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Can't see that happening. They look like they don't know each other and have never trained together.fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:59 pmYou always should be careful saying things like that about them, because they capable of coming out in the next half, & scoring three quick tries in 15 minutes.
Very disrespectful sending a poor side
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Sards will never say the Stormers are good.fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:59 pmYou always should be careful saying things like that about them, because they capable of coming out in the next half, & scoring three quick tries in 15 minutes.
Specifically Damian Willemse
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The Stormers have never lost to Leinster
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Tips hat, to Saffer commentator for his pronunciation of "O'Tighernaigh"
Willemse was fantastic todayOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:12 pmSards will never say the Stormers are good.fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:59 pmYou always should be careful saying things like that about them, because they capable of coming out in the next half, & scoring three quick tries in 15 minutes.
Specifically Damian Willemse
Stomps are fun to watch when they're playing well. But also a bit frustrating, they could be a lot better if they cut some of the errors. Hard to do because they fire their shots and if a side does that they don't always hit, but some of it is technical skills, like Dweba's lineout throwing and Evan Doos getting carded all the time.
Leinster have paid quite heavily for sending a weakened side to SA. Not having a home semi is definitely on the cards now, outside chance of not having a home quarter if they keep picking weaker sides.
Leinster have paid quite heavily for sending a weakened side to SA. Not having a home semi is definitely on the cards now, outside chance of not having a home quarter if they keep picking weaker sides.
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Well deserve motm to Neetling Fouche. He destroyed the Leinster scrum. Today again show take your points on offer and build your innings.
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Ooooh, that's very harsh on the Dregs player. I had that as a YC, as there was a slight dip of the Connacht players head, & no time to react, but it's probably technically correct
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Glasgow: Bulls (A), Lions (A), Zebre (H)
Leinster: Ospreys (H), Ulster (A), Connacht (H)
Munster: Connacht (H), Edinburgh (H), Ulster (A)
Bulls: Glasgow (H), Benetton (H), Sharks (A)
Stormers: Dragons (A), Connacht (A), Lions (H)
Ulster: Scarlets (A), Leinster (H), Munster (A)
Benetton: Sharks (A), Bulls (A), Edinburgh (H)
Ospreys: Leinster (A), Dragons (H), Cardiff (A)
Edinburgh: Zebre (H), Munster (H), Benetton (A)
Connacht: Munster (A), Stormers (H), Leinster (A)
Ulster: Scarlets (A), Leinster (H), Munster (A)
Lions: Cardiff (H), Glasgow (H), Stormers (A)
Cardiff: Lions (A), Sharks (A), Ospreys (H)
Sharks: Benetton (H), Cardiff (H), Bulls (H)
Scarlets: Ulster (H), Zebre (A), Dragons (H)
Dragons: Stormers (H), Ospreys (A), Scarlets (A)
Zebre: Edinburgh (A), Scarlets (H), Glasgow (A)
Very pleased with that win for the $harks.
Not a classic, but given our position on the log and playing on a cold Friday night in Wales it was a good win.
I'm still not sure we're in the right form to beat Clermont next week, but at least we've got some momentum behind us.
Not a classic, but given our position on the log and playing on a cold Friday night in Wales it was a good win.
I'm still not sure we're in the right form to beat Clermont next week, but at least we've got some momentum behind us.
First game after travel. Now they are already in London preparing for the weekend. Grant was a bit off. Not his usual standards. I expect a major improvement on that.assfly wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 5:33 am Very pleased with that win for the $harks.
Not a classic, but given our position on the log and playing on a cold Friday night in Wales it was a good win.
I'm still not sure we're in the right form to beat Clermont next week, but at least we've got some momentum behind us.
Winning is a habit. Away from home is better.
At least we made a semi final
First South African side to do so
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Whatever happens, it's all experience in the tank, & Clermont are a proper rugby team, & playing in France will be a great experience for the team.assfly wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 5:33 am Very pleased with that win for the $harks.
Not a classic, but given our position on the log and playing on a cold Friday night in Wales it was a good win.
I'm still not sure we're in the right form to beat Clermont next week, but at least we've got some momentum behind us.
