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Sandstorm wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 10:51 am

Blake wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 9:55 am Moodie is 21 now and smart.

I'm sorry, can you share some evidence that this is a fact please.

It is my understanding that he isn't a dummy and actually did quite well at school academically.
He wasn't on track to become a Bok and played in the B-teams at u14 and u15 level, so had to focus on academics as well.
It was only after a growth spurt at 16 that he started making the 1st teams and then got lucky with at Bulls contract in 2020 at 18. There were hardly any matches played that years because of Covid.

He had dreams of being a Bok, but also prepared to go the Varsity Cup backup route if things didn't work out first time round...which they fortunately did.

You can also tell from his interviews and the way he talks. He's obviously a shy and introverted kid, but he's always been mature and smart that is also reflecting in his rugby. Another player that was like that was Pat Lambie.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 6:12 pm

Blake wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 3:11 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 10:21 am Henco van Wyk.

An exciting prospect on attack for sure, but unproven in adopting the Boks' Nienaber defence system.
The read by the 13 is critical for it to work.

I know it's still early but Jurenzo Julius is very talented Speed to burn for 13.

Yes. He is also only my radar. I was very disappointed when I learned we had lost him to the Sharks.
Not sure how smart he is and if he will be able to excel in the Rassie setup, but he is a freak of an athlete for sure.

Blake wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2024 7:30 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 6:12 pm

Blake wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 3:11 pm

An exciting prospect on attack for sure, but unproven in adopting the Boks' Nienaber defence system.
The read by the 13 is critical for it to work.

I know it's still early but Jurenzo Julius is very talented Speed to burn for 13.

Yes. He is also only my radar. I was very disappointed when I learned we had lost him to the Sharks.
Not sure how smart he is and if he will be able to excel in the Rassie setup, but he is a freak of an athlete for sure.

Hope he dont follow the Muller du Plessis route. He left the Sharks.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2024 8:06 am

Blake wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2024 7:30 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 6:12 pm

I know it's still early but Jurenzo Julius is very talented Speed to burn for 13.

Yes. He is also only my radar. I was very disappointed when I learned we had lost him to the Sharks.
Not sure how smart he is and if he will be able to excel in the Rassie setup, but he is a freak of an athlete for sure.

Hope he dont follow the Muller du Plessis route. He left the Sharks.

Or all the kids that left WP ...................

Apparently against Portugal Moerat had the most knock ons and missed tackles and made no metres.


Who the hell is putting a gun to Rassie's head

Moerats father.....that seems to be the implication on social media

Sards wrote: Thu Aug 15, 2024 11:14 am
Who the hell is putting a gun to Rassie's head

Moerats father.....that seems to be the implication on social media

Still getting your facts from idiots on IdiotBook?

Regarding the Fassi selection over Willie: read that interview summary of rassie on sa rugby mag and wanted to share. Great read, good insight in how open and healthy things are at the boks. But some pressure on Fassi, hope he strives and has a good outing.




„We are all waiting for Aphelele to do it now,” Erasmus said. “That’s what we’ve told him the whole of last week, ‘do it now, it’s on you! Go and show the people what you can do and why you’re here’.

“Unfortunately with everything, there’s first the real hard graft in a game, before you get to do the beautiful things. So he’s needed to get his technique under the high ball right, not lifting that leg, he’s got that out of his system. Understanding the wings, organising, he’s getting the ropes with that.

Now I think it’s his time to shine. It’s not easy to shine against New Zealand. But that certainly where you know, ‘am I ready yet or not?’.”

Perhaps even more surprising is that Le Roux, the old warhorse of the Bok backline, will play no part in Saturday’s Test.

The two-time World Cup winner has been the go-to fullback in Damian Willemse’s injury-enforced absence, but being left out of the matchday-23 entirely is a sign that a succession plan is now being implemented.

“Willie is somebody who I’ve coached since my Stormers days,” Erasmus said. “He’s at a time in his career where he accepts what his role is in the team.

“He helps the guys to understand how big the Test match is, how we are going to handle this, how you are going to read that flyhalf and when do you have to cover what space. He and Aphelele are close.

