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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:12 pm

Sards wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 6:48 pm Watch the Stormers supporters slate Manie again.

Nah Manie was OK.

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:25 pm Pffft. Facts.

I’ve had beer today. I know better.

Sards wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:25 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:12 pm

Sards wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 6:48 pm Watch the Stormers supporters slate Manie again.

Nah Manie was OK.

Go to fb. He lost the match for the Stormers and doesn't deserve to be near the boks

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:26 pm

Sards wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:25 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:12 pm
Nah Manie was OK.

Go to fb. He lost the match for the Stormers and doesn't deserve to be near the boks

No he didn’t. Herschel lost the game in the 1st half with his terrible box kicks and his pedestrian service.

Sards wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:35 pm Oh I just remembered Dweba" we are going to vok Munster up "

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:40 pm

Sards wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:35 pm Oh I just remembered Dweba" we are going to vok Munster up "

Dwebe was ok. So was Orie, Kitshoff and Malherbe.
Dyamani and the rest of the loosies were dreadful.

Halfbacks couldn’t get that lethal backline doing anything. Horrible tactics played right into Munster’s hands and they jumped at the chance.

Slick wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:53 pm

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:40 pm

Sards wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:35 pm Oh I just remembered Dweba" we are going to vok Munster up "

Dwebe was ok. So was Orie, Kitshoff and Malherbe.
Dyamani and the rest of the loosies were dreadful.

Halfbacks couldn’t get that lethal backline doing anything. Horrible tactics played right into Munster’s hands and they jumped at the chance.

Roos just seemed to be interested in trying to show he’s the hard man

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 8:34 pm Phew. Thought we had blown that. Ticker still hasn't calmed down.

fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 8:56 pm

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 8:34 pm Phew. Thought we had blown that. Ticker still hasn't calmed down.

Are you going to join 90% of Munster fans & call in sick on Monday ?

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 11:09 pm

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 10:31 pm I got stressed out minding the young lad this afternoon if that makes you feel better.

So did I so no. Have you had any significant bouts of itchy balls?

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 8:05 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:53 pm

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:40 pm

Dwebe was ok. So was Orie, Kitshoff and Malherbe.
Dyamani and the rest of the loosies were dreadful.

Halfbacks couldn’t get that lethal backline doing anything. Horrible tactics played right into Munster’s hands and they jumped at the chance.

Roos just seemed to be interested in trying to show he’s the hard man

Yes, disappointed in him. Lots of talent; but angry, brain dead and never offloads.

In the old days we’d accuse of him of being on the ‘roids.

Sards wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 4:37 am Well I must admit I thought Stormers had it in the bag when Manie got that try. He looked full of confidence.
However. Why Dobson has been sidelining De Wet to get Junkies stocks up is beyond me. Surely, Surely....you win the final using the best you have. Once again Junkies looked completely out of his depth. It filtered to the wings and probably spoilt Manies game too. Another strange selection was sidelining Blommetjies who has shown his maturity even in the CC side. Making that side end up being in contention for the quarter finals. Without him this weekend WP looked absolutely clueless in the backline. And on attack. Blommetjies has become exactly what his predecessor was .
I am always amused at coaching decisions that completely backfire. Dobson should have spent more time taking a hard look at Munster instead of trying to make Cape Town smile and appearing on every radio show he could. Rookie mistake. Going to bite him in the ass just like Leinster coaches are still extracting the lube. With Ginger gone he really needs to think forward now. Not going to be so easy next year.
Of course he can now focus on the CC in search of some silverware for the year. But that loss is going to hurt.
Capetown packed that stadium and backed his let's make Capetown smile campaign, there are very unhappy people.

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 10:31 pm I got stressed out minding the young lad this afternoon if that makes you feel better.

Chilli wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 5:40 am

Sards wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 4:37 am Well I must admit I thought Stormers had it in the bag when Manie got that try. He looked full of confidence.
However. Why Dobson has been sidelining De Wet to get Junkies stocks up is beyond me. Surely, Surely....you win the final using the best you have. Once again Junkies looked completely out of his depth. It filtered to the wings and probably spoilt Manies game too. Another strange selection was sidelining Blommetjies who has shown his maturity even in the CC side. Making that side end up being in contention for the quarter finals. Without him this weekend WP looked absolutely clueless in the backline. And on attack. Blommetjies has become exactly what his predecessor was .
I am always amused at coaching decisions that completely backfire. Dobson should have spent more time taking a hard look at Munster instead of trying to make Cape Town smile and appearing on every radio show he could. Rookie mistake. Going to bite him in the ass just like Leinster coaches are still extracting the lube. With Ginger gone he really needs to think forward now. Not going to be so easy next year.
Of course he can now focus on the CC in search of some silverware for the year. But that loss is going to hurt.
Capetown packed that stadium and backed his let's make Capetown smile campaign, there are very unhappy people.

Stomps loosies were ineffectual. They need a big bruiser in the 3.
Junkies was just so bad.


As a team and as a rugby match they / this was a fantastic advert for SA Rugby. The fans will be disappointed but will be back for more.

Kitshoff has no replacement as a prop from the average loosehead props in the current squad.

What has amazed me is the fall from grace of AH Venter.

dabooldawg wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 8:52 am I know he's been struggling with injuries for a while now, but was yesterday RGs 1st game back? I watched him closely and he was kinda gun shy. Did a lot of soft work, but he wasn't the rampaging savage he usually is.

Dweba is growing on me. I like the FU attitude.

My god theres fine women in Cape Town.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:25 am Apologies if this has been done before but I haven’t seen it. We are now two seasons in to having SA teams in the URC and I’m interested to hear how it is being perceived by SA fans and media? What is the general perception on league strengths and weaknesses, how have the fans and media taken to it, are there views on how the competition should develop in future etc.? Generally are you happy you made the move or do you regret it?

