Comments on: Back in the Bullring http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/ An independent look at South African rugby Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:38:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Noel http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1572734 Noel Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:54:24 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1572734 I’m glad Gary is back, he is a great player in the loose and good at lineout time he has matured in Europe welcome back to a great BULL!

]]> By: Jacques Snyman Website Design http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1562765 Jacques Snyman Website Design Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:45:34 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1562765 Heheheheh – Gary can not be as bad as Bullet aka Pellet, Dalton – or James Small for that matter, altho he played with hookers, rather than playing hooker himself ;-)

]]> By: Taahirah http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550940 Taahirah Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550940 @Oubaas2009: Im sure you could. Still doesnt make him a bad role model though.

]]> By: Oubaas2009 http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550921 Oubaas2009 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:21:53 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550921 @Taahirah: I can think of a few better role models out there than Gary Botha!

]]> By: Taahirah http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550272 Taahirah Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:51:08 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550272 @Oubaas2009: Oh but he is Oubaas. His dedication, perseverance, never-say-die-attitude and team player qualities. He has had to overcome a lot of adversity and always relishes the challenge. When Shimange was picked ahead of him (eventhough he was the premier hooker in the country by far), he merely stated that our divisive past requires it and just kept working at his game. Wouldnt mind my kids to be the caliber of a Gary Botha.

]]> By: Oubaas2009 http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550260 Oubaas2009 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:35:11 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550260 @Taahirah:@Blouste: Sounds like “Gary Botha is such a humble player and a great roll model for the kids” might be a little optimistic.

]]> By: Taahirah http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550256 Taahirah Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:28:55 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550256 @Blouste: If memory serves me correct AP’s kicking to posts was very poor, missing several easy attempts in the first half. Jack then brought on a number of first choice players in order to secure the match ofcourse substituting second-stringers like GB in process. Gary was desperate to make an impression and felt that AP’s poor goalkicking deprived him of the opportunity to stake his claim. He vented his frustrations in the dressingroom after the game. :D
Percy also told bout how he smashed Jean de Villiers’ face in when Jean and Butchy was making fun of him during a team video session.

]]> By: Blouste http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550223 Blouste Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:41:04 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550223 If it was in the book, can someone explain why it happened?

]]> By: Blouste http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550221 Blouste Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:37:00 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550221 @Hoops:

He he he, that’s funny.

Maybe I should read old Percy’s book then…

]]> By: Taahirah http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550219 Taahirah Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:32:26 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550219 @Hoops: Wasnt that in Percy’s book?

]]> By: Partizan http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550207 Partizan Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:21:39 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550207 Oh hier kom skopskiet en sy pro-WP comments. Nothing new

]]> By: Oubaas2009 http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550195 Oubaas2009 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:05:04 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550195 Gary Botha has the Sharks to thank for his rise to fame.

It was in 2003 that he played S12 with the Sharks and made his name whilst the Bulls preferred Dinosaur Danie Coetzee.

]]> By: Hoops http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550179 Hoops Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:42:54 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550179 I also heard and this is drivel…that Gary moered AP after the tonga game because that effectively ended GB’s WC!!

Scource knows Andre Pretorius very well!

]]> By: Hoops http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550173 Hoops Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:39:27 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550173 Blouste

A travel agent I know who does the bookings for flights……

He asked her if she knows who he is and who she is talking to?? and then stated in big bravado that he is a springok hooker!!! So WTF?

In my opinion the rank for hooker is Tiaan, JS, Biz, Deon Fourie, Strauss, Maku then Gary!

]]> By: skopskiet http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550161 skopskiet Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:31:29 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550161 Liebenberg best Hooker in country by country mile

Smit, Biz, Botha all should follow in line

Maku should be fast tracked to advance to front rank. Nothing wrong with Maku’s abilities both in tight and loose. Probably far better than Botha any day of any week.

]]> By: BlueBlood http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550158 BlueBlood Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:28:37 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550158 Botha wont be selected for RWC 2011, Biz will, but Biz will be banned in the first game and Botha will have to fly out.

]]> By: JA-JA http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550082 JA-JA Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:04:21 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550082 Bissie is a chop and not worth the penalties he gives away, he’s going to cost you 6 points in a normal match, I’d play Smit, Liebenberg and Strauss ahead of him, he needs to grow up he’s like a frustrated immature 16 year old in a big *** 24 year olds body.

]]> By: Taahirah http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550046 Taahirah Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:58:38 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550046 @Tisme: Dont be so sure. PDV values input from his senior players in selection decisions. Barney, Vic, FdP. Dont be surprised of they sway him to give GB a look-in at the World Cup squad, backed up by some good performances ofcourse.

]]> By: Dawn http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550027 Dawn Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:39:58 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550027 @PissAnt:

Those two e-mail addies he gave you belong to the fire-breathing dragons who guard the entrance to the Monarchs’ lair.

]]> By: Heavens Game http://keo.co.za/2010/03/25/back-in-the-bull-ring/#comment-1550022 Heavens Game Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:36:06 +0000 http://www.keo.co.za/?p=55555#comment-1550022 Nice article, seems Gary Botha has learnt much from being in the UK. Good on you, Mr. Botha.

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