Performed most tasks reasonably but was a tad under-done for conditioning. This was blindingly obvious when he constantly sprinted out of alignment on defense, from an already off-side position. His stamina and legal positioning will come with game time.

For example, in this one there is a great interview with Francois Louw – which is something I have been waiting for, for ages – to hear his side of the story.

That kind of thing you cant get on the net I think.

I am a big fan of the guy and cant believe how he was treated in the 3 Nations. I hope he plays even better in S15 than he did last year (if possible) and is in the RWC squad.

I wish the Bok coaches had just tried the Stormers loose trio for that 1st 3 Nations game in Auckland…
they had dominated all NZ sides in S14 and it couldve worked. Then kept Yster Smith on the bench for the last 30 mins or so, and nowdays the Boks could also use Alberts.

Anyway – wishful thinking, we will never know. But dropping Louw was terrible. As bad as Vermeulen not getting a call up.

Spies and Kanko have had more than enough chances to prove they are not the best #8s.
Same with Daniels, Potgieter and Stegman at 6. All great players but for the Boks we need something more – and that Stormers loose trio is it! With Juan and Alberts rotating in the trio I think it will be awesome.

And of course Brussow if he is still so brilliant under the new laws.

Ryan’s writing skills are coming along! The first 2 paragraphs of the Fourie Du Prrez article are pure poetry!
Also his description in the Face Off column that “sentiment directed my pen”

The Tweet section is very entertaining – Ross Skeate’s tweets were classic!

The Robert Gumede interview was brilliant, I like his vision and his views.

The article on referees was very interesting and well-balanced. It showed how complicated a rugby ref’s job is but also gave stats about how vastly different 2 top referees penalty counts can be (and therefore inconsistent for teams to play the game with). Fascinating.

What I didnt like:
Marc Hinton – BORING! As usual. Why would I want to read about the potential next AB coach?

Keo’s comments on Pdiv’s tenure being “4 years too many”. Offsides Keo! Is that column of yours published in a NZ magazine?

But all in all a quality mag that keeps improving

So you mention Mike Vick and Luke, but no one else can express a view, because if we do, it stops being relevant? Hahahahahaha. You’re a funny guy.

You entire post @rossoneri(rossoneri)-558 was aimed at me instead the subject I had posted about.

As Katman says, @>^..^< katman(katman)-592 you seem to be looking for an argument all the time.

Come on, we’re all here to discuss and debate, but not to insult each other when we dont know each other. Save the insults for the Kiwis

Where did I insult you chap? As for opinions, I am entitled to mine too.

As for rugby stuff? Who mentioned twitter posts, and Mike Vick?

You need to calm down oke. Its just a blog where people are discussing rugby stuff. You seem very tense.

Insults? Racism? Ugly? Hate?

Go read again. Seriously Rossi, you’ve lost the plot here.

@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-552: Well HG, its not only Luke who admires Vick – he has legions of fans and supporters. I suppose its different people – some view only what a sportsman does on the field as relevant, while others think they should be “good” people in their overall lives.

@>^..^< katman(katman)-561: I agree with you Katman – he didnt really turn his life around, he simply was allowed to return to the game, and played well (like he did before)…

I cant see though how someone who willingly harms innocent animals like that, to make millions of dollars, can be condoned. It makes Pedrie’s, Andries’ and even Luke’s transgressions pale in comparison!

Are we done?

This was not a good call from a professional sportsman who is a role model to kids and others.

When all the football scandals broke last year in the UK – John Terry, Ashley Cole and even Rooney’s – there was massive debate about their roles as role models for the country’s youth and their responsibilities off the field and so on. I firmly believe that these sportsmen have a responsibility off the field to be good role models.

If Pedrie comes back, and plays good rugby and makes the Bok team or whatever, that will be great for him and an asset to SA Rugby, but I dont think any of us (and I personally wouldnt) talk of him coming back from “adversity” or “a knock” or anything like that. His misfortune was unfortunately his own doing.

So go easy on the adjectives and insults. If you cant appreciate an opinion and another point of view and all you can resort to is shouting it down and insults, then it shows who, in fact, is “plain pathetic”

There must be a full moon high above Boksburg… Hot flushes, anger and tantrums all round…

Truly special… A Boksburg special…

The Fellowship of the Ring: An in-depth look at the inner circle of senior Boks who keep their spots by continuously kissing the coach’s nought.

The Two Towers: We take a look at how the Bulls will crumble back to their levels of a decade ago after Vic and Bakkies retire.

Return of the King: (already dealt with)

And as a bonus feature, we could have a piece that blows smoke up the bum of Luke Watson, called “The Hobbit”.

@wooden spoon(wooden spoon)-584: So you’ll be yapping at my heels today. Okay. SIT! Good boy.