Boks to score 50
2 Jun 2006
The bones, after an extended spell in rehab, are back and predicting carnage for those yesterday’s heroes, who on Saturday will parade as a World XV.
Bob Dwyer’s all-star European club XV, at least that’s the media spin, is really a combination of some great players who are long past their sell by date and some players who never quite cracked the great descriptive.
You only had to look at the World XV’s schedule to know that they’re here for the golf, the golf and the golf. They’ve been living it up at Sun City all week and their liver has taken more of a pounding than their calves. They’ve partied more than they’ve tried and rightly so when you consider the tradition of these World XV teams.
The aim in putting together such a team is simple. Pick name players, who inspire thoughts of greatness because of their past exploits. But make sure these players are exactly that — past players. No local team invites a World XV with the capacity to embarrass the home team.
The Boks will get just what they need prior to the two-test series against Scotland, which is a decent workout. They’ll be forced to make a few tackles, they’ll get to play expansive footie and they’ll score big on the field. The World XV will score bigger off the field, which means both teams leave Johannesburg victorious.
The five Kiwis will have to be monitored afterwards and it would be wise to ensure no handbags are left within the reach of this quintet. But the Carlos Spencer and Justin Marshall-inspired Kiwis will probably prove more of a nuisance in the pub afterwards than they will do on the field.
Individually, there are some in the World XV who will give it horns, but collectively they will be unable to find the structure needed to be successful against an established international team.
The Boks will play with the greater structure and purpose because they are the ones with everything to lose. The World XV have nothing to prove to anybody and nothing to gain from the match.
The greatest beneficiary is the South African Rugby Players Association. Had they had half a commercial brain cell they would have dropped all the ticket prices to R150 and ensured they got 60 000 to the game. Instead they will be lucky to get 40 000 at what they’re asking. The former would have given them more dollars in the kitty.
It is ironic, though, how they now have no problem with ticket prices (as they are the ones who’ll see the cash), just like they have no problem with an additional match (as they are the ones to benefit). Cash … it’s a killer to the morality of SARPA.
But I digress.
The Boks, despite fielding a second-string pack, have put out their first choice back division (with the exception of Bryan Habana) and they will win comfortably enough. Of more interest than the scoreline will be Ruan Pienaar’s first introduction to the international arena, although he would have played tougher matches in this year’s Super 14.
For the record, the bones have picked a high scoring match, with the Boks to triumph 55-30.
528 Comments
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2 Jun 2006, 14:41 pm
100 !!!
2 Jun 2006, 14:41 pm
Damn !!!
2 Jun 2006, 14:43 pm
Dawn
As long as there is not any locker room footage.
I will survive.
2 Jun 2006, 14:43 pm
andre_poofters
its not the wp playin the worldxv yet, i kno ur used to loosing but i’m sure the boks will get things right as soon as they take jaco and gaffie of and then the points will come and we will win, yes WIN, know what that is dude?
2 Jun 2006, 14:43 pm
he he sorry rudebud, sneaky pufadder i am… he he
2 Jun 2006, 14:44 pm
Dawn
While I am strapped down will you be giving me a lap dance?
I give big TIPS
lol
2 Jun 2006, 14:45 pm
my man rev how u preaching today? any special words for the the carpet munchin ladies out there…
2 Jun 2006, 14:45 pm
Big G
The Pufadder is mine
2 Jun 2006, 14:46 pm
Mole
Face reality and stop dreaming. The stormers are useless at the moment and wp will be as well this year till they get rid of Fester and the heroes thats been playing for so long but never really performs. You guys should be glad De wet and Maruis are with the boks. Now you can get some new guys in.
“they were just a little unluck this year”
There is quite a few teams that can claim the same and besides, you make you’re own luck. I remember the Sharks v Saders game. Gear scored a try and the touch judge called it out. On the replay you could clearly see that he was never out. Did you hear them crying afterwards? No, they won that game and won the s14.
2 Jun 2006, 14:47 pm
It’s the World XV vs. the Springboks and Ellis Park is packed to the rafters.
Carlos Spencer goes into the changing room to find all his teammates looking a bit glum.
“What’s up?†he asks.
“Well, we’re having trouble getting motivated for this game. We know it’s important but it’s only S.A.. They’re sh*t and we can’t be bothered.â€
Spencer looks at them and says, “Well, I reckon I can beat them by myself—you lads go down to a pub.â€
So Spencer goes out to play The Boks by himself and the rest of the World XV team go off for a few jars.
After a few pints they wonder how the game is going, so they get the landlord to put the teletext on. A big cheer goes up as the screen reads “World XV 7 – 0 South Africa 30 minutes)â€. He is beating The Boks all by himself!
Anyway, a few pints later and the game is forgotten until someone remembers, “It must be full time now, let’s see how he got on.†They put the teletext on.
“Result from the Stadium ‘World XV 7 – 7 South Africa
They can’t believe it; he has single-handedly got a draw against The Boks!!
They rush back to the Ellis Park Stadium to congratulate Spencer. They find him in the dressing room, still in his gear, sitting with his head in his hands.
He refuses to look at them. “I’ve let you down, I’ve let you down.â€
“Don’t be daft, you got a draw against The Springboks, all by yourself. And they only scored at the very, very end!â€
“No, no, I have, I’ve let you down…I got sent off in the 35th minute.â€
2 Jun 2006, 14:49 pm
Mole buddy win the super 14 you are mad buddy go back to dreamland
2 Jun 2006, 14:49 pm
Has anybody seen Matt Stevens on celebrity X_factor? Infact the man has got a good voice and will probably win
2 Jun 2006, 14:52 pm
big g
I would commend them on a job well done and recommend they keep munching.
