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Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:52 am**

bok_viking wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 8:39 am I wish there was an easy solution for Ellis Park, unless that side of the city gets redeveloped they are always going to be screwed with crowds, specially in the evening. People only seem to dare that side of town during Bok matches.

I wish they'd bite the bullet and ditch Ellis Park.

Even a small 15-20,000 seater stadium elsewhere in Joburg (in a nicer area) would be great for the Lions. I bet they would fill that up pretty quick.

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:58 am**

bok_viking wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 8:56 am So they had a discussion yesterday after all the matches were done that all the 3 SA teams need to move up 1 position in the log then all 3 would make it into the European competition next year.

Well all your teams should get European competition; don't forget while the Top 8 go in the Champions Cup, the next 4 go into Challenge Cup, which isn't a bad Tournament either, as winning it gets you into the next years Champions Cup.

Champions Cup

United Rugby Championship (8): The four pool winners and the next four highest-ranked clubs in the final league table.

Challenge Cup

TIER 1 (6 clubs)
TOP 14 clubs ranked 9th and 10th
Premiership clubs ranked 9th and 10th
URC clubs ranked 9th and 10th

TIER 2 (6 clubs)
TOP 14 clubs ranked 11th and 12th
Premiership clubs ranked 11th and 12th
URC clubs ranked 11th and 12th

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:09 am**

assfly wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:52 am
bok_viking wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 8:39 am I wish there was an easy solution for Ellis Park, unless that side of the city gets redeveloped they are always going to be screwed with crowds, specially in the evening. People only seem to dare that side of town during Bok matches.
I wish they'd bite the bullet and ditch Ellis Park.

Even a small 15-20,000 seater stadium elsewhere in Joburg (in a nicer area) would be great for the Lions. I bet they would fill that up pretty quick.

Ellis Park is great for tests....

Really a pity its gone to the dogs around it

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:14 pm**

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:58 am
bok_viking wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 8:56 am So they had a discussion yesterday after all the matches were done that all the 3 SA teams need to move up 1 position in the log then all 3 would make it into the European competition next year.
Well all your teams should get European competition; don't forget while the Top 8 go in the Champions Cup, the next 4 go into Challenge Cup, which isn't a bad Tournament either, as winning it gets you into the next years Champions Cup.

Champions Cup

United Rugby Championship (8): The four pool winners and the next four highest-ranked clubs in the final league table.

Challenge Cup

TIER 1 (6 clubs)
TOP 14 clubs ranked 9th and 10th
Premiership clubs ranked 9th and 10th
URC clubs ranked 9th and 10th

TIER 2 (6 clubs)
TOP 14 clubs ranked 11th and 12th
Premiership clubs ranked 11th and 12th
URC clubs ranked 11th and 12th

Thanks broer. In short the bottom 4 teams miss out on European competitions next year.

The Wales lot won't be happy.

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:26 pm**

bok_viking wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 8:56 am So they had a discussion yesterday after all the matches were done that all the 3 SA teams need to move up 1 position in the log then all 3 would make it into the European competition next year.

Looking at the current log (dunno how to paste it here) there is already a 9 point diff between the Sharks 8th and Connacht & Scarlets 9th.

Also 6 point diff between Lions (12th) and Benneton (13th).

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:33 pm**

Dankie Jens

Leinster (15/55) - Sharks (A), Stormers (A), Munster (H)
Ulster (15/50) - Munster (H), Edinburgh (A), Sharks (H)
Glasgow (15/50) - Stormers (A), Bulls (A), Edinburgh (A)
Munster (15/47) - Ulster (A), Cardiff (H), Leinster (A)
Edinburgh (15/44) - Zebre (H), Ulster (H), Glasgow (H)
Stormers (14/43) - Bulls (H), Glasgow (H), Leinster (H), Scarlets (A)
Bulls (14/42) - Stormers (A), Benetton (H), Glasgow (H), Ospreys (A)
Sharks (14/41) - Lions (H), Leinster (H), Connacht (H), Ulster (A)
Connacht (15/32) - Lions (A), Sharks (A), Zebre (H)
Scarlets (13/32) - Cardiff (A), Dragons (H), Dragons (A), Ospreys (A), Stormers (H)
Ospreys (14/30) - Cardiff (A), Scarlets (H), Dragons (H), Bulls (H)
Lions (14/30) - Sharks (A), Connacht (H), Benetton (H), Dragons (A)
Benetton (14/24) - Zebre (H), Bulls (A), Lions (A), Cardiff (H)
Cardiff (12/23) - Scarlets (H), Ospreys (H), Munster (A), Dragons (A), Zebre (A), Benetton (A)
Dragons (12/11) - Scarlets (A), Scarlets (H), Zebre (A), Ospreys (A), Cardiff (H), Lions (H)
Zebre (13/2) - Edinburgh (A), Benetton (A), Cardiff (A), Dragons (H), Connacht (A)

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:37 pm**

Looking at the fixture list the Bulls have the easiest run in to business end and favorite to top the SA log.

