Supporting Steyn
10 Feb 2009
Frans Steyn needs to be backed. It’s a plea more than a command, and one shared by the vast majority in the South African rugby fraternity.
He is an exceptional talent and has proven this at Super 14 and Test level, where he shone on the biggest stage of all, the World Cup. The fact that he was 20 years old and playing in a position unfamiliar to him bears testament to what a special talent we’ve produced.
However, 2008 saw him dabble in mediocrity. There were outstanding performances, particularly in the Currie Cup, to remind his critics of his class. But there can be no denying that he regressed from the heights of 2007. Mitigating factors there are aplenty, the primary one being the failure of his coaches to settle on a set position for him.
That problem seems to be alleviated, with Sharks coach John Plumtree confirming that Steyn is set for an extended run at inside centre. Now it’s time to back the boy. That’s the rallying cry from SA Rugby magazine’s panel of experts – Alan Solomons, Murray Mexted, Eddie Jones and John Plumtree.
All believe Steyn to be a rare talent capable of dominating the game in a manner few have if he’s given the right support structures, time to settle and freedom to express himself. In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, on sale Wednesday, they explain what’s gone wrong in the past and plot the way forward for the best young buck to emerge in the past decade.
Also in the new issue:
– A schoolboy sensation for Bishops, Nick Koster was always destined for greatness. Expect him to live up to the hype.
– USA Eagles captain Todd Clever turned down a lucrative offer with a European club to play Super 14 rugby for the Lions. The flanker talks about that crucial decision, learning Afrikaans, his new nickname and what it’s like to live in Johannesburg.
– Meyer Bosman on playing flyhalf for the Cheetahs, the team’s defensive problems, injury setbacks, and what he loves about Bloemfontein.
– Ex-flanker Derick Kuün believes 2009 will be his breakthrough season at hooker.
– New Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder on why his understanding of the team’s culture offsets his lack of coaching experience, whether he’ll be speaking to Robbie Deans during the Super 14, what he will do differently from Deans, the massive loss of Dan Carter and the ELVs.
– When the Queensland Reds poached All Blacks flank Daniel Braid from the Auckland-based Blues, it ushered in a new era of Super Rugby.
– Joe van Niekerk reveals how his playboy lifestyle affected his rugby career and insists he’s not the same person he was 18 months ago. But is this change we can believe in?
– Injury-prone England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has gone from tortured soul to enlightened being with help from mentor Steve Black.
– Wales No 8 Andy Powell wouldn’t be playing rugby today if it wasn’t for Springbok selector Ian McIntosh.
– The budding relationship between the Stormers and English club Saracens is bound to reap mutual benefit in years to come.
– Robert Ebersohn has no regrets about picking sevens over Super Rugby. The 20-year-old explains why he enjoys working with coach Paul Treu, why the Boks will win the Sevens World Cup in Dubai, and his thoughts on South African Mat Turner playing for the England Sevens side.
To subscribe to SA Rugby magazine click on the subs link on keo.co.za or phone (021) 416-0141
796 Comments
9 Feb 2009, 09:10 am
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10 Feb 2009, 09:19 am
Here we go again…
10 Feb 2009, 09:20 am
yer finally someone speaks out for frans .support the boy!!!!!
10 Feb 2009, 09:22 am
Looks like a very interesting edition except for the cover article…
10 Feb 2009, 09:27 am
STOP MAKING SUCH A FUSS OVER STEYN FFS . The laaitie needs to realise that he doesn’t know everything despite having a World Cup Medal.I still think he is a great prospect, but there is way to much of a fuss around him . I think he should be treated in the media as any other player so he can realise he’s not as special as he thinks he is.
10 Feb 2009, 09:28 am
# pokkel: Maybe then he’ll start playing some decent rugby
10 Feb 2009, 09:28 am
##2 – WP Till I Die:
Agree, talking this Koster kid up again for who knows what…
10 Feb 2009, 09:28 am
I might actually go out and buy this edition – looks like some very good articles.
# mbaxman93:
Come on, loads of people speak out for Frans Steyn! I just don’t think he should be played at inside centre, he should be played at fullback!
10 Feb 2009, 09:42 am
Simon…..Hahahahahahahaha…. How much is Steyn paying you guys for the arse kissing.
Anyway. I said my piece. When Frans loses a game for the Sharks by a moment of pure selfishness, I’ll be there for the “I told you so’s.”
10 Feb 2009, 09:46 am
That Schoolboy derby section looks good. great to see schools getting coverage on keo.co.za
10 Feb 2009, 09:51 am
nee man, why should we back steyn? He should back himself up, are we expected to back nick koster too because he is seen as a ”bishops” cult hero? Nonsense, why aren’t we implored in articles to back burton francis or magic ebersohn or mzwandile stick?
Those guys don’t have praise singers trumpeting their talents, they do it all on the park
so the currie cup is good to be seen as measure for steyn’s ”class” but other player that shine there we’re told the currie cup is watered down and can’t be used as a yardstick to guage one’s aptitude. Get out of here…
When frans plays k@k he should be told, when his limitations are glaring, he should be told and not praised and afforded excuses & time… If you back frans then by all means back earl rose…lol
10 Feb 2009, 09:54 am
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10 Feb 2009, 09:56 am
Nice new look, very nice
10 Feb 2009, 10:03 am
I see no reason to back mediocrity.
10 Feb 2009, 10:03 am
Hy lyk soos n moffie
10 Feb 2009, 10:07 am
# Draken: Nee man hou op for vark steaks
10 Feb 2009, 10:07 am
You people are sick! The point of the article is to back him in 1 position. The guy is young. He still has a lot of talent to show. Give this guy a break. I dont think there is any player other than Puke who is slated more….. Really!!
10 Feb 2009, 10:09 am
Steyn has regressed horribly since RWC – everything he does seems so telegraphed.
10 Feb 2009, 10:10 am
# hater:
And I will be there to say You can go f@#$%%%%slf when He has a good season! Where were you when Frans helped the Sharks win the CC??? Idiot
10 Feb 2009, 10:12 am
Steyn is a good 15 and we should use him there as Jantjes dont offer us the something special. The springboks will be a better outfit as Steyn offers you something extra. He can catch, kick just as well if not better than Jantjes and his defence and running is strong. He justs need to cut out the silly mistakes he does every now and then and maybe learn to pass when someone is in a better position than him.
Jean, Jaque and Adi is the best we have and will for another two y
10 Feb 2009, 10:12 am
years*
10 Feb 2009, 10:15 am
# THE MAULER: hey mauler ignore the moron
hater has not only shown himself to be extremely low class in his way he trashes people he does not know
but he shows us his lack of intelligence and his maturity or lack thereof
i have no problem with people that dont like steyn as a rugby player , we all have out favourites.
but when one trashes someone the way some in here do , on should question their integrity
10 Feb 2009, 10:17 am
# THE MAULER: Where were you when he helped them lose the Super 14 in 2007! Where were you when he fcuked up the Barbarians last December? Where were you when he backed passed onto his try line to Jdv, and Keven Mealamu scored a try at Cape Town making it 19 – zip!!!!
But yeah!!!! Frans must be our national HERO!!!! Frans must be crowned KING OF RUGBY!!!!
GOOOOOOO FRANSSSSSSS!!!! OHHHH YEAHHH!!!!
10 Feb 2009, 10:18 am
# sharks_lover: You obviously do not blog often. Will someone tell this guy, or must I?
10 Feb 2009, 10:20 am
# hater: how old ru ????? 2 ?
10 Feb 2009, 10:21 am
# Disa:
jantjes is by far the best fullback in the country ,steyn is no match for him at 15
10 Feb 2009, 10:21 am
# sharks_lover: Oh, but you do not question the integrity of people that personally insult Luke Watson, by swearing and abusing him and calling him and his father names. That group is okay with you then. I like your “integrity”. Smacks of something else if you ask me.
Note. I critisized how Frans plays rugby, not his family, and I did not swear about his private parts. You lot spew filth about Luke, not even discussing his game. But yes. You are Mr “integrity”.
10 Feb 2009, 10:22 am
# hater: He does a stupid thing every now and then but no denial there is alot of talent what would you say?
10 Feb 2009, 10:24 am
# hater:
HIS GAME SUCKS ANYWAY!!! And I do critisise Steyn but you hate the guy!! Thats just sick! You need help! I know a place for you… Its called Groen Dakkies!!! Call them… they will take you with open arms…..
10 Feb 2009, 10:25 am
# st.a.t.w: Jantjes dont offer us anything special except consistancy, a linebreaker fullback is a big advantage in rugby these days as once you go through the first line of defence there is always an oppurtunity and at fullback you have so much space and options. Jantjes catch and do a gary owen that he seldom gets back
10 Feb 2009, 10:26 am
Why is Derrick Kuhn picked ahead of Chilliboy and Maku?
Chilliboy & Maku are both former SA schools hookers.
Both havin been playing hooker all their seriuous careers.
Both come from established rugby schools.
Both are better hookers than Kuhn.
Kuhn could not crack it as a flank.
Kuhn is a make shift hooker.
Kuhn is unlikely to develop physically, this is far as he can take it.
Then Y does he think 2009 will be his year. Probably he is the smallest hooker in the S14 and us South Africans are obsessed with size.
He is White Quota Player (WQP).
10 Feb 2009, 10:26 am
# sharks_lover:
Dont worry…. Hater is actually a huge Frans fan!! She actually stalked him and wanted to marry him but he got a court order for her to stay away and now she out for vengeance!!!
10 Feb 2009, 10:27 am
Why is Derrick Kuhn picked ahead of Chilliboy and Maku?
Chilliboy & Maku are both former SA schools hookers.
Both havin been playing hooker all their seriuous careers.
Both come from established rugby schools.
Both are better hookers than Kuhn.
Kuhn could not crack it as a flank.
Kuhn is a make shift hooker.
Kuhn is unlikely to develop physically, this is far as he can take it.
Then Y does he think 2009 will be his year. Probably he is the smallest hooker in the S14 and us South Africans are obsessed with size.
He is a White Quota Player (WQP).
10 Feb 2009, 10:27 am
# hater:
Hater’s post #27 above is so true.
10 Feb 2009, 10:27 am
I am not saying I dont like Jantjes, i reckon he is very good but dont have the X factor.
10 Feb 2009, 10:36 am
Sjoe, waar het Steyn daai ‘perm’ laat doen … ek is seker al die vrouens is jaloers op sy hardedos.
Komaan Steyn, lyk ten minste soos ‘n rugbyspeler !
Ai, al hierdie vrystatertjies, as hul na skool Durbs toe gaan, dan hak hulle kopppe heeltemal uit. Niks gewoond nie.
Steyn, sny jou hare en begin rugby speel.
10 Feb 2009, 10:37 am
# Disa:
jantjes is miles ahead of steyn ,quicker then steyn more reliable under the high ball,massive boot(exept drop kicks)
you said yourself he’s consistent putting in good performences week in and week out
while f steyn is consestently inconsestent,good game 1 week ,terrible the 2 after that
now ask yourself when you play 5 or 6 tests in a row against the best opposition out there (lions,nz.aus), do you play someone that is consestent or the one that has a 25% chance of winning the game single handedly(75% he might hand the game to the opposition)
10 Feb 2009, 10:37 am
Name one other player that has been thrown into the cauldron as many times as this kid … in many different positions, at many different stages of games, with his team being in very different positions. Name me one????????
Hater, Luke brought everything on himself… many of us backed him for purely his rugby talents. Wish the immature, insecure, attention seeking prick catches a wake up. Similar to Jelena Dokic and he might be forgiven.
Frans has made blunders and magic … all on the field. Not with his mouth … there’s your difference! Stick could have missed that kick in Dubai, it’s the type of thing Frans would have tried and you experts would have sent a lynch mob for the guy.
10 Feb 2009, 10:38 am
firstly i have not bad mouth luke watson or any or player
i dont feel as suppoprters we have to right to trash people
saying someone isnt good enough is one thing , trashing is another
however watson felt the need to trash a people and vommit on somehting they treasure
10 Feb 2009, 10:39 am
# kevin w:
Well said!!
10 Feb 2009, 10:40 am
# st.a.t.w: Of course you know more than Mexted and Jones. They have been singing Jantjes praises for years now ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
10 Feb 2009, 10:46 am
# sharks_lover: you and mauler haven’t told us why we should back steyn, you’re busy calling other people names…
Frans is extremely limited in his game, he shows promise but that’s it promise, burton francis imo has a better all round skills set than frans and his decision making far eclipses frans’ but we don’t here anyone saying he should be in the bok setup, we don’t here that his talent must be fast-tracked and when he flounders we must find a spot for him…
Conrad jantjies plays fullback,is he the best in the country, you can answer that question for urself, frans steyn says he wants to play flyhalf (he even had a whole SASI cover article on it), is he the best @ flyhalf, hell no!
Now why should we back a guy who is not the best in his prefered position? Ad J acobs plays centre, if he is **** @ centre we won’t find him a spot @ 14, he will be dropped! Finish & klaar
Now let’s see you display some integrity and tell us what ur rationale for ”backing’ steyn is
10 Feb 2009, 10:46 am
# Disa: There is talent. No denying. In 2006 I was impressed, and there appeared to be some growth in 2007, he messed their Super 14 chances though.
But in 2008, he became arrogant. I watched games where the Sharks got a penalty, and without waiting to hear what move the Captain, Johan Muller wanted to make, Steyn would grab the ball and kick, and miss.
I thought he might need a talking to, but it has not changed. One would have thought that he would have calmed down and settled into things like Ruan, did, and JP and Victor. Come off the hype of the WC, and do his job. But he didn’t. He has had coaching influence from people all over at various levels and the world, and they still cannot seem to make him be a team player. What young player in the WORLD, gets this kind of opportunaty, and still cannot fire.
Now. If you say, he needs time. Fair enough. But how much, and why does he get it, but other talented youngsters who understand the concept of team playing, never get chance after chance after chance. When is Frans going to step up. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011? The next 10 years? And why must he keep getting all these bites at the cherry, whilst others are dropped and sent back to play Vodacom Cup, or CC to grow? Something is not right. More over. We must read articles saying, believe and support this guy, ONE MORE TIME…. Well I’m done. I feel that he needs to grow up and get on with his job and a professional rugby player who plays for a team, not personal gain and accolades for himself.
10 Feb 2009, 10:49 am
# kevin w: “Wish the immature, insecure, attention seeking prick catches a wake up.”
POINT MADE. Thanks Kev..
10 Feb 2009, 10:52 am
# Transformation aka Frans Tormation:
Your not giving him a chance…. Did or did he not play very well at the WC??? And who have I called names???
10 Feb 2009, 10:54 am
# Transformation aka Frans Tormation: uhm tell you truth reading all your posts???
you are coloured and always speak up coloured players
why not get off you colour perception and look at people for the talent they have
secondly if you are comparing francis to steyn ?? it shows even more that you lack of rugby knowledge is huge
it also tells me all the rugby experts are all fools all around the world
i mean they all dont want him in their teams……
AMAZING HOW THE OFFERS ARE PILING UP FOR STEYN
AMAZING HOW ALL AROUND THE WORLD STEYN IS REGARDED AS BRILLIANT BY RUGBY FUNDIES
yet by your incredible intelligent self you think him useless
YOU ARE A SMART ONE AINT YOU ??
10 Feb 2009, 10:55 am
We all know Steyn had a very dissapointing S14 2008. He played in 4 different postions and was told a whole bunch of rubbish. give him his chance this year and see what happens. and as for Burten Francis… lets see how he plays in S14 before you compare him to Steyn. Steyn had a great S14 2007. so let it go…..
10 Feb 2009, 10:57 am
# hater: says a lot about your argument when you only respond to the points you can and AVOID the rugby points i made.
I have every right to say how i feel about Luke because he was the one who brought his personal life and views into the spotlight. It’s not South Africa, he would have got the same if not worse in any other country. So that is why i consider hime insecure and immature … and a bit of an attention seeking prick!
10 Feb 2009, 10:58 am
FACT IS STEYN CAN DO 30 GOOD THINGS IN A GAME , MAKE ONE STUPID ERROR AND IS RUBBISHED IN HERE NONE STOP
FOOLS IN HERE TALK ABOUT STEYN IN THE BARBARIAN GAME PLAYING BADLY
I TOO WATCHED THIS GAME AND NO SOUTH AFRICAN PLAYED WELL
BUT YET STEYN COPS ALL THE FLACK
HATER AND TRANSFORMATION EVERY POSTING YOU MAKE IN HERE SHOWS MORE AND MORE WHAT TOTAL IDIOTS YOU ARE
10 Feb 2009, 10:59 am
He did a good stand in job for Jean at the wc07, but now the laaitie can retire because he is becoming very predictable.
10 Feb 2009, 11:02 am
# hater: which team do you support by the way?
10 Feb 2009, 11:02 am
# sharks_lover:
Dont forget that McCaw was also rubbish in that game…. as most of the other players were… people expect Steyn to Walk on water or something…
10 Feb 2009, 11:05 am
Steyn is the most selfish rugby player. jantjies is a better fullback, jean a better centre. Steyn thinks it is his brith right to play for the boks.Got his chance at flyhalf , but do not feed backline.
10 Feb 2009, 11:06 am
Kuun is not hooker
10 Feb 2009, 11:06 am
So Young F. Steyn is only 21.
How many others have fitted more into their rugby career at this age.
I’ll tell you……..None.
The one thing he seems to lack though, is instinct.
Think Jost, Kruger, Ray Mort, Honniball and even Naas.
(Instinct, can it be learned or are you born with it. Greatness, is it earned or predestined ?)
10 Feb 2009, 11:10 am
# hater: Nah we cant give him chances forever but he hasnt played alot of starting games for the Boks in ages.
He can only get better and he is 21, you must remember that.
But your argument of giving him alot of chances is wrong, he is not a regular starter for the Boks. Or do you mean he is not good enough for the Sharks as well?
10 Feb 2009, 11:11 am
I agree Steyn is one selfish glory hunter. He needed a kick up his backside in that baabaa’s match. What did he think, he was playing playing wc a final.
10 Feb 2009, 11:11 am
# cane: instinct?
10 Feb 2009, 11:11 am
Oh my. It seems the public opinion about Frans has swayed. I actually feel a bit sorry for him, but the fact is he should think things through a bit more carefully. He is a great prospect, but thus far has shown nothing to equal his hype. Yes he had a good RWC, but SA were rarely tested and were (or should have been) in a different league to most of our opponents. In the Final he missed a crucial tackle which almost lost us the match, but other than that had a solid tournament.
He should concentrate on being a fullback. Not just because I think his whole game (huge drops, huge punts, slow kicks from hand, poor linking, strong on feet) are suited to this position, but because when you compare Springbok incumbents, nobody would argue that JDV is way above the class that Conrad is. Grab the no. 15 Jersey, otherwise sit on the bench and wait for JDV to become injured. Either way, I don’t mind. Certainly Frans will struggle to ever reach his hype.
10 Feb 2009, 11:13 am
# THE MAULER: #152.
***** walked on the water
and that know is true
And sometimes I think…….
Ritchie can too.
10 Feb 2009, 11:15 am
# Francois Steyn is over-rated: ok … so what ever the opinion is on him, you go against it.
10 Feb 2009, 11:19 am
# kevin w: #58.
Instinct………..or intuition, gut reaction.
Sometimes Young F. Steyn seems to get lost.