“We want to get him to his 100th game. He’s at 96 now. I think he will play another two years. I don’t think he will make another World Cup. If he does, it will be like Stephan Donald. His role in the team now is to help youngsters and when he plays to help us win.”

Rassie has been brave with selections. His biggest critics has gone in silence mode.

Very interesting insight. Fassi has really worked hard on his game, I'm so pleased for him to make the cut against for the biggest derby game in the world.

But Rassie's comments also will put him under pressure. I hope he has a good game.

assfly wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 5:49 am Very interesting insight. Fassi has really worked hard on his game, I'm so pleased for him to make the cut against for the biggest derby game in the world.

But Rassie's comments also will put him under pressure. I hope he has a good game.

I feel the same. He has had the best runway possible to ease him into top flight test rugby. Some easy games to calm the nerves and some tougher games to check his ego. Now comes the real test. Very few players get such a nurturing introduction.

It's time for him to silence his critics, me included, once and for all.

Blake wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 7:09 am I feel the same. He has had the best runway possible to ease him into top flight test rugby. Some easy games to calm the nerves and some tougher games to check his ego. Now comes the real test. Very few players get such a nurturing introduction.

It's time for him to silence his critics, me included, once and for all.

His catching has really improved. If he can diffuse the first few kicks, then the All Blacks will have to attack differently.

Blake wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 7:09 am

assfly wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 5:49 am Very interesting insight. Fassi has really worked hard on his game, I'm so pleased for him to make the cut against for the biggest derby game in the world.

But Rassie's comments also will put him under pressure. I hope he has a good game.

I feel the same. He has had the best runway possible to ease him into top flight test rugby. Some easy games to calm the nerves and some tougher games to check his ego. Now comes the real test. Very few players get such a nurturing introduction.

It's time for him to silence his critics, me included, once and for all.

He's no Damian Willemse that is for sure. But this is his big chance to impress on the grandest of stages, I wish him well.

Fassi has the goods, he just needs to confidence to join the line like Willie and Willemse do regularly and he'll be a Great.

I have total faith in Rassie. Whoever get selected I'll support. Hope Fassi, SMZ, BJD have big matches. If we lost, we will never know if we dont try players. He still have the tried and tested as backup.

Also good to see he released some players to play CC this weekend. Manie Libbok, Canan Moodie, Makazole Mapimpi and Steven Kitshoff

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 8:57 am I have total faith in Rassie. Whoever get selected I'll support. Hope Fassi, SMZ, BJD have big matches. If we lost, we will never know if we dont try players. He still have the tried and tested as backup.

Ja true. It's not a train smash if we lose, but giving youngsters like these chaps experience in such a game is priceless.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 8:57 am I have total faith in Rassie.
Also good to see he released some players to play CC this weekend. Manie Libbok.....

Shit! If the Boks lose and both Manie & Salman aren't playing, who will Sards blame?

Sandstorm wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:51 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 8:57 am I have total faith in Rassie.
Also good to see he released some players to play CC this weekend. Manie Libbok.....

Shit! If the Boks lose and both Manie & Salman aren't playing, who will Sards blame?

Damian Willemse.

LoveOfTheGame wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 10:19 am

Sandstorm wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:51 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 8:57 am I have total faith in Rassie.
Also good to see he released some players to play CC this weekend. Manie Libbok.....

Shit! If the Boks lose and both Manie & Salman aren't playing, who will Sards blame?

Damian Willemse.

Have you seen the latest video of Willemse doing the rounds.

I once posted a pic of Willemse hugging Nienaber. I thought it was a very close hug. I am starting to think that even more now

Sards wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 12:04 pm Have you seen the latest video of Willemse doing the rounds.

I once posted a pic of Willemse hugging Nienaber. I thought it was a very close hug. I am starting to think that even more now

Don't worry Sards, he knows you are still his #1 fan.

Sards wrote: Wed Aug 28, 2024 12:04 pm Have you seen the latest video of Willemse doing the rounds.

I once posted a pic of Willemse hugging Nienaber. I thought it was a very close hug. I am starting to think that even more now

So the video was pulled.

So I have nothing to show. Should have saved it when I saw it. You live and learn.

