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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:46 pm

Kawazaki wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:17 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:52 am



Rugby is driven by money. Springbokke mean big money.

South African currency is worth fuck all. What are you going to trade with, biltong?

You are just as stupid as the Welsch lot. Comparing SA currency with the Springbok trademark is two different things. Compare in your Queens pounds the Springbok value with Italy national rugby team? Hope you get it in your one brain cell.

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:35 pm

Kawazaki wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:17 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:52 am



Rugby is driven by money. Springbokke mean big money.

South African currency is worth fuck all. What are you going to trade with, biltong?

Reparations are owed by you lot. Concentration camps, colonialism etc.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:53 pmThis might just hurt Aus and NZ more than Italy.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:46 pmComparing SA currency with the Springbok trademark is two different things.

_Os_ wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:04 pm

Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:53 pmThis might just hurt Aus and NZ more than Italy.

It's looking that way. There's some irony in this. Despite all the claims some of our Aussie and (much less so) Kiwi friends have made down the years, it wasn't SA rocking the boat the most in that partnership. It was the Aussies and their constant efforts to inject a fully padded out domestic competition into Super Rugby (which encroached on the Currie Cup and meant SA had to react and ask for more SA teams too). The elephant in the room was that unlike NZ and SA there was no Aussie domestic comp and they refused to create one. It was also SA that was the biggest supporter of getting the Pumas into the Tri-Nations and a Super Rugby team.

Bernard le Roux (France)
Born in Moorreesburg in the Western Cape, Le Roux played for the Boland Cavaliers and Border Bulldogs before moving to Racing in 2009. He qualified for France through World Rugby’s three-year residency law and made his Test debut against the All Blacks in 2013.

Paul Willemse (France)
Born in Pretoria and raised in Namibia, Willemse played for the Namibian U18 side at Craven Week before being offered a junior contract by the Lions, with him moving back to South Africa where he completed his schooling at Monument High School in Krugersdorp.

He spent a season in the Lions’ senior squad before joining the Bulls in 2013. A year later, Willemse signed for Grenoble and later Montpellier. He became eligible for French selection in 2018 based on his three-year residence in the country and would go on to make his Test debut against Wales in the 2019 Six Nations.

Rob Herring (Ireland)
Though born and raised in Cape Town, Herring’s professional career started out at London Irish in 2009, followed by loan spells at Nuneaton and London Welsh. He returned to the Cape after signing with Western Province in 2021, but played only two games before joining Irish club Ulster.

Two years after moving to the country, Herring qualified for Irish selection through one of his grandparents. He made his international debut against Argentina in 2014.

Bradley Roberts (Wales)
Roberts is from Durban and attended Michaelhouse. After school, he moved to Wales to pursue a professional rugby career in 2015. After a few years in amateur leagues, he started playing for Ulster in 2020. He made his international debut for Wales during the 2021 end-of-year Tests, having qualified through his paternal grandmother who was from Llandysul.

Braam Steyn (Italy)
A product of the renowned Paul Roos Gimnasium, Steyn is originally from Cradock in the Eastern Cape. He played two games for the Sharks before moving to Italy. He previously turned out for Mogliano, Calvisano and Zebre. Steyn currently plays for Benetton.

He also qualified for Italy through the residency law and earned his first Test cap in 2016.

Allen Dell (Scotland)
Dell was born in Humansdorp and attended Queen’s College. He earned 11 Currie Cup caps for the Sharks before joining Edinburgh in 2014. Two years later, he was called up to the Scotland Test squad, having qualified for selection via a grandparent.

These days, Dell plies his trade for English club London Irish, but he is still a member of the Scotland Test squad.

Pierre Schoeman (Scotland)
The 27-year-old Schoeman is from Nelspruit, but was schooled at Affies in Pretoria. He worked his way through the Bulls’ junior system before joining the senior squad in 2014. In 2018, he signed for Edinburgh, where he is still playing and last year he became eligible for selection through the residency rule. Schoeman made his Test debut against Tonga in 2021.

Willem Nel (Scotland)
The 35-year-old Nel hails from Loeriesfontein and attended Drostdy. The tighthead prop spent a season each at Western Province and Boland, before joining the Cheetahs for four seasons (2009-12).

He signed for Edinburgh in 2012 and has since amassed well over 150 caps for the Scottish club. Qualifying via residency, Nel made his Test debut for Scotland in 2015 and is still an integral part of their squad.

Kyle Steyn (Scotland)
Steyn is from Johannesburg, where he attended Trinity House. He played for Griquas and was their captain when he was invited to the Scotland sevens team. After shining in the abbreviated format, the Glasgow Warriors offered Steyn a contract and, just as with the national sevens team, he was immediately available for selection through his mother, who is from Glasgow.

Having made his Test debut in 2020, Steyn has since earned three international caps.

Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland)
Van der Merwe, younger brother of Springbok Akker van der Merwe, is from George in the Western Cape. He played for Tuks and the Bulls after school, before signing for French Top 14 side Montpellier. Limited game time, coupled with a spate of injuries, resulted in him moving to Edinburgh in 2017.

He qualified to play for Scotland in 2020 via the residency rule and made his Test debut against Georgia that year. In 2021, he was called up to the British & Irish Lions squad and featured in all three Tests against the Springboks.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:29 pm France will be hot WC favorites next year. Wide gap between them and the 6 nations rest. Springbokke will give them a go.

handyman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:29 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:29 pm France will be hot WC favorites next year. Wide gap between them and the 6 nations rest. Springbokke will give them a go.

