Braced for battle
21 Jun 2011
Watch out Sonny Bill Williams, the best is yet to come from Jean de Villiers.
After Williams and De Villiers’s first meeting, in the Super Rugby match at Newlands in May, Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder declared the midfield spoils shared. However, that didn’t prevent an avalanche of post-match analyses and comments on what the perceived outcome of this particular battle portended for the World Cup.
‘I didn’t pay attention to what was being said in the media,’ says De Villiers, in the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, on sale Wednesday. ‘For me it was just another big game. Sonny Bill is a good player, but you can’t get hung up on personal battles because you don’t go up against your opposite number in every single situation. There are so many other things to worry about. You have to trust in the guy next to you and work together to beat the opposition.’
In the same article, Stormers backline coach Robbie Fleck talks about the little changes that De Villiers has made to his game since returning from Ireland that have made a big difference, while former Wales centre Scott Gibbs explains why De Villiers is not being used properly by the Stormers or Boks.
Also in the new issue:
– Rassie Erasmus will give the Springboks a technical edge. SA Rugby magazine finds out exactly what his role entails
– Nothing much changes for the All Blacks when it comes to the Tri-Nations, even when the bigger prize hovers just beyond its conclusion
– Sonny Bill Williams on his trademark offload, facing Jean de Villiers, and his love for boxing
– Robbie Deans believes Australia’s improved playing depth will allow the Wallabies to adopt a squad system in this year’s Tri-Nations
– Matt Giteau on why teams will take the Tri-Nations seriously, Jake White’s appointment as Brumbies coach, and signing for Toulon
– Os du Randt speaks out: ‘They used that late-night incident as an excuse to get rid of me … Peter [de Villiers] and Saru don’t deserve to be a part of any World Cup success’
– The Springbok Sevens were full value for their World Series tournament wins in London and Edinburgh
– New Sharks signing Marius Joubert has become a thinking midfielder
– The Pampas XV overcame unique obstacles to win the Vodacom Cup
– Robert and Sias Ebersohn on life, loyalty and the Springboks
– Six years ago, Ryand Hattingh had his neck broken in a schools match after his opponent used an illegal scrumming manoeuvre. SA Rugby magazine reveals how, in a landmark court ruling, the latter was made liable for damages
– Schalk Brits was the best hooker in the 2010-11 English Premiership and should go to the World Cup with the Springboks
– Leinster hooker Richardt Strauss on winning the European Cup and why he wants to play for Ireland
– What happened to McNeil Hendricks?
– FREE: Double-sided poster of Jean de Villiers and Sonny Bill Willams
– SMS COMPETITION: Win Samsung products worth R60 000, including a 40-inch LCD TV, camcorder, double-door fridge and notebook
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272 Comments
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21 Jun 2011, 13:07 pm
@cane(cane)-199:
Thanks mate, and you can say anything, I only kept this alias on here as it was the one I started off with many moons ago (not that it means anything anymore!)
21 Jun 2011, 13:08 pm
@Puma(Puma)-200:
Was told by someone with family there just now everyone is a bit shaken up, just terrible for those poor folks.
21 Jun 2011, 13:08 pm
@cane(cane)-199: Morne’s articles are always superb Cane. That was a great one by him once again. Was on sw and rt as well.
21 Jun 2011, 13:09 pm
@PissAnt(PissAnt)-202: I feel for them mate. Must really be a worry.
21 Jun 2011, 13:13 pm
@PissAnt(PissAnt)-188: Good article. Can you not get more involved with articles like that on this site? You know Keo has his “open door policy”.
21 Jun 2011, 13:15 pm
@Puma(Puma)-200:
It is never-ending Puma.
People cannot begin to rebuild their lives while the after shocks continue.
Insurance Co’s won’t pay out. Building Consents by Local Authorities will not be issued……………………………..etc.etc.
21 Jun 2011, 13:19 pm
3.5 magnitude aftershock, 10km South-West of Christchurch, 10:57 NZ time…
21 Jun 2011, 13:21 pm
@Yetirat(Yetirat)-205:
Haha yeti, they did publish a couple many years ago, but they have more than enough content to go around on here I am sure.
21 Jun 2011, 13:22 pm
@cane(cane)-206: I really do feel for the people there Cane. Some not only lost everything they ever owned, but loved ones. Think that was terrible heartache for plenty that live there.
21 Jun 2011, 13:24 pm
@PissAnt(PissAnt)-208: Would be good if you did some articles Morne. But I blog on the sites where you do write articles.
21 Jun 2011, 13:24 pm
@Puma(Puma)-209:
Sort of puts things in perspective, not to mention the effort by the Crusaders this year in context of this terrible situation.
21 Jun 2011, 13:33 pm
@PissAnt(PissAnt)-211: For sure mate.
21 Jun 2011, 13:33 pm
@Puma(Puma)-209: @PissAnt(PissAnt)-211:
The Crusaders efforts have helped lift the spirits of many in Canterbury.
Positive results by their Team, are a diversion from the realities of everyday life.
I hope they get some more relief in the next couple of weeks.
8)
21 Jun 2011, 13:34 pm
Firstly, keo needs to go to woolworths and armani, not vrede
Secondly open door policy se voet. It is a myth!
21 Jun 2011, 13:37 pm
@Dawn(Dawn)-214:
Armani don’t have a kiddies range.
