KeoTV: D-Day for desperate Boks

1.keo:

19 Aug 2011, 11:25 am

Boks by 12. You heard it first here from the guru!

2.keo:

19 Aug 2011, 11:27 am

must say looking pretty smooth in my nr 1′s … Bridgette Knight at Virgin Active (Wembley square) responsible for the 3 kilos loss and counting … Brilliant PT

3.Esoteric: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 11:30 am

I hope that you’re not wearing +12 on your face on Monday morning Keo

4.Esoteric: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 11:31 am

BTW, sharp tie :p

5.RL:

19 Aug 2011, 11:32 am

So the famous Keo curse had been placed on the Boks … fellows if you want to make some money then go black.

6.grant10: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 11:33 am

I have to admit I have no clue what to expect….

7.Michael: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 11:34 am

@grant10(grant10)-6: I think the Boks are going to produce something special. The real question is whether they have one last campaign left in them.

8.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 11:35 am

My heart yearns for a win, but the brain knows better.

9.Michael: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 11:36 am

Oh Keo, that tie. That tie boytjie.

10.Big Hit: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 11:36 am

@RL(RL)-5:

11.WP Till I Die: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 11:38 am

Ryan looks like some kind of flashy lumberjack…

@keo(keo)-1:

I think you might be right. I’ll be backing the Boks by about 9/10 or so.

12.willievz: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 11:48 am

@keo(keo)-1:

Keo!!

Why, why, why did you have to give us the kiss of death?

13.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:01 pm

d-day?….what a load of kak….win or lose the boks are still going to the wc…d-day starts on the 9th of october…

14.Gunther: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:01 pm

lolapalooza keo.

I hope that you didn’t wear that tie to see your bank manager.

You look like a used car salesman.

15.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:04 pm

I couldn’t hear a word of that, keo. You tie is too loud.

16.Te Rangatira: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:06 pm

Massive game. SBW could be the difference?

17.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:09 pm

@we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise…(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-13:

orrr..orrrr…on the 8th if we come second in our pool…

18.BringItHomeBoks: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:11 pm

@keo(keo)-2: 3 kilos loss is good China, but you need to work on the shoulders boet

That tie is bigger than you!

19.Esoteric: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:11 pm

@Te Rangatira(Te Rangatira)-16: Boks lasting full 80 will be the difference.

20.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:12 pm

@BringItHomeBoks(bokfan1)-18: It only looks wide because he had to knot it so short.

21.KWAGGA ROBERTSE: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:12 pm

Bliksem Ryan you look like Huckleberry Fin

@BringItHomeBoks(bokfan1)-18: That knot remeinds me of a big block Chevy motor….. hehehe

22.KWAGGA ROBERTSE: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:13 pm

@KWAGGA ROBERTSE(KWAGGA ROBERTSE)-21: reminds

23.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:14 pm

is touting gambling on a public forum legal?

24.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:16 pm

@rangerman(rangerman)-23: As long as you mumble something about winners knowing when to quit, you can say anything.

25.KWAGGA ROBERTSE: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:17 pm

Got the boks by 4 on SB……….. c’mon boytjies. I got farked seriasly the last couple of weeks

26.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:17 pm

@keo(keo)-1:

would it perhaps be possible to get some articles on the cc, please?
would like to compare the keo teams picks with mine. am placing a few spread bets so wanna compare notes.
if possible or not thanks all the same.

27.KWAGGA ROBERTSE: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:18 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-24: and a r s eholes know when to stop digging………yet we still have ET around….. eish

28.TheTackler: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:25 pm

The Boks will win everywhere except on the scoreboard. Like last week’s glorious off-board victory against the Wallabies.

29.NoRugbyGuru_0_: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:26 pm

@grant10(grant10)-6: I know the feeling, last week was extremely disappointing. we should win though, not only on the field but on the scoreboard as well. Hehe

30.NoRugbyGuru_0_: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:29 pm

@TheTackler(TheTackler)-28: Pdivvy gave boks 3/12, we only need to make it 7/12 and we will be 90% better. rocket science stuff mate

31.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:29 pm

@TheTackler(TheTackler)-28: Tell me about it. Like the AB’s winning everywhere except the World Cup. Sucks, hey.

32.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:30 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-24: so then they should hold the same argument for smoking surely?

anyways, i think the boks will win tomorrow. maybe not by much but the team will have pool games to click even more.

i am not as doom and gloom as some.

33.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:32 pm

@rangerman(rangerman)-32: I also think we’ll take this one narrowly, and then improve steadily against Wales, Samoa and Fiji.

34.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:32 pm

i hope to see the boks drop less ball than they did last week.

jdv, jaque (with a huge overlap and the tryline beckoning) and danie were the most memorable examples of poor handling so i hope that has been worked on.

35.Tecumseh: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:33 pm

keo probably could get another ten ties out of the one he is wearing and ryan got an interesting rentboy hairstyle.

36.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:34 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-33: ja, i have the same feeling.

we may just click by the 1/4′s and then its game on for the wc.

37.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:35 pm

that tie is indeed a little large for keo.

maybe he should consider the kiddies section for ties in the future?

38.Tecumseh: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:36 pm

just glad that fatboy frans steyn is not playing.benni mccarthy looks in better shape than that plonker.

39.NoRugbyGuru_0_: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:37 pm

@rangerman(rangerman)-37: or maybe he should wear a bow tie and turn it side ways? hehe

40.Transformation: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:37 pm

at least there won’t be any beast on the wing for most of the match

41.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:38 pm

@rangerman(rangerman)-34: Please don’t mention dropped balls around here. It’s a sensitive topic for ET, and he’s about to log on.

42.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 12:39 pm

“Marshall World of Sport supports Responsible Gambling…………………………….”"

Yeah Right!

They have Keo giving Gambling Tips.

Keo selecting Any Team, is the Kiss of Death.

43.NoRugbyGuru_0_: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:41 pm

@cane(cane)-42:

“Marshall World of Sport supports Responsible Gambling…………………………….”” They also support non responsible gambling

44.BringItHomeBoks: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:41 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-20:

45.stormersboy: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:41 pm

Ryan’s lumberjack look isn’t working for him.

