Why Jake chose Jean
30 May 2006
Jean de Villiers is the Springboks’ stand-in skipper because he offers the Boks “something extra”, says coach Jake White.
However, Tuesday’s announcement came as a massive shock, after White had earlier suggested that Wikus van Heerden was his back-up captain to John Smit.
“There’s been a lot of speculation about Wikus and AJ [Venter], but I think it would have been unreasonable to put additional pressure on Wikus in his first match back in the team,” White told Die Burger’s Herbert Pretorius.
“AJ has occasionally led the Sharks on to the field, but he’s still trying to establish himself in the team. The same can be said of Joe [van Niekerk], who has captained teams up to the U21 level. Jean knows there’s a great responsibility on his shoulders and that this is a big event. He has the respect of the seniors to tell them on the field what to do.”
De Villiers said he was looking forward to his new role on Saturday.
“It came quite suddenly,” he admitted. “I consider it a big privilege. I’ve captained the Stormers this year and feel ready for this challenge.”
Meanwhile, White confirmed that a couple of the new caps would leave the squad after the match against the World XV.
“There’s a possibility that newcomers like Jannie [du Plessis] and Andries [Bekker] won’t get a chance to play soon,” he said. “I’m going to send them, as well as a couple of other players, back to their unions at the end of the week to play Currie Cup rugby.
“These players are happy with my decision. They’re glad that they’ve been able to train with us and they now know they’re being considered for a place in the team. They also know what they’ve got to do in future to become first choice players and establish themselves.”
637 Comments
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31 May 2006, 18:55 pm
Oh yeah!
31 May 2006, 18:55 pm
Very sad.
If trying to blog to get matched with numbers
31 May 2006, 18:56 pm
Mine!!
31 May 2006, 18:56 pm
Dude, will you just leave?
31 May 2006, 18:57 pm
Haha Groot, Ek’s Champion!
31 May 2006, 18:57 pm
Skim
I think when you said ‘neutral’ I believe you meant ‘simple’ – because then it will be too much for you.
31 May 2006, 18:58 pm
Well done
At least het ek darem 500 en 550 gehad.
31 May 2006, 18:58 pm
Skim neutral is not in my nature.
I’m from Mars.
My ruling astrological planet.
31 May 2006, 18:59 pm
Skim
you the champion now go and play for the BULLS.
31 May 2006, 18:59 pm
Skimmie,
Nou soek die outjie kakkas met jou ook, f@k hom ook op boeta!!
31 May 2006, 19:00 pm
Ja-nee. Hierdie man moet ‘n lewe kry. Hy groet heeltyd dan kyk hy wat sê die mense van hom.
31 May 2006, 19:00 pm
I am shivering!
31 May 2006, 19:01 pm
Ek wonder of hy vriende het?
31 May 2006, 19:02 pm
Drol,
Kom vat my weer aan moegoe, dan kry ons dit sommer gou-gou agter ons dat ek jou WEER vou!!
31 May 2006, 19:03 pm
Drol,
Jy speel hier in ‘n paar ligas bo jou vuurmaakplek boeta
31 May 2006, 19:04 pm
A dogs bark is bigger than their bite when behind a fence but open the gate – they run like hell.
I liken this to the Bulls when they play at home, they are fierce – get them out of their cage they go wimp.
31 May 2006, 19:05 pm
Where has Dawn gone?
31 May 2006, 19:06 pm
Drol this
Drol that.
Blah blah blah.
31 May 2006, 19:07 pm
Drol,
Well said about yourself boeta, your bark is much much bigger than your bite.
Don’t give a flat f@ck what you say about my beloved Bulls – your opinion doesn’t count!!
31 May 2006, 19:09 pm
Drol,
618 was very original…..blah blah blah, anything else?
31 May 2006, 19:10 pm
You are losing again already, Drol
31 May 2006, 19:11 pm
Hy het seker ook nie ADSL in Oz nie, of sy beltyd is op – nippelneus!!
31 May 2006, 19:11 pm
Drol 620
Nah – just keeping it simple for you.
31 May 2006, 19:14 pm
Now, thats the way I like it, 1 pathetic post as opposed to my 5. By the way have you seen your new name – “Nippelneus” Now if that’s not original what is!!
31 May 2006, 19:16 pm
Nippelneus,
Ran out of ideas hey, *******!!
31 May 2006, 19:16 pm
Nou ja ouens, dis nou intressant en alles maar die boeing is oor en die bottel roep.
Cheers
31 May 2006, 19:18 pm
Groot 624
If it humours you – you may keep it.
31 May 2006, 19:18 pm
Skimmie,
Praat weer op die blog!! Ek loop ook nou, die outjie is klaar opgef@k, nie nodig om aan te bly nie!
31 May 2006, 19:20 pm
HA Ha, watch Jake make you all look ignorant again. some people just seem to not enjoy supporting a winning team, Jake’s here to stay!!!
31 May 2006, 19:22 pm
Like I said in my first post on this blog.
If the going gets tough – fists come out like true trditional SA rugby maybe that personifies a minority in SA.
‘If you cant beat him, bash him.’
Groot, what do you think?
31 May 2006, 19:24 pm
That seems to have tickled a few on this blog but it seems that it rings true to some.
I rest my case.
31 May 2006, 19:31 pm
whhooaaa haven’t visited the site for two days, and i guess we have a new record over 630 post now :]
oh and i don’t want to go back, and read everything but one question? why is it you guys want BokinOzzie to leave?
31 May 2006, 22:21 pm
bring back the Biff
1 Jun 2006, 05:15 am
Post 1 who the hell is Buck?Buck Rogers?
1 Jun 2006, 05:44 am
ockron, who he played for…the bulls?
1 Jun 2006, 05:55 am
just think
tana and jean having a go at each other with their handbags
who will cry first
fruits all around
1 Jun 2006, 09:53 am
IG,
I have to agree with Dawn here. the comments are getting very personal and derogatory (532).
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