Rassie ‘rests’ Ricky

Rassie ‘rests’ Ricky

15 Apr 2009

Dewaldt Duvenhage has replaced Ricky Januarie in the Stormers’ starting line-up named to face the Hurricanes.

A series of sub-standard performances has seen the axe fall on the Springbok scrumhalf. To date, Duvenhage has brought more to the Stormers from an attacking perspective and this may be why Rassie Erasmus has given the youngster an extended opportunity.

But when speaking to keo.co.za, Erasmus said a number of this weekend’s selections are down to player rotation.

‘We’ve been wanting to make a few changes since round three or four but because of a few results and the bye that hasn’t been possible. We beat the Lions but then we had a break, so we didn’t want to change much and risk losing momentum.

‘We then played and lost three close games so were reluctant to make changes again. But at this point, we thought it necessary to give a few of the other guys a chance.’

Erasmus said Januarie is a valuable member of the squad but Duvenhage’s strengths will be suited to this particular clash.

‘He’s particularly good with clearing the ball from the ruck and has a good kicking game. He’s played well off the bench and deserves this opportunity.’

Erasmus has made a few changes to the pack with Hilton Lobberts coming into the second row. Tiaan Liebenberg replaces Schalk Brits at hooker while Brian Mujati has been bracketed with Wicus Blaauw at tighthead due to a head injury. If Mujati is cleared of concussion on Friday, he will start.

Brok Harris, who returns from a pre-season leg injury, is named on the bench but will only feature if he passes a late fitness test. Bok lock Andries Bekker joined the squad on Sunday but has not cracked the match 22.

‘Brok’s arriving soon and will hopefully train with us on Thursday. We want to see how he will slot in at the scrums and at the lineout before making any final calls. Brian’s availability will also impact on our use of Brok at the weekend.

‘Having a guy like Tiaan in the mix will help, as scrumming is one of his strengths. With all the injuries we need a player like Tiaan to aid the tighthead,’ said Erasmus.

Stormers – 15 Conrad Jantjes, 14 Wylie Human, 13 Gcobani Bobo, 12 Jean De Villiers (c), 11 Sireli Naqelevuki, 10 Peter Grant, 9 Dewaldt Duvenhage, 8 Luke Watson, 7 Duane Vermeulen, 6 Schalk Burger, 5 Adriaan Fondse, 4 Hilton Lobberts, 3 Brian Mujati/ Wicus Blaauw, 2 Tiaan Liebenberg, 1 JD Moller.
Subs: 16 Schalk Brits, 17 Brok Harris, 18 AJ Venter, 19 Pieter Louw, 20 Ricky Januarie, 21 Willem De Waal, 22 Dylan Des Fountain.

By Jon Cardinelli


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  • 401.GrootRooiSmile: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:31 pm

    Cheers julle pikkewyne. Ek gaan die kussings tref.
    en onthou Gooi mieliessss……..hehehehehehehehehehehe

  • 402.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:32 pm

    #393 grant10: Hey, read…. He’s Groot ROOI Smile… I’m GBS….

    Bigggggggg difference !

  • 403.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:32 pm

    #395 GrootRooiSmile: jislaaik nou maak julle my lekker deurmekaar!!

  • 404.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:32 pm

    #396 grant10: ai… he should have taken me with him.

    It’s me. I’m the one who is always telling people you have to support your coach, you have to support all the players, blah blah blah… and then Jake White comes just to tick me off.

  • 405.GrootRooiSmile: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:33 pm

    #401 grootblousmile: of groot mooi smile. Bwahahahahahaha

  • 406.SodaJoe: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:33 pm

    #375 grootblousmile:

    Blues / Highlanders ??? Blues +4 (Home ground advantage)
    Brumbies / Bulls ?? (Bulletjies +9)
    Reds / Lions ?? (Reds +7)
    Canes / Stormers….. Canes by 16 or so aye
    Tahs / Farce ?? Tahs +4
    Cheetahs / Chiefs….. Chiefs by 15 or more aye
    Sharks / Saders ?? Sharks +12

  • 407.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:34 pm

    #405 SodaJoe: 16? Let’s be serious, 20 min

  • 408.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:34 pm

    #400 GrootRooiSmile: cheers GBS…

  • 409.SodaJoe: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:35 pm

    #406 SpringbokSarah: Ok +22

  • 410.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:36 pm

    #403 SpringbokSarah: who would you like to coach the stormers…it appears as if Rassie is going…??

  • 411.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:36 pm

    #408 SodaJoe: there you, much better

  • 412.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:36 pm

    #407 grant10: Nee man, ek’s nog hier….

  • 413.SodaJoe: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:38 pm

    #409 grant10: What are the options.

    And who will replace Doffie at the Lions?

  • 414.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:38 pm

    #409 grant10: Not Jake and not Allister… what are the chances we could bring Mr Meyer?

  • 415.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:39 pm

    I better take out a Registered Trade Mark on grootblousmile and on GBS….

    Ek like die Rooi Imposter fokkollllllllll !!