Keo’s massive tie makes him look like a clown.

What is the world coming to…..

46.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 12:42 pm

@Tecumseh(Tecumseh)-35:

Keo looks like he is off to the Circus in that tie of his.

8)

47.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 12:43 pm

@stormersboy(stormersboy)-45:

touche

48.stormersboy: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:43 pm

Is Keo a “little person”? Literally speaking. I looks like a 10 year old played dress up with daddy’s clothes. I was hoping to catch a glimpse of huge oversized shoes…..

49.Esoteric: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:43 pm

@TheTackler(TheTackler)-28: Why don’t you go and autofelate yourself whilst wearing your precious AB jersey you lecherous twat.

50.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:44 pm

Ryan’s a lumberjack and he’s okay…

51.Tecumseh: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:45 pm

a guy with small shoulders and a big belly should not be wearing ties like that…just creates a funny look.

52.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:45 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-41: is there any better reason to mention it then?

i certainly dont think so.

53.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 12:47 pm

This thread will get 500 posts.

477 of them about “THAT TIE”.

Some of the above posts very humorous.

8)

54.NoRugbyGuru_0_: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:47 pm

KEO IS SO short that we can see HIS feet on HIS DRIVERS license

55.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:48 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-50: he plays with his hair in the mirror all day…

56.NoRugbyGuru_0_: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:49 pm

Knock Knock
Who’s there?
I am Short!
How Short?
Too short to reach the damn door bell!”

57.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 12:49 pm

@Tecumseh(Tecumseh)-51:

And what’s with the PINK.

Is it Gaaay Pride Day in Cape Town?

58.Tecumseh: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:50 pm

was great to see habanero smoking o’connor for pace last week but then he made the fatal mistake of passing to beast who believed that he was a winger and could outsprint everybody.

59.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:51 pm

@cane(cane)-57: its “salmon” lol.

60.poppa69: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:51 pm

I think that tie screams “desperate” like the bokke dressing room comment

61.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 12:51 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-50:

Lumberjacks and pink ties.

Keo is right. Keep your backs to the wall.

62.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 12:53 pm

@rangerman(Dangerman)-59:

I forgot, everyday is Gaaaay Pride day in Cape Town.

63.NoRugbyGuru_0_: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:54 pm

@cane(cane)-61: HAHAHAHAHA!

64.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:56 pm

Predictions anyone? Or is that too much to ask for!

65.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:57 pm

Going with my heart this time:

Boks 19 AB’s 19

Keeping my cards close to my chest.

66.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:57 pm

i’ve only watched the video now…its a bit of a good cop / bad cop routine by mark and ryan….just when you think your safe and alls well..bamm! the other ffuckking cop hits you with some heavy sshit…

67.Tecumseh: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:57 pm

After winning the inaugural World Cup, hosted by New Zealand in 1987, the All Blacks have only made the finals once since, beaten in extra-time by South Africa in 1995.

Henry now sees a chance to atone for past disappointments and admits to still being haunted by the loss to France four years ago.

“Obviously it hurt, and still hurts,” he said.

desperation might just be the kiwis achilles heel again….ne pops?

68.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 12:58 pm

@NoRugbyGuru_0_(RugbyGuru_0_)-63:

Speaking of Pink Ties.

Big Hit will show up soon.

(just kidding Biggles)

69.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:58 pm

@we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise…(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-66:

It is called putting all your eggs in two baskets.

70.Big Hit: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 12:58 pm

@Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances(Gumboots)-64: Boks for a half-time lead is about the only solid prediction I can offer, full-time score will depend upon their fitness

71.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:00 pm

@Big Hit(Big Hit)-70:

Yeah a pity bonus points are not awarded for half time leads. We could have at least had one plus one by now.

72.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:01 pm

@cane(cane)-62:

wheeeewwwwww! i am lmao!…

73.bangkok-bok: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:02 pm

Has anyone got the latest Bok team? Is Brussouw in or did I dream somewhere that he got injured again? Final team plz dudes

74.poppa69: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:02 pm

@Tecumseh(Tecumseh)-67: perhaps, but the cycle was broken in 09, remember?

Id much rather talk about the possibility of it being 5 games straight against the ABs (no “barbarian” victory to count in there either)..

or it becoming 32-13 (though 31-14 still doesnt look good either, does it? )..

75.Big Hit: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:02 pm

@Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances(Gumboots)-71: lol, SA should never have agreed to the addition of bonus points for the Tri Nations, they must have known it wouldn’t work in their favour

76.Sheriff: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:02 pm

Yes but what version of the hala will they do tomorrow?

And who will lead it?

Best haka leader still Rico Gear; moved like what looked like Bruce Lee at times

77.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:03 pm

@cane(cane)-62:

No only Thursdays! Every day is practice day though!

78.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:03 pm

More importantly, how about some score predictions for tonight. Will it be Lions by more than 10 or Lions by less than 10?

79.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:03 pm

@Sheriff(Sheriff)-76:

Is that the hala lulha or the hala haka?

80.Tecumseh: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:04 pm

@Sheriff(Sheriff)-76:

81.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:04 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-78:

All I know it is going to roar in Cape Town tonight and I’m a Province supporters. Lions by 13. Going with my head now.

82.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:07 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-78:

Are you off to Newlands tonight?

83.Sheriff: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:08 pm

@Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances(Gumboots)-79:

Piri Weepu looks weird when he closes his eyes like that

Ali Williams has a 1 metre long tongue

Ive noticed in NZ they always use lots of microphones on field possibly to make the little ritual sound more imposing

84.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:08 pm

@Sheriff(Sheriff)-76: I believe they’re going with the full length hokey cokey tomorrow (you put your left leg, right leg, left arm and right arm in). SANZAR kicked four advertisers out to allow for this.

85.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:10 pm

@Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances(Gumboots)-64:

19 – 10 or
19 – 13 or
22 – 17 or
22 – 20 to the boks…

86.Tecumseh: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:10 pm

@poppa69(poppa69)-74: i believe that every game between wc’s as well as tri-nations games in wc year should be treated like friendlies similar to football.