Clermont are also flakey as f**k, & can be sublime one week, & then dire the next, & as a result only have half the European results they should have, so you never know what you'll get.
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Its the Sport Pienaar Sards.Sards wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:05 amFirst game after travel. Now they are already in London preparing for the weekend. Grant was a bit off. Not his usual standards. I expect a major improvement on that.assfly wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 5:33 am Very pleased with that win for the $harks.
Not a classic, but given our position on the log and playing on a cold Friday night in Wales it was a good win.
I'm still not sure we're in the right form to beat Clermont next week, but at least we've got some momentum behind us.
Winning is a habit. Away from home is better.
At least we made a semi final
First South African side to do so
Why are you being such a prick. I know you. This is not you.
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Need to get this one back on track. Do or die stuff in round 16OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:08 am
Glasgow: Bulls (A), Lions (A), Zebre (H)
Leinster: Ospreys (H), Ulster (A), Connacht (H)
Munster: Connacht (H), Edinburgh (H), Ulster (A)
Bulls: Glasgow (H), Benetton (H), Sharks (A)
Stormers: Dragons (A), Connacht (A), Lions (H)
Ulster: Scarlets (A), Leinster (H), Munster (A)
Benetton: Sharks (A), Bulls (A), Edinburgh (H)
Ospreys: Leinster (A), Dragons (H), Cardiff (A)
Edinburgh: Zebre (H), Munster (H), Benetton (A)
Connacht: Munster (A), Stormers (H), Leinster (A)
Ulster: Scarlets (A), Leinster (H), Munster (A)
Lions: Cardiff (H), Glasgow (H), Stormers (A)
Cardiff: Lions (A), Sharks (A), Ospreys (H)
Sharks: Benetton (H), Cardiff (H), Bulls (H)
Scarlets: Ulster (H), Zebre (A), Dragons (H)
Dragons: Stormers (H), Ospreys (A), Scarlets (A)
Zebre: Edinburgh (A), Scarlets (H), Glasgow (A)
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Massive game between the Bulls and Glasgow. If Glasgow somehow manage to get a result, they are well on their way to topping the log at the end and have QF/SF/F home advantage - even if Edinburgh's Murrayfield is the designated venue for the final should all this come to pass.
Bulls favourites though. More likely scenario that Glasgow will have to do it with 1 or 2 LBPs against the Bulls and wins against the Lions and Zebre in rounds 17 and 18.
Most likely scenario is still finishing second behind Leinster.
Bulls favourites though. More likely scenario that Glasgow will have to do it with 1 or 2 LBPs against the Bulls and wins against the Lions and Zebre in rounds 17 and 18.
Most likely scenario is still finishing second behind Leinster.
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The Sharks will beat the Bulls.clydecloggie wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 12:14 pm Massive game between the Bulls and Glasgow. If Glasgow somehow manage to get a result, they are well on their way to topping the log at the end and have QF/SF/F home advantage - even if Edinburgh's Murrayfield is the designated venue for the final should all this come to pass.
Bulls favourites though. More likely scenario that Glasgow will have to do it with 1 or 2 LBPs against the Bulls and wins against the Lions and Zebre in rounds 17 and 18.
Most likely scenario is still finishing second behind Leinster.
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I'm fairly confident Glasgow will do enough to not be overtaken by Munster/Bulls and finish at least second. It's Leinster that are the problem.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 4:03 pmThe Sharks will beat the Bulls.clydecloggie wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 12:14 pm Massive game between the Bulls and Glasgow. If Glasgow somehow manage to get a result, they are well on their way to topping the log at the end and have QF/SF/F home advantage - even if Edinburgh's Murrayfield is the designated venue for the final should all this come to pass.
Bulls favourites though. More likely scenario that Glasgow will have to do it with 1 or 2 LBPs against the Bulls and wins against the Lions and Zebre in rounds 17 and 18.
Most likely scenario is still finishing second behind Leinster.
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Ulster away maybe their only challenge. I think Lwinster is a bit over rated. Munster showed last year , hitting form at the right time is the best recepy. The teams are so close at the moment.