2 Jun 2006, 15:00 pm
Jake White – you laugh, that could happen tommorrow! LMAO!
2 Jun 2006, 15:01 pm
Big g, funny you should mention that, it actually came up in last Sunday’s sermon. Here’s the relevant extract:
“… and ladies, munch that carpet if you must, but hear this, if you are flabby-of-rear, multiple-of-chin, voluminous-of-belly, or in any other way with retch-inducing potential, please refrain from filming the act and publishing it on the web. It inteferes with a good man’s search for beasti…, um, kiddi…, um, Windows XP Tips and Tricks searching.
Let us pray.”
It seemed to go down well with those that go down well.
2 Jun 2006, 15:02 pm
lol
2 Jun 2006, 15:04 pm
Bwhahahahahahah !!!!
2 Jun 2006, 15:09 pm
reckon i have a good idea who the good Reverend might be. Ig does it begin with a “T”?
2 Jun 2006, 15:11 pm
Ben regarding the ticket prices, please tell me you are taking the piss, cause nobody can be so narrow minded and dof.
2 Jun 2006, 15:14 pm
bud that was post number 52 – topic has changed…..has it taken you this long to think of a reply?
2 Jun 2006, 15:16 pm
Ben why you insist on being a doos, I’m not too sure of. Some people work for a living. Why are you confused about what I was implying.
2 Jun 2006, 15:19 pm
mate i’m waiting for you to come up with a reasonable reply.
soccer and rugby are two different sports,that is plain and simple!
2 Jun 2006, 15:22 pm
my preacher man, i feel guilty, was that sermon aimed at me?!
but hell ye, preach it rev preach it, i’ll munch if you holify it…
2 Jun 2006, 15:25 pm
Ok Ben,
Who do you think earns more, international rugby players or Premier League football players? duh, I know.
It would then cost more to get the guys from Man U here than to get the has beens. Why do the rugby fans have to pay 3 to 5 times more than the soccer supporters?
2 Jun 2006, 15:25 pm
Heading says Boks to score 50 AndreWP, you’re saying the World XV will score more?
2 Jun 2006, 15:29 pm
soccer and rugby is indeed 2 different sports, i agree with ben #122
2 Jun 2006, 15:30 pm
The Springboks better watch out. They are going to get their assas wooped if they are not carefull. We should remember that this team does have top class players. The only weakness, if ever there is one, is their inside centre. The rest of the team is a killer team. The boks shouldnt get ahead of themselfs
2 Jun 2006, 15:31 pm
Ok RedCard you are getting away from the issue here and I am not going to enter into a debate regarding football player salaries and ticket prices.
Maybe you should vent your anger at SARPA\SARU who came up with the ticket pricing & ask them to draw a comparison between a football game and a rugby game…..me,I couldn’t give a F*%k about football!
2 Jun 2006, 15:32 pm
rook jy veii blare veii.. my veii
2 Jun 2006, 15:33 pm
football is for the fairies
Perhaps WP will excel at this sport
2 Jun 2006, 15:33 pm
i love titties…
2 Jun 2006, 15:33 pm
but they cant kick either jd.. fairies without kick..
2 Jun 2006, 15:34 pm
big g
If boudkapping was a sport WP would be on the map.
2 Jun 2006, 15:36 pm
Ben you really are a bit of a tosspot. Why do you pick a fight and then run away saying you couldnt care?
2 Jun 2006, 15:37 pm
Jondood
When u in Cape Town perhaps me, you, Big G and Dawn should meet at The Tudor. We can discuss our lesbian tendencies. Oh, and The Tudor charges by the hour…
2 Jun 2006, 15:38 pm
it is a sport for them jd, but but even there they come 2nd he he…
2 Jun 2006, 15:39 pm
Vinnie – I didn’t pick a fight,I merely pointed out that rugby and football are 2 different games and therefore the ticket prices should have no bearing on each other.
2 Jun 2006, 15:39 pm
dont insult ben, he was riht.. he said rugby and soccer is 2 different sports and it is.. i’m with him..
2 Jun 2006, 15:42 pm
Thanks big g…….but I don’t mind if they insult me,it shows that they don’t have any valid points to make!
2 Jun 2006, 15:42 pm
ben the hole thing with the tickets is…in this country it is all about transformation….so how will there buddy’s get to the game to watch it if the ticket prises are so high…think about that
2 Jun 2006, 15:42 pm
So what if they’re two different sports?
I fail to see the relevance.
And I wasnt criticising your argument – I was criticising you baiting Redcard and then crying off with a “I dont f£$%king care about poofball”.
If you’re going to take somebody on at least have the balls to see it through.
2 Jun 2006, 15:43 pm
ben,
And having big g in your corner is maybe more of a hinderance than anything else…
2 Jun 2006, 15:43 pm
rugby and soccer is 2 different games…
*** and making love to..
2 Jun 2006, 15:44 pm
Whashappening?
2 Jun 2006, 15:44 pm
vinnie, im not in his corner, just laughing at the obvious, rugby and soccer bein 2 differenys games.. now never…
2 Jun 2006, 15:44 pm
Vinnie
Jondood was right. You are grumpy today.
2 Jun 2006, 15:44 pm
ben,
My point in post 142 is proven remarkably true in post 143…
2 Jun 2006, 15:46 pm
galo skim… whazzup…
where rev jimmyboy now, funny pastor he is…
2 Jun 2006, 15:46 pm
Vinnie, don’t be such a prick.
2 Jun 2006, 15:46 pm
150!
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