87.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:11 pm

@Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances(Gumboots)-82: Sure am. Got Railway Stand tickets, level 2 under the overhang in case it rains.

88.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:11 pm

@Sheriff(Sheriff)-83:

Pretty much mate! Without any disrespect to the Moari gods, it is pretty funny to watch. Huge eyes – long tongues – fancy dance steps. Who do you think choreographs the different moves?

89.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 13:12 pm

@Sheriff(Sheriff)-83:

Peri is the best man to lead the haka.

Peri would not wear pink tie if he were colour blind.

90.Sheriff: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:13 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-84:

Does that one also have a ‘hoer-hoer’ part in it?

Talking of which, I think we need to ensure that our south african girls do not make contact with these strangers

91.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:14 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-87:

You must enjoy! Your Lions team are in the fast lane for sure.

92.poppa69: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:14 pm

@Tecumseh(Tecumseh)-86: wonder how friendly the locals will be after tomorrow nights game wink:

93.Sheriff: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:15 pm

@Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances(Gumboots)-88:

Certainly not the WP/Stormers dancing girls

94.Sheriff: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:17 pm

@cane(cane)-89:

Tomorrow Peri will weep!!

95.Sheriff: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:21 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-87:

Look out for the ‘soet koejawel’ or ‘sweet guava’

It first smells bad but if letf unattended with time it becomes ‘sweet guava’

When you smell it, you will know …

96.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:21 pm

@cane(cane)-89: Wait till the first Willem Alberts hit if you want to see Piri’s wee poo.

97.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:21 pm

@poppa69(poppa69)-92:

Howzit Pops! Your prediction for tomorrow?

98.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:22 pm

Did Mark loose a bet to wear that tie?!
Ryan, I gave up, someone needs to translate that into English, what language is that?
Heart says Black, head says Boks, GO BLACK!

99.Sheriff: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:24 pm

Later

100.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 13:24 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-96:

I must admin when Juan was ruled out of the WC. I thought OHHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOO.

101.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:25 pm

@Sheriff(Sheriff)-90:
too late..rossenori’s already at the hotel…

102.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:26 pm

@Sheriff(Sheriff)-83:

I read somewhere once that Matfield said “that little ritual” is the ultimate experience for a bok player..you know your at the pinnacle when your facing it.

103.Mills_is_kak: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:27 pm

do any of the PE NZ hooligans have tickets for 2morrow? Most of them don’t even have teeth and they drink R10 papsakke, where will they get money to buy tickets?

104.poppa69: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:28 pm

@Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances(Gumboots)-97: all good, yourself? went ABs by 14 on superbru

31-17.

Bokkes to score last minute try ala michalak in Cardiff, to add respect lol to the scoreline, then like the english will do a victory lap because they are exactly where they want to be 3 weeks out from the only rugby that matters

105.Mills_is_kak: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:29 pm

I see the Bok team of 1971 and a few other Boks will attend the game 2morrow! .. they all staying in Uitenhage…. Sad that these legends must watch the Bok clowns of 2011!

106.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:29 pm

@poppa69(poppa69)-104:

Lekker! At least we only lose on the scoreboard then. I can live with that! hehehe

107.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 13:31 pm

@Mills_is_kak(p0ppa69)-103:

I see the Poppa Impersonator is back!

Get a real nik, and walk tall.

108.poppa69: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:35 pm

@cane(cane)-107:

Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.

even if he doesnt come close

109.poppa69: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:36 pm

@poppa69(poppa69)-108: “sincerest form of…”

110.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:38 pm

@Tecumseh(Tecumseh)-67:

Cling to that hope, it’s all you’re got.
Mean while, we’ll keep wiping the floor with you year in year out, you can win once every 4 years and be the world champions, we will just constantly be the best in the world, fine by me.

111.Sharkie10: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:39 pm

The Boks need to fire this weekend, we as the SA rugby public is really getting tired of watching our team getting beaten. Its disappointing, and emotionally its heart breaking for those die hard fans.

I look at those adds on supersport, where the Boks look so good bashing through those fictional dragon like characters, to supersports credit its a great looking and motivational add. But somewhat cliche, considering the way the Boks are performing. You look at this add and you want to feel proud, but taking a reality check , you just feel demotivated.

In all fairness to supersport, they trying to get the nation pumped up for RWC 2011. But its not an add that will motivate Bok supporters to keep supporting the Boks. The players need to step up to the plate on the field and show their supporters that they really can defend their title at the WC. This is not happening, and another loss this weekend, could mean breaking point for many a die hard Bok fan, and lose complete interest.

We can blame the coach, the management, the refs, but the fact of the matter is, every Springbok player is there because they are professionals, and in the side because they deserved, and earned their spot. So they should start playing like that. They need to start taking responsibility, and not blame game plans or whatever the case is. Just go out there and do the basics right. Make your first time tackles, support the ball carrier, and keep the continuity going, string phases together and look after the possession. Do not kick unnecessary ball away!

I know, easier said than done, but that is basically the basics of rugby. It is not rocket science. You do not need a impressive game plan to do these things. The current game plan may be flawed, but remember it takes accurate execution to make it work. Anyway point being, the Boks must win, or they will have a very small following of hopeful believers that they actually can defend their RWC title.

112.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:42 pm

@Mills_is_kak(p0ppa69)-105:
can the bok team of 74 say the same?…maybe they should go watch the gmae too? that would balnce things out nicely…

113.Mills_is_kak: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:45 pm

Going to moer some flower bombs on the NZ PE hooligans 2morrow – appartheid is gone for 20 years allready, not sure these people know it. LOL – PE is way way behind time !! they still watch McGyver on SAUK 1

114.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 13:45 pm

@Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances(Gumboots)-106:

Gummy,

To be honest,
for both Teams, this Test is about progress.
Losing will NOT be great.
But.

I think both Coaches will be happy with a cohesive Team effort,
with the basics being clinical,
and the game plan being implemented.

If things go really badly for the Boks…………………………………………….PANIC.
If things go really badly for the AB’s…………………………………………We got insurance at home.