10 Feb 2009, 11:19 am
# kevin w: WTF? No I think he is over-rated and over-hyped. I also think he is a fullback. I have thought this for years. Doesn’t mean I don’t think he is a good prospect, just like 10 other youngsters I could mention. Eg. Ruan, Beast, Bekker etc
10 Feb 2009, 11:20 am
# sharks_lover: lol…i am ”coloured” lmao…you read my posts and came to that conclusion? Is magic ebersohn ”coloured”? He is way better that steyn, he possesses flair,killer sidestep, a bit of pace and is humble!
So you backing up frans steyn makes you what, Greek? Jeez…
So only those that advocate for frans to be given multiple chances have ”intelligence”? Thanks… So because murray mexted & eddie jones say frans is the main article we must swallow it? Yes and jake white picked meisekind & wayne julies to go to the RWC and i bet you expect me to swallow that they’re the best too? GTFOH!!
10 Feb 2009, 11:20 am
The world media, coaches, managers, past players, opposing players are all so biased … i mean they all know that Jantjes, Jacobs, JP Nel, Meyer Bossman, Chris Rossouw, Dollie, Morne Steyn, Johan Roets etc. are far more talented than this guy but due to some conspiracy theory they all must praise Steyn against their wishes
10 Feb 2009, 11:23 am
# cane: think he goes to instinct too quickly actually … think when he gets the balance right which will come with experience in the right position (not convinced it is 12) for a period of time he is going to live up to the hype.
10 Feb 2009, 11:23 am
# kevin w: Morne Steyn is twice the flyhalf Frans is. Not sure what you getting at.
10 Feb 2009, 11:26 am
# cane:
Mr Cane, please can you give us the latest score in the cricket. I hope you guys are giving it to the criminals.
10 Feb 2009, 11:28 am
# Francois Steyn is over-rated: getting to the point that so many people rate this guy. And they know a whole lot more about the game than you or I. Why is Frans Steyn being offered hige contracts overseas when the Jantjes and the Steyn’s of the world have been around for years and years and hardly get a mention.
You know what they say about common sense … it’s not that common.
10 Feb 2009, 11:28 am
# RedLion: Hey why am I not your sidekick?
10 Feb 2009, 11:32 am
# kevin w: lol bro well said
10 Feb 2009, 11:34 am
# Disa: And in 2007? What about his starts there? Compare them, to Kanko’s and Ruan’s starts of 2008.
10 Feb 2009, 11:34 am
# kevin w: Hey just because pundits rate a guy doesn’t make it so. I’m old fashioned, I need to see the guy perform like a legend, before I acknowledge him as a legend. Nick Mallet and a host of other ‘pundits’ thought Gaffie was going to be the best 10 ever. Jake thought the same about Meyer Bosman. On the flip side Adi was too weak for the boks and Honibal didn’t have the boot for 10. “Just cause it is written, doesn’t make it so”. I’m entitled to form my own opinions.
10 Feb 2009, 11:34 am
# Francois Steyn is over-rated:
lol it looked kinda funny after a bit – it said that me and Fran Steyn is over-rated … that was just wrong
but you are still my side kick.
10 Feb 2009, 11:37 am
# THE MAULER: There was only 1 rubbiish player on the pitch and his name is FRANCOIS STEYN.
10 Feb 2009, 11:37 am
# RedLion: #68.
NZ scored 244.
Our Anzac Brothers are 3 for 143 at the end of the 33rd.
Looks like Aussie at this stage. Plenty of wickets. 6 an over needed.
10 Feb 2009, 11:39 am
# Francois Steyn is over-rated: Fair enough, but i haven’t seen one person on this blog call him a legend. Because that would make Morne Steyn twice a legend!!!
10 Feb 2009, 11:40 am
# cane: hmmm The kiwi bowlers must take the pace off, keeper must stand up to the wicket even for the seamers, bowl as slow as possible to frustrate the crims and when they have had enough they will have no choice but to hit it in the air.
That should work.
10 Feb 2009, 11:41 am
# hater: common hater … who do you support. I like to know before these tournaments start.
10 Feb 2009, 11:47 am
# kevin w: “All believe Steyn to be a rare talent capable of dominating the game in a manner few have” That statement kind of makes him a legend.
10 Feb 2009, 11:47 am
# RedLion: #78.
NZ went into the game a bowler short, to strengthen the batting line-up.
With the wisdom of hindsight, this may have been a mistake.
10 Feb 2009, 11:50 am
crikey but u guys are a bunch of pathetic whiners…
this guy is probably the iggest rugby talent this country produced i quite a while… sure he has some bad moments and so, but what he has acomplished in his short career, how he had adapted to different positions and opinions etc is a true sign of greatnes… and sorry if it takes a woman to point this out to you.
which other player would have put his hand up like he did in WC 2007 at centre? wynand – whatever! get real an be thankful we have a guy like him in this country…
eish some people..
10 Feb 2009, 11:51 am
# hater: BACK HIM, DON’T BASH HIM
Those are Keo’s words.
10 Feb 2009, 11:53 am
# kevin w: “this guy is probably the biggest rugby talent this country produced in quite a while”. Well, I rest my case.
10 Feb 2009, 11:53 am
# Francois Steyn is over-rated: he has the potential to be a legend … only you have ALREADY made a closing statement with your nic.
10 Feb 2009, 11:53 am
# Wezwp: BACK HIM, DON’T BASH HIM
10 Feb 2009, 11:53 am
# kevin w: Did you only blog or read this thread? Check the other threads. I’ve already answered the question, or you can ask your BFF, Mauler.
Now for some blog questions. What are these Keo dollars and how do they work. I’ve accumulated some and would like some info. C’mon Roy. Explain.
10 Feb 2009, 11:54 am
# cane: BACK HIM, DON’T BASH HIM
10 Feb 2009, 11:54 am
# RedLion: Ya like Keo has a great record of backing people?!!?
10 Feb 2009, 11:54 am
I don’t back tinkerbelles.
10 Feb 2009, 11:55 am
# RedLion: I want to see the BACK of him. Where do I sign up.
10 Feb 2009, 11:56 am
Young F Steyn,
A) Get a hair cut and get a real job.
or,
B) Hang in there Dude, you are young gifted and hirsute.
10 Feb 2009, 11:56 am
# kevin w: BACK HIM, DON’T BASH HIM
10 Feb 2009, 11:56 am
# kevin w: Ya, of course he won’t be over-rated forever. People will stop rating him so much when he doesn’t become the greatest rugby player ever to walk the field.
10 Feb 2009, 11:57 am
# hater: hehe that sounds like a brokeback mountain thing to say.
10 Feb 2009, 11:57 am
# BlueBlood: BACK HIM, DON’T BASH HIM
10 Feb 2009, 11:58 am
# crikey mate did you see that shark: BACK HIM, DON’T BASH HIM
10 Feb 2009, 11:58 am
# RedLion: Ya it does!!
10 Feb 2009, 11:58 am
# sharks_lover: BACK HIM, DON’T BASH HIM
10 Feb 2009, 11:59 am
# Transformation aka Frans Tormation: BACK HIM, DON’T BASH HIM
10 Feb 2009, 11:59 am
# hater: who do you support or is that question too hard for you to answer?
# RedLion: what you on about. Back Earl Rose rather.
10 Feb 2009, 12:00 pm
# RedLion:
eish, you make so much sense…
10 Feb 2009, 12:01 pm
# kevin w: He supports the saders
10 Feb 2009, 12:01 pm
i dont really like this new keo site layout… where do we not back this set-up?
10 Feb 2009, 12:01 pm
# sharks_lover: Okay…. I cannot speak rugby with you. Game over.
Someone help this guy and tell him about Burton Francis.
10 Feb 2009, 12:03 pm
# Namwp: Are you guys new? Kev, Mauler, namwp etc Are you new to the site?
10 Feb 2009, 12:03 pm
Dankie tog die s14 is hier nou het ek weer iets om naweeke na uit te sien.
10 Feb 2009, 12:04 pm
# Namwp: is he a kiwi … or does he just support the winning team?
10 Feb 2009, 12:04 pm
# RedLion: Except that I am a female. So,not so broke back at all.
10 Feb 2009, 12:05 pm
Keo, luv the new site only one little glitch. When replying to a dude the number of the post you are replying to does not show. Please fix.
10 Feb 2009, 12:05 pm
# Namwp: Ek stem.
10 Feb 2009, 12:06 pm
# hater: Not new been here for about 2 years.Dont always have the time to chat.
10 Feb 2009, 12:06 pm
# hater: That surprises me? So much anger in a female? Crickey, buy an electric toothbrush.
10 Feb 2009, 12:07 pm
# kevin w: No. I am NOT a Kiwi. I am not even a “he”.
10 Feb 2009, 12:08 pm
Ek is soos die skim dwaal hier rond sonder dat iemand va my weet maar ek weet alles.
10 Feb 2009, 12:08 pm
# Namwp: Welcome back then. An interesting season awaits.
10 Feb 2009, 12:08 pm
I back Fransie Steyn!
10 Feb 2009, 12:09 pm
# hater: but you support the Saders … and sorry for thinking you may be a guy.
10 Feb 2009, 12:09 pm
# Francois Steyn is over-rated: I have one.
10 Feb 2009, 12:10 pm
A player should play in the position where he is told to do so. Rugby revolves aroud a team and no single player is above the team. I think this is where Steyn needs some elementary education. He demands things and starts with threats to enforce his perspectives on the rugby fraternity in a whole as such.
10 Feb 2009, 12:10 pm
Hi There KEO…love the new interface…it’s clean and crisp. Good on ya.
10 Feb 2009, 12:11 pm
# kevin w: Yes I do, and about me being a girl,……well others have made that mistake on the blog too. It’s the nick.
10 Feb 2009, 12:11 pm
# kevin w:Are you ready for the s14 your sharkies ready for a *** kicking this weekend.:)
10 Feb 2009, 12:12 pm
# hater: Cool, why the saders? DC fan? He’s gone now.
10 Feb 2009, 12:12 pm
# AP: I see your point. Remember last year when Richard Kahui was told to play wing for the All Blacks, when his preferred spot is centre?
10 Feb 2009, 12:13 pm
May this be the year that only rugby be spoken on keo.
10 Feb 2009, 12:13 pm
# Namwp: Dream on!
10 Feb 2009, 12:15 pm
# Namwp: yes let us just speak rugga this year. I will start … Vin Deysel breaks the line and feeds to Pienaar, Pienaar passes to Steyn who scores under the poles. TRY!!!!
10 Feb 2009, 12:16 pm
# hater: Think it is more than the nic … it wil be interesting. Let’s see who comes out with a better Super 14 Frans and the Sharks or Stephen Brett and the Saders. Two young players expected to produce miracles.
# Namwp: it’s been a while since we got a whipping so we can chat again on Monday. I don’t get to see much rugby anymore but i’ll be in Thailand this weekend and really hoping to find somewhere that is showing some rugby.
10 Feb 2009, 12:16 pm
Robert Ebersohn is under-rated
10 Feb 2009, 12:18 pm
# RedLion: And that secures the win and the bonus point for the mighty Sharks.
10 Feb 2009, 12:20 pm
# Ned: #121.
The old layout was more logical.
Most often, the post to which you wished to repond was at the bottom of the page………right next to the “have your say”.
Now the latest posting, is as far away from the “have your say” as possible.
10 Feb 2009, 12:22 pm
Stormers s14 champs 2009 the oracle has spoken.
10 Feb 2009, 12:22 pm
# Francois Steyn is over-rated: No. I am a Crusaders fan. From the days of Blackadder(playing years) and Thorn. I grew up watching rugby, DC only came on the scene later. Him and Richie. I do appreciate his ability though, no rugby lover can deny his genius. But it was more than just him. I ordered my 2009 Saders top from All Blacks.com and I cannot wait for Saturday morning. I slept in it the day it arrived.
I think the Chiefs are a feisty bunch and they, along with the Highlanders were the only sides that beat the Saders last year.
I have my worries about this year’s group. Many key players have left, so we’ll see. They still have Casey, whom I like, Ellis is there, who had a good super 14 season last year, Brad Thorn and Keiran Read, so we’ll see. But win or lose. My team is the Crusaders.
10 Feb 2009, 12:23 pm
# Francois Steyn is over-rated: Agreed!!!
10 Feb 2009, 12:26 pm
# cane: so the ‘have your say’ must be moved from the bottom to the top? Keo please action this right away.
10 Feb 2009, 12:27 pm
# kevin w: One big difference. Bret is NOT an All black. His country is waiting for him to step up to the likes of DC, etc, and be good enough.
Frans Steyn, gets handed the 10 jersey for fun.
You wanna compare a player who plays National to a Super 14 player?
We’ll see. I think Colin Slade (not an All black)however may get the priveledge of the 10 jersey ahead of Brett, as he was still troubled with injury. Just like I think Ruan will get the 10 jersey ahead of Steyn. Plumtree is not crazy, although I wish he was, and played Steyn there.
10 Feb 2009, 12:27 pm
# RedLion: Vin deysel broken in half by the incredible Schalk.
10 Feb 2009, 12:28 pm
Howzit all…don’t like keo himself but its good to see him improve the battle field….Now who should I slaughter today..Simon??? over 1800 articles and the learning curve is still flat
10 Feb 2009, 12:30 pm
Ai fork tog hoekom in die naweek nie al hier nie.Ek het rugga ontreking simtome.
10 Feb 2009, 12:30 pm
# RedLion: #136.
or alternatively……”Keo, why did you fix what ain’t broke”?
I know RL, “support him………..”
10 Feb 2009, 12:30 pm
in=is
10 Feb 2009, 12:31 pm
# hater: you seem worried about comparing the two … i thought you would have jumped at the opportunity considering you feel Steyn to be so incompetent.
10 Feb 2009, 12:35 pm
Cheers alle rugby kenners en blou bulle.Sal weer inloer na die naweek maki saak wat gebeur. Go Stormers!!!!!!!
10 Feb 2009, 12:36 pm
hate, hate, hate . . . what a hell some of you create for yourseves . . . Steyn will no doubt go on to bigger and better things along with his Shark and Bokke team mates . .
10 Feb 2009, 12:36 pm
i prefered the old site
10 Feb 2009, 12:37 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: testing 123
10 Feb 2009, 12:39 pm
i prefer the old site
10 Feb 2009, 12:40 pm
# brains_trust: snap
10 Feb 2009, 12:41 pm
The FS PR machine at full turn….The spoilt brat has now become the biggest target in S14..every player knows making FS look silly raises your profile…This boytjie is going to be punch drunk within the first three weeks..I addition to MOM award they should have the Best Hit on FS award….and for the viewers competition…How many F-upS did you notice today
10 Feb 2009, 12:41 pm
# Namwp: yeah smell you later.
10 Feb 2009, 12:41 pm
Lets talk rugby…… so I reckon the Stormers will win this game….. First game and its a home game….
Sharks have had their number for a while now… so law of averages suggest a win for the Stormers….
10 Feb 2009, 12:43 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: justify spoilt brat
10 Feb 2009, 12:45 pm
# THE MAULER: All the stormers need to do is target FS…intercpt the one ball that he offloads to adi lol. Can’t imagine JDV sitting back and allowing the upstart upstage him
10 Feb 2009, 12:46 pm
why is the numbering from the bottom up? no-one reads like that.
10 Feb 2009, 12:46 pm
anybody still play testrugby? any leagues?
10 Feb 2009, 12:46 pm
# stormers to kick some guppie ***: 1000 F-upS and he still gets a bok contract…??
10 Feb 2009, 12:49 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: jeez, that’s an intelligent answer.
out of here. too many dickheads playing here today.
10 Feb 2009, 12:49 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: Wow … PR Machine that you criticise … and then rant on about giving him all the limelight. Laughable.
10 Feb 2009, 12:50 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
Well JDV must watch out fot intercepts…. If he misses it its a 7 pointer…..
10 Feb 2009, 12:50 pm
If carlsberg did one-man rugby teams then steyn would have been it.
10 Feb 2009, 12:50 pm
Australia have just won the 4th of 5 ODI’s in the Chapple/Hadlee series.
They won in a canter, with 10 balls to spare.
Series now 2/2.
10 Feb 2009, 12:51 pm
# kevin w: Know what you mean…no such thing as bad PR..but watch me
10 Feb 2009, 12:54 pm
# khoisanking: Net soe!!!
10 Feb 2009, 12:56 pm
Hey Guys. Go to http://www.testrugby.com. Join division “Die vuilhonde” and the password is “diedroos”. Feel free to join and pick your team before friday.
10 Feb 2009, 12:56 pm
It’s a home game for the Stormers and Jean is first choice Bok inside centre. They have Percy and Jantjes and Januarie and Bolla, Schalk Burger, Bekker and Mujati … why all the hype about this youngster that all and sundry are claiming to be completely overrated.
But come Monday and the Stormers have lost and Frans had a good game … will there be enough egg to go around?
10 Feb 2009, 12:57 pm
# THE MAULER: TRue….with a bit of magic from adi..but then again if adi broke ten tackles and scored a try…credit will still go to FS for making the pass
10 Feb 2009, 12:58 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: looking for attention?
10 Feb 2009, 12:59 pm
# kevin w: FS will have a good game if he gets injured and replaced after 5mins…same applies to schalk and FDP…living on the myth
10 Feb 2009, 13:01 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
Oh… another Steyn hater….. Well we will talk on Monday!!
10 Feb 2009, 13:02 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: too much candy floss at the carnivale obviously
10 Feb 2009, 13:02 pm
# kevin w: You a new blogger???…I am a legend in these parts…banned over 5 times for telling the dutchmen where to get off
10 Feb 2009, 13:03 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: No, not new … faded away when the immature attention seekers ans self proclaimed legends arrived. Looks like it may be time to go again.
10 Feb 2009, 13:07 pm
# THE MAULER: There is the off chance that steyn will have a good game…but history says that is unlikely…JP is more likley to save the game for sharks…JP, waylon and adi are ten times bette than Steyn …
10 Feb 2009, 13:07 pm
# kevin w: C U
10 Feb 2009, 13:08 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: I see you and KhoisanKing (aka skopskiet) arrive at approximately the same time. Interestingly also when Hater leaves.
Are you all one and the same person, as I noticed that spekskiet is also a FDP hater?
And Hater is spekskiet’s feminine alter ego?
And I presume that misspelled nick is your attempt to denigrate something that you were too meek or slapgat to be part of anyway?
10 Feb 2009, 13:08 pm
# kevin w: I don’t think that Brett is international quality yet, but on the other hand, Steyn fcuks up more than any other player I’ve ever seen, with the exception of Lauaki in Aus last year, so no worries.
10 Feb 2009, 13:08 pm
Where is SA rugby mag on facebook??? I cant find it….
10 Feb 2009, 13:08 pm
*** me, i have never seen such an outpouring of angst and nerves
its so good having Fransie at the sharks. so good.
cant wait for the weekend.
10 Feb 2009, 13:09 pm
# Cosa: Still here.
10 Feb 2009, 13:10 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
Then those players are better than most of the Stormers players then…….
10 Feb 2009, 13:10 pm
# rangerman: It is good that you have Fransie. So very very good for the Stormers this weekend. You know, even if the Stormers scrummed like ****, they can always rely on Frans to kick away Sharks possession.
10 Feb 2009, 13:11 pm
# rangerman:
Hey Ranger….
Im with you on that one!!!! Go Fransie!! Go Sharka!!
10 Feb 2009, 13:11 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: nothing intelligent about shock speech … commonly used by people whose opinions aren’t really valued in the real world.
10 Feb 2009, 13:12 pm
# THE MAULER:
Sharka = Sharks
10 Feb 2009, 13:12 pm
Other sites number the other way with the most recent at the top but they also put the editor at the top.
It is not a day for common sense.