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:45 pm**

If I squint really hard, I can see Connacht getting 10 pts from their last three games, but that won't be enough. Losing so many games in the last 10-15 mins has ruined this season for them

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:55 pm**

Munster corrected. They are actually 4th.

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:58 pm**

All the teams play. Leinster will win it.

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:02 pm**

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:45 pm If I squint really hard, I can see Connacht getting 10 pts from their last three games, but that won't be enough. Losing so many games in the last 10-15 mins has ruined this season for them

$hark$ should be an easy 5 pointer for Connacht.

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:15 pm**

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:02 pm
fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:45 pm If I squint really hard, I can see Connacht getting 10 pts from their last three games, but that won't be enough. Losing so many games in the last 10-15 mins has ruined this season for them
$hark$ should be an easy 5 pointer for Connacht.

After two weekends of getting pumped by Leinster in the Champions, God knows what shape they'll be in heading South

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:24 am**

Despite y original misgivings, I have enjoyed this season, but I think next season will be quite different.

Now that there is more familiarity with the teams, the conditions, the travel etc there will be more wins by SA teams in the north, and by NH teams in SA. I have not checked, but I assume there will also be a different profile of internationals available to the different teams which will also make a difference.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:04 am**

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:02 pm
fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:45 pm If I squint really hard, I can see Connacht getting 10 pts from their last three games, but that won't be enough. Losing so many games in the last 10-15 mins has ruined this season for them
$hark$ should be an easy 5 pointer for Connacht.

Get over yourself and the Sharks....

Worry more about being pumped this weekend by the Bulls and dropping a few spots......

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:05 am**

So are the Stormers going to end on a run of 2 weeks as top of the pops....or are they going to match the Sharks on 3 weeks as top of the pops

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:52 am**

weegie01 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:24 am Despite y original misgivings, I have enjoyed this season, but I think next season will be quite different.

Now that there is more familiarity with the teams, the conditions, the travel etc there will be more wins by SA teams in the north, and by NH teams in SA. I have not checked, but I assume there will also be a different profile of internationals available to the different teams which will also make a difference.

Next year our teams will play in the European leagues. It's going to be hectic

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:24 pm**

Sards wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:05 am So are the Stormers going to end on a run of 2 weeks as top of the pops....or are they going to match the Sharks on 3 weeks as top of the pops

You don't have to worry. The Bulls will take the lead and keep it till the end.

According to you everybody beat the Lions, so a very easy 5 pointer for the fancy $hark$.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:31 pm**

The Capetonians started the war of words on Sunday by asking if the Pretoria side is making any more “motivational videos” ahead of Saturday’s clash.

This was in reference to a video the Bulls produced ahead of a clash between the two teams in Pretoria in January. The one minute 23-second clip showed three “recovering Stormers fans” deciding to support the Bulls in the build-up to that January 22 match.

The Stormers eventually won that match 30-26.

In response to Sunday’s tweet, the Bulls savagely responded by saying: “Sorry for not responding sooner, we were still recovering from our unassisted win over Ulster.”

Love it

Stormers definitely have a reputation now with Marius and Quinton

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:54 pm**

Sards wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:31 pm
The Capetonians started the war of words on Sunday by asking if the Pretoria side is making any more “motivational videos” ahead of Saturday’s clash.

This was in reference to a video the Bulls produced ahead of a clash between the two teams in Pretoria in January. The one minute 23-second clip showed three “recovering Stormers fans” deciding to support the Bulls in the build-up to that January 22 match.

The Stormers eventually won that match 30-26.

In response to Sunday’s tweet, the Bulls savagely responded by saying: “Sorry for not responding sooner, we were still recovering from our unassisted win over Ulster.”

Love it

Stormers definitely have a reputation now with Marius and Quinton

Very funny

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 5:42 pm**

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:52 am
weegie01 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:24 am Despite y original misgivings, I have enjoyed this season, but I think next season will be quite different.

Now that there is more familiarity with the teams, the conditions, the travel etc there will be more wins by SA teams in the north, and by NH teams in SA. I have not checked, but I assume there will also be a different profile of internationals available to the different teams which will also make a difference.
Next year our teams will play in the European leagues. It's going to be hectic

Got to agree with weegie, this season has been enjoyable (albeit with the taffs stinking the place up).

