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8 Sep 2010
Keo.co.za brings you the news from the Currie Cup.
Chiliboy gets rare start
Chiliboy Ralepelle will start for the Bulls against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The hooker fell behind Gary Botha and Bandise Maku in the pecking order after recovering from a foot injury earlier this season. He will, however, claim the No 2 jersey this weekend while Botha provides cover on the bench.
The Bulls have also selected Bok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard and lock Flip van der Merwe in their starting line-up, while inside centre Stefan Watermeyer replaces Wynand Olivier (rested) in the starting line-up.
Bulls – 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Gerhard van den Heever, 13 Jaco Pretorius, 12 Stefan Watermeyer, 11 Jaco van der Westhuyzen, 10 Jacques-Louis Potgieter, 9 Francois Hougaard, 8 Gerrit-Jan van Velze, 7 CJ Stander, 6 Derick Kuün (c), 5 Juandré Kruger, 4 Flip van der Merwe, 3 Werner Kruger, 2 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 1 Dean Greyling
Subs: 16 Gary Botha, 17 Rossouw de Klerk, 18 Jaco Engels, 19 Wilhelm Steenkamp, 20 Okkie Kruger, 21 Dustin Jinka, 22 Stephan Dippenaar.
Cheetahs without CJ
The Cheetahs will be without CJ van der Linde for their clash against the Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
President Harold Verster confirmed on Monday that skipper Juan Smith was not released by the Boks for selection but he was under the impression that prop Van der Linde was available for this weekend.
However, Saru confirmed on Wednesday that Van der Linde would not be available for selection. This sees no changes to the Cheetahs starting line-up after their win against Griquas in Kimberley last Friday.
Cheetahs – 15 Hennie Daniller, 14 Philip Snyman, 13 Robert Ebersohn, 12 Meyer Bosman, 11 Jongi Nokwe, 10 Louis Strydom, 9 Tewis de Bruyn, 8 Ashley Johnson, 7 Philip van der Walt, 6 Hendro Scholtz, 5 Waltie Vermeulen, 4 Francois Uys, 3 Kobus Calldo, 2 Adriaan Strauss (c), 1 Coenie Oosthuizen.
Subs: 16 Skipper Badenhorst, 17 WP Nel, 18 Izak van der Westhuizen, 19 Kabamba Floors, 20 Tertius Carse, 21 Sias Ebersohn, 22 Corné Uys.
Triple Bok boost for WP
Gio Aplon, Juan de Jongh and Jean de Villiers will all start against the Leopards this Saturday.
As expected, coach Allister Coetzee has brought the trio straight back into the line-up. Lionel Cronje will start at No 10 with Conrad Hoffmann getting an opportunity at fullback.
Brok Harris is granted some rest with JC Kritzinger coming into the team at tighthead.
WP – 15 Conrad Hoffmann, 14 Conrad Jantjes, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean de Villiers, 11 Gio Aplon, 10 Lionel Cronje, 9 Dewaldt Duvenage, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Nick Koster, 6 Francois Louw, 5 Anton van Zyl (c), 4 Adriaan Fondse, 3 JC Kritzinger, 2 Deon Fourie, 1 JD Moller.
Subs: 16 Callie Visagie, 17 Wicus Blaauw, 18 Brok Harris, 19 De Kock Steenkamp, 20 Yaya Hartzenburg, 21 Willem de Waal, 22 Paul Bosch.
Terblanche back at 15
Stefan Terblanche has moved back to his preferred position of fullback for the Sharks’ coming game against the Pumas.
Louis Ludik’s injury has necessitated the move. Andries Strauss shifts to outside centre in place of Terblanche, with Riaan Swanepoel starting at No 12.
Sharks -15. Stefan Terblanche (c) 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. Andries Strauss 12. Riaan Swanepoel 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Charl McLeod 8. Ryan Kankowski 7. Willem Alberts 6. Jacques Botes 5. Alistair Hargreaves 4. Steven Sykes 3. Eugene van Staden 2. Craig Burden 1. Patric Cilliers
Subs: 16. Kyle Cooper 17. Wiehahn Herbst 18. Michael Rhodes 19. Skholiwe Ndlovu 20. Rory Kockott 21. Andre Pretorius 22. Louis Ludik / Luzuko Vulindlu.