Australian in media have all day referred to the forest fires as the greatest Australian national disaster. Most firs were deliberately lit by arsonists. What a huge insult to the people who were effectively murdered.
10 Feb 2009, 13:12 pm
# Cosa: caught a live one…lekker. The voices in your head are confusing you mate..like it when a guppie gets chewed up by the bait
10 Feb 2009, 13:12 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: nah, sorry. on current form waylon is way down the ladder. fransie is defo tops in that comparison.
but i am hoping waylon picks up form again this year. rate him and he is a shark after all.
adi, JPP? what can we say, life is schweet in durbs with talent like that (JPP was MOM against the poms in Nov no matter what anyone says, i was there, he is the man!)
10 Feb 2009, 13:12 pm
# hater: what is the recent record between the Sharks and Stormers? Was Frans playing?
10 Feb 2009, 13:13 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
Only a legend in your own mind!
10 Feb 2009, 13:14 pm
# Cosa: Are you new with the KKK mafia members association? You know. GBS, Pietman, Spooner, Sheriff etc…I get the feeling you are fresh to their code, but eager. Has GBS passed you as okay?
10 Feb 2009, 13:15 pm
# kevin w: My nick tells you about history…it also tells you of a place where your arse get kicked into the real world…I don’t live off myths
10 Feb 2009, 13:16 pm
# kevin w: Kev. You will never convince me about this kid. I just don’t rate him. That is the beauty of the blog you see. People have a different view. It would be pretty boring if we were all just saying lovely things all the time about everyone.
10 Feb 2009, 13:17 pm
# rangerman: Waylon on current form???…the man is in hospital..of course it is difficult to run with crutches…wietjy!!!
10 Feb 2009, 13:17 pm
# hater: hehe, you know there is nothing more attractive than a woman ho can express herself and is confident. my wife being a case in point.
next time someone questions your motives in supporting the saders, ask them if they support kaiser chiefs or liverpool (go ‘pool!)
eish, i still dig Fransie and will be watching him come right this year. even habanero had a horror season last year and that was the second time, the first being his second season blues.
# THE MAULER: yes please!
10 Feb 2009, 13:18 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
10 Feb 2009, 13:18 pm
# Cosa: Hang around
10 Feb 2009, 13:19 pm
# hater: hehe, you know there is nothing more attractive than a woman WHO(eish!) can express herself and is confident. my wife being a case in point.
next time someone questions your motives in supporting the saders, ask them if they support kaiser chiefs or liverpool (go ‘pool!)
eish, i still dig Fransie and will be watching him come right this year. even habanero had a horror season last year and that was the second time, the first being his second season blues.
10 Feb 2009, 13:20 pm
stormers to win easily because we probably will need one backline player to cover steyntjie and the other 6 can play with the forwards to make it 14 against 8.who can lose with such numbers?
10 Feb 2009, 13:20 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
Nothing like your confusion.
I am a BULLS supporter. I am also a WHAM. Yes, you’re right, a ********. Like you have claimed to “tell where to get off”.
Tell you something, I am proud of what I am and where I come from. Can you lay claim to that?
10 Feb 2009, 13:20 pm
# kevin w:
Hi,
Are you in Thailand?
Are you still looking for somewhere to watch rugby?
10 Feb 2009, 13:22 pm
# kevin w: Now breath slowly..they say it is good for you.
10 Feb 2009, 13:22 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: lol, good point but i meant form of the last competitive games that saw waylon moved to wing.
i rate waylon and will back him to come right. i am a loyal fan and extend my loyalty to ALL my sharkies!!!
10 Feb 2009, 13:23 pm
# hater:
We have a saying – “sarcasm is the root of a rotten brain”.
10 Feb 2009, 13:24 pm
Whats going on??
The stormers will be the team for RSA this year…harks will flatter to deceive.
10 Feb 2009, 13:24 pm
# Cosa: If you were a regular..then you would have picked up on my definition of a Dutchmen: A racist afrikaaner who fears black men because….won’t go there just yet
10 Feb 2009, 13:25 pm
# kevin w:
Gerhard Vosloo has a HUGE contract with Brive-the most paid flanker in france…But he wouldnt make a single team in the SA S14 teams.
So that point is neither here nor there
10 Feb 2009, 13:25 pm
# khoisanking:
When last have the Stormers beaten the Sharks???? hmmmm
10 Feb 2009, 13:26 pm
# Wallabie. – Is the S14 here yet!!: ag kak man walla.
the sharks will be there again come business end of the compo. put money on it.
10 Feb 2009, 13:26 pm
Look at the photo of that napoleon dynamite look a like. Little sissy girl. He doesn’t even look male. How can a person support that?
10 Feb 2009, 13:28 pm
# rangerman: He had a shocker. Habana also gets special treatment and that nonsense must end. If he is not doing the business he must eat splinters. I heard though that he is not in the mood for rugby, but in the mood for honeymoon with his new bride. Bulls lovers better hope he gets himself sorted out, and back in the rugby frame of mind.
10 Feb 2009, 13:29 pm
# Wallabie. – Is the S14 here yet!!:
Yesterday your Prime Minister called the arsonists murderers. Today he called it a natural disaster. Pretty disrespectful to all the victims alive and dead. The police still say arson ….. why the lies?
10 Feb 2009, 13:29 pm
# BlueBlood: Are you saying that Frans Steyn looks like Napoleon Dynamite? Hahahahahaha!
10 Feb 2009, 13:30 pm
# mshiniwami:
I rate Vosloo. He played only one season in S14 for the Lions before going to Brive, but he really played well. He is a player in the Brussouw mold, extremely quick off the mark.
10 Feb 2009, 13:30 pm
# rangerman: They moved him to wing so that they could accomodate the spoilt brat…at the time Waylon was at his peak…If you had read the interviews with waylon, he speaks of being stabbed in teh back by his coach who was supposedly trying new combinations…a new method of marginalising black talent..IF you are brilliant they will blame you for making the lame duck alongside you play K@K
10 Feb 2009, 13:31 pm
# Cosa: In Pretoria?
10 Feb 2009, 13:31 pm
# hater: Yes. Frans Steyn is a twin of napoleon dynamite.
10 Feb 2009, 13:32 pm
191 hater:cosa was a failed clone experiment,but the scientists had brain problems.apparently pietman had a very small peanut brain so they could not clone that so they just patched up cosa without any and set him free onto an unsuspecting world
10 Feb 2009, 13:34 pm
218:should read cuito
10 Feb 2009, 13:34 pm
What do you guys think of the actual cover?
10 Feb 2009, 13:35 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable:
Maybe Rudd has no idea and maybe trying to get mileage from a very tragic event.
But having said that there is a lot of emotion so many words will be said and many out of context.
10 Feb 2009, 13:35 pm
# hater: ja, but habana has the talent, agreed?
he is the type of guy who needs gametime and tries to build confidence. i havent heard about him not being lus for rugby.
if i look back at JPP’s season in 2007, it was clear that the more he played, the better he got. credit to muir and jake for backing him til he came good.
i think frans needs the same backing, added to positional security.
i will back him, not bash him
10 Feb 2009, 13:38 pm
# hater:
No, Centurion. We are snobs!
10 Feb 2009, 13:38 pm
# Wallabie. – Is the S14 here yet!!:
I tend to agree. See on Superbru you picked Stormers to win by 11 or something this weekend?
10 Feb 2009, 13:40 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:@215 now thats just silly.
do you watch rugby? waylon developed some sort of crab disease, he could only run sideways across the field. this after he and barrit were THE centre combo of the 2007 s14.
second season blues? maybe.
happens to the best of them. ruan, JPP, frans, waylon and barrit all had indifferent seasons last year. this year? eish, i would be kinda nervous if i didnt support them.
10 Feb 2009, 13:40 pm
# Simon: Sort out the references….but thanks for the platform…My brand value will increase ten fold…
10 Feb 2009, 13:42 pm
# Simon: cover looks good simon.
but please sort the numbering out on the reply to comment function.
10 Feb 2009, 13:42 pm
220:could have been worse.if it had a couple of bulls on it i might have puke on it.
10 Feb 2009, 13:43 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: The fires are a natural disaster. SOME of them seem to have been started deliberately, which would be arson and those people who died as a result of those fired will therefore have been murdered. Still makes it a tragedy, any which way you look at it.
10 Feb 2009, 13:44 pm
# rangerman: Funny enough…I noticed that( the crab stuff)…but its seems to be his method of finding a channel to exploit…I remember Bolla use to do that to keep the opposition guessing…he still does that to great effect now..
10 Feb 2009, 13:45 pm
reading from bottom to top and then having to go to the bottom to post a comment is a fekking irritation.
counter intuitive and counter revolutionary too.
10 Feb 2009, 13:46 pm
# Simon:
Looks good
10 Feb 2009, 13:46 pm
# rangerman: Agree its frustrating. Should be sorted out and also need the number next to the posts we answer. Otherwise until the put it there need to type it in.
10 Feb 2009, 13:47 pm
# khoisanking:
Nee spekskiet. You are just an immature *******, that has been shunned and banned wherever you went.
Can you remember on the other site how I tried to reconcile you with the other guys? But there is just no reconciliation with you.
You will pick up a fight in a cloister. So, for a 60+ year old man, you are a prime example of a failure.
Fortunately, other bloggers, apart from your little clique, identify you for what you are.
10 Feb 2009, 13:50 pm
# Simon: Cover looks very good but please need to put our nicks back in bold. Cant see your mates quick also need the number next to the nick that you reply put back. Not enjoying this going from top to read down and then back up. Sort of frustrating.
10 Feb 2009, 13:50 pm
# rangerman: Habana has a Psyche problem…He does not know how to deal with the new order of power…He adores being adored by white people…and he now has to impress a black coach…Read a few of his interviews…the man is totally confused about how to brown nose a black man… he was not brought up that way.
10 Feb 2009, 13:51 pm
# stormersboy:
Too true.
I really feel for the victims they had no chance.
Fires travelling 7 km in 10 minutes gives nobody anytime to get out especially when the fire comes over the hill.
We begin to hear stories of people seeing people die not by the fire but by the radiation of the intense heat, some say, people died even though they were approx 100 metres from the blaze.
10 Feb 2009, 13:51 pm
# rangerman: Good on you Rangerman. Hey… I’ve been meaning to ask, how the hell did a nice dude like you get banned?
10 Feb 2009, 13:51 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: look, it works SOMETIMES if there is a runner coming off your shoulder but most of the time it just closes gaps and makes a slide defense much easier.
i am not sure of the reason he suddenly started doing it but he seemed to be trying to find a way to run around his opposition and it didnt work. his time at wing however forced him to run straight and he was competent without being outstanding.
imo it is a waste of talent for him to play on the wing though as not only is his defense outstanding, he has the ability to brak tackles in the midfield and is able to (used to in fact) run great lines.
barrit was injured a lot and frans and him may not have jelled too well so maybe frans was the issue. lets see how this year pans out.
10 Feb 2009, 13:51 pm
They need to change the numbering to the way it was.
Aside from that, the site looks good.
Call me counter-revolutionary…
10 Feb 2009, 13:52 pm
# Cosa:
khoisanking is NOT skopskiet, by the way.
10 Feb 2009, 13:53 pm
Sigh….new site, same old tired ****.
10 Feb 2009, 13:54 pm
# Cosa: All da name calling…Ai!!
10 Feb 2009, 13:54 pm
# Wallabie. – Is the S14 here yet!!: Terrible what has happened there walla. Feel for those people and their family. Sad.
10 Feb 2009, 13:54 pm
# Cosa: I will visit in June for the Lions and observe. Hope you guys at Loftus are nice to your visitors.
10 Feb 2009, 13:54 pm
# WP Till I Die: \
Stormers will do well this year.
10 Feb 2009, 13:55 pm
# rangerman:
hey ranger
Waylon needs a Huge season in 2009 or risk dissapearing into rugby oblivion
10 Feb 2009, 13:56 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: another silly comment.
habanero is one of the most outstanding talents in world rugby.
his “off day” is most others dream “on day”. we hold talents like that to higher standards than the ordinary or “average talent”( if you know what i mean
) and rightly so.
he will amaze us and frustrate us again and again simply because we know what he is capable of and expect him to do it every time and therin lies the rub…….he is man, not machine.
10 Feb 2009, 13:56 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: You noticed that too, hey? Makes my skin crawl.
10 Feb 2009, 13:57 pm
# Wallabie. – Is the S14 here yet!!: Yes, I was watching CNN and they were interviewing people who’d lost siblings, parents, children. Really hit home with me.
10 Feb 2009, 13:57 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
Habana has a little technical problem. He is too flat on attack, maybe because on defence, coming up flat has paid some dividends for him with the intercepts.
If he starts off a bit deeper, he will have that split second of time to make his magic.
10 Feb 2009, 13:58 pm
# WP Till I Die:
skoppie is a lot more entertaining…
an intelligent
10 Feb 2009, 14:00 pm
# hater:
Take me up on that!
10 Feb 2009, 14:00 pm
# Cosa: Skop is not on right now.
It’s just a shame that you blasting a guy who didn’t even make comments to you. That’s not fair. Like if I log off, you still gonna call me names?
That’s chicken dude.
10 Feb 2009, 14:01 pm
# rangerman: My comment is provocative…not silly..but I will never deny Habana’s talent..he single handedly kept Jake and Heyneke in their jobs..he does not feel the need to do the same for PDV…why??
10 Feb 2009, 14:01 pm
# Wallabie. – Is the S14 here yet!!: fukking hectic and our thoughts go out to their families walla.
bleak.
# hater: lol, i wasnt banned but it was close! i used the term d#rkies in a sentence like:
whities and d#rkies blah blah blah
and someone thought i was being racist. i wasnt.
# mshiniwami: hopefully he comes good. the man is talent man, talent.
10 Feb 2009, 14:02 pm
# Cosa: I’m looking forward to it.
10 Feb 2009, 14:05 pm
# rangerman: Trigger happy people. Well you can’t blame them. Gbs and Pietman created the reporting and banning precedent, “trying to silence voices”, so people jumped on the “ban” wagon, (no pun intended), as an act of revenge. It’s a shame.
10 Feb 2009, 14:06 pm
208:i think i’ll answer that question saturday evening.if you’re a sharks fan,relax,have never been a sharks hater,just taking the mickey out of you shark boys.
10 Feb 2009, 14:07 pm
# rangerman: Was going to welcome you to the club of the Banned Icons or living legends..but you should realise racism gets you a warning…kicking Dutch Arse gets you banned for life…need to change persona to get back on..
10 Feb 2009, 14:07 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: provocative?
nah, i dont think so. if it had a grounding in truth then i would feel it was provocative. i am all for provocative as imo it can provoke thoughts which wouldnt normally be entertained.
in fact i have found my personal growth greatly accelerated by this blog. what an opportunity it presents. how sad that some use it just to insult or push their own agenda.
but thats life and i suppose this is a microcosm………..what the hell am i on about????????
GO SHARKS (phew!)
10 Feb 2009, 14:07 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: I just figured out who you are. Welcome back. I missed you.
10 Feb 2009, 14:08 pm
# hater:
He did not make comments to me, you are correct. Today, that is.
And despite all your assurances that KK is not skopskiet, I suspect that he is. And his other nick is Yliad.
As for your KKK references – oog, balk, splinter.
10 Feb 2009, 14:11 pm
I must say, people for some reason love to hate old skoppie.
Yes, he’s controversial, yes, he’s abrasive at times…but he sure is intelligent and entertaining and stimulating.
Sometimes it takes the big man to make the small view known…and for that I value skoppie, for the fact that he is never afraid to put forward an unpopular view.
We should know from our past that it is vitally important for the unpopular view to be heard. You might not agree with it, completely discount it – but don’t deny it’s right to be there.
10 Feb 2009, 14:11 pm
# hater: “ban” wagon
# Cuito Carnivale: my wife is afrikaans and your comment would be hurtful to her so dont drag me onto your platform thanks.
i prefer not to label entire groups. its the root of prejuidice.
after all, not all stormers fans are brokeback and not all bulls fans are klippies drinkers
10 Feb 2009, 14:12 pm
# hater: Been around for a while but its has been slow for the past wto weeks…only manage to scalp two or three dutchmen. We got a name…just coined it….Da Cubans
10 Feb 2009, 14:13 pm
# hater:
I don’t think I’ve ever reported someone on here…
10 Feb 2009, 14:13 pm
Habana simply has to learn to catch the ball. Then he will be amazing. He made too many mistakes last year (by his high standards). Hope he corrects that this year. Would love to see him chip and round the defences again this year. Or even just round them.
10 Feb 2009, 14:13 pm
The green is too close to the black. The editor is at the wrong end. I can see bugger all on the one page. This looks nicer but is all a bit impracticable.
IMO
10 Feb 2009, 14:15 pm
and links have no numbers.
Where has all the meaning gone.
It all seems so impersonal.
10 Feb 2009, 14:15 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
Would have loved to have you present are the real place.
You would still be busy washing your pants…. or drawers.
And I am not scalped as easy.
10 Feb 2009, 14:16 pm
# rangerman: Not all afrikaners are dutchmen….its a special name I give to racist idiots…who are afrikaans…got another name for english racist…Tell your wife I think that she is OK…At the moment I think that she is an over achiever..Please don’t disappoint her
10 Feb 2009, 14:17 pm
# Cosa: Dude. It’s a club of people. They have used this reference themselves as a Mafia group, even joke about it. No drama at all. Just wanted to know if you sailed with them.
Skop is not part of them however, and we all know his nicks. Blog a little longer and you’ll see.
As for the last………Ek hou van iemand wat so mooi afrikaans praat. Ek is regtig baie beindruk.
10 Feb 2009, 14:19 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: # Cosa:
You, both – stop your **** – the war is long over.
10 Feb 2009, 14:19 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: It has been slow. Cannot wait for Friday. It’s going to be a great season of banter and fights I’m sure.
10 Feb 2009, 14:20 pm
I see that Blackadder has been correctly schooled by Robbie and is already talking up the Chiefs. It is all going to plan.
10 Feb 2009, 14:20 pm
here i am sitting in my sixth storey apartment and a huge male vervet ****** has climbed onto my patio off the lounge, ripped out all of my spring onion and shat on the floor!
he is alone and so probably a wandering male who has been chased out of a troop by the dominant male/s and is looking for a troop to join.
this is a dangerous time for him as he has only himself to rely on for predator detection (a reduced risk for him as most of his natural predators have been removed from this area).
but if he touches any more of my plants he is gonna find out how dangerous the world really is! (not really, poor bugger is probably famished).
10 Feb 2009, 14:21 pm
We regress but progress
10 Feb 2009, 14:22 pm
# WP Till I Die: This place would not be the same without him. Even his critics will acknowledge that.
10 Feb 2009, 14:23 pm
# rangerman:
****** business.
Are you running ThrottleLauncher yet?
Are you at a S14 game this weekend?
10 Feb 2009, 14:25 pm
#279 hater: <switching to manual
who?
10 Feb 2009, 14:25 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
she is my pride and joy mate.
but ja, even she acknowledges that the “dutchmen” who go to mozambique, race quadbikes on the dunes causing huge erosion and environmental degradation, take freezers to fill with more gamefish than they could ever eat and mistreat the locals, are locust pests.
then again, many behave themselves and add to the economic upliftment of an impoverished society.
the few, the awful few.
10 Feb 2009, 14:26 pm
# rangerman: True man. One of my best friends is an avid Bulls supporter, is black, his afrikaans sucks, was born in the Transkei and loves Steve Hofmeyer. Clearly an interesting combination and a hell of a nice guy. He likes Castle draft. So yeah. No klippies.