Not to sure about that. Since when has France played to their potential for a extended period?

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:57 am

handyman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:29 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:29 pm France will be hot WC favorites next year. Wide gap between them and the 6 nations rest. Springbokke will give them a go.

Not to sure about that. Since when has France played to their potential for a extended period?

France JWC champs now coming through at senior level. Next year at home they will be unbeatable. Here. First.

handyman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:29 am Since when has France played to their potential for a extended period?

Rassie Erasmus has opened up in a world exclusive interview with Sportsmail
The ex-South Africa director of rugby was speaking to Nik Simon in Cape Town
South Africa have reportedly held talks about replacing Italy in the Six Nations
The Springboks are contracted to the Rugby Championship until 2025
Erasmus believes South Africa would be a great addition to the Six Nations
Rassie Erasmus channels his mischievous side as he walks down the picture-perfect Bloubergstrand Beach. ‘Do you think this would be a lekker (Afrikaans for ‘superb’) place to come and visit every other year?’ he quips.

The temperatures are almost 85ºF (30ºC) and the southern Atlantic Ocean is crystal clear.

There is a burning question he has been waiting to answer: does he think South Africa should join the Six Nations?

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:43 am Morning Oom, it must be Monday

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:39 am Rassie wants us in the 6 nations

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby ... tions.html

Rassie Erasmus has opened up in a world exclusive interview with Sportsmail
The ex-South Africa director of rugby was speaking to Nik Simon in Cape Town
South Africa have reportedly held talks about replacing Italy in the Six Nations
The Springboks are contracted to the Rugby Championship until 2025
Erasmus believes South Africa would be a great addition to the Six Nations
Rassie Erasmus channels his mischievous side as he walks down the picture-perfect Bloubergstrand Beach. ‘Do you think this would be a lekker (Afrikaans for ‘superb’) place to come and visit every other year?’ he quips.

The temperatures are almost 85ºF (30ºC) and the southern Atlantic Ocean is crystal clear.

There is a burning question he has been waiting to answer: does he think South Africa should join the Six Nations?

Yeeb wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 3:52 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:39 am Rassie wants us in the 6 nations

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby ... tions.html

Rassie Erasmus has opened up in a world exclusive interview with Sportsmail
The ex-South Africa director of rugby was speaking to Nik Simon in Cape Town
South Africa have reportedly held talks about replacing Italy in the Six Nations
The Springboks are contracted to the Rugby Championship until 2025
Erasmus believes South Africa would be a great addition to the Six Nations
Rassie Erasmus channels his mischievous side as he walks down the picture-perfect Bloubergstrand Beach. ‘Do you think this would be a lekker (Afrikaans for ‘superb’) place to come and visit every other year?’ he quips.

The temperatures are almost 85ºF (30ºC) and the southern Atlantic Ocean is crystal clear.

There is a burning question he has been waiting to answer: does he think South Africa should join the Six Nations?

Would SA play their home games at twickenham ? Be sure to get lots of support there.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:17 pm

Yeeb wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 3:52 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:39 am Rassie wants us in the 6 nations

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby ... tions.html

Would SA play their home games at twickenham ? Be sure to get lots of support there.

Nah, at home like the URC.

Yeeb wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:23 pm Then there is no way Sa will join the 6n as hardly any away fans will go. SA would earn more from a share of twickenham tickets, revenue and tv, than if the games were in SA.

assfly wrote: ↑Tue Mar 08, 2022 5:53 am

Yeeb wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:23 pm Then there is no way Sa will join the 6n as hardly any away fans will go. SA would earn more from a share of twickenham tickets, revenue and tv, than if the games were in SA.

The only way South Africa would accept this is if Twickenham is made their home ground and England move their home games to Sale.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:29 pm France will be hot WC favorites next year. Wide gap between them and the 6 nations rest. Springbokke will give them a go.

assfly wrote: ↑Tue Mar 08, 2022 5:53 am

Yeeb wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:23 pm Then there is no way Sa will join the 6n as hardly any away fans will go. SA would earn more from a share of twickenham tickets, revenue and tv, than if the games were in SA.

The only way South Africa would accept this is if Twickenham is made their home ground and England move their home games to Sale.

happytramp wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:15 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:29 pm France will be hot WC favorites next year. Wide gap between them and the 6 nations rest. Springbokke will give them a go.

If by wide gap, you mean 6pts at home against Ireland and 4 against a pi$$ weak Wales then, yeah, you're spot on.

assfly wrote: ↑Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:57 am We are ready, able and willing.

“We know internally how good we are,” Willemse says. “Inside the camp we believe we have the best pack in the world.”

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:58 am Last weekend of 6 Nations. Springboks would challenge France in Paris. Not sure about England.

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:41 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:58 am Last weekend of 6 Nations. Springboks would challenge France in Paris. Not sure about England.

Your players don’t drink enough

happytramp wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 4:08 pm We'll stick with Italians lads.... Don't forget to close the door on your way out

happytramp wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 4:08 pm We'll stick with Italians lads.... Don't forget to close the door on your way out

Chilli wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 4:41 pm Maybe keep the Italians, drop the Welsh for the Boks?

Chilli wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 4:41 pm Maybe keep the Italians, drop the Welsh for the Boks?

Building up to the preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series in Italy, the SA Rugby Academy programme has been in full swing in Stellenbosch since 19 April, where a squad of 36 players is based at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS).