Brilliant Boks break drought
6 Dec 2008
The Springboks won the George Sevens for the first time ever when they downed New Zealand 12-7 at a packed Outeniqua Park.
The Boks also broke the drought by winning back-to-back tournaments after Dubai last week and fittingly captain Mzwandile Stick crashed over for the crucial score. Before that Gio Aplon was adjudged to have knocked the ball over the line after a cross-kick, but from the scrum the Boks forced a tighthead and Stick did the rest.
DJ Forbe’s opened the scoring for the Kiwis, but a try late in the opening half by Renfred Deyzel brought the hosts back at 5-7. Stick then scored with three minutes to go and added the conversion.
“It’s awesome to win here, we’ve struggled in the past in George due to the pressure,” said Stick. “The support from the crowd was amazing and this was a very special one – our blood is green.”
Springboks - Tries: Renfred Deyzel, Mzwandile Stick. Conversion: Stick.
The Boks reached the final via a convincing 21-7 win over Fiji.
The hosts dominated possession in the opening half and three tries was the result – to Ryno Benjamin (2) and Mpho Mbiyozo who barged over.
The Fijians scored a consolation score with a minute to go but the result was beyond doubt.
Springboks - Tries: Mpho Mbiyozo, Ryno Benjamin (2). Conversions: Stick (3).
Meanwhile in the qaurters, Man of the Tournament Robert Ebersohn was instrumental in the Boks’ 17-12 victory over England.
Ebersohn scored the first try and set up the extra couple of scores. Ebersohn’s offload inbetween two tacklers inside his own 22 was instrumental in the second score, while his 40m break set up captain Mzwandile Stick for the try that sealed the win.
The Boks led 19-5 and a late try from the English was mere consolation.
Springboks - Tries: Robert Ebersohn, Ryno Benjamin, Mzwandile Stick. Conversion: Stick.
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A full report will be posted at the end of the day.
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6 Dec 2008, 19:46 pm
#293 carol: Its a different game much faster. But I think a lot eventually go and play in the 15′s. They guy that won the man of the match tonight had been asked to play in the S14 next year but turned it down for now. He is only 19 and wants to play in the 7′s for while yet. But he is a great player. England have the same really great players in your 7′s MJ could do himself a favour and look at your 7′s team he could get some of those guys to join his 15′s team. They are fast and look very good.
6 Dec 2008, 19:49 pm
#299 carol: Its a saying here that a lot of Bok supporters says but for a captain that is a black south african to say it just made me smile huge. With all the interference we have had from the sport minister. Also these guys in our 7′s team are mostly black about 3 white guys so our Sport Minister should just take notice. We will always support our team no matter what colour they are if they are the best and winning. We go through a lot of nonsense here that no other country has to deal with. Anyway was proud of our captain today he also scored a great try.
6 Dec 2008, 19:51 pm
#298 grootblousmile: I got a Zim bloke from work to do me a few more lines in your language but it was a long time since he had taken his exam so i only have a few left. I wanted to ask him for some “cheeky” comments but as I am one of the “bosses” I thought it inappropriate. LOL
6 Dec 2008, 19:52 pm
# Puma: What I like about 7′s is that they play into space…….. very little of the bash-it-up that you continually get in 15′s
6 Dec 2008, 19:52 pm
#300 Puma: I expect MJ has got his scouts out everywhere trawling all the clubs looking for some raw tlent. Big Hit says Rob Andrew is very involved in the youth development, so I do hope they are finding some youths to develop…
6 Dec 2008, 19:53 pm
#297 carol: In Joburg for the next two weeks then back down to the holiday town of Umhlanga cant wait. Also to get away from these huge thunderstorms. Annoying they are as they knock out your tv or computer but awesome to watch. Yes my dogs go back and forward with me all the time. One is a female 5 years and the otherone a male will be 10 years in Jan. He is getting on a bit. They just fall asleep on the back seat of the car. Never have a problem with them when we travel.