10 Feb 2009, 14:27 pm
# WP Till I Die: Silly man!!! it starts on friday….definitely not a Cuban…BTW you backed Israel in Gaza…says a lot about you..Habana Syndrome?
10 Feb 2009, 14:27 pm
# hater: Skopskiet
10 Feb 2009, 14:28 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: skopskiet
10 Feb 2009, 14:28 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: no, havent had time to download it but will do.
i am in durbs so i cant go this weekend (its in capetown). but next weekend we host the lions and my family in law get to mope AGAIN whilst i rub their noses in the glory that is the SHARKS!!!!!!!!
10 Feb 2009, 14:29 pm
You guys notice that the numbers are not always in sequence. And the green too close of black.
10 Feb 2009, 14:30 pm
# rangerman: Seen that once down in Umhlanga. Was near the Oyster Box hotel and looked up to the building at the back and on the about th 4th floor there was a ****** on the rails of that apartment patio. How they get up there is just a wonder.
Did you see that programme on Street ******* ranger? After seeing that I actually feel sorry for those guys. Most of them are just really hundry all the time.
I have had plenty in my garden in my house there and also have come into my lounge.
I actually miss that kind of thing here in Joburg. Enjoy it never mind the mess……..hahahahaha. Our wild life is getting less and less.
10 Feb 2009, 14:32 pm
# Puma: ignore the typing mistakes.
10 Feb 2009, 14:33 pm
Hello everyone, finally getting a look in on the site after a couple of crzy weeks. The pickings on here seem pretty slim. Just the occasional bonehead bashing. Can’t wait for Friday, have a feeling this year the competition is wide open. Good on Steyn for signing with the Sharks and not going for the money.
10 Feb 2009, 14:33 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
In this specific conflict against Gaza, because of Hamas – yes, I backed Israel.
I do not back the deaths of innocent civilians, though. War is horrible.
You will note that I mentioned earlier that it is important for the unpopular view to be present – it seemed to me also that every person possible in South Africa was suddenly on the side of the Palestinians and that perhaps it was necessary to go and look at both sides of the coin.
Always try to place yourself in another’s shoes.
10 Feb 2009, 14:33 pm
# hater: Yes agree said that this morning. You cant pick up the name quick in the green should have kept the yellow. Also should have our nicks in bold black. Need the number to the post that we answer back aswell.
10 Feb 2009, 14:33 pm
# hater: Aw thanks hater…with tears in my eyes…its like getting an oscar or a grammy…but it would seem that we have taken over here…history remains good to us…Long live the cubans…salsa is wicked!!
10 Feb 2009, 14:35 pm
# hater: lmao! what a combo, hehe.
you know, i wish sometimes we could have a tv show where someone (ex-player maybe?) goes around to all the obscure rugby clubs and pubs in towns, townships, locations, suburbs, rural areas etc of our country and meets the locals, attends the games and festivals etc etc.
would make for a cracker tv show i think and an eye opener too. who can imagine 4×4 ing through the rural transkei and finding rickety rugby posts in the middle of nowhere?
thats the kind of exposure our grassroots rugby needs. the tangible evidence that this wonderful game belogs to everyone and anyone who loves it.
(cue the braveheart music people).
10 Feb 2009, 14:37 pm
# Puma: ja Puma, i watched the one about the ******* in your village
regular eden you live in when you are in these parts.
10 Feb 2009, 14:39 pm
# WP Till I Die: Topic for another day but 500 slaughtered woman and children will never be collateral damage to me..
10 Feb 2009, 14:39 pm
# rangerman:
Now that is a BRILLIANT idea, rangerman.
Let me make a few phone calls – something like that would be very, very popular.
10 Feb 2009, 14:41 pm
# Corndog: what money….his agent was bullsh*t**g…its called establishing a barganing position.
10 Feb 2009, 14:43 pm
# rangerman: Yeah its a really beautiful there. Miss it when up here. Just before I left saw about 25 Impala must have had about 7 brand spanking new ones with. Could have been born about a day before they could walk but just. Great place that.
Now stuck up here for another month or so and will go back down in April.
So much rain up here hear the thunder coming again. Will wait another 5 minutes if it comes will have to turn off the computer.
Good news though have some Shark supporters coming up this weekend and so it will be great to watch the game with them. Cant wait. Thats the biggie this weekend.
10 Feb 2009, 14:45 pm
Go to go….Don’t skinner while I am away..not nice
10 Feb 2009, 14:45 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
Yes…one might say the same about the hundreds and thousands of innocent civilians who lost their lives during the Struggle due to actions by both the security forces and the struggle movements…
Nothing is ever just black and white, I’m afraid.
10 Feb 2009, 14:46 pm
Hamas, Gaza??
WTF?
10 Feb 2009, 14:48 pm
# WP Till I Die: ok, you just be sure and try and work me in on the deal
i can always find time to attend rugby matches in the transkei in between casting a line!
you have my mail addie.
10 Feb 2009, 14:48 pm
# WP Till I Die: Get off the fence mate…Definitely Habana syndrome!!!
10 Feb 2009, 14:50 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: Bargaining position for what getting more at the sharks next year for signing on, or getting more in Europe the year after when he has more experience at warming the bench for the Boks. IMO he has had his best season and will not get the same offer in a couple of years time. Waiting for the Sharks supporters after that one…..
10 Feb 2009, 14:51 pm
# rangerman: Brilliant idea ranger.
Cheers all. Lots of lightning about huge thunderstrom have to switch off the computer. Catch you all later.
10 Feb 2009, 14:51 pm
Can’t log off WTF simon???…Please try again??? YOu only paid me for two hours..lol
10 Feb 2009, 14:51 pm
KhoisanKing
If you are not skopskiet, my unreserved apologies for my previous post to you.
10 Feb 2009, 14:52 pm
# Puma: Luckily/ unluckily the work owns my computer and they are willing to take the risk of lightning.
10 Feb 2009, 14:53 pm
Howzit!1 I like the new web look!!
10 Feb 2009, 14:54 pm
# KingPaul:
I don’t
10 Feb 2009, 14:58 pm
# greatest13gerber:
Probably because you use your phone to access the web…
10 Feb 2009, 14:58 pm
# Puma: cheers puma!
# Cuito Carnivale: cheers fidel!
10 Feb 2009, 15:01 pm
# WP Till I Die:
old friend
I use phone cause cannot access keo at work
but have laptop now work fine.
I just not like the flash site
10 Feb 2009, 15:02 pm
The derby on Saturday is very important imo. These are the 2 best SA sides on paper and the winner will get some much needed early momentum. The head says Sharks with the team on paper and the Sttormers being bad starters historically, but the heart says another…
10 Feb 2009, 15:05 pm
# Corndog:
always wait til round 7/8 before I make predictations
Natal should screw these overhyped CT girls by 50
10 Feb 2009, 15:07 pm
# Corndog:
yip, i also feel that we (the stormers) are up against it
but
i’m still hoping that we can achieve the unexpected!
but
that said
i’m eagerly awaiting the battle of the two 9,10,12 combinations!
10 Feb 2009, 15:08 pm
# greatest13gerber: Not so sure, we will ensure static scrums just after the end of the first half and then it’s game on. Rassie is a very clever man… Here is something else to chew on, look to Luke to have a big season this year. If he is done with thetalking he might get down and work towards proving himself again. As much as I dislike him, he is still a good player at S14 level.
10 Feb 2009, 15:09 pm
oh and by the way guys (jc and the rest)
can we when we respond to someone’s comment, have the number of the comment next to that person’s name? would help not only the person you responding to, but others reading your comment!
10 Feb 2009, 15:09 pm
# greatest13gerber: hiyas gerber ltnc
10 Feb 2009, 15:13 pm
# ashley: Defenitely these 2 combo’s stand head and shoulders above the other teams. Who have 1 or 2 of these players that are stars at S14 but not all 3.
10 Feb 2009, 15:14 pm
# Corndog:
as much as I hate him..admit Luke is good S14 player.
He has lot to prove. But I will still boo and spit at him.
this very much a bok trial.
# sharks_lover:
hello old friend
10 Feb 2009, 15:17 pm
# greatest13gerber: dont waste good spit lol
man i cant wait for the action of the weekend
its gonna b e some cracking rugga
and of course hoping my sharkies win
10 Feb 2009, 15:17 pm
#288 hater:
Yes. Improvement required.
#292 WP Till I Die:
Unfortunitaly Nitten Yahoo looks like he will get back in and so more death to come.
Hamas run Gaza, Fatah are the legitimate government of Palestine.
Israel does need to talk to Hamas though.
10 Feb 2009, 15:20 pm
Duanne Vermeulen is equal to Kankowski IMO
the form SA numebr 8 from S14 last year
10 Feb 2009, 15:23 pm
# greatest13gerber: I am sure he is going to stay in the middle of the filed this season. Reckon you not the only one that will want to spit on him.
10 Feb 2009, 15:26 pm
# Corndog:
yes, my father too want spit on him. Despatch traitor
10 Feb 2009, 15:27 pm
cmon guys!
talk of spitting on a player? on a sportsman?
i dont enjoy luke either. i dont agree with his views and dont trust his motives but spitting on someone?
i hang my head in shame as the rest of the world confirms their view of south africans.
10 Feb 2009, 15:28 pm
# greatest13gerber: difference is no 8thman runs arounds backs like kanko does
10 Feb 2009, 15:29 pm
# greatest13gerber:
i think if you look at individuals from both teams, everything’s about 50/50. its when you look at combinations that the sharks is starting to edge us. a potential weakness in my opinion may be their 9,10,12 combination
but
only because of the fact that they couldnt have much gametime together and can count against them in tight situations.
on the other hand, if that combination of the sharks fire, we’re in trouble.
but
no matter which way it will go, i think its gonna be a huge game and something to look forward to.
10 Feb 2009, 15:30 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable:
Agreed, Fatah is the legitimate government of Palestine. Both sides are in the wrong – but I have especially little time for Hamas.
10 Feb 2009, 15:32 pm
Now why on earth would I wanna back the guy who is trying to take Jean’s/ Peter’s place?
10 Feb 2009, 15:32 pm
# greatest13gerber: The whole game is filled with great match ups, except in the front row there it is no contest. Don’t think the dominance will count for more than 10 points cos if the Stormers scrum clever they can get away with it, like the Aussies almost always seem to do.
10 Feb 2009, 15:34 pm
The final word on Gaza:
Israel know that Hamas are a resistance organisation that gain popularity through the martyrdom of its members. The martyrdom thing sounds nuts to us but imagine being oppressed your whole life and then a group rock up who are prepared to die to better your situation.
Hames did take power from Hamas in Gaza with much blood shed. Hamas do run a more controlling theocracy than Fatah. Many people in Gaza are against Hamas.
The main thing about Hamas that Israel is relying on is that they are a group of freedom fighters who do not know how to govern. Their soldiers have become brutal policemen. The standard of living has dropped.
Israel in the past few days bombed lots of infrastructure (water plants etc). They know that support for Hamas is decreasing and they want to speed up the process. Israel are blocking even concrete entering Gaza now.
Israel are prepared to create a humanitarian disaster to get rid of Hamas.
The obvious issues with this are that 1) more innocent people will suffer and die 2) it may not decrease support for Hamas as they can go back to being the martyrs for the people.
10 Feb 2009, 15:36 pm
# sharks_lover:
true..him, Spies and Vermeulen, Korster are the prototype modern day loose forward..literally they are equal to any back in backline.
# rangerman:
you wil find, most SA rugby people hate Luke
10 Feb 2009, 15:36 pm
# rangerman: You give me hope Ranger. You give me hope.
10 Feb 2009, 15:38 pm
# ashley:
very much a Bok trial
Beast vs Mujati
although Smit at 3 I don’t agree with
10 Feb 2009, 15:38 pm
And the new settings lack colour, so dull and boring…
10 Feb 2009, 15:39 pm
Frans Steyn has been on 3 covers now…
Can he atleast take off his grandma’s wig before you put him on another one?
10 Feb 2009, 15:40 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable:
Woops – a few mistakes as quickly written
- Hamas took over power from Fatah
- groups martyring today are offshoots and not officially Hamas who are trying to look like legitimate rulers
- most of the Hamas glory is from past martyrdom
- living standards have actually dropped mostly to blockades but Hamas have still proven that they can not run a country very well
10 Feb 2009, 15:41 pm
# rangerman: Well the hope was short lived. You gave it, G13G took it away. Such is life.
10 Feb 2009, 15:41 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
hehe
10 Feb 2009, 15:43 pm
# THE MAULER: no really… somebody needs to attack that boy with a scissor
10 Feb 2009, 15:44 pm
# greatest13gerber:
Hating him and thinking he is a dumba$$ is 2 different things….. You shouldnt hate people….
10 Feb 2009, 15:44 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
lol
10 Feb 2009, 15:44 pm
# greatest13gerber: that may be gerber but to spit on a player?
ffs man, i dont know, i just wasnt raised that way and couldnt even contemplate it. he is still a human being.
# hater: cheers hater. i may not agree with luke but he is still a person.
10 Feb 2009, 15:45 pm
ok, tjorts julle.
10 Feb 2009, 15:46 pm
# THE MAULER:
hate makes a man strong
reality is harsh..you don’t go puke on emblem and expect
people not hate you??
10 Feb 2009, 15:46 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
I agree… needs a haircut. He should cut it like he did when he went to the WC. Then he will play better… Sort of like Samson just reversed….
10 Feb 2009, 15:47 pm
# greatest13gerber: I’m not joking! He looks horrible!
10 Feb 2009, 15:47 pm
# greatest13gerber:
Are you a religious man?
10 Feb 2009, 15:48 pm
# THE MAULER: He looked cute like that. And when you watch him he spends a total of 5 minutes taking the hair out of his eyes.
10 Feb 2009, 15:50 pm
# THE MAULER:
Your thinking of intolerance not hate
10 Feb 2009, 15:50 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
Maybe thats why he doesnt pass like some of these blogerrs say… he has hair in is eyes… not seeing a runner on his in/outside…
10 Feb 2009, 15:50 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
its style these days thes kids with their *** CT hairdos
# THE MAULER:
yes I was born NTvl christian upbringing
God, NTvl, Family, Country
in that order
10 Feb 2009, 15:51 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: smileys nor working either
10 Feb 2009, 15:51 pm
well sarah its gonna be that granny of ours that slices jdv in half as he tackles him on saturday
10 Feb 2009, 15:52 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable:
The point is hate is extreme… thinking he is a d@@s(excuse the language) is ok….. but he is entitled to his own views and ways to express himself….
10 Feb 2009, 15:53 pm
uhm sarah imagine his comments of you when he see’s u lmao
10 Feb 2009, 15:53 pm
Somewhere in this rubble on the new Keo is there a S14 fixture list?
10 Feb 2009, 15:55 pm
# greatest13gerber:
Ok… just asking… I dont know the Bible as well as I should(trying) but it does say no hating… love thy neighbour as you love yourself… or something like that….
10 Feb 2009, 15:56 pm
# THE MAULER: No he doesn’t like passing cos he likes to be the one with all the glory.
# greatest13gerber: Excuse me? I’m gonna climb through your screen and kill you slowly and painfully
# sharks_lover: Jean de Villiers is gonna run circles around your beloved little Francois!
10 Feb 2009, 15:57 pm
# sharks_lover: huh?
10 Feb 2009, 15:57 pm
# sharks_lover:
Sarah is actually quite attractive.
In real life, Frans is actually a very nice oke who’s really calmed down in the last two years. I hope it continues – and the best way for that, I think, is to give him solid gametime at 15 – he can take over from Terblanche at the Sharks next year.
10 Feb 2009, 15:58 pm
# THE MAULER:
love thy neighbour ..unless that neighbour be WP born
10 Feb 2009, 15:58 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
be nice!
10 Feb 2009, 16:00 pm
What a massive thunderstorm. Nothing like a thunderstorm up on the highveld.
10 Feb 2009, 16:00 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
Ha…. well we will have to see on saterday wont we…
10 Feb 2009, 16:01 pm
# WP Till I Die: Tnx
And who’s side are you on anyway?
# ashley: Maybe later
10 Feb 2009, 16:01 pm
This Friday the rugby overlaps with the cricket!
I am looking for some first game Brumbie rustyness to get the Highlanders home in the first game.
hard to pick the Healing Crystals vs the Directionless Individuals up next
Lions have to be favourites against Cheetahs. I predict a great game of rugby regardless of the fact both sides will struggle again this season.
I think that the Chiefs are going to shock a few people and the Crusaders are going to do it hard in their first game up.
Canes will annihilate the Tahs. A 5 pointer.
Stormers vs Sharks. Hmmm. Would have to be Sharks. I hope not though because the Sharks have a good team and a great draw. Go the Stormers.
I will be backing my temporary home town Reds against the Bulls but it will all be in vein
10 Feb 2009, 16:01 pm
# greatest13gerber:
hehe…
10 Feb 2009, 16:02 pm
# THE MAULER: Yeah… agh I just want it to be saturday
10 Feb 2009, 16:03 pm
# THE MAULER: jeez mauler! Are you still (broke)BACKING steyn, talk about a fixation…may you still back him when he plays the same ”i am superman” type of game he displayed when he was a barbarian…that endeared him to all and sundry in the world… What a tool
10 Feb 2009, 16:03 pm
# WP Till I Die: 365 – That would be his best position. Think he would become our best 15 ever. For the Boks though cant see PdV playing him there. So let him just play at inside centre. He proved he could play there during the world cup.
10 Feb 2009, 16:04 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
I try to be on common sense’s side…
10 Feb 2009, 16:04 pm
# WP Till I Die: lol bro im just teasin sarah , i heard shes a cutie
maybe we should invite her to durbs lmao
10 Feb 2009, 16:05 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: Hi Church, Pity NZ never won today. Just hope they do on Friday. Still have a chance to win the odi series.
10 Feb 2009, 16:05 pm
About Saturday:
Should I go in the normal Stormers jersey
OR
should I go in the jersey that I won?
10 Feb 2009, 16:05 pm
# WP Till I Die: Now that doesn’t work for me…
10 Feb 2009, 16:06 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: agree with you synopsis but have to back the Sharks, sorry all.
Hi Puma, and Sarah and those who I have touched base with previously – how you all doing ??
10 Feb 2009, 16:06 pm
# Transformation aka Frans Tormation:
Jeez Transformer wannabe….
Still harping on about how you wish you had Steyns ability and instead would rather talk **** about him… really???? Get over it…
10 Feb 2009, 16:07 pm
that would be ‘your’ synopsis church – typo
10 Feb 2009, 16:08 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
Which one do you think will bring you luck??
10 Feb 2009, 16:08 pm
# Zulusharkess: ello ello ello… I am nervous as pi. You?
10 Feb 2009, 16:10 pm
# ashley: 331 – Good post. Like you say though if that comination fire 9,10,12 fire from the Sharks agree Stormers could be in trouble.
Think its 50/50 Could be any teams game on Saturday. Both have great players. Where we edge you would be the tight five. Just read though Beast may not play on Saturday but we have Carstens.
10 Feb 2009, 16:10 pm
# THE MAULER: hmmmm… the 2nd one brought me luck?…
I’m gonna go with the 2nd one.
10 Feb 2009, 16:10 pm
# SpringbokSarah: liewe saraitjie lol fransie is gonna murder poor jdv as he tried to intercept everything
10 Feb 2009, 16:10 pm
# Puma: comination = combination
10 Feb 2009, 16:10 pm
# Puma:
Yep. Just not enough runs.