I think we are done discussing Manie at 10 for the Springboks

My boy Sascha is our future. Also love Saschas passion.
He wants to be a winner. No worries about where the lads head is.
Fassi put in a great session. There is no doubt when they kick on him. Ironically he got carded for great defense. he knows how to rip a team apart on attack

I still think Sasha still has too many errors, probably from trying a bit too much. But I agree, he is a phenomenal talent and I'd have no objections to him being groomed for the next world cup.

But I hope he also gets the 10 jersey at the Stormers, and they don't mess around trying to play him at 15.

assfly wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:39 am I still think Sasha still has too many errors, probably from trying a bit too much. But I agree, he is a phenomenal talent and I'd have no objections to him being groomed for the next world cup.

But I hope he also gets the 10 jersey at the Stormers, and they don't mess around trying to play him at 15.

Rassie had nothing but praise for Sascha and Fassi for their debut test against the ABs. I think we all know that we normally go safe against the ABs. So this is really unusual for Rassi to throw inexperienced players in against the ABs.

Veery pleased we got the W for their sakes.....

I see no praise for the Stomps for my man Sascha and Fassi , who they have already thrown shade over , especially Sandstorm.

We cannot give these guys experience unless we play them. They will only improve under Rassis guidance.
And I agree completely re Sascha. For awhile there was an obsession with backline playes that could cover 3 positions but be master of none....I prefer more specialist players that can cover 2 positions. And Sascha is our man going forward...and then other youngsters . Manie cannot be in the equation....he missed 4 kicks in a row on saturday for WP........The youngster Mathee had to take over to get WP the win.

Fassi can go weekend special in the CC. Nearly cost us the game.

assfly wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:39 am I still think Sasha still has too many errors, probably from trying a bit too much. But I agree, he is a phenomenal talent and I'd have no objections to him being groomed for the next world cup.

But I hope he also gets the 10 jersey at the Stormers, and they don't mess around trying to play him at 15.

Sascha's kicking out of hand killed the All Blacks. DMac and BB wont match him. Rassie will try to play safe in Cape Town, expect Willie and Pollard to start and SMZ on the bench. I would not mind if he decide on Fassie & SMZ. They had good test brings that X factor we need. Also AE and AM in midfield.

average joe wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 7:10 am Fassi can go weekend special in the CC. Nearly cost us the game.

idiot

thankfully RassIE saw it correctly

Sards wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:54 am
I see no praise for the Stomps for my man Sascha and Fassi , who they have already thrown shade over , especially Sandstorm.

You're absolutely right, Sard, I haven't praised Fassi for the one high ball he took really well and for that I apologise. Players should be complimented when they do their job well.

Sandstorm wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:09 am

Sards wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:54 am
I see no praise for the Stomps for my man Sascha and Fassi , who they have already thrown shade over , especially Sandstorm.

You're absolutely right, Sard, I haven't praised Fassi for the one high ball he took really well and for that I apologise. Players should be complimented when they do their job well.

Have he EVER saw Damian Willemse do something right?

Sards wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:54 am

assfly wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:39 am I still think Sasha still has too many errors, probably from trying a bit too much. But I agree, he is a phenomenal talent and I'd have no objections to him being groomed for the next world cup.

But I hope he also gets the 10 jersey at the Stormers, and they don't mess around trying to play him at 15.

Rassie had nothing but praise for Sascha and Fassi for their debut test against the ABs. I think we all know that we normally go safe against the ABs. So this is really unusual for Rassi to throw inexperienced players in against the ABs.

Veery pleased we got the W for their sakes.....

I see no praise for the Stomps for my man Sascha and Fassi , who they have already thrown shade over , especially Sandstorm.

We cannot give these guys experience unless we play them. They will only improve under Rassis guidance.
And I agree completely re Sascha. For awhile there was an obsession with backline playes that could cover 3 positions but be master of none....I prefer more specialist players that can cover 2 positions. And Sascha is our man going forward...and then other youngsters . Manie cannot be in the equation....he missed 4 kicks in a row on saturday for WP........The youngster Mathee had to take over to get WP the win.

Uhm.. Just a point of order if I may Sards. Sacha is ours, you can't claim him. We are happy for you to claim the weekend special.

