Comments on: Shining son

By: Atreides

Atreides — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:19:00 +0000

@rugby_only : Lol spot on...just another quota who got schooled by a thrown-together team

By: rugby_only

rugby_only — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 05:29:19 +0000

- jantjies is a product of our national B-EE system . The I saw EJ play he did well but never the class of Lambie at 10. I’m afraid that Lambie is now compaired to a lesser player only because of race. PL is a brilliant player. How many young players have won Currie Cup finals and in the way he has? EJ on the other hand is a good player in an average side performing well at provincial level. The step up to test level is much bigger than the previous disadvantaged lot want to admit. EJ will be shown up today and Springbok Rugby will pay the price. At least we kan say that we have another black test cap!

By: slow114

slow114 — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 05:11:39 +0000

Thank you for your service RSM Jantjies.

By: Mike H

Mike H — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:40:27 +0000

@Qudeni : And Victor Matfield looks like a caveman - what should he do to clean up? Shave? Get a haircut? Please mate you are nit picking big time.

By: Mike H

Mike H — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:38:44 +0000

One for the future I really do hope.

I think they should have listened to Mitchell but then again he needs exposure to teh Bok setup if he is in their long term plans.

I do think though we as a whole don’t give enough attention to rest and conditioning. Our players (and other countries players) are very over-played.

Greed and fear – ruin a career

By: Hondo

Hondo — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:59:42 +0000

If he is such a good Dad, then he should warn his kid to steer clear from the like of Nonu, De Wet Barry, or the French head hunters or his career will be cut short abruptly,,,

By: Qudeni

Qudeni — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:54:47 +0000

@wing_14 : Don't talk too soon. We don't know what will happen but don't write off EL J quickly.

By: wing_14

wing_14 — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:20:30 +0000

@willievz : Agree with Lambie, but Elton has not proved himself against top opposition in the S14?

By: wing_14

wing_14 — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:19:30 +0000

Jantjies will be owned by Gits tomorrow, boks in for a beating

By: Qudeni

Qudeni — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:14:33 +0000

Elton Jantjies only draw-back, which I just cannot get over is that platteland-paarl hairdo! That has to go. He needs to neaten that up quick. It looks like an S-curl after a swim without a shower cap, just not proper.

By: Qudeni

Qudeni — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:05:28 +0000

@Tbozknows : Francois Steyn time has come and gone. Lil Jantjies and the Lamb, are the Bok future. Both of them trump Francois Steyn on the talent side, we talk of young players, and I naturally gravitate to comparing Frans Steyn to a Kurtley Beale, James O'Connor, or Quade Cooper, and I don't think he is on their level at all in lieu of impact and sensational play in the international arena. However, I do believe the dangerous duo EL-J and the Lamb in two years of consistent play at Flyhalf and fullback respectively can get there.

By: willievz

willievz — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:16:18 +0000

Elton and Patrick are the future.

And the present.

If you are good enough, you are old enough.

By: Mighty Horua

Mighty Horua — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:14:38 +0000

The Shining Son and The Prince could be the difference in this game

If the Shining Son performs on Sat and later on during the S15, then I think its time then to come back to the real Vahalla Park!

By: Tbozknows

Tbozknows — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:57:12 +0000

The funny thing is of all these kids to come through Francios Steyn has been the Biggest sensation of them all. He is not necessary the most gifted of them, however he has left a strong marker on World rugby. He makes so many bad decisions in matches but he makes at least 80-100 good decisions. He is a loose-canon, but he has won a world cup at 19, went on to win a Lions series, trinations and contributed hugely to the success of all those Bok accolades.

By: Tbozknows

Tbozknows — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:46:28 +0000

@Transformation : Lambie did have a descant S14.. He was nothing amazing but he had definately elevated his game sinve his time playing S14. After that season, the dude played in the SA U20 Worldcup and was a man among boys.. His defence and agression was too much for the the other boys his age to handle..

By: Tbozknows

Tbozknows — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:40:53 +0000

@Transformation : The “jerry curl juice” could drip, leave an oil slick. Melt the snow and form some lubricated emulsion that melts rugby studs. Watch the power of Samson Jantjies.. The legend.. lol

By: Qudeni

Qudeni — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:00:10 +0000

@Yetirat : Fortunately, Lil' Jantjies is a strict flyhalf, there's no where else to play him, which gives him an immense advantage to have more consistency in that position. Besides, I think the Boks in time, hopefully, short time will need both Lambie and Jantjies on the paddock. Lambie's kicking game is not on the same level as Jantjies but playing at full back it does not necessarily have to be in the new era, a full back needs to have the ability to pick space and I am of the opinion Lambie can do that. The Boks need a full back who can combine and involve his wings in counter-attack. The other option of course for the Boks is Aplon at fullback and Lambie at inside center with Juan De Jong at outside. This already sounds dangerous combine these chaps with Lwazi Mvovo and Basson, then the Boks will have no choice but be exciting! Elton at flyhalf is a revelation, in the mode of King Carlos, has an eager nose for a gap, great feet, no-look passes, but has a better still-ball kicking ability then Carlos Spencer. Lil' El J is definitely the business. Ps. I love the fact that his father picks him up at a pre-agreed time after he's gone for a beer with the fellows! Stunning.

By: Yetirat

Yetirat — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:00:06 +0000

Here’s hoping Elton is managed well and flourishes in time. Confident that Mitchell and Spencer will develop him into the best that he can be. Dicky would have played him in 3 different positions already )

By: poppa69

poppa69 — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:56:06 +0000

@Transformation : yeah, I agree on Cruden... I think the cancer angle with him actually helped push him into the limelight some... I did read the article and am impressed with Eltons dad... didnt realise Lambie had super experience... I guess we all look at up and comers hoping that we have unearthed the next superstar of rugby..

By: Transformation

Transformation — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:51:37 +0000

@KevinRack : hahaha