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I got Express VPN specifically for the TDF and enjoying it so far.

Had to follow it via CN as I was running an errand. Even from the text commentary the racing sounded immensely enjoyable to watch with a wonderful tense finish and a super win for Vollering! She's grown in leaps and bounds since joining SD Werke!

It depends on which veteran you're referring to. The Brit or the Spaniard? I'd be happy if G had a good performance a whole lot less so if Mr Peaks 365 has a good one.

The Squidge one on how the BIL's will be looking to play against us and our defensive system. The hype is getting real! The BIL's will play Japan on Saterday which will also give an indication (all though not much I'm sure) of what Gats and his coaching team has got planned. Have a look: So how can The Lions attack the Boks? | ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE - YouTube

Got to be honest I kind of disagree with you on the strength of both JV and UAE. I think they're stronger than most perceive them to be but obviously not as strong as Ineos. Ineos has the problem of how to balance the ambitions of such a strong group of potential leaders and that could very much work in the favour of both teams with a Slovenian in it. Will the friendlies work together or not? I think it likely but only to the point where they neutralise any other threat to them and then it's race on I reckon. Basically this will be one very very interesting battle for Yellow. I reckon Pogacar will take the win but it'll be one helluva ride. Stage 1 Prediction is MVDP.

That was good fun watching the Quinjet blasting it all over. Also stoked for him surpassing his best. A lovely 225 run lead for our bowlers to defend. Here's to hoping that they'll be able to make it count!

He might just decide it's time to go full Quinjet on the Windies bowlers and if he does that they could be facing a deficit of over 200 very very quickly. Also QdK in full Quinjet mode is a sight to behold!!!!!!

So the first day went all right but there's still room for improvement, mostly just better shot selection from both Elgar and Verreyne. It certainly looks to be a bit of an application first fancy shots second kind of wicket for the batsmen due to the movement the quicks are getting. Loads of swing on offer plus movement of the seam too. Day 2 will be an interesting one. Here's the highlights: West Indies v South Africa | 1st Test | Day 1 Highlights - YouTube

36/2 currently. Markram and Van Der Dussen batting. Let's hope they can stay together until stumps!

Means that the selectors can get on with selecting a team without having to worry about somebody insisting that AB absolutely *needs* to be on the team! The Proteas need to be able to move on and start getting their best line ups for each format sorted without the will he won't he nonsense that the AB debate sparked!

In C19world that might not work as an accurate predictive model. In fact I would suggest that you might be safer backing riders who have had some race time in their legs and using the short track as a final barometer of sorts for who *might* be in contention. Also throw potential Olympic qualification into the mix as well. The racing is going to be [emoji378][emoji378][emoji378][emoji378][emoji95][emoji95][emoji95][emoji95] and very very topsy turvy! If anything else unpredictability might be the only constant.

Geo blocking only for World Champs. The rest of it we can watch on Red Bull TV.

Yeah agreed. I really hope for Roma's sake that everything goes well for a long period but Jose recent track record is iffy at best. Will be interesting to see how things go.

Or blames the players for a loss or a series of losses.

A bit of muscle flexing, trying to make a statement of intent about winning. Agree with you about it not being the wisest or best choice especially if you're taking a long term view.

With Jose when the going is good it's very good. As in title contender good. Sadly however it always sours as we all know all to well.

That last 109k is pretty brutal! Going to be a awesome race I reckon!

Things are so bad that government intervention seems like a good idea. I can't quite fathom how we got this far down this hole but here we are anyways. The only good thing is that Mthethwa seems intent on merely putting a majority independent board in place and let things go from there. The only people in SA that seem to actually care about cricker is us fans, the players and the coaches. Everybody else is all about building their own Kingdoms!

A couple of good players spread around the provinces and each team has some gun players to look forward too. That said Northerns, Gauteng and KZN Coastal have seriously stacked squads ito talent!

First off condolences on your loss. Secondly what a way to celebrate your dad's life. He must've been an extraordinary man!

I hope not, although I would not blame Jurgen if he was thinking of how to spend that 425M to fix his CB problem. And maybe a striker or two as well.

It was pretty close in the end. If only we had another 10 15 runs to play with. A good solid comeback, just a pity about the double no ball in the penultimate over.

Some of us are here to bat and some of us are here to slog. I know which one I am. Which is why I have been playing so much golf. - Can't fault Morris for enjoying himself. Also I might not have gotten the quote 100% accurate but he did say something along those lines.

Yea that he did. Azam is a genuinely entertaining batsman to watch especially when he bats like he did yesterday. His comments after he was told that he is the new ODI #1 is also rather enlightening as to his aims with his batting, i.e. becoming Test #1 as well. Class cricketer.

Azam makes even the very best seem ordinary at times. One of the classiest batsmen to watch.