If you're going to have teams playing the league, the Euro Cups, & Internationals, you'll start to see the same player management issues the rest of us face.

All the players agree that the Euro Games are a step up again from the League, & the closest thing to full on Internationals, so they enjoy them, & they're a great guide to who'll do a job in the National teams.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 5:54 pm**

Look it's growing on me. Only because we are finally seeing competitive rugby. But I am not so sure it's better than the old 10 team Superrugby tournament. Preferred that. These slow fields, wet conditions are still a challenge. And I miss the Kiwi and Aussie rivalry. Every game was tough. Except against the Lions. There's too much of a miss match here.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 5:56 pm**

TRC run in the off season. Will be interesting to see if this wil be a benefit to the Springboks.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:00 pm**

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 5:56 pm TRC run in the off season. Will be interesting to see if this wil be a benefit to the Springboks.

We will be OK. The Sharks really have the Kiwis number of all the South African sides. That's the environment our boks will be playing in.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:17 pm**

Sards wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:00 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 5:56 pm TRC run in the off season. Will be interesting to see if this wil be a benefit to the Springboks.
We will be OK. The Sharks really have the Kiwis number of all the South African sides. That's the environment our boks will be playing in.

The Sharks are a heap kak.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:18 pm**

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:33 pm Dankie Jens

Leinster (15/55) - Sharks (A), Stormers (A), Munster (H)
Ulster (15/50) - Munster (H), Edinburgh (A), Sharks (H)
Glasgow (15/50) - Stormers (A), Bulls (A), Edinburgh (A)
Munster (15/47) - Ulster (A), Cardiff (H), Leinster (A)
Edinburgh (15/44) - Zebre (H), Ulster (H), Glasgow (H)
Stormers (14/43) - Bulls (H), Glasgow (H), Leinster (H), Scarlets (A)
Bulls (14/42) - Stormers (A), Benetton (H), Glasgow (H), Ospreys (A)
Sharks (14/41) - Lions (H), Leinster (H), Connacht (H), Ulster (A)
Connacht (15/32) - Lions (A), Sharks (A), Zebre (H)
Scarlets (13/32) - Cardiff (A), Dragons (H), Dragons (A), Ospreys (A), Stormers (H)
Ospreys (14/30) - Cardiff (A), Scarlets (H), Dragons (H), Bulls (H)
Lions (14/30) - Sharks (A), Connacht (H), Benetton (H), Dragons (A)
Benetton (14/24) - Zebre (H), Bulls (A), Lions (A), Cardiff (H)
Cardiff (12/23) - Scarlets (H), Ospreys (H), Munster (A), Dragons (A), Zebre (A), Benetton (A)
Dragons (12/11) - Scarlets (A), Scarlets (H), Zebre (A), Ospreys (A), Cardiff (H), Lions (H)
Zebre (13/2) - Edinburgh (A), Benetton (A), Cardiff (A), Dragons (H), Connacht (A)

Leinster lead by 10, and are on 60 points.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:28 pm**

Camroc2 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:18 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:33 pm Dankie Jens

Leinster (15/55) - Sharks (A), Stormers (A), Munster (H)
Ulster (15/50) - Munster (H), Edinburgh (A), Sharks (H)
Glasgow (15/50) - Stormers (A), Bulls (A), Edinburgh (A)
Munster (15/47) - Ulster (A), Cardiff (H), Leinster (A)
Edinburgh (15/44) - Zebre (H), Ulster (H), Glasgow (H)
Stormers (14/43) - Bulls (H), Glasgow (H), Leinster (H), Scarlets (A)
Bulls (14/42) - Stormers (A), Benetton (H), Glasgow (H), Ospreys (A)
Sharks (14/41) - Lions (H), Leinster (H), Connacht (H), Ulster (A)
Connacht (15/32) - Lions (A), Sharks (A), Zebre (H)
Scarlets (13/32) - Cardiff (A), Dragons (H), Dragons (A), Ospreys (A), Stormers (H)
Ospreys (14/30) - Cardiff (A), Scarlets (H), Dragons (H), Bulls (H)
Lions (14/30) - Sharks (A), Connacht (H), Benetton (H), Dragons (A)
Benetton (14/24) - Zebre (H), Bulls (A), Lions (A), Cardiff (H)
Cardiff (12/23) - Scarlets (H), Ospreys (H), Munster (A), Dragons (A), Zebre (A), Benetton (A)
Dragons (12/11) - Scarlets (A), Scarlets (H), Zebre (A), Ospreys (A), Cardiff (H), Lions (H)
Zebre (13/2) - Edinburgh (A), Benetton (A), Cardiff (A), Dragons (H), Connacht (A)
Leinster lead by 10, and are on 60 points.

