelbrecht, 21 Louw Nel, 22 Herschel Jantjies, 23 Suleiman Hartzenberg.
Glasgow by 6
Did you get that from Franco Smith?OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:45 am Bulls got an all important win last night. Today is going to be challenging for all the SA teams. Sharks have the easiest one.
Weather is going to be windy in Stellenbosch.
I thought Glasgow always looked like they had another gearOomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2024 12:38 pm Stormers unlucky not to be further ahead. Under pressure now without Libbok and Willemse. Going to be a tough struggle.
This must be the only reason for the win.assfly wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:36 amHow does knowing a stadium make him a good coach?OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:02 pm I,ll never underestimate Franco Smith. He started with Shimlas (uni of Free State) and know Craven Stadium better then most.
Don't worry. Willemses boyfriend will fix his groin injuryOomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:37 pm Glasgow way to good for the Stormers. Today we saw the difference between Willemse and Libbok.
The maturity of that Glasgow team is pretty unbelievable for a seasoned Scottish rugby watcher - they're supposed to wilt under the pressure at some point as per, and they simply don't. Instead, they go up a gear and never look like they're in trouble. One of their best games of recent years for me.OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:37 pm Glasgow way to good for the Stormers. Today we saw the difference between Willemse and Libbok.
Yeah, you can almost relax and enjoy the rugby with them which is a very strange experienceclydecloggie wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:42 pmThe maturity of that Glasgow team is pretty unbelievable for a seasoned Scottish rugby watcher - they're supposed to wilt under the pressure at some point as per, and they simply don't. Instead, they go up a gear and never look like they're in trouble. One of their best games of recent years for me.OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:37 pm Glasgow way to good for the Stormers. Today we saw the difference between Willemse and Libbok.
And 7 points from the SA tour is pretty good going - some of the top table contenders will drop more on their tours.