AWOL Mapoe frustrates Cheetahs
The Cheetahs plan to take the Sharks and Lionel Mapoe to court as the player still refuses to return to Bloemfontein.
The saga was supposedly settled when the Cheetahs won the case against the Sharks for Mapoe’s services. This after Mapoe signed a new deal with the Sharks after the Super 14 despite already having a contract with the Cheetahs until October 2011.
However, Mapoe has still not returned to the Cheetahs’ training and is reportedly still based in Durban with the Sharks. It is known that Mapoe does not want to return because of salary disputes.
Cheetahs president Harold Verster confirmed that they plan to take action in court again.
‘We will take this incident to Saru and sort this matter out in the high court,’ Verster told keo.co.za. ‘We also do not want any transfer fee from the Sharks for Lionel Mapoe. We want him back with us.’
Plumtree, Vermeulen rewarded
John Plumtree and Duane Vermeulen were named the Currie Cup Coach and Player of the Month on Tuesday.
Sharks head coach Plumtree received the Coach of the Month award after his team enjoyed a seven-match winning streak before their loss against the Bulls last weekend. The Sharks currently top the table with 36 log points, eight clear of Western Province, the Cheetahs and Bulls who are all tied in second place.
WP No 8 Vermeulen received the Player of the Month award as he has been a stand-out performer despite his team’s consecutive defeats in their last three games.
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8 Sep 2010, 11:02 am
@katman(katman)-49: I never said that he does not have a good season. He’s playing next to the best young fh in the country. Jantjies. He’s being made look better than he really is. Doppies is nowhere near internationl standard.
8 Sep 2010, 11:03 am
no lions player is near international standard
8 Sep 2010, 11:08 am
Vermeulen deserves a Green and Gold jersey! And the Green and Gold team needs him.
His cover tackle in the WP games against Lions to get back to the tryline and stop that was incredible.
He is the man!
#6 Schalk
#7 Juan
#8 Vermeulen
Louw/Potgieter on bench to replace whoever of the 3 is looking tired (if necessary)
8 Sep 2010, 11:10 am
@Tegejo(Tegejo)-50: Free State already made their point. It went for arbitration and they won. That was the correct thing to do.
However, now they must use the situation to their advantage. Remember, Mapoe is not playing for them in any case at this stage. Force the Sharks and Mapoe to make the decision. Ask for a tranfer fee. If the Sharks does not want to pay it the Sharks will tell him to go back to Bloem. If the Sharks do pay, the Cheetahs get money for a player they cannot use in any case.
8 Sep 2010, 11:10 am
@Tegejo(Tegejo)-51: Please copy and paste this on similar future posts.
* my opinion
8 Sep 2010, 11:13 am
@THEBokFan(bokfan1)-53: That loostrio lacks some speed would you not say. I personally think that Burger is past his sell by date. Rather go with Brussow/Stegmann, Juan/Burger, Vermeulen/Potgieter.
8 Sep 2010, 11:14 am
@THEBokFan(bokfan1)-53:
Jake White would love that loose trio…
8 Sep 2010, 11:16 am
@Beertjie(Beertjie)-54: I guess you’re right. But in the end, the Sharks still get what they want. Mapoe. They tried the same thing with Bakkies a couple of seasons ago. Fortunately Victor got involved before it got messy.
But yeah… in order to get this issue resolved, the Cheetahs should ask a tranfer fee of what he’s worth NOW, and now what he was worth when they signed him.
8 Sep 2010, 11:17 am
@katman(katman)-55: Everything I post is my opinion. Whats your point?
8 Sep 2010, 11:17 am
@katman(katman)-15: I agree with you 100%, it started in the Super14, he was outstanding in a losing team. he crosses the advantage, offloads on the tackle, good at cleaning rucks and stealing ball.
not saying he should be a Bok but he is playing well
8 Sep 2010, 11:19 am
@Horings(Horings)-56: possibly Horings – but I was only thinking of players currently available (so not Brussow – who I would put in at 6 in a heartbeat!)
I also thought Burger was getting past his best – but he has been amazing again this Tri Nations, no? – and in a VERY bad team. He is one of the few senior players who can hold his head up high.
