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, 17:10 pm
Cab,
Bondi is the most over-rated tourist attraction
31 May 2006, 17:10 pm
BokinOzzie
That may be so. But surely a plot in a trailer park cannot be that expensive ?
31 May 2006, 17:10 pm
Bok, It has been a laugh. You vs Blue Bulls and Dawn vs Dood. It has kept me well amused.
31 May 2006, 17:11 pm
BokinOzzie
My pounds are with more than your Aus dollars.
What is your point?
31 May 2006, 17:12 pm
To all above, this is a rugby chat site not a jerry springer white trash trailer park forum
31 May 2006, 17:12 pm
Ou Grote,
That could have been a possibilty, maybe more likely in the perth games.
In Sydney it was Ozzie and bugger some things said I had never heard of.
Some of em got kicked out and charged with malicious intent.
31 May 2006, 17:12 pm
Not so lean, what else has there been to chat about?
31 May 2006, 17:12 pm
Both…
…but jou ma, ou grote!
31 May 2006, 17:13 pm
I like pie.
31 May 2006, 17:13 pm
Bokdrol,
Who gives a flat F@ck what your dollars are worth!!
31 May 2006, 17:13 pm
Skim,
I sometimes wonder what planet you come from?
31 May 2006, 17:15 pm
RudeBud, 452
That is free no dollars for that.
At least it wont be invaded by Government.
Jondood
I want your pounds then, lets trade. You pay for my dollars and I get your pounds for free.
Deal?
31 May 2006, 17:16 pm
John
Why do u want to show the whole world how little you know about rugga?
31 May 2006, 17:17 pm
Bok,
Now you are talking kuk. Must be the lack of sleep. Go and sleep before your exam tomorrow mate.
31 May 2006, 17:18 pm
Or maybe a lack of sheep…..
31 May 2006, 17:20 pm
31 May 2006, 17:20 pm
This thread seems to be dying.
31 May 2006, 17:24 pm
Sharky,
Swim boetie, swim…. I hear sharks need to swim to stay alive!!!
31 May 2006, 17:26 pm
Ig
Is Andrew back from Bloem?
31 May 2006, 17:30 pm
Yeah groot I’m moving boet. Where is Dawan when you need her to spice things up?
31 May 2006, 17:30 pm
yea – think he is back in jozi…..
31 May 2006, 17:31 pm
Sweet Gupster
Have a good one
31 May 2006, 17:32 pm
was to cold for him, or could he not score?
31 May 2006, 17:32 pm
Yeah chat tomorrow.
31 May 2006, 17:35 pm
Am I last man standing?
31 May 2006, 17:36 pm
Never!!
31 May 2006, 17:37 pm
Still here Ou Grote…
31 May 2006, 17:37 pm
I want to make it to 500
31 May 2006, 17:37 pm
Ou grote
Na you not mate.
31 May 2006, 17:38 pm
Damn, ******* is still here, go study “Mate”
31 May 2006, 17:38 pm
Groot
Hello mate.
Is the sun shining in your house.
If it is, get a roof.
31 May 2006, 17:39 pm
HAHAHAHA
31 May 2006, 17:39 pm
I don’t get it.
31 May 2006, 17:40 pm
Plonkers.
31 May 2006, 17:41 pm
Drol,
I Have a house, roof, great garden… all the trimmings boetie, what’s more it belongs to me and is not rented or borrowed like your room in Oz……
31 May 2006, 17:42 pm
Look who the cat dragged in…..
31 May 2006, 17:43 pm
Skim you don’t get it.
Never have, never will.
31 May 2006, 17:43 pm
Dawn
Hope you not talking bout me
31 May 2006, 17:45 pm
What’s the female of Plonker….to you too Dawn
31 May 2006, 17:45 pm
Groot,
and you have the maid as well.
remember she is only there to do the house work!
31 May 2006, 17:47 pm
Drol, right you are, maid and all… and yes she does the housework. The rest is up to me and my wife!!
Have you got a maid…. or wife / sheep / dog-ugly Sheila, be honest?
31 May 2006, 17:48 pm
There is no female for Plonker. You idiot.
31 May 2006, 17:49 pm
I’m feeling lost
31 May 2006, 17:49 pm
Dawn,
Then in that case you are a Plonker too, an idiot as well!!
31 May 2006, 17:50 pm
Ja. Stay lost.
31 May 2006, 17:50 pm
Sticks and stones. Small smile.
31 May 2006, 17:50 pm
I got wife, sheep, dog and sheila.
31 May 2006, 17:50 pm
Hey speaking of lost, its LOST tonight!
31 May 2006, 17:51 pm
500
31 May 2006, 17:51 pm
That comment from the one who cast the first stone….., hey Dawnie
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