But a close match would with the above riders,
would keep both Pdv and GH reasonably happy.

115.Yetirat: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:45 pm

Dude this is exactly the type of prediction we didn’t need going into this game You’re a curse Keo, a curse.

116.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:48 pm

@cane(cane)-114:

Mate it is no longer about cohesion for the fans, it is about winning. If we lose to the AB’s second stringers we are not only in the Pooh, we are knee deep in it. I actually think it is too late, but hope is what all Bok supporters do lately.

Don’t be too hard on us!

117.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:49 pm

@Yetirat(Yetirat)-115:

at least the pink tie detracts from the utterances.

118.Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:50 pm

@Sony Bill Reyts the Boks chances(Gumboots)-116:

Oh and at home as well. A Bok fan is similar to fighting the Recession. You are hoping it passes, but there is no control.

119.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:51 pm

@Yetirat(Yetirat)-115:
sshit ! i forgot about that…

120.AiDoc: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 13:51 pm

Why do you get so upset with RSA AB supporters if they are so trivial?

121.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:02 pm

@AiDoc(AiDoc)-120: why do the maori still not have all their land back and why are the pakeha still living large instead of on floating timeshares just outside nz maori territorial waters (about 500 meters by canoe)?

dont stick your nose where it might get bitten my china, rather stick to rugby, ok?

122.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:05 pm

Every body cheering their team on, but very little in the way of predictions.
I’ve said Boks by 6, at home , forwards to have the edge and stiffle our backs. Hope I’m wrong, but FK this is a hard one to call !

123.Atreides: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:07 pm

I have ALWAYS backed the Boks in the past, but I’m afraid I think we are going to0 lose tomorrow.

Hate to say it…but the culture of this team is not what it needs to be. Mediocrity and second best is accepted by the head coach and captain and this poisons the rest of the team. I can guarantee you that if an AB team lost to the Boks by 33 points there wouldn’t be wide smiles and back patting going on..they would as solemn as the grave.

Not being negative for negativity’s sake, it hurts like hell, but tired of swallowing this rubbish about ‘losing on the scoreboard only”. What ****. We’re being made to look like fools out there in almnost every facet except lineouts but this clown wants us to believe we’re one short step away from some kind of miraculous turnaround where the AB’s will suddenly just fold in front of us.

M Steyn, FDP….aimless boxkicks and garryowens all night straight to their backline. JDV holding onto he ball like it’s made of gold.

And if I’m proving wrong I’ll gladly eat humble pie!!!!!

Incidentally, in the history of the Rugby World Cup the number of tries scored refelects our inability to produce backs who actually SCORE tries (not just intercepts.) The average is 112, so we are well below average at:

NZ 232 tries (1711 points)
OZ 153 tries (1212 points)
FRANCE 142 tries (1195 points)
ENGLAND 111 TRIES (1097 POINTS)
SCOTLAND 109 tries (899 points)
RSA 94 tries (834 points)

124.Sheriff: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:12 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-102:

Thought it would hurt

Calm down

125.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:12 pm

@Atreides(Atreides)-123: The history of the World Cup includes 87 and 91. We only played in 4 of the 6, so our total should be lower. If we added another third onto our total, we’d be tied for third with France. Admittedly this is still poor, but not as bad as you figures make it look.

126.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:12 pm

I see a pink tie and I want it painted black
No colors anymore I want them to turn black
I see Keo walk by, dressed in pink clothes
I have to turn my head until my laughter goes

I see a line of ties and they’re all painted black
With flowers and my love, both never to come back

I look inside myself and see my heart is black
I see a pink tie and it has been painted black
Maybe then I’ll fade away and not have to face the facts
It’s not easy facing up when your whole world is black

Mick & Keith.

127.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:14 pm

And what the fck is that metallic “cybermetal” chick doing in the banner ad? What is a rugby coin?

128.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:14 pm

@Atreides(Atreides)-123: ok, we are below average but surely there are two world cups missing for the boks?

so if you actually took our avg tries per wc and multiply by 6 you see we would have scored 141 tries and hey presto! we are not looking too bad again.

surely the boks also scored more tries than any other nation in 2007?

and the b astards still dont count ruben krugers try in the 95 final i suppose.

129.Sheriff: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:15 pm

I tell you keo and Ryan would make for good Verimark salesmen

‘What are you waiting for, get ______ noaw’

130.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:15 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-122:

NZ by 2.

Tis indeed a hard one to call.

131.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:16 pm

@rangerman(rangerman)-128: Beat you to it.

132.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:17 pm

@rangerman(rangerman)-128:
I see you and a lot of others has been caring,patient and nice with the kiwi bloggers here,they have just insulted you in return.
I think it is time to remove the satin glove from your iron fist and no more mr nice guy.

133.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:20 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-125: ah, you beat me to it this time, well done!

134.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:20 pm

Wellington – New Zealand rugby fans have overwhelmingly rejected a campaign urging them to give up *** as a way of supporting the All Blacks during this year’s Rugby World Cup.

Telecom Corp., a team sponsor, planned to launch an advertising campaign calling on fans to “Abstain for the All Blacks” next week to generate publicity ahead of the September-October tournament, the New Zealand Herald reported.

It said fans would be given black rubber rings to wear to show they were supporting the abstinence campaign, which will be fronted by former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick.

While the campaign was approved by the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU), the idea of putting *** in the sin bin has found little support from the country’s sporting public.

“Dumb, dumb, dumb, that’s just dumb,” one All Black supporter, who identified himself as Grant, said in Wellington.

A New Zealand Herald online poll asking fans if they would forego *** during the seven-week tournament attracted almost 10 000 votes, with 92 percent responding: “No, are you kidding?”

One supporter, who did not want to be named, said he did not relish the prospect of being ridiculed by boozed-up England fans if he turned up to a match sporting a celibacy ring.

NZRU spokeswoman Juli Clausen confirmed the campaign would go ahead, but stressed it was being organised by Telecom, not the sporting body.

“It’s their campaign, their creative (idea), obviously we’ve been across it, but it’s very much their campaign and owned by them,” she said.