@Frankly speaking(Frankly speaking)-57: hahaha true. Altho as soon as Brussie is back, he is my #6, so Jake wont like that.
Is Louw big enough for Jake I wonder?
8 Sep 2010, 11:22 am
@Tegejo(Tegejo)-58: The Sharks won’t get what they wanted. They wanted Mapoe for free. Paying a transfer fee is common practice in pro sport.
8 Sep 2010, 12:39 pm
@Horings(Horings)-56:
No not steggman
Burger and Brussouw 6
Smith & Flo 7
Alberts & Vermeulen 8
Dewaldt, Deysel, Spies & Kankowski to comepete for any spots through injury.
8 Sep 2010, 13:02 pm
@Tegejo(Tegejo)-50: I agree with you. Lionel has to learn that when you sign an agreement you honour it. In fact when you verbally enter an agreement you honour it.
8 Sep 2010, 14:07 pm
there’s a picture of Monty Dumond training with the EP Kings on the backpage of today’s Herald! Wtf
8 Sep 2010, 14:12 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-65: that name gives me shivers down my spine..
i hope he is training at crusaders or old boys.
no team should have to endure his cluelessness as well as strauss.
glad strauss off to FS just wish they can offer D@!*nd a loan agreement.
8 Sep 2010, 14:47 pm
That Province side looking good….looks like a cricket score coming for the Leopards. 88-6 to WP.
8 Sep 2010, 14:50 pm
What is up with AC and this 5-2 bench split!! We have talented backs who can sit on the bench, give them an oppurtunity.
8 Sep 2010, 15:13 pm
@iori Yagami(iori Yagami)-67: Not a very good cricket score that is…. Maybe a game where India is batting….
8 Sep 2010, 15:16 pm
I see Duanne vermeulen voted player of the month….Well deserved.
8 Sep 2010, 15:17 pm
@Tegejo(Tegejo)-69: LOL ok how about 123-3
8 Sep 2010, 15:18 pm
@stormersboy(stormersboy)-70: Really??
8 Sep 2010, 16:05 pm
what the hell is wrong with the cheetahs if a player does not want to play for a team anymore why would you want him there, it seems like they only want to frustrate the guy, sounds typical like the”boo habana” types, making their living on either oppressing, booing or frustrating a black player….. come my lilly people release the bloody oke, what the hell is wrong with you, i am actually glad you did not get cj back cuase you dont deserve him. juan must be clever and also jump the ship and join another side. freaken low class four coloured cheaters..
mapoe must come to the bulls..now thats a thought…!!!!
8 Sep 2010, 16:18 pm
AC has picked the wrong players in past few weeks, De Waal is one dimensional, Duvenhage needs Peter Grant outside him and playing conrad hoffman out of position. But atleast we done have Nquelevuki to give away silly penalties this time.
Province must make sure they win next games for place in the semi-finals.
They will have a strong line up come the final game of season before semi’s
15 Conrad Janjtes
14 Gio Aplon
13 Jaque Fourie
12 Jean De Villiers
11 Bryan Habana
10 Lionel Cronje
9 Ricky Januarie
8 Duane Vermeulen
7 Francois Louw
6 Schalk Burger
5 Anton Van Zyl
4 Adriaan Fondse
3 Brok Harris
2 Tiaan Liebenberg
1 Wickus Blaauw
16 Deon Fourie
17 JD Moller / JC Kritzinger
18 De Kock Steenkamp
19 Nick Koster
20 Dewaldt Duvenhage / Conrad Hoffman
21 Willem De Waal (For kicking reasons only)
22 Juan De Jongh
8 Sep 2010, 16:22 pm
Good thing for province they playing the Leopards
need full house of points to get back to the top before the semis. Home final for province this year. 
8 Sep 2010, 16:37 pm
@malema vs verwoerd(malema vs verwoerd)-73: The Cheetahs should do the honest thing and admit that his contract with them was for 5 grand a month. That’s right 5000. That’s 95000 less than the Sharks pay him now. I wonder why he wants to move?
8 Sep 2010, 21:14 pm
About time that Lionel Cronje gets a start.
Now he must just go out there and have a blinder.
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