Brüssow steals the show
10 Feb 2010
Fetchers may be a dime a dozen but when it comes to the breakdown, only Heinrich Brüssow is capable of the perfect crime.
In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week, the Bok flanker explains his approach to stealing ball at the breakdown, why he always tests referees early on in a game, and why he doesn’t consider himself to be a cheat.
In the same article, Jake White gets technical and explains why Brüssow has been able to impress in what is a new game under new laws.
Also in the new issue:
– SA’s Super 14 stars: Ruan Pienaar, Gary Botha, Bryan Habana and Carlos Spencer
– How technological advancements will aid the management of our players in terms of their conditioning
– We speak to three of the world’s best rugby minds about the state of the game
– Gert Smal on his role in Irish rugby, cracking the Bok lineout, and his plan to develop black players, which was ignored by Saru
– The 2010 Six Nations marks 100 years of French participation in the European championship. We find out how they went from tournament whipping boys to eight-time Grand Slam champions
– Zac Guildford will never forget 2009, for good and bad reasons. But all indications are that 2010 could be even more memorable on the rugby field for one of New Zealand’s brightest talents
– Former Bulls lock Hendrik Roodt on signing for the Waratahs, whether he’d consider playing for the Wallabies, and why he can’t wait to test himself against Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield
– Frans Steyn on playing for Racing Metro, his fractured relationship with Peter de Villiers, and why inside centre is his preferred position
PLUS: A giant 2010 fixtures poster that covers everything from the Super 14 and Varsity Cup to the Currie Cup and Springbok end-of-year tour
182 Comments
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8 Feb 2010, 15:28 pm
@Dawn:
Don’t know why I didn’t see this coming sooner…
8 Feb 2010, 15:29 pm
@Dawn: @139
O M G
Peaches is giving US a lesson about ‘respect’ ?
Time for my meds….
@poppa69:
I believe it was Mike Brewer who was heading over to have a quick word to Luis.
You can take the boy out of Pukekohe, but….
8 Feb 2010, 15:29 pm
@poppa69:
This magazine is Simon’s labour of love.
Every month (or two !!!) he posts it here and lays bare his soul and rips his heart out of his chest so us Keolings can stamp on it.
Least we can do is say something nice.
8 Feb 2010, 15:29 pm
@Dawn: no not at all, just dont tighten the notches too quickly Dawn, we all know how dangerous it can be
8 Feb 2010, 15:31 pm
@Dawn: @152 well if Simon was willing to send me a free copy, Id be more then willing to give him my personal opinion on it… do they publish it here in Aust?
one must sample the fare before complimenting the chef…
8 Feb 2010, 15:33 pm
@poppa69:
The music man, the music!
Jeez you guys have filthy minds.
8 Feb 2010, 15:33 pm
@Dawn: So dont chase the man away then when asking for feedback….read comment 71
8 Feb 2010, 15:33 pm
@Black Panther:
Whatyoutalkingabout … fool.
8 Feb 2010, 15:34 pm
@FireStraeuli:
Simon never listens to a word I say anyway.
I’m surprised he took that seriously.
8 Feb 2010, 15:35 pm
@FireStraeuli:
Deduction:
Simon’s cojones are smaller than mine.
8 Feb 2010, 15:36 pm
@Dawn:
I aint nobodies fool, sista.
8 Feb 2010, 15:37 pm
@Dawn: Poor man, could almost feel his pain…hasnt shown his comments here since.
8 Feb 2010, 15:37 pm
@poppa69:
Suddenly I’m starting to understand you’re nick better nad better… the insight
8 Feb 2010, 15:39 pm
@FireStraeuli:
Naaah.
They probably off having a long lunch.
8 Feb 2010, 15:42 pm
@Dawn: @155 oh my mistake… guess he was looking for the New Sensation, what with The devil inside urging him on, still, thats what happens when one engages in the Original Sin
8 Feb 2010, 15:42 pm
@Dawn: Playing golf, bleeding yuppies…lol
8 Feb 2010, 15:45 pm
@FireStraeuli: good one
8 Feb 2010, 15:45 pm
@Blouste: @162 nah, its the whole yin/yang thing
would you be so kind to rank the SA franchises as we have done with the NZ ones?
8 Feb 2010, 15:50 pm
@poppa69:
My fave? Bitter Tears.
No better.
8 Feb 2010, 15:52 pm
@poppa69: Here’s the list:
Bulls
Stormers
Sharks
Lions/Cheetahs
Hard to know which Cheetahs team will be playing, but here’s asuming it will be the same on that plays every S14 as aposed to the CC.
Lion as per every year rebuilding.
8 Feb 2010, 15:53 pm
@poppa69:
bulls
stormers
sharks
cheaters
lions
sharks might surprise and finish above stormers
8 Feb 2010, 15:53 pm
Bulls
Stormers (if they live up to their hype)
Sharks (tough one between them and Cheaters at moment, but give Sharks the edge on history alone )
Cheetahs
Lions
A lot of teams have new structures, coaches etc… so my guess are probably as good as yours…
8 Feb 2010, 15:55 pm
@Dawn: great song Dawnie, I like the strangest party and baby dont cry..
8 Feb 2010, 15:59 pm
@FireStraeuli: @charo: @Blouste: you arent all the same bloke are you? lol identical picks..
Cheetahs are an enigma, they impressed me towards the end of last S14, thought they were playing some decent rugby, would like to see them carry it over this year…
pretty much how I see the SA sides too.
8 Feb 2010, 16:03 pm
@Black Panther: Exactly what I’m saying BP , don’t you read between the lines.Everyone can look for excuses or reasons concerning past performances. Forget about the past **** who is going to win this year and next.
8 Feb 2010, 16:03 pm
Now, the question is, what does the Aussie teams look like..
Brumbies should be up there…
8 Feb 2010, 16:09 pm
@Blouste: yeah
brumbies and Tahs only realistic chance of semis, force to cause some pain for a few teams, reds the occassional win (though McKenzie may get them punching above their weight)… in my humble opinion
8 Feb 2010, 16:33 pm
Bananaboy
I’d never marked you down as a blowarse before, far from it in fact, but you did appear to have your banana cake and eat it too there fella.
I’m still waiting for the day this blog forgets the past, ain’t gonna happen in a hurry. I keep reading, for eg, about ABs being QtweFinalists’……it’s as if 2003 has been expunged from the record books. And their opponents that day were not France !
KIA kaha
Kiwi sides S14 2010 ?
Canty
Highlanders
Chiefs
Blues
Canes
8 Feb 2010, 16:52 pm
@Black Panther:You are only reminded of the WC 2007 because it hasn’t been expunged from memory yet and the only way that will happen is if you win the next WC. Its our way of saying you are “beatable” remember that.
8 Feb 2010, 17:08 pm
@bananaboy:
but before 2009, you only had that.
words
surely it was ONLY France who could mock NZ ?!
we learnt humility since ’91.
and SA ?
8 Feb 2010, 17:27 pm
@Black Panther: Don’t worry we’ve been humbled enough. We just love giving you guys stick about it to make ourselves forget about our own humbling experiences.
8 Feb 2010, 19:31 pm
good day peeps
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