With games against Benneton, Cardiff and Bulls (all at home) left, the best they can hope for would be to overtake Cardiff and finish 12th.
Better than last, I guess
Will be interesting to see how our Boks are managed in prep for the Challenge Cup Final. Don't want them rusty.
Better than last, I guess
Will be interesting to see how our Boks are managed in prep for the Challenge Cup Final. Don't want them rusty.
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Will be nice if the Sharks knocks over Benneton and specially the Bulls.
I would throw the Bulls game. Focus on the Challenge Cup.assfly wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 5:57 am With games against Benneton, Cardiff and Bulls (all at home) left, the best they can hope for would be to overtake Cardiff and finish 12th.
Better than last, I guess
Will be interesting to see how our Boks are managed in prep for the Challenge Cup Final. Don't want them rusty.
Nothing to gain from beating the Bulls. Not even bragging rights. I hope the Lions knock over all the rest in their season and qualify as well.
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DHL Stormers touring squad:
Backs: Angelo Davids, Dan du Plessis, Jean-Luc du Plessis, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Warrick Gelant, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Herschel Jantjies, Manie Libbok, Wandisile Simelane, Stefan Ungerer, Damian Willemse.
Forwards: Kwenzo Blose, Hacjivah Dayimani, Ben-Jason Dixon, Joseph Dweba, Willie Engelbrecht, Neethling Fouche, Brok Harris, JJ Kotze, Frans Malherbe, Salmaan Moerat (captain), Evan Roos, Sti Sithole, Adre Smith, Marcel Theunissen, Ruben van Heerden, Andre-Hugo Venter.
Krukkelys:
Wings Leolin Zas, Ben Loader and Courtnall Skosan, centre Ruhan Nel, scrumhalf Paul de Wet, loose forwards Keke Morabe, Deon Fourie and Nama Xaba, utility forward Hendre Stassen, and props Lizo Gqoboka and Ali Vermaak were not considered for selection due to injury.
Backs: Angelo Davids, Dan du Plessis, Jean-Luc du Plessis, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Warrick Gelant, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Herschel Jantjies, Manie Libbok, Wandisile Simelane, Stefan Ungerer, Damian Willemse.
Forwards: Kwenzo Blose, Hacjivah Dayimani, Ben-Jason Dixon, Joseph Dweba, Willie Engelbrecht, Neethling Fouche, Brok Harris, JJ Kotze, Frans Malherbe, Salmaan Moerat (captain), Evan Roos, Sti Sithole, Adre Smith, Marcel Theunissen, Ruben van Heerden, Andre-Hugo Venter.
Krukkelys:
Wings Leolin Zas, Ben Loader and Courtnall Skosan, centre Ruhan Nel, scrumhalf Paul de Wet, loose forwards Keke Morabe, Deon Fourie and Nama Xaba, utility forward Hendre Stassen, and props Lizo Gqoboka and Ali Vermaak were not considered for selection due to injury.
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DHL Stormers vs Dragons: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 13 Wandisile Simelane, 12 Dan du Plessis, 11 Angelo Davids, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Willie Engelbrecht, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 Salmaan Moerat (captain), 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Sti Sithole.
Replacements: 16 Andre-Hugo Venter, 17 Brok Harris, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Adre Smith, 20 Hacjivah Dayimani, 21 Stefan Ungerer, 22 Jean-Luc du Plessis, 23 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
Replacements: 16 Andre-Hugo Venter, 17 Brok Harris, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Adre Smith, 20 Hacjivah Dayimani, 21 Stefan Ungerer, 22 Jean-Luc du Plessis, 23 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
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The Stormers are useless without Willemse.
My nephew's U8 mini rugby side could probably scrape a winning bonus point against the Dregs tbf.
Ian Madigan for Ireland.
Decent weather in Wales for a change, so should see some good running Rugby tonight. Or lots of kicking.Jim Lahey wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 6:55 amMy nephew's U8 mini rugby side could probably scrape a winning bonus point against the Dregs tbf.
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You hero
Sky Channel 968 (it might also have commentary in Welsh….)