Did you see the commentators joking about the local umpire avoiding his new car getting scratched today. Everyone accepts that the locals have been biased. It will be good to get 2 neutrals for the last game.
10 Feb 2009, 16:11 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable:
I have the Brumbies for an even contest against the Highlanders in Dunedin, but for the Brumbies to pull away in the second half and take it by 7+.
The Blues will prove too classy for a solid Force team that historically are slow starters – Blues by 7+.
The Lions and Cheetahs game will be hard-fought and close – but I back the Cheetahs to just edge it.
I agree with you that the Crusaders will struggle against a fiery Chiefs outfit – Crusaders to just take it by 4 or 5.
The Waratahs will shock everyone by trouncing the Canes by 15+…but the “France of NZ” will then come back stronger than ever in the second round.
The Stormers v Sharks game must be the game of the weekend. Expect a hard-fought battle, Rassie calling uncontested scrums just after half-time, vomit on the sidelines…but Stormers will just nudge it with home ground support.
The Bulls, despite some lacklustre pre-season showings, with their depth, physicality and home ground advantage will be too much for the Reds to handle, and should win by 7+.
10 Feb 2009, 16:11 pm
tried = tries
10 Feb 2009, 16:12 pm
# sharks_lover: Fat chance! You gotta catch him 1st… and with Bekker there y’all better watch out!
10 Feb 2009, 16:13 pm
# WP Till I Die:
These are my picks, the only home teams to lose will be the Highlanders and the Stormers. Small winning margins because most teams will still be rusty.
Game 1: Highlanders v Brumbies: Brumbies by 5
Game 2: Force v Blues: Force by 6
Game 3: Lions v Cheetahs: Lions by 7
Game 4: Crusaders v Chiefs: Crusaders by 8
Game 5: Hurricanes v Waratahs: Hurricanes by 6
Game 6: Stormers v Sharks: Sharks by 8
Game 7: Bulls v Reds: Bulls by 9
10 Feb 2009, 16:13 pm
# Zulusharkess:
No apologies required
10 Feb 2009, 16:14 pm
# sharks_lover: Probably thats where FS is better than JdV is in the tackle. FS will have his channel covered for sure. Cant see a intercept by JdV. Then just hope not…….lol. Wont laugh though if it happens. Think we are going to see great things with FS and Ruan. Don’t care what anyone has to say about FS just damn pleased he is in the Sharks team.
10 Feb 2009, 16:14 pm
# RedLion: I don’t like you very much now
10 Feb 2009, 16:14 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
you won one of those signed jerseys?
if i were you, i’d go in the signed jersey and be the envy of every single person on that stand!
10 Feb 2009, 16:15 pm
# SpringbokSarah: Can’t wait for Saturday but so nervous too. It’s between yours and mine too so hoping we remain ‘pals’ no matter what ??
10 Feb 2009, 16:15 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
I am sorry but I had to pick the Sharkies
10 Feb 2009, 16:15 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
i’m with you on that one!
10 Feb 2009, 16:16 pm
# SpringbokSarah: lol bekker better help his tight five girl as thats where they gonna get klapped first
10 Feb 2009, 16:16 pm
# SpringbokSarah: Someone earlier on this blog said that Frans looked like Napoleon Dynamite. That was kind of mean.
I do not enjoy Frans Steyn as a player, but his hair has nothing to do with his rugby. He is actually a good looking kid, who prefers his hair in a certain style. So what? His choice surely.
I know you guys are joking around, but still. Talk about his game. His hair is his business.
10 Feb 2009, 16:16 pm
# WP Till I Die:
My head agrees with you
# RedLion:
Bulls by lots more I think. I will be watching Daniel Braid.
10 Feb 2009, 16:18 pm
# ashley: Yup lucky me was the 1st winner and got to go on the field!
Hannes won the 2nd and Ben won the 3rd.
Both “friends” of mine
# Zulusharkess: After sure… but now until Saturday, sorry no.
# RedLion: Well then, watch me scream for the Cheetahs.
10 Feb 2009, 16:19 pm
# hater:
I think that was BlueBlood – I think you can safely ignore him, what with his mysogynystic paranoid delusions about Jonathan Kaplan in a TinkerBelle outfit…
10 Feb 2009, 16:19 pm
Is everyone experiencing random involuntary smilies?
10 Feb 2009, 16:19 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: Sorry chch never saw the whole game had so much work to do today and had to go out aswell. Watched as much as I could. Will watch inbetween the rugga on Friday. Just hoping for a NZ win. Your guys can do it. Won 2 already.
Agree its always good to have neutral refs. Hope this experiment in the S14 works aswell. As some saffa refs are going to ref some of our own games. Not so sure if that is a good thing.
10 Feb 2009, 16:21 pm
# WP Till I Die: I must admit, I would love to see Jonathan Kaplan in a tinkerbelle outfit. Ought to be a scream.
10 Feb 2009, 16:22 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: Is that a metaphor for are we happy?
10 Feb 2009, 16:22 pm
# Zulusharkess: Jeez where have you been? Have not seen you around for a long time.
Should go to the our Sharkies on Saturday but Stormers wont be a push over. Going to be a huge game.
10 Feb 2009, 16:24 pm
According to the draw on super14 dot com the Highlanders are playing the Bulls in Palmerston North. Given that this is not even the correct island I think that someone is having a laugh so that the Bulls fly to the wrong city and lose by default
10 Feb 2009, 16:24 pm
# ashley: better with me than against me!
# sharks_lover: You’re gonna try to klap us, and the only thing thaty’s gonna hurt is your hand as we are rock ha
rd!
# hater: No that is mean.
I don’t like his fair or his rugby (his eyes are a different story). He really annoys me cos whenever he gets the ball, he always tries holding on to it even when there is this mountain of a man infront of him. And often the Bokke lose the ball in situations like that. I sit their thinking “my word, just pass the damn ball, if somebody else in your team scores a try, it will count in your favour”
10 Feb 2009, 16:24 pm
# hater: I think Jonathan Kaplan in a Tinkerbelle outfit would give my daughter nightmares for a month. (and possibly some players as well)
10 Feb 2009, 16:25 pm
Hey have you guys seen Grant Ball’s picture at the bottom of the page?
10 Feb 2009, 16:25 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: no?!?!
10 Feb 2009, 16:26 pm
# hater: yeah shame. Wanna redraw it for him
10 Feb 2009, 16:26 pm
# SpringbokSarah: Totally agree with your assessment on his rugby.
10 Feb 2009, 16:27 pm
# Puma: I reckon the SA refs doing SA games can work well. They have alot of experience with theplayers and are the top guys in the CC. They also interpret the rules in a similar way to the SA players so it could result in very few stoppages and a real spectacle.
10 Feb 2009, 16:27 pm
# Puma: Nice to be missed ! Difficult for me to log on at work, and the site has been having problems while they did the upgrade as you know. Have been following the chat though without being logged on. There have been some hectic debates too that get to be unpleasant and I prefer to avoid those. So, good highveld storm then, we need one here to break the humidity.
10 Feb 2009, 16:27 pm
# Scrumdown: Hahahahahaha! Still it ought to be a good giggle.
10 Feb 2009, 16:28 pm
# hater: What’s he wearing that’s so last season.
10 Feb 2009, 16:29 pm
# Corndog: WP Stripes?
10 Feb 2009, 16:30 pm
# Corndog: 419 – I agree and its going to be great having a good ref reffing our games. Just see so much complaining going to happen from the Nz and Aussie sides. Even if its fair I see a lot of pointing fingers. Not so sure if its going to work. I hope so as I for one really want a great ref for our teams.
10 Feb 2009, 16:31 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
You so are
10 Feb 2009, 16:31 pm
# Corndog: We’re just commenting on this post: “406. WP Till I Die :
February 10th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
# hater:
I think that was BlueBlood – I think you can safely ignore him, what with his mysogynystic paranoid delusions about Jonathan Kaplan in a TinkerBelle outfit…”
By the way, you guys realize the site will not let you log off?
I’ve tried twice. Gonna try again. Bye.
10 Feb 2009, 16:32 pm
# RedLion:394 So you only give 2 away teams a chance?
You don’t think the Blues could catch the Force cold? Their pre-season prearations could have been seriously disrupted by the whole “we don’t like our coach shouting at us” affair.
I also think that if the Sharks “click” they could win by more, but as I said previously, first weekend games are wide open as the adrenalin is pumping, and every player is “up for it”. Lots of games could end up with strange results this weekend.
10 Feb 2009, 16:34 pm
# hater: thank you. His60m drop goal attempts woek on my nerves… and the fact when he’ll miss then 5 minutes later he tries it agian.
When your having a bad day, you don’t make it worse.
But I think that’s all cos he young. Maybe a stint in France would have made him mature a bit.
10 Feb 2009, 16:34 pm
# SpringbokSarah: It looks more a french peasants fishing shirt. Those are light blue stripes.
# Puma: It could be interesting but who are us saffas going to blame if our teams lose in a game where a SA ref is blowing? It’s about time someone else starts to complain about the refs.
10 Feb 2009, 16:34 pm
# WP Till I Die:
now, where did i put that dictionary?
10 Feb 2009, 16:35 pm
# Zulusharkess:420# I hardly ever get involved in the nasty comments. You don’t have to get involved just scroll down. Sometimes its hard to avoid but I normally just scroll down. EASY hahahaha. Its been the upgrade that has been very, very frustrating. Was goint to just stop blogging until it got sorted. Now they have so its great. Just think we need the number back next to the posts we answer too. Think we all should just put it there until it gets sorted. Easy to go back and see what one has said. Also our nicks should be in black bold. Cant find your mates quick. The green does not stand out as much as the yellow either. Otherwise its fine. Just wish they would bring back the one page where we can just scroll down with out having to click show all. Anyway its all good.
Some good rugga coming up now.
10 Feb 2009, 16:35 pm
# church – like chch but pronounceable: What am I?
# Corndog: True.. but when I see blue and white all I can think is, “een, twee, drie, WP!”
10 Feb 2009, 16:35 pm
Jdv has got Steyn in his pocket, right where he wants him.
10 Feb 2009, 16:36 pm
# Scrumdown:
Never underestimate the power of healing crystals but I do admit that the Blues will be strong without Braid
10 Feb 2009, 16:36 pm
# Wezwp:
10 Feb 2009, 16:36 pm
Frans Steyn is the most talented player to hit the world scene in many a year…
there must be a reason why certain clubs are willing to ofeer him the biggest and most lucrative contracts in the history of the game?! but offcourse you other peeps know best…
the rest of you probably support the stormers or bulls and dont know your rugby anyway…
10 Feb 2009, 16:38 pm
# SpringbokSarah: 428 Frans in France? Maybe playing for Racing Cub de France? Commentators nightmare?
Despite his talent, he needs to put some hard yards in to “mature and temper” his game. (IMO) I believe that he really needs a mentor to help bring that talent to fruition. Someone like Andre Joubert comes to mind.
10 Feb 2009, 16:38 pm
Why has Eddie Jones left the Saracens, is it because of the Sa connection? I think he is still bitter by the beating he got from Rassie’s troups.
10 Feb 2009, 16:38 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: I’m sorry now that I can’t agree on.
I think: Ruan, Jean have more
10 Feb 2009, 16:39 pm
# SpringbokSarah: Sarah just think of that long range kick he took in the wc final? It went over the posts and after that there was no coming back for England. That sealed the game for us. FS yes, his drops most of the time don’t go over but when they do it can win us games. Remember Newlands in 2007 against the Aussies.
10 Feb 2009, 16:39 pm
# SpringbokSarah: True once the hoops are in your blood it’s difficult to think of anything else.
10 Feb 2009, 16:40 pm
gonna b a very close game
SHARKS by 23
10 Feb 2009, 16:41 pm
# Wezwp: Ja me too hey
# Scrumdown: He needs to grow up. I think if he was taken out of his comfort zone and put in a position where people don’t think he’s all that he would have matured.
But you’re right, he needs a mentor.
10 Feb 2009, 16:41 pm
Steyn is going to be needing all the support in the world against the best inside center in the world.
10 Feb 2009, 16:41 pm
# Puma: 431 – agree with your comments on the site – is it my PC or is it very slow though ? Instead of ‘Show all’ I just press F5 key and it refreshes. As for the nasty comments – I certainly don’t want to get involved so do just move on. But I can’t help feeling uncomfortable with the nasty stuff. Too old for that. Been through it all, and if us oldies can accept the new era, why can’t the rest of them.
10 Feb 2009, 16:42 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: I for one just pleased that FS is playing for our Sharkies. Just wait and see him play his best rugga this season after playing in just one position the whole S14. Under Plum too this youngster is going to show a lot of people why so many rate him. He is pure class. No doubts about that.
10 Feb 2009, 16:42 pm
crikey but u guys are a bunch of pathetic whiners…
this guy is probably the biggest rugby talent this country produced in quite a while… sure he has some bad moments and so, but what he has accomplished in his short career, how he had adapted to different positions and opinions etc is a true sign of greatnes… and sorry if it takes a woman to point this out to you.
which other player would have put his hand up like he did in WC 2007 at centre? wynand – whatever! get real an be thankful we have a guy like him in this country…
eish some people..
10 Feb 2009, 16:43 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: Nice one. If we can just ensure all our props go down in the first fifteen it will be a fair contest up front in the uncontested scrums.
10 Feb 2009, 16:43 pm
# Wezwp: He walks around with a Brats doll Steyn look alike in his pocket, those with really big hair. I just did not know that they made them in males too.
10 Feb 2009, 16:43 pm
# Puma: Yeah he definately has his moments! But dude, when you miss a 60m dg you don’t attempt a 65m dg 5 min later. He does not seem to be getting that!
# Corndog: You a Stormers supporter?
10 Feb 2009, 16:44 pm
# Puma: @431
agree. if we could get the numbers back next to the comment we refer to, it would help not only the person we respind to, but also anyone else thats reading the comment!
hope that they’ll sort it out sooner rather than later.
must say, i’ve been a bit sceptic about the outlay of the site, though.
but, i’m getting used it. have to admit, its not as bad as i first thought.
anyway, well done guys.
hehehehe ek dink 1 of meer van die ouens (jc etc) het so pas aan hulle drankies gestik!
10 Feb 2009, 16:45 pm
# Scrumdown: 437 – now there’s an idea I have had too. Jouba could teach him how to be a fantastic number 15 – he has all the attributes Jouba had with a bit of Honiball thrown in but that is my opinion and I confess to not being as clued up as a lot of the bloggers here.
10 Feb 2009, 16:46 pm
# Puma: I agree that Steyn will play well this season after settling in one position, it will also be good for the national side as JDV will thrive on some healthy competition. Luckily we are playing the sharks first so he won’t as settled on Saturday as he will be when we face you guys in the final later on.
10 Feb 2009, 16:46 pm
# Scrumdown: You are right there may be big surprises and some big scores too. I just hope that there are not fro my Superbru.
10 Feb 2009, 16:47 pm
# SpringbokSarah: Yes I have been through alot of pain for those blue hoops.
10 Feb 2009, 16:47 pm
am i the only one who is not a big fan of this new keo site layout?
and just for giggles, wht can we do with all our billions of keo$’s
10 Feb 2009, 16:48 pm
# Zulusharkess:445# F5 not working for me. Have to click the Show All. Such time wasting. Yeah me aswell. Just too old for all the nasty talk. Then sometimes I have my say. Just a quick one….lol. Hardly get involved in all that.
Did you see England got bowled out for 51 in the 2nd innings by WI and lost that test by a innings? Their worst in since 1930. Cant see them win the ashes at all. Saw some comments now they blame KP calling him the South African that let them down. A few months and a year ago if you said to them he was a saffa they all said no ways he is British. Now that he has not played well its the South African. Mmmmmmmmm Sometimes I wonder about the Brits. Not you Carol if you reading this. KP should have left after having to give up the captains job.
10 Feb 2009, 16:48 pm
Alot of you guy’s seem to forget that the stormers are playing at Newlands. We looking forward to turn Newlands into a fortress, the same as we did in 99.
10 Feb 2009, 16:49 pm
# Corndog: Let last years’ troubles go. Move on, cos we’re moving up!
10 Feb 2009, 16:50 pm
# Wezwp: And you are going, right, RIGHT?
10 Feb 2009, 16:51 pm
# Corndog: 453# lol. Hope we do face each other in the final. Nothing better than two saffa sides in a final.
Yeah FS maybe a little nervous this Sat but think he will be fine. If he can play the wc cup as a 20 year old this should be a walk in the park for him. Hoping.
Going to be a cracker of a game. Cant wait. Its 50/50 but hoping my Sharkies win. For me I say by 7. Who ever wins.
10 Feb 2009, 16:52 pm
When is the new mag going on sale btw?
10 Feb 2009, 16:52 pm
# SpringbokSarah: It’s not last years troubles it’s all the years that surrounded the success of 2000 and 2001. Apart from those 2 CC trophies it’s been very bare. I spent most of that time growing up in Blue Bulls territory. Man little school kids can be real shi%$s about a rugby team. Anyway looking forward to another season though, could be a big one.
10 Feb 2009, 16:53 pm
Cheers all not getting caught at work after five today.
10 Feb 2009, 16:53 pm
Anyways I have to get ready (going to Maynardville).
Bye all!
10 Feb 2009, 16:55 pm
# ashley: 451 – Yes the site is a good one but this morning we had our post on top the had to read down then go back up. Think they sorted that out now just for the number next to the nick we reply to has to be put back. Otherwise we all need to remember to put it on. Makes it easier to go back and see what was said there.
10 Feb 2009, 16:55 pm
# SpringbokSarah:
Enjoy the Shakespeare!
10 Feb 2009, 16:55 pm
I’m definitely going to be there@ Sarah
10 Feb 2009, 16:56 pm
Okay cheers all. Catch you all later. Another thunderstorm coming. The 2nd in about 2 hours.
10 Feb 2009, 16:58 pm
# Puma: 457 – I was embarrassed for them and felt really sorry for Andy Flowers who is just in a bad place at a bad time. KP – well not my favourite bloke hey ? Tend to feel he gets what he asks for…
Really want Kiwis to take the game on Friday though – I will be at work and although there is a tv behind my desk I don’t think I will get away with switching channels and the rugby will take precedence…of course ! Will have to keep an eye on the cricket using the internet.
So glad the S14 is finally here after all the hype !
10 Feb 2009, 16:59 pm
# Zulusharkess:452 – Just before I go tried the F5 just does not work for me. Have to go to show all. Never mind it works.
Cheers have to turn the computer off before the ligtning gets really bad.
10 Feb 2009, 16:59 pm
# Puma: lighting = lightning
10 Feb 2009, 17:04 pm
The last time the stormers reached a semi final Sarah was only 4yrs old@all
10 Feb 2009, 17:05 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: Is this Big G, an old nic from the past?
10 Feb 2009, 17:10 pm
# JimT:
well howdee, yes it is but lets keep that wrapped
And Jim T, is that rev jim jones bye any chance?
10 Feb 2009, 17:14 pm
Time to depart into darkest Africa with no broadband, (or any connectivity) and discuss Rugby with a few mates and a bottle of Captain Henry James Morgan’s finest brew.
I bid you all a fair evening and sweet dreams(at least for the Stormers fans, because the next 3 months could be a nightmare!).
Just a joke everyone.
10 Feb 2009, 17:15 pm
# Scrumdown:
Where in Africa you based?
10 Feb 2009, 17:16 pm
# WP Till I Die: 477; Small landlocked country near SA.
10 Feb 2009, 17:22 pm
Hmmmm interesting blog site… Too complicated for me.