Clausen was unable to immediately confirm reports that All Blacks coach Graham Henry was asked to front the no-*** campaign but declined.

Telecom marketing director Kieren Cooney said it was a fun way to galvanise support for the All Blacks, who will be desperate to succeed on home soil at this year’s tournament after decades of World Cup underperformance.

“We’ve tried to take a way that is fun and is absolutely tongue-in-cheek and is absolutely based on what, we think, is Kiwi humour,” he told the newspaper.

The New Zealand YWCA said Telecom was sending the wrong message by promoting abstinence and should instead push a safe *** message.

“We need to be realistic that there will be a lot of *** during the Rugby World Cup… instead of black rubber finger rings that promote abstinence, produce some black male and female condoms for fans,” YWCA spokeswoman Sarah Davies said. “They will get much more use.”

135.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:20 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-131: again!

faaaaaaaaaaaaaark!!!!!!!! getting old i suppose lol.

136.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:23 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-132:

blackpanty may not agree with your appraisal fernly.

ag i was maybe a bit harsh with aidoc but its not a topic that is easily understood and i do try so hard not to involve myself in another nations politics so i expect the same.

137.>^..^< katman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:23 pm

@rangerman(rangerman)-135: It’s the dawning of the age of the Lion.

Don’t fight it.

138.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:23 pm

@Sheriff(Sheriff)-124:

WTF is it with you telling me to calm down??
I am as cool as, point I was making the bok players love it was all.

139.Te Rangatira: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:24 pm

Abs to take Boks the distance ending in draw.

140.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:25 pm

@rangerman(rangerman)-136:
they are just going to get worse,the pre rwc nerves are getting them all emotional and jumpy.

141.Mills_is_kak: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:25 pm

poppa & cane are still a virgins, so for them not to root for 7 weeks won’t be a problem! how they will keep Dan Carter & McCaw apart now that is a problem!

142.willievz: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:26 pm

@Atreides(Atreides)-123:

There have only been 4 RWCs to date.

The ones in 1987 and 1991 were merely invitational tournaments, and don’t count.

143.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:27 pm

In a pub quiz the other day I lost by one point. The question was where do women mostly have curly hair? Apparently, it’s Africa ..

144.RL:

19 Aug 2011, 14:27 pm

Well lookey here ….. it seems that it is not only a sickeness in Cape Town and George.

Trans are you a member of the Eastern Cape All Blacks supporters club???

…………………………

Why we support the All Blacks

A large part of the coloured community in Port Elizabeth has always supported the All Blacks.

THE rapturous welcome the All Blacks received at Port Elizabeth airport has reopened the controversy that surrounded the similar support enjoyed by the Crusaders when the Christchurch-based team twice visited Cape Town earlier this year.

The pictures of Port Elizabethans figuratively slitting their throats haka-style in exhibitions of raw passion as their overwhelmed heroes struggled through the arrivals hall to their team bus have prompted questions, mainly from white South Africans, as to why their coloured compatriots, two decades into democracy, still do not support the Springboks.

Old habits die hard is the reflex refrain, but having chatted to locals here and informed colleagues in Cape Town, the answer is more complex and in some ways not as sinister or controversial as many people think. And it includes the community feeling let down by the present-day South African Rugby Union, as well as the bare fact that the All Blacks play great rugby.

Of course there is the political aspect to it, dating back to the horrors initiated by Hendrik Verwoerd in the 60s. Naturally, the disenfranchised would support anyone but the sporting standard-bearers of apartheid, the Springboks, who better than anything reflected the white “elite”.

And blacks would certainly support the one team that gave the then world-beating Boks a hard time on the field, the All Blacks.

Nobody else could come near to rivalling the Boks in the amateur era (pre 1995).

And the young South Africans who hated the Boks in those days are now grandfathers, and the passion they had for the Kiwis has been passed on through generations and, if anything, has grown stronger.

Cory Jane, the All Blacks winger, described the airport reception thus: “It was crazy, but very cool. The channel that we were walking through got tighter and tighter as we got closer to the bus and people were trying to reach out and touch you.

“It was very special. It was very humbling to see what the black jersey means to them, and the way they were chanting ‘All Blacks, All Blacks’ was goose-bump stuff.”

But the political history is only part of it. The chairman of the Eastern Cape All Blacks supporters club, which has 3 000 registered members and plenty more unofficial members, is one Danville Felkers, and he sheds some interesting light.

“I was born into supporting the All Blacks. My father, grandfather and uncles are very passionate supporters, and it is very easy for new generations to continue this tradition because the All Blacks are a brilliant rugby team.

“They are the Manchester United of rugby. They win consistently and they win in style. People love winners.”

And older members of the Port Elizabeth community are in no hurry to convert their children to the green and gold because they feel that they have been left stranded by empty promises from the game’s governing body.

“Rugby has died in the schools of the (poor) northern suburbs,” Felkers says.

“And we have played rugby in this region forever. But we have no facilities. There has been no investment from Saru, no upliftment, and we feel let down.”

Once more, in a brand new era, resentment of Saru has been channelled into supporting the Springboks’ opposition.

“We have kids who want to play rugby but their parents cannot afford to send them to (white) schools such as Grey High. Those who stick it out have to come to our clubs,” he says.

“In our suburbs we are crying out for sport to give our teenagers something to do to keep them away from drugs and crime. Rugby can do that, but it hasn’t because the system has let us down.”

Saru’s flagship investment in the Eastern Cape is, of course, the Southern Kings, and bully to them for resurrecting top-flight rugby in the region, but for the less affluent rugby man on the ground this means diddly squat.

It is a (potential) success story at the pinnacle of the rugby pyramid, but what about at the broad base?

“Nothing has changed at grass roots,” says Felkers. “We don’t feel that Saru is engaging us. We don’t feel any affinity to Saru. We remain forgotten.”

And all the while the All Blacks play exciting, invigorating rugby, and their fan base in South African grows by the day.

145.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:27 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-140:

Keep believing it. I guess you have to, you don’t win anything else, kssssssss

146.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:27 pm

@Mills_is_kak(p0ppa69)-141:
Count Tackler in aswell.
According to Black Panty the best thing to come out of SA is rhino horn.

