Rugby...

[Robbie Stewart]

So far, the souls departed who played in the '95 World Cup are:

 

All Blacks:

 

Jonah Lomu at age 40; 18 November 2015

 

Springboks:

 

Coach Kitch Christie, age 58; 22 April 1998

Ruben Kruger, age 40; 27 January 2010

Joost van der Westhuizen, age 46; 6 February 2017

James Small, age 50; 10 July 2019

Chester Williams, age 49; 6 September 2019

 

 

Too soon, all of them. May they rest in peace.

[BSG]

My mom asked us last night, and I'm not implying anything please, why are most of them dying because of heart failure/heart attacks?

[Frosty]

My mom asked us last night, and I'm not implying anything please, why are most half of them dying because of heart failure/heart attacks?

Only Lomu, Small and Williams passed away from a heart attack, of which Lomu's was linked to his kidney disease. 

 

Kruger (brain cancer) and Christie (leukaemia) and Joost (motor neuron disease).

 

So it's not most, but half.

[Vetseun]

[BSG]

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['Dale]

Well done, Cheetahs. 

The was a much needed victory for the union. It's been tough going.

[babse]

so whats the thoughts on the small clash on Saturday    

[Vetplant]

so whats the thoughts on the small clash on Saturday    

Highlight of the entire pool stage imho.

 

Not a trainsmash if we don't beat them but we are definitely in there with a chance.

 

Should do our confidence a world of good if we can pip them on Saturday.

[Escapee..]

so whats the thoughts on the small clash on Saturday    

 

Win for the Boks, small margin

 

I hope 

[Kranswurm]

so whats the thoughts on the small clash on Saturday    

Whos playing?

[Escapee..]

Whos playing?

 

Lichtenburg vs Fochville

[babse]

i too think there will only be 5 or less points in it after 80mins (maybe even a draw  )

 

Boks are looking solid on paper. I only worry about the center combo but to be fair Damian duhduh has been half decent this year.

 

Its gona be a epic clash. Dont think it will be a try fest and the boot will play a pivotal roll in who takes this 1.

 

cannot wait!

[Escapee..]

i too think there will only be 5 or less points in it after 80mins (maybe even a draw  )

 

Boks are looking solid on paper. I only worry about the center combo but to be fair Damian duhduh has been half decent this year.

 

Its gona be a epic clash. Dont think it will be a try fest and the boot will play a pivotal roll in who takes this 1.

 

cannot wait!

 

Thats if the Monsoon doesnt hit!

[forkie]

Thats if the Monsoon doesnt hit!

ja that will advantage the kiwis. they are used to that kuk weather down there in little england

[SwissVan]

Highlight of the entire pool stage imho.

 

Not a trainsmash if we don't beat them but we are definitely in there with a chance.

 

Should do our confidence a world of good if we can pip them on Saturday.

 

Hmm..... I'd rather try and align the planets for when they will meet them AB's in the finals

Twice in a few weeks would be asking a lot

[Frosty]

Read an interesting point on the likelihood of weather playing havoc on some crucial games. If the game can't be played, then it's a draw. There are no reserve days for rainy days.

 

So, things could interesting when favourites play the minnows and a BP win a given. Instead, the weather blows in and both teams get 2 points. So here's a scenario:

 

Team A beats Team B by less than 7, and get 4 points for the win, but no BP for tries.

Team A beats 2 other teams, but only one is a BP win while the last games is abandoned due to weather - both teams get 2 points.

Team A score 4 + 5 + 4 + 2 = 15

 

Team B gets 1 BP for losing by 7 to Team A, and also no BP for tries.

They beat all other teams with a BP - no bad luck with the weather.

Team B score 1 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 16

 

Team B, although losing to team A still finish top of the group, courtesy of the weather.