Super 15 Line-up for the weekend Highlanders/Bulls in Dunedin My colleague and ardent Bulls fan (is there any other type?) says he is quite happy with what his team has achieved so far. Even if they score no more points on tour, he regards it as mission accomplished. This weekend’s clash against a formidable Kiwi [...]
The unexpected losses of the Crusaders, Chiefs and Highlanders put a new perspective on just who will make the final six. The rules of the competition make for some interesting possibilities, and the scramble for a place in the playoffs suddenly became a lot closer than before this past weekend. Op dieselfde tema vra Bobby [...]
Die spelers wat vir die Springbokke op nommers 15, 10 en 9 gaan uitdraf, sowel as die plaasvervangers in hierdie sleutelposisies, kan bepalend wees in die uitkoms van die reeks. Fourie du Preez se aankondiging dat hy hom nie “onbeskikbaar” stel vir die Bokke nie, maar net in geval van nood sal speel was vir [...]
If ever a medal should be awarded to a team for overcoming setbacks, disappointment and discrimination, it should go to the SA men’s hockey side. Forced to re-qualify for the Olympics by the double-standard practitioners called Sascoc (my typing vinger almost slipped there) they displayed an awesome amount of guts and determination to give the [...]
Heyneke Meyer, unlike his predecessor, is careful with words. This must be a huge frustration for the media who, despite their dislike of Piet Helium, had the time of their lives writing about him and his quirky sayings. His promises, in particular, made him eat humble pie on more than one occasion. Meyer did not [...]
Jake White has, as usual, added his opinion on this controversial issue, and for once, I agree with him. We all know how big the gap is between the Vodacom Cup and the watered down version of the Currie Cup. This same difference applies to the Currie Cup and Super Rugby. How the powers that [...]
If there is one saying by Piet Helium that remains true, then it is his advice to those who questioned the physicality of rugby to buy themselves a tutu and take up ballet. The Easter weekend came and went without a breather for most of the teams, and this week it is the turn of [...]
The fact that only three teams were in action this past weekend makes it a lot easier to arrive at a final fifteen, although we are quite sure that not everyone will agree with our choices. Players from the Lions and Cheetahs were excluded from possible selection because they had a bye this weekend. The [...]
The announcement of Heyneke Meyer’s support structure raised quite few eyebrows, including that of Bulls supporters. To add fuel to the fire, there is speculation that Victor Matfield may be recalled to the side for the next 12 to 18 months. Are the Bulls likely to undergo another colour change, from pink to Springbok green? [...]
Some statistics on a number of important facets of the Super 15. I divided this in three sections, based on the title of one of my favourite Clint Eastwood movies. For purposes of this exercise, I will restrict myself to SA players and their actual positions in the rankings which include players from other countries. [...]
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