147.WP Till I Die: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:28 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-137:

The Age of Leo?

148.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:28 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-145:
Atleast my Springboks has won 2 RWC

149.WP Till I Die: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:31 pm

@>^..^< katman(katman)-137:

“The major event in the Age of Leo was an ancient global warming to such a massive extent that it led to the deglaciation of what now constitutes much of the modern habitable world. The deglaciation ultimately caused a 90-m rise in the sea level. The sign Leo is a Fire sign and is traditionally ruled by the Sun in astrology. Leo is also related to any kind of light source, and the carved stone oil lamp was invented during this time. ”

So what are you trying to say is – the Lions are on fire!

150.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:31 pm

@Atreides(Atreides)-123:
@rangerman(rangerman)-128:

if we’re gonna go down the incidental stats route then how bout…of the three time we’ve played the ab’s in wc’s we’ve won two and lost one…thats puts the boks at a 66% winning ratio…better than even the french who sit at 50%….

use it, dont use it…

151.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:33 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-140:

We will get jumpy alright Fernly.

But you Okie Dokies are depressed already.

The Power of Positive Thinking…………………………….Not a Saffa thing.

152.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:33 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-148:

You can be world champions, we are the best in the world………….and you know it Muhaha.

153.willievz: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:34 pm

@we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise…(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-150: Or the only host country to win a proper WC is SA…

154.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:35 pm

@cane(cane)-151:
NZ has the one of the highest rates of teenage depression in the world…
I am not depressed at all,if we reach the knock-out stages we are in with a shout.

155.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:35 pm

@willievz(willievz)-153:

Keep the dream alive boys, god knows you got nothing else.

156.willievz: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:36 pm

@willievz(willievz)-153:

And interestingly, India in 2011 was the first host country to win any of the cricket WCs to date

157.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:36 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-152:
and chokers.
I will take my Springbok rugby and beautifull woman any day…

158.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:36 pm

@RL(RL)-144:

Both Cape Town and Port Elisabeth AB strongholds,
Where next RL ………………………………………………Ellis Park.

Paint it Black.

159.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:39 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-155:
Do you still live in NZ or have you left aswell?
NZ$200 for a jersey,that is R1300.
Have you bought one?

160.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:42 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-152:
Is that why your Gov spent all those millions at the previous RWC to try and win it?

161.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:43 pm

@we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise…(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-150: uhm….i will use it!

162.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:44 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-154:

Many of Your Youth, would love the chance to live long enough to get depressed.

Do you ever learn,
you fool.

163.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:45 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-160:

What money did Our Government spend Fernly.

You FOOL.

164.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:46 pm

@cane(cane)-162:
kiwis fleeing to nz is at a 19year high…
If you guys choke at the RWC how many of your players will leave nz?

165.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:47 pm

@cane(cane)-163:
In the 4 years running up to the previous RWC.
The assistants etc were more than the players.

166.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:48 pm

hmmm…things seem to be getting heated between us Bok fans and our kiwi rugby brethren.

lets try keep it to banter eh chaps?

it is as it should be the day before a meeting between our sides on the field of battle.

permission to speak freely granted.

167.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:49 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-164:
“kiwis fleeing to nz is at a 19year high……”

That’s right fernly, the people are coming home.

8)

FOOL……………………………………………….with a capital friggen “”F”"

168.Te Rangatira: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:50 pm

All National Rugby Unions need to invest time,money and effort at grassroots level.

169.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:50 pm

Cheers all,have a good day/eve
Time for me to light the braai fire
Go chuck a saveloy in the microwave Cane my brother:-)

170.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:51 pm

@cane(cane)-167:
typo.
I meant kiwis fleeing to aus

171.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:52 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-159:
Yeah, bought mine over the net for $69. Shame the prices are so high in NZ, but that’s what happens when the worlds elite are falling over themselves to sponsor you sponsor you with truck loads of $ because you are so successful. You remember that don’t you? Maybe not.

172.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:54 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-165:

I still await your clarification on your Statement that the NZ Government funded AB WC campaigns ?

Front up or admit………………………………………………….”I Fernly have shiit for brains”.

173.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:55 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-164:

Still enough there to regularly kick your *** hehe.

174.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:56 pm

@willievz(willievz)-156:
i like the direction you’re thinking in…now we just need a ufo sighting and for julius to get kakked out in his disciplinary hearing….then the freak will be well and trully the ffuck on…..weeeeee wooooo hoooooo……(whispers..) i see dead all blacks…

175.Michael: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:56 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-171: No that’s what happens when theose companies regard the consumer in said country as suckers.

176.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 14:56 pm

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-170:

You mean like the 900,000 that have farrked of from SA.

FOOL.

177.Michael: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:59 pm

Cane, Fern, you are both making fools of yourselves.
For the record, the number of emigrants from SA is counter-balanced by roughly the same number of registered immigrants according to official stats.

178.willievz: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:59 pm

@we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise…(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-174: Graham Henry plays mental mind games. So can I.

The Kiwis need to be reminded of their choking history, at every corner possible.

179.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 14:59 pm

@Michael(mikeybrass)-175:

You could only wish someone would place that value on a bok jersey

180.RL:

19 Aug 2011, 15:00 pm

@cane(cane)-158: Eish!

181.Michael: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:01 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-179: You can have the Mastercard amount. We’ll take the priceless

182.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 15:01 pm

Now fernly is gone…………………………

“I sincerely apologise if I have offended anyone”.

I just have this kneejerk reaction.

And yes I know about the jerk thingy.

183.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 15:04 pm

@Michael(mikeybrass)-177:

I know Mikey.

But it will happen again.

8)

184.Transformation: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:08 pm

@cane(cane)-176: don’t lose your cool 8)

185.rangerman: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:09 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-171: vuddy, the nzru is basically bankrupt and relies on sanzar cash which mostly comes from…….yes, you guessed it, south africa.

are you really this ignorant of the realities?

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-179: mate, 78,000 kiwis watch superrugby games, 560,000 saffas watch.

what does this tell you my economically minded kiwi friend?

