Naas: Falcons will soar

Naas: Falcons will soar

29 May 2006

The Falcons have started the season in the best possible way by winning the Vodacom Cup, but director of coaching Naas Botha remains grounded when considering their chances in the Currie Cup.

“Obviously the players have excelled in winning the Vodacom Cup, but it is seriously not the same standard in the Currie Cup,” the veteran of 28 Tests told keo.co.za.

Botha emphasized the need for the Falcons players to adapt quickly to this higher level of rugby and admits that it won’t be easy, especially for the forwards. The Falcons pack will now face up against a number of those who played in an intense Super 14 competition.

Speaking of the province’s goals for this season, Botha is frank about his side’s standing in provincial rugby. “No one can take this victory away from us, but we now have to go out there and just do the best we can.”

Having said that, Botha confirmed that he does not want to see the Falcons just making up the numbers in the competition. “We have a very competitive backline and can be competitive in the forwards.”

On the topic of Springbok withdrawal from Currie Cup rugby and how it should increase the chances of the lesser teams, he is equally dismissive. “This is going to assist everyone, but no one wants to be known as the side who won the Currie Cup when there were no Springboks.”

By Jon Cardinelli


80 Comments

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  • 51.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:19 pm

    Dawn

    You seem to know the Tudor Hotel very well ?

  • 52.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:20 pm

    Dawn

    Can we call jou Dawney??

  • 53.Frazer: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:20 pm

    Dawn – your mailbox limit is too puny. I tried and it bounced me. As far as the name thing goes – you’re right about that. It seems to be rife in cricketing too. I used to be called Frazey. Seems a bit girly now that I think about it… What do you think Dawny?

  • 54.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:22 pm

    No you may not call me Dawney.

    David man. I know it’s a diminutive (?) thing … didn’t know they were into making themselves feel smaller.

    IT’S BLOODY IRRITATING!

  • 55.Frazer: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:22 pm

    Suparugby – So what do you want to fight about, clutchplate?

  • 56.wpw: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:23 pm

    frazer and suparugby, get a room!

    dawn, jy hou jou nogals wit op die thread né?

  • 57.Frazer: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:24 pm

    wpw – mind your own business, phuktard…

  • 58.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:25 pm

    lol Frazer
    Lets fight over you freakin soutpiele that cant speak dutch? :cool:

  • 59.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:28 pm

    Frazer I mean make a CD and send it snailmail.

  • 60.Frazer: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:29 pm

    Supa – I’m trying to speak it more often, so that I can learn how to swear at boneheads mostly… One thing is definately true though, niks vloek so goed as Afrikaans nie…

  • 61.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:30 pm

    wpw don’t come here with that gam slang asseblief.

  • 62.Frazer: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:30 pm

    Jeez Dawny – you’re certainly taking liberties, aren’t you? I tell you what, mail me your postal and I’ll think about it…

  • 63.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:31 pm

    I’ll pay. I’ll do anything for Bob.

  • 64.Frazer: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:31 pm

    Jou brood…

  • 65.Frazer: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:33 pm

    That last one was meant for Suparugby… Sorry…

    Dawn – so mail it, and I’ll do it…

  • 66.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:34 pm

    Frazer

    True! Im gonna “moer” you, I will “bliksem” you does sound better than “Im gonna punch you” I will hit you”

  • 67.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:35 pm

    Whats “brood” Frazer?

  • 68.Frazer: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:37 pm

    bread?…

  • 69.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:40 pm

    Rudebud it’s the only place in town where you can go for a lunchtime quickie and no-one bats an eyelid.

    As I say, by the hour.

  • 70.Frazer: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:40 pm

    Ok peeps – it’s been real…. real boring… I suppose I better get some work down now… Later everybody.

    Dawn – mail me at frazer @ mindfork.co.za

  • 71.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:42 pm

    No its Frazer Brood=Frazer! :razz:

  • 72.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:42 pm

    Dawn

    Sounds good ! Seeing that i am just as bored as you are, should we go for a drink at The Tudor ? :idea:

  • 73.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:43 pm

    (Takes woolly hat and leaves.)

  • 74.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:44 pm

    Even the fighting didnt work Frazer. Ill be nice now although im still bored…

  • 75.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:51 pm

    GBye. Am bored too.

  • 76.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:51 pm

    Ahoy JC!!!

  • 77.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 14:53 pm

    a new cheetah thread Jippie!

  • 78.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 15:00 pm

    Yeah Im LAST!!!

  • 79.Hmmm: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 16:42 pm

    Ig 10,

    Does ATBG stand for Andrew The Big *** :?:

    Welcome JC Fortiun aka Cardinelli :!:

  • 80.Ig: Reply to this comment
    29 May 2006, 16:50 pm

    No Hmmmmm its stands for Andrew the boy genuis

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