6 Dec 2008, 19:54 pm
#302 carol: Now what would a real Zimbo know about Afrikaans…….. Zim is almost entirely English… and Shona and Matabele.
6 Dec 2008, 19:56 pm
# Puma: This colour issue is so tedious. In English Rugby and football it is not even mentioned. We would never say there are so many black/coloured players and so many white, it’s odd that it is of importance….
Some players do say the crowd can abuse them though!
6 Dec 2008, 19:57 pm
#303 grootblousmile: Yes I enjoy that to gbs. So many times I thought there would be a run away try from the AB’s but our boys were so fast and there passing was quick. Also those cross kicks were really good. Never saw much kicking in last years 7′s. I suppose even in the 7′s now the defence is getting better to get through. But our defence just like in our 15′s is just awesome. What did you think of Stick the captain at the end when he told that interviewer “My blood is green” I thought it was awesome.
6 Dec 2008, 19:58 pm
#306 grootblousmile: He did struggle, but he took an exam years ago!! Shona and Matabele? you lost me….
6 Dec 2008, 19:58 pm
Well, the BlitsBokke have got 40 out of 40 log points so far….. the All Blacks 28 out of 40 log points……… it makes good reading so far !
6 Dec 2008, 20:00 pm
Soda when you get here we have news for you……
6 Dec 2008, 20:00 pm
#307 carol: Here we have to have guys of colour in the teams no matter what. But for once we have players really there on merit and thats what is so great. These are not quota players anymore they deserve their place. Thats why they are so proud to be playing for the Boks. We really don’t give a hoot what colour plays as long as its our best players. Today was prove of that. Most of the team are people of colour and they were magnificent. Really proud of the guys.
6 Dec 2008, 20:01 pm
#311 carol: lol.
6 Dec 2008, 20:01 pm
#308 Puma: Stick’s comments are great….. good chap that…… respect !
#309 carol: Ther Shonas and the Matabeles are the 2 Ethnic African tribes in Zim…..
The Matabeles are an off-shoot of the Zulus of South Africa……. the Shonas…. well Bob Mugabe and most of the Zim Regime are Shonas…..
6 Dec 2008, 20:01 pm
#298 grootblousmile: I’ve been called a dof cnut quite often though.
6 Dec 2008, 20:03 pm
#315 SodaJoe: Did you get the 7′s game today Soda? Beat those AB’s in the final. Felt really great. Our team are playing really fantastic.
6 Dec 2008, 20:03 pm
#315 SodaJoe: Shock !! Horror !!
By whom ??
6 Dec 2008, 20:04 pm
#314 grootblousmile: Oh well we won’t go there!
6 Dec 2008, 20:04 pm
#313 Puma: Puma are you going to tell Soda or am I?
6 Dec 2008, 20:04 pm
#315 SodaJoe: Kopskoot is a “Doff cnut”… not you !!
6 Dec 2008, 20:05 pm
#311 carol: Hi Ms Cheltenham. Just here for a few minutes.
6 Dec 2008, 20:05 pm
#320 grootblousmile: Your insults look so funny…..
6 Dec 2008, 20:06 pm
#316 Puma: I did not unfortunately. Not sure they are even showing it here in the US. Groot Borat did an excellent commentary though.
#317 grootblousmile: Mostly by You!
#319 carol: I am intrigued.
6 Dec 2008, 20:07 pm
#321 SodaJoe: Hi Soda, I have to tell you to beware…..Robzim has fallen off his motorbike, GBS has been ploughed into by a truck and as bad luck come in 3′s I thought Grant was due a shark attack but that is not likely in the frozen waters off Cape Town or so I am assured. So we next worry about YOU….what may happen?
6 Dec 2008, 20:08 pm
#323 SodaJoe: Sorry Soda…. hehehe
I’ll tell you………… beware of Motor Bikes, Trucks & Corollas……… and Skiing !!
6 Dec 2008, 20:08 pm
#324 carol: Someone called me a dof cnut. that’s about the worst of it so far.