186.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:10 pm

@willievz(willievz)-178:

Keep saying it. Don’t care. Sooner or later well catch back up, only a matter of time.
As long as we don’t sell our souls like you lot have by now thinking it’s OK to loose everything else along the way as long as you win the RWC.
You can have it if that’s the price that has to be paid.
To see the bok jersey being dissed now the way it is, its a disgrace. Besides, 1991 beaten by a better team, 1995 toss of the coin, lost to the more deserved team on the day, 1999 beaten by the better team, 2003 beaten by a better team, 2007 beaten by the better team. No shame there, tried and failed. Better than the disgrace of sending cannon fodder on tour like u know who because winning test matches don’t matter, BS!
Ditch the RWC and bring back tours, I hate what it has done to rugby, and hate what it’s done to a once mighty foe.
You can keep the cup forever as far as I’m concerned if we have to stoop to loosing everything in between. Very happy to be the best in the world as we have been for a long time.

187.Couchcoach: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:11 pm

What the hell is going on here? Why so personal people?

Anyway, the record will be set straight this year. The AB’s will win the WC and then SA supporters will stop settling for mediocrity. Jake White did SA rugby the greatest disservice of all time. He was a useless coach, but won a WC because he got a lucky draw. All of a sudden SA coaches, players administrators and supporters are cool with it when we dish up utter rubbish on the field as long as we build towards a WC. It will not happen again this year. Lessons were learnt last time around.

188.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 15:14 pm

@Transformation(Transformation)-184:

Too late.

8)

189.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:14 pm

@Couchcoach(GI POT)-187:

Well said

190.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:15 pm

@cane(cane)-188:

It’s cool bro, he was a douche that deserved a spray.

191.Couchcoach: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:18 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-186:

Yeah, you and I are old school, mate. We are intrigued by the fiercest rivalry in rugby that once was, but is no more. I recall Cowboy Shaw not standing back an inch to our loose forwards on the rebel tour. Gert Smal knocking out Nick Knight in PE on that same tour. I recall how Fitzy was left crying on the field when the AB’s won a tour for the first time in history on SA soil. I was gutted and you were elated, I am sure.
The BOK jersey means nothing. The rivalry means nothing. I am ashamed that this bunch of wannabe’s have to face the most sacred haka – I am going to witness it live for the first time tomorrow. Respect to you and to your team – you deserve the WC more than any other team and for the sake of rugby I am quietly hoping that you win it.

192.we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise...: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:22 pm

@cane(cane)-162:
@cane(cane)-172:
@cane(cane)-182:

not so quick cane…i think he actually meant the nzru spent about nz $50million on your 2007 wc campaign. granted, its not the nz government but it was still a lot from the nzru for a wc.
i’m interested to know if there was in turn any money given by the government at some point to the nzru so that they could skirt the technicality of not being direct sponsors? i dont know if that happened, it may have?

either way it was a lot of money spent for a cup thats now still spending a few more days at home (in the saru head offices at newlands) before it heads out for a short 1 & half month hol down under and then comes back home…
8)

and btw…no need to apologise friend, we all lose the kool once in a while…

193.Michael: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:23 pm

@cane(cane)-183: No doubt. I call it the Keo effect on us all

194.Transformation: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:27 pm

@Couchcoach(GI POT)-187: you reckon if GH was a saffa and coached the Bokke to a 86% win ratio and got klapped @ the world cup in a quarter-final he would still keep his job?

195.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 15:29 pm

@we have it on good authority that on september 11, a legend will rise…(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-192:

160.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19 said:
19 Aug 2011, 14:42 pm
@Black Magic(Black Magic)-152:
Is that why your Gov spent all those millions at the previous RWC to try and win it?

Pretty clear to me Fernly is somewhat less than informed on the facts of the matter.

196.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:30 pm

@Couchcoach(GI POT)-191:

Total respect Couchman, I am old school and reading your post gave me goose bumps. Best post ever. I haven’t heard some of those names for a looong time.Those were the days, miss them terribly.
As much as I love the All Blacks, and despite my s-hit stirring, it burns me to see what’s happening to the bok brand. I grew up on it and that rivalry is a passion that grips me to the core. FKs me off to see an hear the new generation disrespecting either side.
May the best team win tomorrow night.

197.Tecumseh: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:32 pm

on expatexposed you can read some interesting stuff on cane’s perfect nz..asian girls getting raped in full view of cheering kiwis seems to be a national hobby in plymouth.poor irish fans heading first to plymouth.

198.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:33 pm

@Couchcoach(GI POT)-191:

And yeah, for me the 1996 tour was/is the Holy Grail. Sorry for your pain, but a moment I will never forget as long as I live. Legendary.
Better than 10 world cups.

199.Transformation: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:34 pm

@Couchcoach(GI POT)-191: how many times in a year did the Springboks play the All Blacks pre-Tri Nations competition?

Quantity vs Quality

All the people moaning and making a comparison of the amateur days and the now “we had to have tri-nations because some of the member unions need the revenue” current days are delusional

SANZAR has devalued the once fierce and special rivalry!

before the Hong Kong Bledisloe Australia were on a 10 match LOSING streak against the All Blacks, so i don’t get how that match up has surpassed the NZ vs SA one

200.Gunther: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:34 pm

@cane(cane)-182:

keo makes monsters of us all.

201.Nils:

19 Aug 2011, 15:35 pm

Right, Keo, Boks rebounded with a bang after Scotland. The problem is – B side or not – it’s All Blacks tomorrow not English “money all blacks”. Game can go either way however as long as visitors keep staying in touch despite hosts initial onslaught, result should be in their favour in the end. I’d say ABs by a few.

202.Gunther: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:35 pm

I see the Ranger has been handing out some bush muti.

Looks like the NHI has started early.

203.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:36 pm

@Tecumseh(Tecumseh)-197:
Thats sick. Shall we talk about burning tyres around peoples necks as well? No!
That s-hit is best left in the gutter where it belongs, FK me thats low.

204.Transformation: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:37 pm

@Couchcoach(GI POT)-191: how many times in a year did the Springboks play the All Blacks pre-Tri Nations competition?