Bliksem. That's why they will send their D team to fuck over the $hark$

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:30 pm**

There is a URC survey floating about on social media, and I guess on the website, if you want a say.

Even have a new section on refs for the Saffas. And an opportunity to moan about Irish pundits, so something for everyone

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:33 pm**

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:30 pm There is a URC survey floating about on social media, and I guess on the website, if you want a say.

Even have a new section on refs for the Saffas. And an opportunity to moan about Irish pundits, so something for everyone

Nothing about cockroach supporters?

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:35 pm**

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:33 pm
Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:30 pm There is a URC survey floating about on social media, and I guess on the website, if you want a say.

Even have a new section on refs for the Saffas. And an opportunity to moan about Irish pundits, so something for everyone
Nothing about cockroach supporters?

Just a link to this thread

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:49 pm**

Bulls have just owned the Stormers

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:26 pm**

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:35 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:33 pm
Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:30 pm There is a URC survey floating about on social media, and I guess on the website, if you want a say.

Even have a new section on refs for the Saffas. And an opportunity to moan about Irish pundits, so something for everyone
Nothing about cockroach supporters?
Just a link to this thread

no more.

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:33 am**

ia801310 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:49 pm

Bulls have just owned the Stormers

Love the social media banter between the 2 clubs recently. Hopefully the Stormers can get a sizable crowd in on the weekend as well, could be a cracker of a game. They should have challenged the Stormers related to the crowd and R25 tickets to see if they could get a big crowd in

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:36 am**

Interesting...watch Willemse holding back the defender on the tryline......how was this allowed.
Cheating cnut.

The linesman and ref was right there to see it.....................who were these officials.....
Marius I think

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:23 am**

Chilli sent you that clipp. Just show how sad this place is, posters using personal whatsups to troll other posters on the board. I,m done with this place. It's getting way to personal. Cheers.

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:28 am**

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:23 am Chilli sent you that clipp. Just show how sad this place is, posters using personal whatsups to troll other posters on the board. I,m done with this place. It's getting way to personal. Cheers.

Noone mentioned you you old tart......but thanks for the reaction....
No comment on the officials and the infingement?????

To me its looking very clear that the officials are cheating for the Stormers.

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:29 am**

Sards wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:36 am

Interesting...watch Willemse holding back the defender on the tryline......how was this allowed.
Cheating cnut.

The linesman and ref was right there to see it.....................who were these officials.....
Marius I think

Blatant cheating.

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:30 am**

Chilli wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:29 am
Sards wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:36 am

Interesting...watch Willemse holding back the defender on the tryline......how was this allowed.
Cheating cnut.

The linesman and ref was right there to see it.....................who were these officials.....
Marius I think
Blatant cheating.

Its sad that the Stormers and officials have to get to this point to get victories for the Stormers....

We need a full investigation.

Seems the Bulls have made their feelings very clear on this

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:35 am**

Sards wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:30 am
Chilli wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:29 am
Sards wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:36 am

Interesting...watch Willemse holding back the defender on the tryline......how was this allowed.
Cheating cnut.

The linesman and ref was right there to see it.....................who were these officials.....
Marius I think
Blatant cheating.
Its sad that the Stormers and officials have to get to this point to get victories for the Stormers....

We need a full investigation.

Seems the Bulls have made their feelings very clear on this

Can you please just stop suppressing me with that stuff you smoke or we're not going to make any progress.

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:28 am**

Glad to see the Bulls are now actively trying to tie down their top young players in long term contracts. Elrich Louw already committed to a new 5 year deal and they are busy negotiating with Arendse and Tambwe, although he might be heading to France. Also talks about a new deal for Goosen, though his injuries tend to make him a half season player. He would be perfect for this backline if he somehow can stay injury free for a while. If they can keep most od the young players for the next 5 years or so, this team can develop into something special with 1 or 2 additions.

Also saw that Arendse has the most line breaks in the URC and 2nd most meters gained, Tambwe has the most meters gained in the URC. Tambwe has improved a lot, when he first got to the bulls he was very suspect under the high ball and made loads of handling errors, now he is quite dangerous under the high ball and those handling errors came down a lot.

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:53 am**

Sards wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:30 am
Chilli wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:29 am
Sards wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:36 am

Interesting...watch Willemse holding back the defender on the tryline......how was this allowed.
Cheating cnut.

The linesman and ref was right there to see it.....................who were these officials.....
Marius I think
Blatant cheating.
Its sad that the Stormers and officials have to get to this point to get victories for the Stormers....

We need a full investigation.

Seems the Bulls have made their feelings very clear on this

This made Oom flounce...................................................he asks that you please don't follow him to PR and troll him there.

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