21 Jun 2011, 13:38 pm
@Valkyrie is Capo the poodlenaaier(gunther)-215:
21 Jun 2011, 13:40 pm
@Valkyrie is Capo the poodlenaaier(gunther)-215:
@Dawn(Dawn)-214:
The Two Stooges,
LOL
(sorry)
21 Jun 2011, 13:41 pm
@cane(cane)-213:
I tried my best to pay tribute to them yesterday, all seems hollow following today’s events and more quakes – there was a 2nd aftershock tonight, 15 minutes after the last one, same location, 10km outside Christchurch.
21 Jun 2011, 13:50 pm
@Dawn(Dawn)-214: Still has that restraining order in place huh?
21 Jun 2011, 13:57 pm
@Taahirah(Taahirah)-219:
Which one?
21 Jun 2011, 14:09 pm
@PissAnt(PissAnt)-208: Yeah I remember those, they were good. Oh they have the quantitiy alright, no one doubts that, it’s the quality of the content that seems to be lacking in so many of the pieces.
21 Jun 2011, 14:12 pm
@keo(keo)-95:
sort him out 
21 Jun 2011, 14:23 pm
@keo(keo)-127: R150 million !!
So Keo, how about your company contributing to my new m*nkey sanctuary ?? When the introductory cage is finished and experimental half a acre weld mesh (electrified) is finished a lot of very damaged m*nkeys will be living their permanently as they can never be released into the wild again.
21 Jun 2011, 14:27 pm
And yes I am shameless and have no scarm when it comes to the animals
21 Jun 2011, 14:28 pm
@Treehugger(Treehugger)-223:
keo is happy to contribute to your m0nkey sanctuary.
on behalf of all of us he is sending you our friend valkyrie.
he will be teaching them craft and basic maths.
21 Jun 2011, 14:30 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-225:
And ET can be the veterinarian?
21 Jun 2011, 14:33 pm
@Treehugger(Treehugger)-223: Keo has his own ****** sanctuary right here. He preserves the wildlife in his own way.
21 Jun 2011, 14:34 pm
@WP Till I Die(WP-Forever)-226:
Et will be our medical dummy.
We will be using him to explain the missing link.
Apparently he is fluent in m0nkey talk.
21 Jun 2011, 14:35 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-228:
He’ll be telling them about Julius Malema?
21 Jun 2011, 14:37 pm
Actually.
Et’s missus wants to divorce him because he is such an obsessive Monkees fan.
Music films everything…he can’t stop monkeying around..
He thought she was joking.
And then he saw her face…..
21 Jun 2011, 14:40 pm
Keo is, as we say, a brekgat
Dropping HSM numbers here
We ain’t impressed
21 Jun 2011, 14:42 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-230:
Oh what can it mean to a daydream believer and a homecoming queen?
21 Jun 2011, 14:45 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-225:
21 Jun 2011, 14:47 pm
And then he nogal gets censored by his own website
21 Jun 2011, 14:50 pm
Eish none of that is helpful guys, I want MONEY and lots of it !!!
21 Jun 2011, 14:51 pm
@WP Till I Die(WP-Forever)-232: lol nice guy…
21 Jun 2011, 14:55 pm
@WP Till I Die(WP-Forever)-229:
Sies.
Bra Julius is the future of South Africa.
The bankers will be the first to feel the cleansing flames of the Revolution.
Incestec will be known as the Fikile Mabula Money Tree.
21 Jun 2011, 14:57 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-237:
Is Fikile Mabula related to Fikile Mbalula at all?
Or is it ET’s nom de guerre?
21 Jun 2011, 14:59 pm
@Treehugger(Treehugger)-235:
Well if you want money out of me, WPTID or stormersahoy then lapdancing is probably the way forward my sweet.
21 Jun 2011, 15:00 pm
@WP Till I Die(WP-Forever)-238:
I am dyslexic when it comes to Hxosa names.
21 Jun 2011, 15:02 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-239:
I thought that was you at Mavs!
21 Jun 2011, 15:03 pm
@Treehugger(Treehugger)-235:
Go into politics…
21 Jun 2011, 15:03 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-239:
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-240:
21 Jun 2011, 15:08 pm
I was the one drowning in a sea of strippers, chicken wings, bourbon sours and amphetamines.
But I feeling better now.
21 Jun 2011, 15:16 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-239: hahahahahahahahahaha
@WP Till I Die(WP-Forever)-242: lol I will start THE CONFUSED AND CAN CONTRADICT ITSELF PARTY
21 Jun 2011, 15:29 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-239: Amen Brother.
21 Jun 2011, 16:12 pm
@Treehugger(Treehugger)-245: There was good programme on Channel 4 out hear on Conservation scams involving the AWF and WWF… bad stuff.. Evicting local populations to make way for conservation enterprises.. I worked for DEAT for a while so I understand how the scams work.. Fantastic Freebies for them tree huggers and kitty lovers
21 Jun 2011, 16:13 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-244: Great nic… you be the bigger man
.. lead the way bro
21 Jun 2011, 16:21 pm
@Gunther is looking to the future with hope in his heart.(gunther)-228:
good one
21 Jun 2011, 16:36 pm
@youknowwho(youknowwho)-247: You talk such toss Shaun, this is on my land with my money so far and the people i work and deal with do none of this scamming cr8p, you have made me very angry !!
They out there everyday helping not like some of these aid orphan charities where they just sit back and spend foreign donar money on lovely cars and eating at expensive res truants a couple nights a week.
And yes!! I know what I am talking about, my mother and step father were very involved with it, not paid a cent and when she did the books at year end was horrified at all the missing money and the same applies to another one near here.
People who work with animals know there is no money coming their way so if you can get a sponsor it is quite a big deal, companies hardly give any more because they can build and support a couple of crèches in a township area and rather get the BEE points.
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