Rugby...

[Red Robin]

So so sad, still so young. He was my favourite player.. played with so much passion..

 

RIP

 

Echo your sentiments exactly.

[shaper]

Just seen on FB, sad to hear!! RIP

['Dale]

Him and Jonah can continue their game in the spiritual realm

 

Two fine warriors in the game

 

[Gen]

You know when we think of Small most think of passion and speed..I watch a video now of some if his tries, man he had great handling skills... I forgot about that.

[Gen]

Of any want to and have an hour to spare a recent interview ..so honest

 

https://youtu.be/94i0pp7erVU

[forkie]

mot even a mention of saturdays game......?

[Mntboy]

mot even a mention of saturdays game......?

Always good to win against the Aussies. Seeing that the team that did so got referred to as a 'B' team we either have great depth or the Aussies are even weaker than one cares to admit to.

 

Thought we were patchy throughout but definitely better during the second half. Herschel Jantjies was fantastic and has a bright future ahead. His namesake also had a fantastic day, perhaps his best in a Bok jersey. Midfield was disjointed until Frans Steyn came on. So improvement can be made there. Lizo also had a good debut game as well. Beast played like a man possessed and I thought our scrum worked well throughout the match. Other than our first line out going wrong the rest were solid without being spectacular but a decent source of possession for us. We looked good with ball in hand but our defensive cohesion needs work. That said next Saturday will show where we really are at.

[Vetplant]

Always good to win against the Aussies. Seeing that the team that did so got referred to as a 'B' team we either have great depth or the Aussies are even weaker than one cares to admit to.

 

Thought we were patchy throughout but definitely better during the second half. Herschel Jantjies was fantastic and has a bright future ahead. His namesake also had a fantastic day, perhaps his best in a Bok jersey. Midfield was disjointed until Frans Steyn came on. So improvement can be made there. Lizo also had a good debut game as well. Beast played like a man possessed and I thought our scrum worked well throughout the match. Other than our first line out going wrong the rest were solid without being spectacular but a decent source of possession for us. We looked good with ball in hand but our defensive cohesion needs work. That said next Saturday will show where we really are at.

Agreed.

 

I was unaware that we already have players in NZ acclimatizing ahead of the All blacks game, so I tuned in with 20mins on the clock and I was pleasantly surprised by the fresh faces and how they were performing.

 

Herschel Jantjies gave some seriously blistering service at the base of the rucks, which previously seemed like something only Faf could do, so I am happy we finally have a proper backup for the Fafmeister.

 

Really hoping for a solid showing against the All Blacks, even if we don't win we need to give them a proper run for their money. If we do win that match it would set us up to win the Southern Hemisphere competition for the 1st time since 2009.

[Mntboy]

Agreed.

 

I was unaware that we already have players in NZ acclimatizing ahead of the All blacks game, so I tuned in with 20mins on the clock and I was pleasantly surprised by the fresh faces and how they were performing.

 

Herschel Jantjies gave some seriously blistering service at the base of the rucks, which previously seemed like something only Faf could do, so I am happy we finally have a proper backup for the Fafmeister.

 

Really hoping for a solid showing against the All Blacks, even if we don't win we need to give them a proper run for their money. If we do win that match it would set us up to win the Southern Hemisphere competition for the 1st time since 2009.

Thought that Reinach played well too. I think our scrum halves seemed sorted for RWC19. Got strong feeling our our scrummies will be Faf, Herschel and Reinach with Embrose waiting in the wings if he can find his form again.

 

Ja a solid group of players already in NZld, already over their jetlag. I think ito selection for Saturday we might see a surprise or two. Gotta think that both Etzebeth and PSdT will start and that Beast will also be in the match day 23. Can't wait for Thursday's team announcement as the team announced should effectively be a shadow of the one who will against the AB's in our RWC opener.

[Wannabe]

Herschel was Briljantjies. 

 

But I'm loath to praise them too much, one swallow does not make a summer. Will have to see how they fare on Saturday, before I'll make a call.

Edited July 23, 2019 by Wannabe

[Napalm]

Herschel was Briljantjies. 

 

But I'm loath to praise them too much, one swallow does not make a summer. Will have to see how they fare on Saturday, before I'll make a call.

 

True, we are still far from the All Black's level, but we are getting competitive, which we couldn't say for a very very long time. 

[stefmeister]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Last year's only high light was the NZ win. We still lost to Wales, England, Australia and let's not forget Argentina.

[forkie]

it was nice to just celebrate on saturday TBH. lets take each small win where we can. this country can do with all the good news it can get....

[Frosty]

mot even a mention of saturdays game......?

I was going to post this, but then forgot in the excitement of Saturday’s stage at the Tour.

 

“For the life of me, I can’t remember who the Bok coach is”.

 

But I eventually found out when they showed both coaches on the screen at half time.

[Vetplant]

Exciting team. 

 

I like Kwagga on the flank and happy for Herschell that he made the match day 23.

 

Lets see come Saturday

Edited July 24, 2019 by Swift&Aero

[Escapee..]

Exciting team. 

 

I like Kwagga on the flank and happy for Herschell that he made the match day 23.

 

Lets see come Saturday

 

Damian