10 Feb 2009, 17:25 pm
# hater: were were u when frans kicked the pressure conversion to give the springboks teir first vicotry in the dunedin
10 Feb 2009, 17:28 pm
Irish devil i must say i was impressed with the secure lineout performance by Wales and Scotland.
10 Feb 2009, 17:28 pm
# Scrumdown:
Malawi?
10 Feb 2009, 17:28 pm
Good luck for super 14. May the best team win…
Cheers
10 Feb 2009, 17:29 pm
Interesting fact: the Stormers have not lost a match since 22 March 2008 (against the Blues, 14-17 in Auckland).
They are currently on an unbeaten streak of 9 matches.
This streak will continue this weekend…
10 Feb 2009, 17:29 pm
# Wezwp:
For sure. I was impressed with the overall performance of Ireland vs France too. hehehe
10 Feb 2009, 17:46 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: Right, I’ve come back from the dead, he, he
I remember you from about a year ago. I was a silent participant because I was in wrong time zone. But now we have the night owls or 2nd shift so more active. You really think Sharks by 23?
10 Feb 2009, 17:49 pm
# WP Till I Die: that’s a great streak, with a bit of luck you’ll be able to start a new one in about ten days time
10 Feb 2009, 17:51 pm
nice new look Keo. Well done.
10 Feb 2009, 17:51 pm
lol nah Jim (so you are not my beloved Rev Jim Jones then ;-( he he)
thin k it will be much closer maybe sharks by 15 he he…
not actually sure, i believe the Sharks (hopefully yes) will be too strong and fit for he tormers, especially in the front row, so it can be anything from 7-15 in my opinion…
what do you think?
10 Feb 2009, 17:52 pm
# spykerbaard:
lol
10 Feb 2009, 17:52 pm
# Ed_the_Lion_in_Boston:
i must be the only one who doesnt like the new site then lol…
10 Feb 2009, 17:54 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: I think it is like most new things. Just have to get use to it. Almost S14 though. You must atleast like that.
10 Feb 2009, 17:58 pm
Sharks by 5
10 Feb 2009, 18:00 pm
# carcharodon carcharias: I’ve got the Sharks by 9.
10 Feb 2009, 18:02 pm
# Ed_the_Lion_in_Boston: Ja that too Ed, but its going to be a lot tighter than people think, if they can go more than 1 score clear, then good, but at this stage of the season, pretty even. Later on, I do think the Sharks tend to have more depth and then injuries start to play a hand.
10 Feb 2009, 18:03 pm
# carcharodon carcharias: Going to be tight, but a good match. I think it can be anywhere between 3 and 10 points and it will still be seen as a hard battle.
10 Feb 2009, 18:04 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: I’ve been influenced by fellow bloggers to support the Stormers, although I’m really a Crusaders fan. But if you don’t tell anyone else I’m gonna pick the Sharks (& lose some friends) by 12.
RE your new nic, I asked someone the other day about you & they told me who you are now
10 Feb 2009, 18:05 pm
# Ed_the_Lion_in_Boston: Got some pictures from a friend showing young Schalk at a “foam” party…nice to see the young man relaxing. He is always a huge factor, but all in all I think the Natal backrow play off each other better and are also better fetchers.
10 Feb 2009, 18:08 pm
# carcharodon carcharias: Both good sides with good coaches. I picked the Sharks by 9, but will have to wait and see what the outcome will be. Schalk is a hugh factor and it is good that they are allowed some fun.
10 Feb 2009, 18:08 pm
500
10 Feb 2009, 18:09 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: I’m not a big fan of the new look either. First of all not logging the original post # with comment makes it very difficult to follow a conversation. Think they should increase the font size for poster & the date/time stamp. Can’t figure out the positioning of the smileys either. Smileys should be used like punctuation. Where are the Quick Links which were convenient. Just my initial impressions.
10 Feb 2009, 18:10 pm
# Ed_the_Lion_in_Boston: Stormers by 15 if steyn gets injured in the first 10 min..otherwise a it will be another 5 points for every ten minutes he stays on….JP and adi will claw back a few points… but if Steyn does not play at all it will be to tight to call until the final whistle….But Steyn is playing and they won’t sub him….Lucky stormers
10 Feb 2009, 18:10 pm
# Ed_the_Lion_in_Boston: Front row, I think Natal may have the edge on most this year. Carstens is good in any company these days and if the Beast continues to improve at his exponential rate the last couple of years, he could be in a class of his own this year. We are spoiled at hooker and well covered at tighthead with Barney and Bismarck there.
I think your team will start well this year, lets hope they can maintain and not slip like previous years.
10 Feb 2009, 18:11 pm
# Ed_the_Lion_in_Boston: Hi Ed. Weather has improved down in the deep south how about up there in the land of the Irish?
10 Feb 2009, 18:14 pm
# JimT: Have you two US expats seen that your team captain is playing for the Lions this year instead of a lucrative contract to a European club….nice to see!
10 Feb 2009, 18:17 pm
My 10 cents worth on Mr Steyn. Does not seem to be a good decision maker & this results in some stupid plays on his part. Clearly has talent & is still very young. Maybe he’s been switched around in too many positions to settle down. I wonder how coachable he is & whether he is a team player. I would pick him at #15 & let him gain S14 & test experience there.
10 Feb 2009, 18:20 pm
# carcharodon carcharias: Yeah I noticed that. It will be interesting to see how he makes out & is he up to snuff for SA rugby. Do you have any idea which NH club he turned down?
10 Feb 2009, 18:21 pm
# JimT: He is a team player, your comment on them switching him too much is relevant. Its been decided though, his future is at centre and they are having an extended run in 10 and 12 jersey (Pienaar and Steyn), could also be the Bok combination in time, but Steyn will probably still be on the bench there for a while, as long as jean de Villiers is around and in the form he is.
10 Feb 2009, 18:23 pm
OK that time has come, I’ll leave you USA guys to have your lunch or your morning coffee, depending which time zone you’re in, I’m on my way….at last the real rugby is starting!!
10 Feb 2009, 18:23 pm
# JimT:
hey matie, so you know who i am hey lol… shhhs then
support the crusaders i understand, but the stormers or bulls eish, no… Sharks is the team to go, and a soft spot for the poor lions
but as long as the S14 kicks off we can do whatever we like he he… (love that song he he)
10 Feb 2009, 18:25 pm
Jislaaik confusing, earlier today the comments ran top down, now it is bottom up, I have to say I prefer the latter
10 Feb 2009, 18:25 pm
# JimT: You have to ask why this underperformer gets a bok contract without delivering one decent performance in an entire season…He represents priviledge and injustice…but that is what SA rugby was all about…and maybe still is.
10 Feb 2009, 18:26 pm
# JimT: My mistake. I guess the Quick Links is now available under Latest Stories. New look is uncomfortable for me, maybe it will take time. Please restore the original post# with comment. That’s essential in following conversations. Any particular reason why the Report button was removed?
10 Feb 2009, 18:26 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: Why change your nic? Witness protection plan?
10 Feb 2009, 18:27 pm
Hey Jinx i see youre on line, I got both artists, Walter Trout and Joe Bonamassa, I’ve decided when I visit my buddy in Germany, I will drive so i can listen properly, instead of hopping on a plane…and I’ll take the dogs with me, they have their passports now.
10 Feb 2009, 18:29 pm
# JL1: Howzit JL…I’m just leaving!
10 Feb 2009, 18:29 pm
# JimT: Report button??? You not one of those are you….getting me banned all the time
10 Feb 2009, 18:32 pm
# JimT: 501 – Hi Jim I feel the same they should put back the number next to the post you are answering back to. Makes it easier to see what that person has said. I am for now just putting the numeber on. Hope others do aswell. Will make it easier for all of us. Also the our nicks should be enlarged or in bold black otherwise its a bit difficult to find your mates. Also think that the posts should be a little closer no need for them to be so far apart. Have to scroll down too much. Wish they would bring back the one page aswell instead of many pages for so many posts.
# JimT: 506 – Think that Steyn has been moved about so much in so many positions its hard to really be a great player playing all positions. Think he is a natural fullback but cant see PdV selecting him there so he will play inside centre the whole of the S14. Think now that he will play only one position we will see after the S14 a very different player. I think a world class player at insided centre. FS just has too much class not to be a great. Like I said been messed about too much in different positions. Also needs to start and not come in from the bench like he done a lot of the time last year.
I think Sat will be very close. A win by 7 from either sides. I am going for my team Sharks. Hope they can do it. Going to be a cracker of a game.
10 Feb 2009, 18:32 pm
# crikey mate did you see that shark: Yep, i still remember your previous profession. You still do that?
Such a fervent Sharks supporter you must be from Natal?
I’ve joined SuperBru this year so paying more attention to SA team’s form. But jeez the opinions offered here, gets very confusing on who to pick. Not helped by Bulls playing their B maybe C teams in the friendlies. You in on SuperBru?
10 Feb 2009, 18:33 pm
Frans Steyn was equated to Christiano Ronaldo by a [insert suitable inebriation reference here] “reporter” a few days ago. btw I’m no C Ronaldo fan but since the ridiculous comparison precedent has been set, I will add that the two have one thing in common. After all EFFSteyn, in a nutshell, is just a player whose kicks have a bigger punch than the average goal kicker. It’s when he samples the other attributes any decent professional rugby player should possess (like passing, tackling, carrying the ball, basic decision making etc) that his mediocrity blinds all and sundry – except his die hard fans of course…
10 Feb 2009, 18:35 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: Right, I’ve asked others as what the rationale is over who gets Bok contract & who doesn’t. How many Boks contracts are available in a year anyway? No answers yet. Maybe no one knows except SARU.
10 Feb 2009, 18:36 pm
# JimT: 513 – Maybe they don’t want anyone to report anymore…….lol. Just joking not sure why. Think it should improve as we all voice opinions about the new site.
10 Feb 2009, 18:37 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: Not me my friend. Never have reported anyone & never will. I believe in self censorship or self discipline. It’s all in one’s character IMO.
10 Feb 2009, 18:39 pm
# carcharodon carcharias: Think I know who you are now..4man? The dogs give you away.
10 Feb 2009, 18:43 pm
# Grape White: Spot on mate….but even if you prove your point again on Saturday like in the baabaas game…he will still be a hero to many who need a tall blonde blue eyed hero…the Aryans. Now we must not discount the possibility that he could have a good( Not brilliant) game which will guarantee him MOM. The judges of this award have another agenda…as could be seen thoughout the season.
10 Feb 2009, 18:46 pm
# JimT: They don’t know either…I think that PDV probably said…its your money and you can do whatever you like with it…but I will choose the team on the day…Andy Marinos probably insisted that that is the way its always been done
10 Feb 2009, 18:47 pm
# Puma: 518- Hi Puma. seems we agree on refinements to new look KEO. Will wait now for the Night Owls to weigh in, could be decisive
I agree that Steyn has the physical talent but I’m not sure yet about a matching mental capacity. I do think it’s a handicap when you are messed about with playing on/off the bench & in different positions. I’m still not convinced he’s a quick enough thinker at #12. I would still vote for #15. But I guess that’s a problem with the Sharks because they have an established & experienced full back who is in form.
10 Feb 2009, 18:50 pm
# Puma: 522 The Keo Mafia will not be happy, he, he
10 Feb 2009, 18:51 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
I’m tall, blond and blue-eyed…but no hero.
Don’t see a conspiracy in everything
10 Feb 2009, 18:51 pm
# JimT: Cool, you are not part of the mafia then….BTW the real battle will be between the Cubans and the Boeremafia…on this site…Its gonna be fun.. I have been exercising all winter…my keyboard is gonna burn
10 Feb 2009, 18:54 pm
# WP Till I Die: Watch your nuts mate…a tiny slip on the barbwire
10 Feb 2009, 18:54 pm
# JimT: 527 – I think Steyn would be our best fullback ever. Just think he wont get a chance in that position with the Boks. Also the inside centre at the Sharks is available and Stefan is playing great at 15 but he wont be playing there for long think he is 34 this year. Steyn only 22. So who knows. Now once he plays 12 have to just keep him there for now.
I think when the Night Owls come on they will agree with us that the new look Keo especially the number next to the nick you are answering. It has to be put back. This morning we were reading our posts from top to bottom. Not good see they have changed that. Just think the green is too close to the black and if they keep the green need to make our nicks larger or in bold black. Also the posts don’t have to be so far apart. Feels like we are doing so much scrolling down now. Need to make that gap closer.
10 Feb 2009, 18:58 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
What barb wire?
Why is everything with you “us against them”?
That same mindset lead to nationalism and fascism.
10 Feb 2009, 18:58 pm
# WP Till I Die: BTW..Israel funded/created Hamas…that is fact. Most of the arms that Hamas acquired are bought from the Israelis…Israel needs Hamas to justify its destabilisation of the its neighbours..Some food for thought
10 Feb 2009, 18:59 pm
# JimT: 528 – lol. Not sure why the smiley faces don’t go with the sentence? Not good at the bottom. That too needs to change.
10 Feb 2009, 19:02 pm
What are the Keo$ for? Does anyone know?
10 Feb 2009, 19:02 pm
# WP Till I Die: Us and them….The Cubans against the Boeremafia…you can watch from the fence mate…sometimes you got to make stand…that time has come..the final frontier. One final push…
10 Feb 2009, 19:03 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
How could I have been so stupid to miss that? Israel must buy those weapons from Iran, and then sell them to Hamas – and then at a profit, right? It’s all a big Zionist conspiracy, isn’t it?
Come on, Cuito. Stop trolling.
10 Feb 2009, 19:10 pm
# WP Till I Die: Its all business as usual….Google Ron Paul or search on Youtube…Lots of other sources …The Shock Doctrine, Naomi Klein…Why does Irael not attack Saudi…biggest financiers of terror???
10 Feb 2009, 19:12 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 530 Sorry about that I lost my connection. No not part of the Mafia but have friends in the Mafia. It pays to know who the hit men are LOL. Let’s face it we all fascinated with the mafiaso
10 Feb 2009, 19:17 pm
# Puma: 532 Think Steyns’ bigger problem is getting #15 time/experience under his belt at the Sharks. Have to wait until Stefan hangs up his boots? I know these days test teams seem to have no problem shifting players from other positions into #15 but I don’t agree with that. I’m not convinced at that level players are really interchangeable. Experience in a position is essential. It’s not fair on the player or the team to assume otherwise.
10 Feb 2009, 19:19 pm
# JimT: Mafiaso are bullshitters…The Cubans are the real deal…Our ideas and thinking are by far more superior…We are tenacious and resilient….and we can Salsa
10 Feb 2009, 19:19 pm
# Puma: Smileys or other icons are punctuation. Makes a big difference on how you convey a message. Less misunderstandings between bloggers.
10 Feb 2009, 19:23 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 542 – Ever been to Cuba? That’s one of the places I’d like to visit, along with Argentina & SA, of course. We’re still banned from Cuba unless you’re a reporter
10 Feb 2009, 19:26 pm
# JimT: How about steyn at 7..?? bottom line is that he does not deserve more than others and he has been given all the chances that he did not deserve..
10 Feb 2009, 19:31 pm
# JimT: That will change shortly and then the old Cuba will be lost forever…Good deals to Cuba from the UK…but I have to travel so much to SA..I probably will never get there for the next two years..Haven’t travelled to the USA yet but I got a cousin in Sacramento and a few friends in NY..
10 Feb 2009, 19:32 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: now thats a crock of **** Fidel…bloody great player…and you know it!
10 Feb 2009, 19:35 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 545 – LOL. Simply put they need to settle Steyn in at one position for S14 & CC. Then see if he is up to par to make the Boks team. Isn’t that what they they with most players? I think those drop goals of his in the test matches have screwed up the coach’s analytical thinking. Time to get back to basics. Droppies are a bonus not the be all & end all. it’s the rest of his game that counts.
10 Feb 2009, 19:38 pm
# grant10: 547 – Well said mate. Lets see how Steyn does in one position this year and not being messed about think we will see a really great player end of season. Just hope now that he will be played all season in one position he does not pick up any injury just so he can prove just what a huge talent he is. Why would a overseas team want to pay so much for him if he was not?
10 Feb 2009, 19:39 pm
# grant10: Howzit G10..He can kick a mile…so can others..but can he create…can he read the game..decision making??? hand skills…?? Much to immature…now match him against JP…come on…JP is ten times better and will probably be a better Flyhalf too…BTW JP excelled at full back..remember until politics put him on the wing..
10 Feb 2009, 19:41 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: who is J P ?
10 Feb 2009, 19:42 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 546 Not sure what you mean by the old v new Cuba. Old = pre-Castro? I think the Miami Cuban community may be surprised. It’s gonna be difficult to turn the clock back. Whole generations have grown up under the Castro regime. They will resent exile Cuban community coming back & trying to restore previous ownerships, control, etc? Besides think Raoul will be around for a while. I do think Obama needs to re-think US policy re Cuba. It’s been counterproductive for almost 50 years.
10 Feb 2009, 19:44 pm
# JimT: If he is injured for the whole season he will still be in the bok team…at least FDP understands that…they have bok contracts and can therefore select the games they want to play…got to give it to FDP…clever schemer
10 Feb 2009, 19:44 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 550 – Yeah but JP is now one of the best wings in the world. Lets be honest here Steyn in the wc had to just slot into inside centre and he done very well there. Lets judge him after he has been given a chance at one position all season. Most of the players have played in their position all season. Steyn has had to slot in all over the show. Give this youngster a break. It seems even the overseas clubs can see his huge talent otherwise would never have got such a huge offer. I for one am pleased he is in the Sharks team. Don’t judge him this Saturday not fair but after a season in one postion. JdV has had many seasons there. Now lets be fair mate. FS is pure class. Just watch this season. Just hope he does not pick up any injury.
10 Feb 2009, 19:45 pm
# grant10: Petersen
10 Feb 2009, 19:46 pm
# grant10: 551- Hi Grant10. Got those box tickets close at hand for Saturday?
Don’t what to hear anymore wailing & gnashing of teeth this weekend. LOL
10 Feb 2009, 19:47 pm
# grant10: 551 – lol. Even I made the mistake on post 554. Think we have been watching too much cricket with JP there. JPP I meant. Not sure about CC who he meant. Think it was the same.
10 Feb 2009, 19:48 pm
# JimT: Old cuba…old cars…architecture…salsa bars… New Cuba…new cars..kareoke bars…sol kersner Resorts
10 Feb 2009, 19:48 pm
# Puma: ok ..so jp is J P pietersen…great wing…cant kick out of hand at all…in fact i dont think i have seen a more limited punter of a ball!! Frans Steyn needs a fair crack at 12…dont knock the oke because he is fair haired and blue eyed …so sick of all that **** man! We so past that rubbish …lets revel in the fact we are witnessing wonderful talent and have depth…
10 Feb 2009, 19:49 pm
# Puma: 554 – I agree mostly with what you have said. He has talent but a little premature to say he has class yet. Let’s give the guy a chance to prove that. 1st at S14 level then at test level.
10 Feb 2009, 19:50 pm
# JimT: picking up the box tickets at 14 hoo tomorrow…going to be a full house! Will be special….2 crack outfits…i have Stormers by 2 !
10 Feb 2009, 19:52 pm
# JimT: he already proved it at world cup final level…ask the poms!!
10 Feb 2009, 19:52 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 558 – Maybe I like the “old” Cuba better
Easy for me to say, I don’t live there. One thing being a tourist quite another thing being a resident.