  • 416.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:39 pm

    #405 SodaJoe: no boet…bulls will get beat…stormers to win by 4 …agree blues to win….sharks will be close as all hell…maybe a point or 2 either way

  • 417.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:39 pm

    #412 SodaJoe: There’s always me… but they may be better off with Allister

  • 418.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:40 pm

    #414 grootblousmile: all the name changes confuse me… have no cooking clue who I’m talking to anymore

  • 419.AB Bullsbok: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:40 pm

    #411 grootblousmile: Daai ou wat rooi is en jou nick hijack moet sick wees want niks wat rooi is kan nog smile nie! Verloor te veel om te smile!

  • 420.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:40 pm

    #411 grootblousmile: LOL…i am glad…but those that rooi oke causing havoc here !!

  • 421.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:41 pm

    #412 SodaJoe: no options if word on the street correct…its jake for stormers and heyneke for lions…

  • 422.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:42 pm

    #413 SpringbokSarah: see 420

  • 423.SodaJoe: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:42 pm

    #415 grant10: Grungies have no chance. That one I am comfortable on.

    5050′s are my strength (not) – these are the 5050′s imho:

    Blues/Landers

    That’s it.

    And from my Imperial Position of #63 you know that I know my ****.

  • 424.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:42 pm

    #415 grant10: Bulls know it’s a season-defining game…. don’t count them out…

    Also, they have JP Nel at outside centre… I prefer him over Jaco Pretorius any day…

    Worrying that Stegmann is only on the bench… with George Smith, the pilferer, looming big….

  • 425.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:43 pm

    #414 grootblousmile: LOL…I agree…i havent got a clue who the devil i am talking too!!

  • 426.SodaJoe: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:44 pm

    #420 grant10: Well both can’t do worse.

    Good options. Although I will puke to have Derek Hougaard as my flyhalf.

  • 427.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:45 pm

    #421 grant10: noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, my life is over! …

    that’s it, I’ll coach them… oh boy :?

  • 428.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:45 pm

    #422 SodaJoe: LOL…I really hope you correct …i am concerned at that bakkies and matfield no show…and hope bulls dont have a foot on the plane…

  • 429.SodaJoe: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:45 pm

    #425 SodaJoe: What I would give to have John Mitchell.

  • 430.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:46 pm

    Question: if Luke does decide to stay another year… what’s gonna happen to him?

  • 431.carol: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:47 pm

    Hello Dahhlinggs…..

    :-)

  • 432.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:47 pm

    #423 grootblousmile: would have started with steggmann as well…as for jp nel…awesome…Jaco VERY dissapointing!

  • 433.SodaJoe: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:47 pm

    #423 grootblousmile: Stegmann & Brussouw are the only guys we have that give McCaw and Smith a good go. Wish Stegmann was starting too, maybe he’s tired from the flight. Important one to win.

  • 434.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:48 pm

    #430 carol: helloooooooooooooooo carol

  • 435.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:48 pm

    #425 SodaJoe: get used to it…he is coming back …a heyneke favorite…but lets face it AP has been poor as well…

  • 436.SodaJoe: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:48 pm

    #431 grant10: Fok – JP Nel is hopeless and Jaco Pretorious is worse.

    But Meisiekind playing beautiful rugby.

  • 437.SodaJoe: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:49 pm

    #434 grant10: Grant I would play you ahead of Poepstring.

  • 438.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:49 pm

    Dangermen in the Brumbies team, who can swing the game in their favour… Gerard, Mortlock, George Smith…. game breakers, all 3 of them.

    Dangermen in the Bulls team…. Spies, Fourie du Preez, Morne Steyn, Meisiekind….. and maybe, just maybe…. Habananana

    But, the TEAM who plays best and who employ and clinically execute the tactics the best, will win….

  • 439.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:50 pm

    #429 SpringbokSarah: play as a fetcher at 6…schalk will be at saracens..

  • 440.carol: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:50 pm

    #433 SpringbokSarah: Hello Chuck.

  • 441.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:50 pm

    #432 SodaJoe: luke at 6 as effective as those 2 soda…

  • 442.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:51 pm

    #430 carol: Hi Princess….xx Lions tour close now…heeeehaaa

  • 443.carol: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:51 pm

    #438 grant10: Hi gorgeous, very upbeat mail, thanks for that….will reply!
    Still light here by the way!

  • 444.carol: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:52 pm

    #441 grant10: 9 weeks, I think about 63 days ish!! Oh my…..

  • 445.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:52 pm

    #436 SodaJoe: so would i boet….20 years ago!!

  • 446.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:53 pm

    #442 carol: Hello

  • 447.grant10: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:54 pm

    #437 grootblousmile: what time is game on gbs…it is a friday match??

  • 448.carol: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:54 pm

    #409 grant10: Have you managed to get rid of Rassie at last?

  • 449.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:54 pm

    #439 carol: nee, my naam is Sarah, nie Chuck nie.

    #438 grant10: You really think Jake will start with him?

  • 450.carol: Reply to this comment
    15 Apr 2009, 20:55 pm

    #445 grootblousmile: Hi lovely, who on earth is Grootrooismile? Very confusing at first glance!

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