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:25 am Apologies if this has been done before but I haven’t seen it. We are now two seasons in to having SA teams in the URC and I’m interested to hear how it is being perceived by SA fans and media? What is the general perception on league strengths and weaknesses, how have the fans and media taken to it, are there views on how the competition should develop in future etc.? Generally are you happy you made the move or do you regret it?

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:27 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:25 am Apologies if this has been done before but I haven’t seen it. We are now two seasons in to having SA teams in the URC and I’m interested to hear how it is being perceived by SA fans and media? What is the general perception on league strengths and weaknesses, how have the fans and media taken to it, are there views on how the competition should develop in future etc.? Generally are you happy you made the move or do you regret it?

100% happy. Fuck those whingeing Kiwis.

Slick wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 6:49 am I read a report yesterday saying the Munster 10 was incredible and giving him 9/10. I thought he was pretty average apart from a couple of decent touch finders, weird

assfly wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:36 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:25 am Apologies if this has been done before but I haven’t seen it. We are now two seasons in to having SA teams in the URC and I’m interested to hear how it is being perceived by SA fans and media? What is the general perception on league strengths and weaknesses, how have the fans and media taken to it, are there views on how the competition should develop in future etc.? Generally are you happy you made the move or do you regret it?

I love it. I miss playing the Kiwi teams, but overall it's a much better product at better timezones.

Chilli wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:44 am

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:27 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:25 am Apologies if this has been done before but I haven’t seen it. We are now two seasons in to having SA teams in the URC and I’m interested to hear how it is being perceived by SA fans and media? What is the general perception on league strengths and weaknesses, how have the fans and media taken to it, are there views on how the competition should develop in future etc.? Generally are you happy you made the move or do you regret it?

100% happy. Fuck those whingeing Kiwis.

This.

And the fucking Aussies.

Sards wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:59 am So glad the Stormers supporters have moved on from the travel....still a bit of ref bitching going on , but the biggest moan has been the pitch. Apparently the Stormers played on a different pitch to Munster

CM11 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:54 am

Slick wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 6:49 am I read a report yesterday saying the Munster 10 was incredible and giving him 9/10. I thought he was pretty average apart from a couple of decent touch finders, weird

And the break, and the cross field kick for the try, and his defence and all the crisp passing. I think you need to mark him down for the yellow but other than that, he was excellent.

Slick wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 8:32 am

CM11 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:54 am

Slick wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 6:49 am I read a report yesterday saying the Munster 10 was incredible and giving him 9/10. I thought he was pretty average apart from a couple of decent touch finders, weird

And the break, and the cross field kick for the try, and his defence and all the crisp passing. I think you need to mark him down for the yellow but other than that, he was excellent.

Not looking for a shitfight, just didn't think he was good enough to deserve the slightly over the top rave reviews. I also had the kids in my ear all game so may have missed some bits!

Slick wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 8:32 am

CM11 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:54 am

Slick wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 6:49 am I read a report yesterday saying the Munster 10 was incredible and giving him 9/10. I thought he was pretty average apart from a couple of decent touch finders, weird

And the break, and the cross field kick for the try, and his defence and all the crisp passing. I think you need to mark him down for the yellow but other than that, he was excellent.

Not looking for a shitfight, just didn't think he was good enough to deserve the slightly over the top rave reviews. I also had the kids in my ear all game so may have missed some bits!

PornDog wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 9:10 am

Slick wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 8:32 am

CM11 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:54 am

And the break, and the cross field kick for the try, and his defence and all the crisp passing. I think you need to mark him down for the yellow but other than that, he was excellent.

Not looking for a shitfight, just didn't think he was good enough to deserve the slightly over the top rave reviews. I also had the kids in my ear all game so may have missed some bits!

Nah he was very good. Fine set of testicals on him as well.

You must also recognise that in Ireland someone or something is either the best in the world, or is absolute dogshit and the world is about to end! There is never anything in between - so yes, probably a bit over the top, but considering we are crying out for the next great hope, it's understandable.

Your boy Healy was fairly shite when he came on mind you.

_Os_ wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 8:11 am

Chilli wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:44 am

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:27 am

100% happy. Fuck those whingeing Kiwis.

This.

And the fucking Aussies.

It was almost always the Aussies, it fell apart when the NZRU got a new admin with a similar attitude towards us as ARU admins usually do. Some Aussie fans seemed to genuinely believe SA Super Rugby teams were the reason rugby wasn't popular in Australia, there was never anything like that from Kiwis.

URC has done better than I expected. Comparing it to Super Rugby depends on which iteration/season, I would say what we've seen so far is at least comparable to the Super Rugby average. An immediate improvement would be to reduce/stop scheduling clashes when SA teams are playing. The whole competition would improve if the Welsh sides were stronger, but that is described as an unsolvable riddle.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 10:28 am

_Os_ wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 8:11 am

Chilli wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:44 am
This.

And the fucking Aussies.

It was almost always the Aussies, it fell apart when the NZRU got a new admin with a similar attitude towards us as ARU admins usually do. Some Aussie fans seemed to genuinely believe SA Super Rugby teams were the reason rugby wasn't popular in Australia, there was never anything like that from Kiwis.

URC has done better than I expected. Comparing it to Super Rugby depends on which iteration/season, I would say what we've seen so far is at least comparable to the Super Rugby average. An immediate improvement would be to reduce/stop scheduling clashes when SA teams are playing. The whole competition would improve if the Welsh sides were stronger, but that is described as an unsolvable riddle.

I love the URC. Soup was dead after they move on from S12. The Heineken Cup is also a great add on from URC.