LoveOfTheGame wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:36 am

Sards wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:54 am

assfly wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:39 am I still think Sasha still has too many errors, probably from trying a bit too much. But I agree, he is a phenomenal talent and I'd have no objections to him being groomed for the next world cup.

But I hope he also gets the 10 jersey at the Stormers, and they don't mess around trying to play him at 15.

Rassie had nothing but praise for Sascha and Fassi for their debut test against the ABs. I think we all know that we normally go safe against the ABs. So this is really unusual for Rassi to throw inexperienced players in against the ABs.

Veery pleased we got the W for their sakes.....

I see no praise for the Stomps for my man Sascha and Fassi , who they have already thrown shade over , especially Sandstorm.

We cannot give these guys experience unless we play them. They will only improve under Rassis guidance.
And I agree completely re Sascha. For awhile there was an obsession with backline playes that could cover 3 positions but be master of none....I prefer more specialist players that can cover 2 positions. And Sascha is our man going forward...and then other youngsters . Manie cannot be in the equation....he missed 4 kicks in a row on saturday for WP........The youngster Mathee had to take over to get WP the win.

Uhm.. Just a point of order if I may Sards. Sacha is ours, you can't claim him. We are happy for you to claim the weekend special.

Year ago he was all Manie, now flip flop.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:38 am
Years ago he was all Manie, now flip flop.

Everyone was Manie years ago until it all started falling apart......
I mean , first4 kicks missed this weekend past for Wp.....and then the lighty comes on and does the job......
With Manie its been the same for every union he played at........looks good initially and then unravels...just like Boeta and Curwin

Sards wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:52 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:38 am
Years ago he was all Manie, now flip flop.

Everyone was Manie years ago until it all started falling apart......
I mean , first4 kicks missed this weekend past for Wp.....and then the lighty comes on and does the job......
With Manie its been the same for every union he played at........looks good initially and then unravels...just like Boeta and Curwin

Why did you add the s? A year ago, no six months ago you were the biggest Manie supporter. Us Stormers supporters all know for ages Manie cant kick, but you keep on backing him.

LoveOfTheGame wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:36 am
Uhm.. Just a point of order if I may Sards. Sacha is ours, you can't claim him. We are happy for you to claim the weekend special.

Its only a matter of time before he joins Fassi at the Sharks...

I rated him as a bok here first.........whilst ouboet and the entire cape nation wanted Manie as our 10.

I am happy to share Sascha with you lot

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:56 am

Sards wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:52 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:38 am
Years ago he was all Manie, now flip flop.

Everyone was Manie years ago until it all started falling apart......
I mean , first4 kicks missed this weekend past for Wp.....and then the lighty comes on and does the job......
With Manie its been the same for every union he played at........looks good initially and then unravels...just like Boeta and Curwin

Why did you add the s? A year ago, no six months ago you were the biggest Manie supporter. Us Stormers supporters all know for ages Manie cant kick, but you keep on backing him.

Because first season URC he was on fire.
Second season his kicking lost it for the Stomps....and 3rd season.....so it is years

Sandstorm wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:09 am

Sards wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:54 am
I see no praise for the Stomps for my man Sascha and Fassi , who they have already thrown shade over , especially Sandstorm.

You're absolutely right, Sard, I haven't praised Fassi for the one high ball he took really well and for that I apologise. Players should be complimented when they do their job well.

I am starting to wonder if you only watched the highlights..........most probably yes.....but then you are famous for throwing shade on players eggman

Sards wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:57 am

LoveOfTheGame wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:36 am
Uhm.. Just a point of order if I may Sards. Sacha is ours, you can't claim him. We are happy for you to claim the weekend special.

Its only a matter of time before he joins Fassi at the Sharks...

I rated him as a bok here first.........whilst ouboet and the entire cape nation wanted Manie as our 10.

I am happy to share Sascha with you lot

Nope. He oozes WP. Born in Cape Town. Went to Bishops. Played age grade here. You have Masuku remember. He is your guy. We all appreciate that you are a closet Stormer, but have you no shame?

LoveOfTheGame wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:08 am You have Masuku remember. He is your guy.

Sards has been very quiet about him lately.