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Stormers making very heavy weather of Scarlets
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Poor crowd for Scarlets v Stormers. Remember that Scarlets are Llanelli in all but name and when the regions were 1st proposed they bullied the powers that be into having their team. There’s no finer factionalism than Welsh rugby factionalism.
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It is almost as if the Stormers don't want to win this
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Try Roos.
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Stormers lineout woes continue. Can't wait for Dweba to join us. Hopefully he can sort it because we've tried every other hooker.
Maybe the issue is with Orie and Moerat. I don't fucking know, but it is killing our momentum.
Mauls are also a mess.

At least Roos is playing well again after his terrible outing against Leinster.

Hopefully they can find their mojo and put in a cracker of a second half.
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Most worrying is the Stormers defense. We don't have a great bench
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Blake wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 4:09 pm
bok_viking wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 4:00 pm I hope they do get some drafting system in place for SA. The Lions might be screwed next year, they are already losing about 5 players at the end of the season with talks of a few more. They might need to bring in players from the other provinces to bolster their ranks because im not sure how many players they will be able to buy.
Probably the smart thing to do, but if done it could kill the Cheetahs as a franchise / union.

It really is a pity that we just can't seem to fit a 5th team into any of the tournaments we compete in. We always end up with some compromise...
Merging the Cheetahs and Lions was a disaster.
Then the Cheetahs were relegated.
Then the Lions were relegated.
Then we had both back at the same time, but had to include the EP Kings because politics.
Then the Cheetahs got cut from Super Rugby again.
Then the Cheetahs played in Pro 14.
Then they got cut when the other SA sides started playing URC.

We can field 5 teams. I really hope that if the Welsh end up dropping a team that the URC and the other European rugby fans would allow the Cheetahs back.
Then the remaining 9 feeder unions can function as some drafting pool of players for the 5 teams. That would be the best outcome for SA Rugby IMO.
The Lions problem is money. They need to be re-capitalized. Failing that they should be merged with the Bulls. It would be a shame to lose the history though. Maybe retain the CC team and junior structures.
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FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 5:03 pm The Lions problem is money. They need to be re-capitalized. Failing that they should be merged with the Bulls. It would be a shame to lose the history though. Maybe retain the CC team and junior structures.
They also need to find a better home-base and stadium to play in.
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Stormers start the second half with a bang.

Nel over the line within a minute and the Stormers take the lead for the first time in the match.

16-21 Stormers. 1 more try needed for the bonus point.
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Deon Fourie having his worst game of the season.

Last penalty was maybe a bit harsh, but he hasn't really been as effective as he usually is.
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Blake wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 5:21 pm Deon Fourie having his worst game of the season.

Last penalty was maybe a bit harsh, but he hasn't really been as effective as he usually is.
He is being blown off the park.
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Brilliant by Fourie.
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And then a yellow to Fourie.
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Willemse is a waste of a salary cheque.
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Super try and win to the Stormers.

Well done!
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Chilli wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 5:39 pm Willemse is a waste of a salary cheque.
Jy like om kak te praat.
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Stormers did what they have to. Over to Munster.

Hey we finally won a trophy
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Evan Roos vs Kolisi?
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Looking at the table does that mean Leinster have a home final (if they win through to it) no matter what the result against Munster?
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Stormers made tough work of that. Still don’t look like a championship winning team, but I’ll take an ugly win over a pretty loss.

Lots to still work on. AH Venter was a massive improvement over Kotze. But the lineouts are still a mess.

Ungerer wasn’t great at 9 either. Between him and Masimla and an out of form Jantjies we still have issues at the base.

Happy with winning the SA conference shield though. If you asked me 8 months ago I would not have thought it possible. The Bulls and Sharks just looked so formidable on paper.