10 Feb 2009, 19:53 pm
# grant10: 559 – JPP is a great tackler though. Covers well also makes a lot of breaks.
I am the same as you grant10 cant understand why everyone is bashing F. Steyn. Check all my posts I for one have supported him in all my posts. Cant understand why people keep bashing this youngster. Has huge, huge talent. Just watch how well he will play after playing 12 for the whole season at the Sharks. Maybe some will shut up and take note of the magnificent talent we have in Steyn. I for one just damn plesed this youngster is in our Sharks team. Also just look how well he played in the wc. Was only 20 then. Fearless too. I rate him very highly.
10 Feb 2009, 19:54 pm
# Puma: plesed = pleased
10 Feb 2009, 19:55 pm
# grant10: 562 – agree 110%
10 Feb 2009, 19:56 pm
# Puma: I hate it when you say give him a chance….he has been given chance in every position rather than shoved around..Generally when you F-up you get dropped but he gets moved to another position…and then he get a bok contract on the bases that he has played in all those positions…utility player my arse…squanderer more like it.
10 Feb 2009, 19:56 pm
# grant10: 561 – better go pick ‘em up early. You never know what happen, he, he. Don’t want to jinx you, but ….. LOL
Stormers by 2? So you figure it’s going to be a close game. Surely at this stage there will be plenty of errors so that one side or the other will have a wider margin?
10 Feb 2009, 19:57 pm
# Puma:yes…j p p is a class act…really enjoy him…the sharks have talent all over the park…i was at newlans when we were losing to the aussies…we brought on steyn and 2 remarkable drop kicks later we won! We are so quick to forget as saffas,,,i hope these player bashers will admit there mistakes when steyn produces…..as he will do?
10 Feb 2009, 19:59 pm
# JimT: these 2 teams will be so up for it…i think a low scoring ..tight affair!
10 Feb 2009, 19:59 pm
# grant10: 562- Well now that’s deceiving. Beating the Poms twice was not exactly challenging. All credit to the Boks for winning the RWC, but maybe FS got a free ride? Risk of him living off that? What have you done for me lately is the pertinent question.
10 Feb 2009, 20:00 pm
# JimT: fantastic attorneys box…really nicely positioned…man its going to be electric!!
10 Feb 2009, 20:00 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 567 – Not give him a chance in the team. Just give him a chance to play one position for a season!!!!!!!!!! Has he been given that? NO. Thats what I mean. Of course he deserves a contract. You will change your mind after the S14 onc you have seen this youngster playing in one postion all the time like the others have been given a chance to do just that. He has NOT.
Which S14 team you support CC?
10 Feb 2009, 20:01 pm
# JimT: he will prove himself at 12 …lets talk in May…
10 Feb 2009, 20:02 pm
# grant10: 569 That is your problem…the fairytale story…Once upon a time long time ago….but it was only that one time and it was a long time ago.
10 Feb 2009, 20:03 pm
# JimT: P S Free ride? Not boks fault the poms bullied Aussies and All Blacks choked…again !!!
10 Feb 2009, 20:03 pm
# grant10: 570 – I think it will be a higher scoring game. Not because offense clicks but rather defenses will make mistakes. It’s early in the season. Will take time for defenses to tighten up maybe?
10 Feb 2009, 20:04 pm
# grant10: 569 – I mentioned that today to someone that was bashing Steyn. It actually just makes my mind wonder about those that are doing just that. Let them try and do what Steyn has done. Now when he wins us the game like Newlands that time they have all the great things to say about him when he has to play in all sorts of positions and cant produce like most that have a chance to play in one postion he gets bashed. Bugger them thats what I say. Steyn has huge talent. He will prove it this season just watch.
10 Feb 2009, 20:04 pm
# grant10: 572- Now you making me jealous
10 Feb 2009, 20:06 pm
# Puma: 573 Which team do I support…any team that has Luke in it. NO problem if he is one position but you must be prepare to drop him like any quota player when he makes two mistakes.
10 Feb 2009, 20:07 pm
# grant10: 574 – I’m open minded but as they say in Missouri (the “show me state”), show me, then I will believe.
10 Feb 2009, 20:07 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: a time that we will always remember and NEVER forget!The youngest player ever to win a world cup thrown in the deep end in a position he had hardly played in…and the monster penalty to get the 9 point cushion! And the 2 drops vs aussies to win the test…currie cup winner…conversion in Dunedin…but hey ,,,we saffas…we will remember the faults…way we wired!!
10 Feb 2009, 20:07 pm
# grant10: Yip you are so right grant10. I have said that too to many kiwis here. Tired of having to defend why we won the wc cup. We have it righ here until 2011. We have won it 50% of the time we have been to the world cup. 2 out of 4. Proud of that. Could win the next one aswell. Have the talent just hope we have the gameplan. Thats all.
10 Feb 2009, 20:09 pm
# grant10: 576 – Agreed not the Boks fault that the Aussies & ABs had brain farts. We were cheated out of the final we all wanted to see Boks v ABs. I wanted to see another 1995 final, a thrilling game to watch. It revived my interest in rugby.
10 Feb 2009, 20:09 pm
# grant10: 582 – We think the same grant10. I said that somewhere here today too. Steyn won us plenty. After that monster kick in the world cup the game was sealed. He took that kick like it was just another kick. Fearless. Thats what makes a great player and not just a good player. Steyn is pure class.
10 Feb 2009, 20:10 pm
# JimT: i am thinking a test match atmosphere! Stormers will want to spread it…sharks may want to muscle us!
10 Feb 2009, 20:12 pm
# Puma: i for one would love to have him in a stormers jersey…at 10 !
10 Feb 2009, 20:14 pm
murray mexted reckons he is the most talented back he has worked with…but hey…who the hell is Murray!!
10 Feb 2009, 20:16 pm
# grant10: 586 – Going to be a tight game. Like someone here said today our 9,10,12 combination is new and he thought that could be our downfall but said if those players who have huge talent, if they fired, Stormers could be in trouble. Agreed with him. Its somewhere here that post. Also read that Beast may not play then we have Carstens. I think if Stormers have a problem it may be the tight five.
Anyway its a huge game and could go anyway. Going to be a cracker.
10 Feb 2009, 20:16 pm
# Puma: 585 – Class? You’re sticking your neck out Puma. Hope you are proven right. It ‘s nice to see young talent playing. Some say he’s been inconsistent & that’s fair comment, but he’s also been inconsistently selected, position-wise. Give him the opportunity to answer his critics & then we can judge. His droppies against the Aussies must have been devastating to them.
10 Feb 2009, 20:16 pm
Racing Metro think he is **** as well…only prepared to make him the most expensive rugby player on the planet!
10 Feb 2009, 20:17 pm
# grant10: 586 – What’s the weather forecast?
10 Feb 2009, 20:17 pm
Hey, where am I……
It has taken me ages to get in and now I don’t recognise anything!!
10 Feb 2009, 20:17 pm
# grant10: 587 – Just pleased he plays for the Sharks. I know I agreed with you last year about Steyn at 10 but after the Baa Baas game don’t think he is a 10. Maybe if he had lots of game time there but think Steyn is a natural 15. Also could become a great 12.
10 Feb 2009, 20:18 pm
I have got in a tangle with password now, Roy cancel my request I have “GOT IN” …….
Boys, are you there?
10 Feb 2009, 20:19 pm
# grant10: 587 – Now you’re pushing it a bit. #15 – yes. #12 – maybe. #10- sorry, does not qualify based upon what I’ve seen.
10 Feb 2009, 20:19 pm
Helloooooooooooooooo,
And what have we here………. a freegin new interface…… will take some getting used to…
At first glance it’s COOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL… but I have to take a proper squizzzz first……
10 Feb 2009, 20:19 pm
# carol: 593 – You will get used to it Carol. Just need to put the post number on when you answer as they have forgotten to do that or maybe still working on it. Makes it easier to answer that post.
10 Feb 2009, 20:20 pm
Was this designed by a Sharks fan? Everything is so grey….
10 Feb 2009, 20:21 pm
# carol: Hiiiiiiiii
# JimT: Heyyyyyyyyy
# Puma: Hoyyyyyyyyy
10 Feb 2009, 20:22 pm
# grootblousmile: 597 – Helloooooooooo gbs. A few things I am not happy with. The nick should be in bold black or larger otherwise the colour green just too close to the black, also need the number put back next to the post we have ansered. Think the posts are too far apart no need for that now have to scroll too much. All the other things are quiet good.
10 Feb 2009, 20:22 pm
# Puma: Hi Puma, got in a panic and couldnt get in….something about “enabling cookies” all a complete mystery to me, but I saw Grant had navigated his way in so thought it couldn’t be too complicated!!!
10 Feb 2009, 20:22 pm
Farrrkkkkkkkk, there are still little gremlins… but nothing major… it seems !
10 Feb 2009, 20:22 pm
# carol: # carol: 593 – Who are you? Think you don’t belong here. Have you been vetted by Dawn? Oh that’s right as a stranger you don’t know who Dawn is he, he
10 Feb 2009, 20:23 pm
# Puma: ansered = answered.
Now after this never going to correct my typing mistakes. Just ignore if there are any……hahahaha.
10 Feb 2009, 20:23 pm
# JimT: bloody wind howling…gale force but clear…hope it will be great sat…i will post a mail at say 14h30 updating weather on t6he day!
10 Feb 2009, 20:24 pm
# grootblousmile: Hey,heh,hey….I nearly mailed you to tell me how to get back in here!!!
Just going to feed nags…..I’ll be back!
10 Feb 2009, 20:24 pm
# Puma: 594 – Now you on the ball my friend. That’s where he belongs.
10 Feb 2009, 20:24 pm
# carol: 602 – It was a bit of a mess this morning. We had our posts going tot he top and had to read from the top down. Not so good now it has been corrected to like it was.
10 Feb 2009, 20:26 pm
# carol: 595 – We all are in disguise today. It’s fitting with the new look. Do you like it? Improvements are in order, see earlier comments.
10 Feb 2009, 20:26 pm
# Puma: i think you right…12 is where he will thrive..the stormers tight 5 is okay…providing no injuries…thats the key…we have competent guys ..no depth in tight 5 though!
10 Feb 2009, 20:26 pm
#607 carol: Hey, WRS is not a nag… or is he… I suppose he would be right now after he gave your England / Wales ticket away…
No nookies for him for 3 weeks !
Hehehe
10 Feb 2009, 20:27 pm
# grootblousmile: 597 – Study first, comments later, fixes are required IMO. Hi GBS.
10 Feb 2009, 20:28 pm
# grant10: 606 – That will be great grant10. Let us know the weather for Sat.
# JimT: 608 – Have said it for awhile now. Just cant see him playing there. PdV wont play him at 15. So has to stay put at 12
10 Feb 2009, 20:29 pm
# carol: 602 – did you experience tremors & other withdrawal symptoms?
10 Feb 2009, 20:30 pm
# grant10: 611 – Never know could to well there on Sat. Rassie very smart probably has worked it out.
Okay everyone going to watch a bit of tv now. For what its worth. Really not much on.
Catch you all tomorrow. Now remember to put the posts number next to the name you answer and maybe by tomorrow everyone will be doing it. Makes it easier.
Enjoy your evening all.
10 Feb 2009, 20:30 pm
# JimT: Ahhhrggggg Jimmyyyyy… I canna study now…. !!
10 Feb 2009, 20:31 pm
# grant10: 606 – too bad about gale that could spoil things. Maybe it will die down by Saturday.
10 Feb 2009, 20:31 pm
Before I go does anyone know what the Keos$ are for? Will check your answer tomorrow.
Cheers out of here now.
10 Feb 2009, 20:32 pm
# carol: 607 – anybody notice a pattern here? We always come 2nd to the horses
10 Feb 2009, 20:33 pm
#619 Puma: Farrrrrkkkkkkk Knows !
10 Feb 2009, 20:34 pm
# grant10: Come on G10…one off’s are distortions… I remember Mallet saying that it was a pity that Kayzer scored three tries…because it overstated his abilities…I could say that about Steyn. Kayzer went on to prove him wrong everytime..he even managed to stop Jonah Lomu with his 1.72 frame…but Mallet persisted…Steyn is not Kopping half the insults that Kayzer had to endure and Kayzer delivered
10 Feb 2009, 20:34 pm
# carol: #599
At least it was not done by Bulls fan then it would have been blue all over
10 Feb 2009, 20:35 pm
# Puma: 614 – think PdV is giving up a golden opportunity. It’s not as if the incumbent is that great. Or is this, dare I say it, a quota issue?
10 Feb 2009, 20:36 pm
# Puma: #619
Similar to Zim dollars, you get millions and then you can not buy anything
10 Feb 2009, 20:36 pm
# Puma: 616- Cheers Puma, nice discussion.
10 Feb 2009, 20:38 pm
#623 JL1: Hey whatchit…. I like blue……. nooooooo I lurveeeeeeeee blue !
10 Feb 2009, 20:38 pm
# grootblousmile: 617 – yes but your analysis on these is usually very astute. Improvements still required I think. Biggest loss is the inability to track a specific conversation, something the Night Owls will miss.
10 Feb 2009, 20:41 pm
# JimT: He is not that great…just a lot better…why does Plumtree not play him FB..He should have moved to the lions and played at full back..but even Loffie does not want him…and loffie normally falls for the blond blued eyed K@k
10 Feb 2009, 20:41 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: #622 What in the 13 tests matches he played
10 Feb 2009, 20:41 pm
# JimT: Yeah Jimmy, I’ll have a good look and give my opinion… just not tonight…. tonight I’m drinking……. why…. cause I feel like it, OK !
10 Feb 2009, 20:42 pm
# grootblousmile: #627 Sorry GBS, I reckon this site would have been two tone coloured site if a Bulls supporter designed it
10 Feb 2009, 20:43 pm
# JimT: Horses done Jim…they have to come first though!
10 Feb 2009, 20:43 pm
Where’s Grant gone to?
10 Feb 2009, 20:44 pm
Good evening all
10 Feb 2009, 20:44 pm
# JL1: 630..who and what 13 matches…Kayzer or Steyn
10 Feb 2009, 20:45 pm
# grootblousmile: Drinking your “Setslappes” or whatever you call it?
10 Feb 2009, 20:46 pm
# JL1: NO report button…jy gaan sukkel ou broer
10 Feb 2009, 20:46 pm
# grootblousmile: 612. He knows he is not the flavour of the month!
Grant said I should say I understood and give him a hug!!
Mmmmmmmm…….
10 Feb 2009, 20:47 pm
# JL1: What’s wrong with two-tone…. hehehehe
Hey, we have serious taste here up North.. we have style… we have a sea (although it’s always low tide and the sea pulls back verrrryyyyyy far)… ons is ‘n klomp grand ous hier bo jong !
10 Feb 2009, 20:48 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: That was meant for GBS
10 Feb 2009, 20:48 pm
So this is the new look keo, not too shabby, interesting changes
I see my pal JW is getting on the mag bandwagon, next he’ll become a regular blogger then we can have it out face to face, seeing he can’t get a coaching gig he may as well join keo as an honorable scribe, least there’s more n one way to skin a cat.
10 Feb 2009, 20:49 pm
#637 carol: Hehehehehe
SLETSAPPIES !!
Nooooooo, but tonight I’m different… I’m drinking Vodkaaa & Appletizerrrrrrrrr
10 Feb 2009, 20:50 pm
I hate this lack of referencing!!!!!
10 Feb 2009, 20:50 pm
# grootblousmile: 643 Eukkk…anyway what is the occasion?
10 Feb 2009, 20:51 pm
#639 carol: Mmmmmmmm… he needs a kick up the bumper I would say !
#641 Cuito Carnivale: Ek sukkel nooit…… ek mail hom sommer straight !
10 Feb 2009, 20:51 pm
# Cuito Carnivale:
aha so the little red buttons been scrapped… one up for the heart brigade. What will they be doing to rearrange the furniture in here without the security blanket repertoire.
10 Feb 2009, 20:52 pm
# JL1: 623 Blue all over would be hard on the eyes, I quite miss the yellow…..jolly!
10 Feb 2009, 20:52 pm
# grootblousmile: 631 – Oh, oh I feel a brawl coming or are u too mellow tonight? Only person to brawl with on the 2nd shift is Skoppie, the rest of us are too laid back to brawl. Although Cuito might give you a run for your money
10 Feb 2009, 20:53 pm
# JimT: 604. Does Dawn need to vet me or is it the “Mafia” ?
Will I pass the test second time?
10 Feb 2009, 20:53 pm
#645 carol: A little bit of this.. and a little bit of that…
Noooooo, just had a busy day… thought I would just unwind and unraffle a bit tonight !
10 Feb 2009, 20:53 pm
# carol: 633 – that so good for my ego
10 Feb 2009, 20:54 pm
# grootblousmile: 646..I will bide my time….Busy day today?
10 Feb 2009, 20:55 pm
# yliad:642 Welcome to the Skopster…..Hater, KK and myself have been dominating here all day…I need a break…carry the torch for a while..Long live Fidel long live Da Cubans…as opposed to the boeremafia who can’t push the report button any longer
10 Feb 2009, 20:55 pm
# yliad: Hi Skoppie. Whatzup?
10 Feb 2009, 20:56 pm
# 649 JimT: Cuito can’t even run to his mommy, never mind give me a run for the money…
Hahaha
Bwahahahahaha
Nothing can fire me up tonight… I am mellow and sharp as a razorrrrrrrr blade !
10 Feb 2009, 20:56 pm
# grootblousmile: 651 ..Mind if I join you?
10 Feb 2009, 20:57 pm
# JimT: 652 Jim, I sense your ego is intact and firmly in place horse or no horse
10 Feb 2009, 20:58 pm
I have just looked at Frans Steyn, has he had a perm? Looks like my mum did in the 70′s!!
10 Feb 2009, 20:58 pm
# 657 carol: Nooooooooo… come unraffle…. first thing which goes is all the clothes , of course….. hehehe
10 Feb 2009, 20:58 pm
# carol: 650 – Dawn does the vetting & the Mafia takes you out if you fail vetting. Everyone has their role. I just report the facts m’aam, just the facts.
10 Feb 2009, 21:00 pm
# grootblousmile: Daar begin jy….ai ou man…JY kom nou eers…but welcome to Cuba…ons het hier oor gevat…sit in die hoek solank…cigars are on the house
10 Feb 2009, 21:00 pm
# grootblousmile: 660 Good grief it’s only 7.05pm here and going to be minus 8 tonight, so my clothes are staying on thank you very much!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:01 pm
# carol: 658 – Well I got worried there for a bit. Felt around & found it, but i think it’s bruised
10 Feb 2009, 21:02 pm
# grootblousmile: 660 – this is beginning to sound like an orgy already
10 Feb 2009, 21:03 pm
# 662 Cuito Carnivale: Bloei solank, ek is nou-nou by jou… ek praat nou eers met die opgevoede mense… OK, nippelneusie !!
10 Feb 2009, 21:04 pm
# carol: 663 – we are at 66F(17C)right now, eat your heart out
10 Feb 2009, 21:05 pm
# 665 JimT: Hahaha… I’m in jolly good spirits tonight…
The tills were rollllllinggggg today, saying ka-ching, ka-ching, ka-ching….
10 Feb 2009, 21:06 pm
#663 carol: Freegin hell… that’s colddddddd…. brrrrrrrrrr
10 Feb 2009, 21:06 pm
# JimT: 664 – The bruising was from the rugby practice, you can’t lay that one at my door!
10 Feb 2009, 21:07 pm
Carol – WRS must have felt good after Saturday. Wales looked pretty sharp IMO. The team to beat this year in 6N.
Frogs & Italians let me down on Superbru otherwise I could have been in the hunt. Managed to accumulate 2.5 pts. How about you?
