Mujati’s Saints march into semis
10 Apr 2011
Brian Mujati delivered a strong performance in Northampton’s 23-13 win over Ulster while Toulouse beat Biarritz 27-20 in extra time in the last two European Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
The former Springbok tighthead prop impressed with a good overall display up front for Northampton as they advanced to the European Cup semis for the third time. Ulster, who fielded five Saffas in scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar, No 8 Pedrie Wannenburg, flanker Robbie Diack, lock Johann Muller and tighthead prop BJ Botha, weren’t able to score in the second half as they surrendered a 13-10 half-time lead.
Wing Andrew Timble’s try and flyhalf Ian Humphrey’s boot secured Ulster’s three-point advantage at the break, but scrumhalf Lee Dickson’s 54th-minute converted try proved to be the deciding score in Northampton’s triumph in Milton Keynes.
In San Sebastian, Toulouse survived a late fight back from Biarritz. The former relinquished a 17-0 half-time lead in a rain-affected match as the teams were deadlocked at 20-20 after 80 minutes. Flanker Yannick Nyanga then scored the match-winning try in extra time to seal Toulouse’s place in the final four.
Last year’s champions were cruising in the first stanza as tries from fullback Cedric Heymans and wing Maxime Medard built a healthy lead. Biarritz scrumhalf Dimitri Yachvili spearheaded his team’s comeback as he slotted five penalties, including a last-minute three-pointer that leveled matters and forced extra time. Yachvili, however, missed the conversion after wing Ilikena Bolakoro’s try at the death which would’ve been enough for victory.
During the extra 20 minutes, Nyanga charged down a Yachvili clearance and crossed the chalk to seal the win for Toulouse.
European Cup quarter-final results:
Perpignan 29 Toulon 25
Leinster 17 Leicester 10
Northampton 23 Ulster 13
Toulouse 27 Biarritz 20
European Cup semi-final draw (30 April):
Perpignan vs Toulouse
Northampton vs Leinster
17 Comments
10 Apr 2011, 20:14 pm
get this laddie into Boks front row, he’s our only TH hope of any stature whatsoever, otherwise Franks Bro’s and the rest are gonna shove Jannie Dup and CJ’s kops up their proverbial poeps.
10 Apr 2011, 20:18 pm
Is this get on the Mujati express… Like Fourie is the best hooker in SA…
Everyday another hero gets pulled onto a pedestal by WePee/Stormer fans and press…
Would love to know who the fark these fools think they are and who they think they are kidding…
10 Apr 2011, 20:22 pm
you the dumbass fool nobody else, but continue believing your high and mighty krautassed propaganda delinquent Nazi Schmuck
Mujati would annihilate JDP any day of any week but then obviously you wouldn’t believe it, just as you live in your abysmal Goebeldy Gwatfaced denial that Fourie didn’t show Bismark who was boss last Saturday, which he absolutely did without a hint of a lie, palooka prima donna prickfaced punk.
10 Apr 2011, 20:26 pm
You really have no idea… Lost in a sea of gobbledygook…
Jannie DuP is the best tight head for the Boks…
Dippy De Villiers thinks so… that should be good enough for you… unless you have changed your reverberating mind again…
Two-faced twat!
10 Apr 2011, 20:49 pm
HG, mujati was born in Zim like you man, why don’t you want him to play for the Boks? The guy is solid, he’s been on form for the past month.
10 Apr 2011, 20:53 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-5: Born in Zim? Me? ChumiBummi, come now dont be churlish… 2 can play at your game if you want., hehehe…
Its not about wanting a chap to play for the Boks when he aint good enough or doesn’t offer something that is better than that offered at present…
Of course if you think his pigmentation counts as the main factor then who am I to argue,,,
10 Apr 2011, 21:11 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-6: hehehe yeah you know ian smith
mujati is better than jannie pap snoek…even though jannie improved last year.
10 Apr 2011, 21:23 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-7: Yes ChumiBummi… and(-ile) that will be a enough for now before I call your buffalo… I mean bluff
Who knows who… except he who knows that Brian aint better than Jannie DuP… especially when two DuPs are in the front row…
But what do you care about rugger when you want to play other games… HG is here to oblige you with his unfair advantage…
10 Apr 2011, 21:32 pm
Brian and BJ against each other. Ruan. Some ex Sharks captain.
Was like watching a local game….
Well done to NH.
10 Apr 2011, 22:06 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-8: go double check on ur intel it’s dodgier than the US
10 Apr 2011, 23:21 pm
I didn’t rate Mujati before he went to Eng. Jeez he’s improved!
I agree that CJ and Jannie dup aren’t up to it. BJ still my 1st choice and Mujati as back up.
11 Apr 2011, 01:13 am
The Saints don’t normally play Mujati for the full 80. I’d like to see him come on at 60 mins for the Boks and see how he gets on. Unfortunately with CJ covering 2 positions, even though he’s not that great at either, he will always have the upper hand with the selectors.
11 Apr 2011, 09:13 am
Mujati has been playing superb rugby all year. And in this specific game, BJ Botha only went one direction. Backwards. Tonga’uia drilled him.
11 Apr 2011, 12:24 pm
Zimbabwe has produced currently the 2 best Springbok props,classic.Peterhouse boys too,am so proud
11 Apr 2011, 15:24 pm
@stand-off(Braders)-11:
BJ is not good enough.
Plus his lack of mobility & bulk is a deterrent. Mujati & Jannie better options
Dont even mention CJ next to a Bok jumper.He is pathetic.benching for Stormers is where he belongs
11 Apr 2011, 15:25 pm
@Diliza(Diliza)-14:
True.LOL,showing up plumtree etc
12 Apr 2011, 10:42 am
@mshiniwami(mshiniwami)-16:dont forget Falcon and Prince Edward..lol
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