6 Dec 2008, 20:09 pm
I suppose Tassies, Coach, Wooden Spoon or Puma should also watch their backs!!
6 Dec 2008, 20:10 pm
#325 grootblousmile: My big blue friend. I have no interest in any of those things, so I should be safe.
Until some dof cnut rams me in a Ford F150 truck …
6 Dec 2008, 20:10 pm
#326 SodaJoe: I have a picture of me and Frans Steyn form Wednesday night Soda!!
News of the week!
6 Dec 2008, 20:11 pm
#326 SodaJoe: Go read early on in this thread……. where I explained how I was ambushed from behind by a Truck on Thursday…….
6 Dec 2008, 20:11 pm
Leeds lost again, so that would be the 3′rd. Bugger. Had to be me.
6 Dec 2008, 20:11 pm
Gotta go everyone. See you through the window.
6 Dec 2008, 20:12 pm
#323 SodaJoe: Well at least you got good commentary. It was good to put one past the AB’s in George. The first time we have won there. This team look really good. So fast and their defence is awesome. Just like our 15′s defence. Not very big guys but they seem to take out most that are playing them. The next game is in NZ. So will see how they play there. I only really started to watch the 7′s from last year. Never was too interested before but am enjoying it now. Did you get any of the Golf at Sun City? Watched a lot of that today aswell. They said it went out to 103 countries today.
6 Dec 2008, 20:12 pm
#325 grootblousmile: Yep I have just thought truck and Toyota, you really had your guardian angel with you on Thursday didn’t you! double whammy…
6 Dec 2008, 20:13 pm
#331 SodaJoe: Cheers Soda.
6 Dec 2008, 20:13 pm
#332 SodaJoe: That was a flying visit. Wrap up warm and avoid most transport….
6 Dec 2008, 20:14 pm
#329 carol: Sounds great Carol. How did you manage to get a photo of you and F. Steyn together?
6 Dec 2008, 20:14 pm
#334 carol: You should have seen the eyes of the driver of the Toyota, as I approached the windscreen !
Hehehe
6 Dec 2008, 20:15 pm
Puma is your e mail fixed yet? I will send you the “Carol and Frans” picture if you like!!
It is not an epic shot…..
6 Dec 2008, 20:16 pm
#336 carol: Please refrain from talking about flying…… hehehe…….. enough Superman for one week !
6 Dec 2008, 20:17 pm
#338 grootblousmile: He though “B#gger I have just cleaned this car and some guy splats his body over my bonnet and screen”!!
6 Dec 2008, 20:18 pm
#339 carol: Still not Carol. I will just wait now until I get to Umhlanga I have another computer there. Its been giving me a lot of trouble. Thats why I was also concerned about the storms we are having if it knocks it out then maybe no internet either!! lol. Will let you know.
6 Dec 2008, 20:20 pm
#342 Puma: Bring it to me while you’re here in Joburg…….. I’ll fix it quick !
6 Dec 2008, 20:21 pm
#342 Puma: Our screen “died” last week, two weeks before the warranty lapsed. How often does that happen, it usually blows a week after!!!. Lucky us.
I will wait to hear from you then…
6 Dec 2008, 20:22 pm
#343 grootblousmile: Such a old computer gbs its not even worth fixing. Have had so much problems with this computer on and off. I have a computer in Umhlanga and left my laptop there. When I come back here end of Jan I will bring my laptop with. Thanks though for the offer boet.
6 Dec 2008, 20:22 pm
#343 grootblousmile: You fix computers too..
6 Dec 2008, 20:24 pm
#344 carol: You are lucky there Carol with that warranty. This is a really old computer. I have a new one in Umhlanga and left my laptop there that I normally carry back and forward. So will bring that back with me. When I come back to Joburg.
6 Dec 2008, 20:24 pm
#346 carol: Yeah, of course I do…. I’m in the IT Industry, remember……….. I sell the stuff too !!
6 Dec 2008, 20:26 pm
#348 grootblousmile: Did you also get a thunderstorm there by you today? We had a massive storm again today.
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