10 Feb 2009, 21:08 pm
# grootblousmile: 669 – You can see why I am so attached to my clothes!!
Had to get towed off the farm today, my Audi did not like the deep snow, actually semi bald tyres do not help!! Heheh
10 Feb 2009, 21:09 pm
hi all…hi princess..xx..howzit skop…had to rush off to save the Origination industry!
10 Feb 2009, 21:09 pm
# grootblousmile: Razor sharp…LMAO..LMGS but let me not disturb your conversation with carol…ek krap in niemand se slaai nie.# carol: Hi carol…go easy on GBS…blood pressure
10 Feb 2009, 21:09 pm
# grootblousmile: 668 – GBS singing the refrain “we’re in the money, we’re in the money” along with clinking of glasses. Good on you
10 Feb 2009, 21:10 pm
# JimT: 671- He will enjoy watching them live on Saturday at the Milennium Stadium! Should be a great match to see!! I am sure he and his chum will have an excellent time!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:11 pm
# JimT: my Irish gonna klap them…hope we have them at home??
10 Feb 2009, 21:12 pm
#672 carol: It was a lovely day here, till it started raining in Pretoria around 16:30… and then all the way through Rush hour traffic… traffic was soooo bad, had to stop off at a client to drink a glass of wine, waiting for the traffic to get a little less…
10 Feb 2009, 21:12 pm
# grant10: 673 – Thought you had slipped over the edge into the “grey bits”….
Are you the Origination Industries Super Hero?
10 Feb 2009, 21:12 pm
# carol: 670 – Yes I did a little propping on Sunday & then a player had the temerity to ask if I was ok. Grrr (note he was not packing down against me)> Next time I’ll get him up front & show him a thing or two
10 Feb 2009, 21:13 pm
# carol: LOL…I am not sure i would take a wife to a bok ..pom game if she was a Pom!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:14 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 674- He assures me everything is in good working order, so I will not worry unduly!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:14 pm
# carol: 672 – I assume you were in your car when towed, otherwise might take some explaining
10 Feb 2009, 21:15 pm
# carol: 676- She says gritting her teeth
10 Feb 2009, 21:15 pm
# JimT: 680 – A little propping, does this mean propping up the bar or something like that?
10 Feb 2009, 21:16 pm
# carol: Appear to be so…banks bullying us and we having to reinvent our business models, etc…i called this strategy a year ago so have been through the pain…now others wanting my assistance…and i am happy to assist where i can..
10 Feb 2009, 21:16 pm
# 674 Cuito Carnivale: Hey, sit still in the corner… the BIG people are talking, little Cuban.
Hahahaha
10 Feb 2009, 21:16 pm
# grant10: 677 – I think Wales will have this one, especially at home with that crowd behind them.
10 Feb 2009, 21:17 pm
# grant10: 681 – It could have been tense, actually probably not as tense as it is now lol!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:18 pm
# grootblousmile: 678 – All this traffic in Africa, I thought you all had so much space there!! lol…..
Are you getting chilled yet?
10 Feb 2009, 21:19 pm
# JimT: are wales home to irish??
10 Feb 2009, 21:19 pm
# carol: 685 – No, no dear lady, this was the real thing. Felt good too, sweating down there with the rest of the boys. Brought back old memories.
10 Feb 2009, 21:19 pm
# JimT: 684 – I will say no more on the subject….for a bit!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:21 pm
# carol: 690 – He’s talking about the giraffes & the elephants
10 Feb 2009, 21:21 pm
# grant10: 686 – I hope you are getting paid well over the odds for your advice and experience!!!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:21 pm
# grant10: 691 – yep
10 Feb 2009, 21:22 pm
# 690 carol: Freegin hell, they are working on ALL the Highways and major roads in preparation of the Soccer World Cup 2010……… it’s total chaos…. much like Little Cuban’s head….
I am chilled…. need to go check my Facebook just now…
10 Feb 2009, 21:22 pm
# carol: blonde had a major deal approved today by std bank….heeeehaaa
10 Feb 2009, 21:23 pm
# JimT: 692 – You should not say “Old” memories……makes you sound over 40!
10 Feb 2009, 21:23 pm
# grant10:
mate same old story, times get tough and people look to squeeze pennies, they resent commissions etc because they see money going out and it burns their ***..
10 Feb 2009, 21:24 pm
# carol: 693 – no, you have to vent. That’s why we, your counselors, are here. let it all out, you’ll feel better about it
10 Feb 2009, 21:24 pm
# grootblousmile: Good plan, see what K9 is up to…
10 Feb 2009, 21:25 pm
# grant10: 698 – So with the blondes deal too you should be cracking open a Windhoek!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:25 pm
# carol: goodwill…the more you give the more the universe provides…and the lady needing advice is blonde!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:25 pm
# carol: 699 – as an older woman you’re more aware of that than I , he, he
10 Feb 2009, 21:26 pm
# JimT: 701- Jim, remember we are English, say it 10 times and compose yourself. We do NOT vent in public!!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:28 pm
# carol: 706 – But you are in the privacy of our clinic. It’s ok you can do those things here. Think of it as another form of rehab
10 Feb 2009, 21:28 pm
# gunther: thats a fact ! Hope once they squeezed us they open the lending taps…damn difficult when comms squeezed and volumes decimated…double edged sword!
10 Feb 2009, 21:30 pm
# carol: she has just got back from her decadent dinner..i think she has already…LOL..she deserves it..a complex transaction and she handled well…with a little bit of help from the CEO…LOL
10 Feb 2009, 21:31 pm
# 702 carol: SuperBul, K9, Pietman & Pampoen and Postman Pat are having the party of their lives…
SuperBul phoned me at 23:20 last night…. the were all on a station or 2 away… singing along with Pietman playing guitar…
Just received a call from SuperBul again…. seems like they never stopped drinking last night and are going BIGGGGGGGGGGGG tonight !
10 Feb 2009, 21:32 pm
# grootblousmile: I will like to be addressed as El Commandante…but this thing with you and Carol…got my blessings…nice to come here chat up the chics… my missus checks my posts..
10 Feb 2009, 21:32 pm
# grootblousmile: they gonna be making a bit of noise at newlands on the weekend!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:35 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 711 – Do you have a bit of a “Track record” there Cuito!!!?
Does she read your texts too?
10 Feb 2009, 21:35 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: i met Deon Kayser once at the Holiday Inns in P E ..very cool guy and a class act…rated him highly..will never forget the robbie fleck tackle!
10 Feb 2009, 21:36 pm
Good Golly Miss Molly
who let the dogs out
Lord take this badge off of me
cause I can’t use it any more
10 Feb 2009, 21:36 pm
# grant10: 709 – Good girl your blonde…
I am having modem problems if I disapear again..
10 Feb 2009, 21:36 pm
# carol: Cuban Don Juan…salsa and all that …cool hombre!! [ that may be Mexican ] LOL
10 Feb 2009, 21:37 pm
# JimT: 707 – Jim our clinic will be well worth a visit….
10 Feb 2009, 21:37 pm
# carol: not my blonde that needed the help…
10 Feb 2009, 21:38 pm
# grant10: 717 – who is this cheeky chap, does he not know who I am?
10 Feb 2009, 21:38 pm
# 711 Cuito Carnivale: El Nipplenose… thanks man…. we soooo need your blessings to be friends….
It’s easy for you, pull the plug on little mrs Cuban, let the wind out (carefully, she might fly out the window),fold her up and put her back in the cupboard….
Then you can come sit here in the corner, nice and quiet and well behaved…. that’s a good choppie !
10 Feb 2009, 21:39 pm
it appears j smit on bench and beast to miss out…sharks undercooked…botes also not ready…hier kom n ding!!!!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:40 pm
# carol: grant 10 s favorite..favorite,,LOL
10 Feb 2009, 21:41 pm
# grootblousmile: that is bloody funny! LOL
10 Feb 2009, 21:42 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: 711 – Too bad
10 Feb 2009, 21:42 pm
damn…another Originator in distress..back in 5
10 Feb 2009, 21:43 pm
# grootblousmile: Are they in P-Town
10 Feb 2009, 21:44 pm
# 724 grant10: That funny little oke needs a funny little answer !
10 Feb 2009, 21:44 pm
# carol: 713 – Ah a penetrating question, only a woman could ask
10 Feb 2009, 21:45 pm
# 727 JL1: Slaapstad… or to be exact, Franskraal… or is it Gansbaai…
10 Feb 2009, 21:45 pm
# carol: 718 – highly recommended, can deal with any condition a patient aspires to
10 Feb 2009, 21:46 pm
# grant10: 723 – Just explain that the cuito chap would you?
10 Feb 2009, 21:46 pm
Gonna be a sweet sweet song to sing come knockin on the change room door, could be quite a ringing in their ears when Stormers storm all over the Sharks on Valentines day down at the Newlands victory scoreboard
10 Feb 2009, 21:46 pm
# carol: 711…I am a legend out here….much like the great Fidel…but I was joking about the missus…but she would rather have me looking at porn than sitting on this blog…she thinks I am addicted to controversy…
10 Feb 2009, 21:47 pm
# grant10: 722 – Smit benched? I think I had better check the lineups before I make my picks for Saturday
10 Feb 2009, 21:47 pm
jeez…puma is such a cool guy i may even feel sorry for him after we nail the sharks sat…but i will get over it!!
10 Feb 2009, 21:48 pm
# JimT: Jim, shall we start to take bookings now?
10 Feb 2009, 21:49 pm
# 734 Cuito Carnivale: Hey legend (In you own mind)…. you are addicted to controvercy !!
Ha bloody haaaaaaaaaaa
10 Feb 2009, 21:49 pm
# carol: cuito…carol and i are about to embark on a torrid,passionate affair…leave GBS out of this…3 is a crowd !! LOL
10 Feb 2009, 21:50 pm
# grant10: Gorgeous I have to go, may get back later if not I owe you a mail ***
10 Feb 2009, 21:50 pm
# yliad: matter of time before egos dented…
10 Feb 2009, 21:51 pm
# 739 grant10: Hehehehe
Kan ek maar poppekas speel ?
10 Feb 2009, 21:51 pm
Hey Hey.
10 Feb 2009, 21:52 pm
# grant10: 739 – Blimey – Now the cat is out of the bag..
10 Feb 2009, 21:52 pm
Must be my aftershave Carol. But hey that is also okay…
10 Feb 2009, 21:52 pm
# 743 Irish Devil: Horses eat hay !
Hoeziettttttt ?
10 Feb 2009, 21:52 pm
# carol: 744 In a hurry
10 Feb 2009, 21:53 pm
my my
10 Feb 2009, 21:53 pm
# Cuito Carnivale: when you attack Frans you make me nuts as well…otherwise you a cool dude!! In my opinion anyway!
10 Feb 2009, 21:53 pm
# grootblousmile: Sure – its meant for Carol – Times are tough world recession mate. hehehe
10 Feb 2009, 21:54 pm
# JimT: exactly!
10 Feb 2009, 21:54 pm
# grootblousmile: 742 – What did you say there GBS? I need to know?
10 Feb 2009, 21:54 pm
# carol: cheers princess…xx
10 Feb 2009, 21:55 pm
Look, have to go…
Grant10 you are such a tease….XXXXX
10 Feb 2009, 21:56 pm
# grootblousmile: dont know what that is?
10 Feb 2009, 21:57 pm
Anyways have a good time. Time to say cheers. Go Safa S14 teams…
10 Feb 2009, 21:57 pm
# carol: LOL
10 Feb 2009, 21:59 pm
# carol: love shocking you!
10 Feb 2009, 21:59 pm
# Irish Devil: our team klapped the french…we gonna nail the poms sat as well..
10 Feb 2009, 22:01 pm
# grootblousmile: #730 Het K9 al die pad Kaapstad toe getoer? Hy is mos van Gauteng af
10 Feb 2009, 22:01 pm
# yliad: carstens…jannie du plessis and daniels to start…no botes,beast or j smit…we can take these boys!
10 Feb 2009, 22:01 pm
I can now tell you about an addition to the kama sutra..
ts called the telkom position….you stay inside all day and nobody comes….
10 Feb 2009, 22:02 pm
# carol: 737 – We could but I think we’re already full. A lot of hard cases to be dealt with
10 Feb 2009, 22:03 pm
# gunther: LOL
10 Feb 2009, 22:04 pm
# 760 JL1: K9 & Postman Pat, SuperBul & SuperCow…. all down there on holiday, together.
10 Feb 2009, 22:05 pm
# carol: Cheers Carol, now don’t get all hot & bothered
10 Feb 2009, 22:06 pm
cheers all…another long day tomorrow fighting those predator banks…plonkers got themselves in a knot and dont know how to untangle themselves…like a bloody seagull in a fishing net…flapping around sqwaking and thrashing around…a bit like Naas Botha caught in a loose scrum! See you chaps …
10 Feb 2009, 22:07 pm
# grant10: Tjorts Fly Half !
10 Feb 2009, 22:08 pm
Out of the Blue and into the Black
or out of the Black and into the Blue come Saturday
your guess as good as mine but I reckon Sharkies are gonna cop it,
maybe they bitten off more n they can chew this time round
10 Feb 2009, 22:11 pm
# grootblousmile: # grootblousmile: I need a shrink..I will pass the number onto you… lyk my jou moer is flenters gestrip# grant10: Is Carol a hot chic…loads of flirts…# carol: What you got going on carol…got the guys drooling..Always up for a challenge but there seems to be a bit of a queue lol
10 Feb 2009, 22:13 pm
# gunther: 762 – LOL
10 Feb 2009, 22:14 pm
# grant10: 767 – Cheers Grant10
10 Feb 2009, 22:15 pm
# yliad: Didn’t you also predict that the Scots would beat the Welsh last weekend? With that howler behind you I’m going to take your prediction that the Sharks are “gonna cop it” with a pinch of salt, lol.
10 Feb 2009, 22:18 pm
Cheers friends and flippen muppits !
10 Feb 2009, 22:20 pm
Got to go …cheers all and GBS
10 Feb 2009, 22:20 pm
# wooden spoon:
The Scots prediction was a bit of wishful thinking
but by all means take as many pinches of salt as you like
I still reckon Sharks may very well cop it on Saturday
don’t say I never warned you
10 Feb 2009, 22:23 pm
just read that schalk…6….francois Louw,,,,7…and duane vermeulen …8 to start sat …watson on bench..
10 Feb 2009, 22:23 pm
now outta here!
10 Feb 2009, 22:24 pm
# grant10:
Schalks no No.6, never has been
10 Feb 2009, 22:25 pm
big pack!
10 Feb 2009, 22:26 pm
# yliad: i would have watson at 6…out and out fetcher role…schalk 7 ..vermeulen 8 !
10 Feb 2009, 22:27 pm
cheers skop
10 Feb 2009, 22:27 pm
Yup I reckon Sharks may be well aware they in for a big brawl on Valentines day
Comeuppance Day Feb 14th
10 Feb 2009, 22:28 pm
# grant10:
Agree, they been skirting that issue since 2006
see you Grant, good luck with the banks
10 Feb 2009, 23:02 pm
# yliad: # yliad: Well then I’ll be the first in a long queue to dish up a slice of humble pie come the final whistle.
10 Feb 2009, 23:13 pm
Watson on bench for opener?
Sport24
Stephen Nell
Cape Town. – Duane Vermeulen is believed to have the inside track to start at No 8 ahead of Luke Watson in the Stormers’ Super 14 opener against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday.
While the Stormers held closed training sessions on Monday and Tuesday, the chances are apparently good that the loose-trio will consist of Schalk Burger, Francois Louw and Vermeulen.
It is anticipated that Watson will be on the bench when coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday announces his 22-man squad for the game.
Burger, who will play his 50th game for the Stormers, has apparently shaved off his blonde locks. “He almost looks a little like Wicus Blaauw,” said a team insider.
Vermeulen had an outstanding Super 14 with the Cheetahs last year and signed for Western Province in November. The composition of the Stormers loose-trio is one of the big talking points ahead of the game.
It is believed that Louw has recovered from his injury and Vermeulen did enough in the pre-season to win a place in the starting line-up and by yesterday afternoon there was still no certainty over the back three.
Fijian wing Sireli Naqelevuki is still recovering after injuring his ribs in the warm-up game against Boland. Erasmus said last week he would not expose Naqelevuki to risk.
The Stormers coach has several options, including asking Springbok fullback Conrad Jantjes to wear the No 11 jersey. Jantjes struggled with a groin injury in the pre-season, but is expected to be in the Stormers’ 22-man squad. Joe Pietersen and Nick Koster can also play on the wing.
10 Feb 2009, 23:28 pm
Nice new site guys..
10 Feb 2009, 23:41 pm
Yeah, I really like the new site too.
Just the numbers for the post you replied to need to come back, but I’m sure Roy knows this already.
11 Feb 2009, 00:22 am
if steyn is 12 from now on. i’d like to see how he stands up to jdv.
11 Feb 2009, 03:19 am
# wooden spoon: I would like to see more of the comments at once, the color scheme is good, but you lose the thread when you only see 2 or 3 posts at a time.
Hello Spooner.
11 Feb 2009, 03:46 am
# SodaJoe: Suppose the idea is to make it look less clustered but maybe drop some empty space along the side and stretch the comment block will allow us to see more…
Roy, you around?
11 Feb 2009, 03:47 am
# wooden spoon: Woodie, still able to click on the name and jump back to the post….but a number will be good!
11 Feb 2009, 04:10 am
Tasesa Lavea was today given the nod as the Blues’ starting first five-eighth in their Super 14 rugby season-opener against the Western Force in Perth on Friday night.
Lavea, returning to the Auckland-based franchise after two seasons with the Chiefs, gets the No 10 jersey ahead of former Hurricane Jimmy Gopperth.
However, Gopperth is likely to play some part in the match, with new coach Pat Lam indicating that all 22 players named in the squad would get a run because of the heat.
Lam has resisted rushing Josh Blackie into the side, the flanker having joined up with the Blues in Perth after completing two seasons in Japan.
Six of the squad named have yet to play Super rugby — winger Rene Ranger and No 8 Chris Lowrey in the starting 15; and forwards Charlie Faumuina, Dean Budd and Peter Saili, and back Jamie Helleur in the reserves.
Gopperth and fullback Paul Williams, a former Highlander, will be making their first appearances for the Blues.
Blues: Paul Williams, Anthony Tuitavake, Isaia Toeava, Benson Stanley, Rene Ranger, Tasesa Lavea, Taniela Moa, Chris Lowrey, Onosa’i Auva’a, Justin Collins, Anthony Boric, Kurtis Haiu, John Afoa, Keven Mealamu (captain), Tony Woodcock.
Reserves: Tom McCartney, Charlie Faumuina, Dean Budd, Peter Saili, Chris Smiley, Jimmy Gopperth, Jamie Helleur.
11 Feb 2009, 04:13 am
the blues look really poor in depth. their backline has had a shuffle with Ice at 13 now. other than the front row the pack looks quite average.
with lavea there trying to direct things i reckon the blues are gonna struggle to finish even mid table.
11 Feb 2009, 05:12 am
Come now Frans… this is your year to turn the tide… and you can start by cutting off those ridiculous looking locks…
11 Feb 2009, 05:33 am
# grant10:
Don’t you watch rugby… Luke Watson is NO fetcher pal… other than a few turnovers many moons ago… he shies away from the breakdown… spending his time in the backline… hence Rassie’s use of him as a ‘utility-link-8′ last year… but now with Vermeulen in the mix… and an excellent 7 in the making in Louw… once all injury free… Watson will be lucky to warm the bench….
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