We are going to miss Galant badly next year. I don’t think there is anybody in the Stormers pipeline that can replace what he brings to the table. Hope Nienaber gives him some opportunities as we phase out Willie.
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PCPhil wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:10 pm Looking at the table does that mean Leinster have a home final (if they win through to it) no matter what the result against Munster?
I think that was always going to be the case no matter what.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:03 pm
Chilli wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 5:39 pm Willemse is a waste of a salary cheque.
Jy like om kak te praat.
Oom...............................
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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:08 pm Evan Roos vs Kolisi?
In what?
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Chilli wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:13 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:08 pm Evan Roos vs Kolisi?
In what?
Arm wrestling
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Sards wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 12:36 pm Sharks are going to have to go full beast mode to get a strong bonus point victory against Ulster. To put pressure on the Stormers against the Scarlets who the Stormers should easily beat with a bonus point. Bragging rights only at play here. Sharks are very inconsistent at home so home advantage means nothing
Did you check the log? Bragging rights.
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Leinster 2nd's start pretty well..

5 - 0 with 3 mins gone
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Blake wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:10 pm Stormers made tough work of that. Still don’t look like a championship winning team, but I’ll take an ugly win over a pretty loss.

Lots to still work on. AH Venter was a massive improvement over Kotze. But the lineouts are still a mess.

Ungerer wasn’t great at 9 either. Between him and Masimla and an out of form Jantjies we still have issues at the base.

Happy with winning the SA conference shield though. If you asked me 8 months ago I would not have thought it possible. The Bulls and Sharks just looked so formidable on paper.

We are going to miss Galant badly next year. I don’t think there is anybody in the Stormers pipeline that can replace what he brings to the table. Hope Nienaber gives him some opportunities as we phase out Willie.
The Stormers looked SO good at times, and then..............................so average.

Lets hope that Venter sorts out the hooker issue.
Moerat and Orrie don't work as a combination
9 is a big problem.
Willemse tries to do so much that he just does headless chicken stuff.
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Blake wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:17 pm
Chilli wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:13 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:08 pm Evan Roos vs Kolisi?
In what?
Arm wrestling
Young Evan has a serious pair of guns. With his beach muscles he'd do well to come back the Saarks.

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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 6:17 pm
Sards wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 12:36 pm Sharks are going to have to go full beast mode to get a strong bonus point victory against Ulster. To put pressure on the Stormers against the Scarlets who the Stormers should easily beat with a bonus point. Bragging rights only at play here. Sharks are very inconsistent at home so home advantage means nothing
Did you check the log? Bragging rights.
What does the SA Conference log look like Oom? $harks still on top?
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They wish. Just above the Lions.
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EdinBokke to go in the quarters. So 4 Saffers teams in the business end
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Missed the Stormers match. Load shedding hit us between 6 and 8. Stormers have been good value this season. Dobson has certainly made the most of what he has to work with. Like the other SA teams though I think we can only get better. Maybe not the Lions though.
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Just watched the highlights. Dayimani has such explosive acceleration in that break. He did something like that last week as well. Beautiful floated pass from Gelant in the last try. I also enjoyed the chip over the backline try by the Scarlets.
Leolin Zas is turning into a test quality winger.
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Nice to see Larmour getting back to his electric best from a few years ago
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35 - 25 with 10 mins to go, Munster need another try to get the TBP, & LBP
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At this stage, I just want the season to end now.
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Quarters finalized
Leinster vs Glasgow
Stormers vs EdinBokke
Ulster vs Munster
Bulls vs Sharks
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Nice, the Bulls got a home QF :grin: So get one more game to go and watch live. Will get my tickets as soon as they are available. Hopefully the Bulls supporters will come in numbers for this game against the Sharks.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 8:15 pm Quarters finalized
Leinster vs Glasgow
Stormers vs EdinBokke
Ulster vs Munster
Bulls vs Sharks
Apart from the 1st QF, all the others could go either way, just what you want
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fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 8:25 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 8:15 pm Quarters finalized
Leinster vs Glasgow
Stormers vs EdinBokke
Ulster vs Munster
Bulls vs Sharks
Apart from the 1st QF, all the others could go either way, just what you want
Look like a Irish vs Saffer semi & final.
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