Quantity vs Quality

All the people moaning and making a comparison of the amateur days and the now “we had to have tri-nations because some of the member unions need the revenue” days are delusional

SANZAR has devalued the once fierce and special rivalry!

before the Hong Kong Bledisloe Australia were on a 10 match LOSING streak against the All Blacks, so i don’t get how that match up has surpassed the NZ vs SA one

205.Couchcoach: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:37 pm

@Transformation(Transformation)-194:

That is a good question Transie. The overall problem is that it seems as though international coaches have different priorities. We in SA seem to put a premium on the WC – I guess because of what it did for the country in ’95.
The AB’s, for example, place a much higher premium on each and every test because of the commercial spin – offs that are generated by creating a winning culture. The more they win, the higher the bid on sponsorships and the more cash they have to keep their players.
The result of this is that you have two teams competing on the same field, but they are not exactly playing the same game. It is ludicrous in my opinion.
The only solution to this problem is that NZ have to win the WC. I believe that it is going to put to bed our ridiculous excuses for underperforming – the powers that be will realize the fickleness of concentrating all your efforts on a competition that only happens every four years and then you end up being disgraced anyway.
Winning the WC in NZ’s case will do their rugby the world of good and will go a long way towards national pride. Moreover, they will become the ultimate bench mark in rugby and it will inspire nations to copy their method of putting a premium on every game. Every team on the planet will be on the same page and competition will once more be rife.
So, to answer your question; under the current paradigm in SARU, he will be fired

206.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 15:38 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-190:

Fern………………………………………………….sometimes he pretends he is one of us.

Attack, on-sight,………………………………………………………….don’t wait for provocation.

( I will never ever offer you any other advice).

207.Transformation: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:39 pm

@Gunther(gunther)-200: has cane done a poopa?

208.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:39 pm

@Transformation(Transformation)-199:

It’s not so much SANZARS fault, have a closer look in the mirror mate.
Whenever the ABs pull on that jersey, it’s death before dishonour, that’s something you once had as well but currently no longer do, and that’s a tragedy.

209.Gunther: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:41 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-203:

you should ignore the poodlefucker.

he is lower than a daschund’s bollox.

210.WP Till I Die: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:42 pm

Speaking of legendary players of the game…

When an eminent panel of South African rugby experts had to decide on the ‘Player of the 20th Century’ in late 2000, the decision was easy – who else than the great Northern Transvaal and Springbok lock forward, Frik Du Preez? Du Preez is to South African rugby what his great rival Colin Meads is to New Zealand rugby: a gallant, legendary and iconic figure. He epitomised, with his commitment to any team for which he played, at club, provincial and international levels, all of rugby’s finest values.

Du Preez first came to public attention in 1956 when, as a young air force officer, he out-jumped and out-punched the fearsome Springbok lock Salty du Randt in a match between his Defence Force XV and Pretoria. The performance earmarked him as a top prospect, but it was another two years before he was chosen for Northern Transvaal seniors.

In 1960 Du Preez so totally dominated the forward exchanges in the match between the Defence Force XV and the touring All Blacks (which the Forces won 8-6) that he was selected for the Springbok tour of Britain late that year. He fulfilled his lifetime ambition of pulling on the Springbok shirt in the tour match against Southern Counties, a game in which he scored two tries.

Frik broke down and wept with joy when selected to play his first test for the Springboks on 7th January 1961 at the age of 25, against England at Twickenham. The Springboks won 5-0, with Du Preez converting a try to score his first test points. He quickly developed into the dominant forward in world rugby and a truly exceptional player. A phenomenal work-rate and uncompromising tackling were features of his play and his technique in both lineout and scrum were faultless. But it was in the loose that he set himself apart, combining lightning pace with the guile and ball-handling skills of a back. He displayed his skill and sheer audacity by winning several games for the Blue Bulls with long-range drop goals. Even place-kicking came naturally to him and he was often entrusted by the Springboks with this duty. He was an athlete ahead of his time, with an ability to raise his game to another level when circumstances demanded it - the sign of a truly great player. The bigger the occasion the greater an impact the talismanic lock made. Always a fearsome competitor, his immense physicality on the field was in stark contrast to his kind and courteous demeanour off it.

Mention Frik du Preez’s name to many British rugby fans and it evokes images of the powerful Springbok in the first test against the 1968 Lions at Loftus Versveld, Pretoria, storming around the front of a lineout and thundering 40 metres downfield, outsprinting the Lions backs, to score one of Bok rugby’s most celebrated tries. Other unforgettable images for South African fans are of Du Preez demoralising a star-studded Western Province side at Loftus Versveld in 1969, first kicking a monster penalty from five metres inside his own half, then scoring a try with a scintillating run, and finally landing a drop goal from 40 metres out.

Unusually for a player of his era, when rugby was dominated by provincial rivalry, Frik was revered all over South Africa. After he played his last ever match for the Blue Bulls at Newlands in 1971, the Western Province supporters invaded the pitch and carried Du Preez off shoulder-high. South African fans will appreciate how rare that is!

When he played his last test against Australia on 7th August 1971 at the age of 35, he held the record for the most test matches played for South Africa, with 38 appearances. In total he wore the Green and Gold in 87 games and scored 87 points. Du Preez represented South Africa for 10 years and had he played in the modern professional era with at least 12 tests a year, would surely have exceeded 100 caps.

When the International Rugby Board’s Rugby Hall of Fame came into being in 1997, Frik Du Preez and Danie Craven were the only South Africans to be elected into it. In a 2003 poll by Rugby World Magazine, Frik was voted as one of the 10 greatest players of all time. Dr Danie Craven once wrote: “Frik is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. I don’t know if Frik himself ever realised how much he was capable of. To my mind he could have played any position on a rugby field with equal brilliance.” As a sporting icon Frik Du Preez is South Africa’s equivalent of Australia’s Don Bradman, the USA’s Babe Ruth, or New Zealand’s Colin “Pinetree” Meads.

211.Transformation: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:43 pm

@Couchcoach(GI POT)-205: thanks, good reply.

212.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:43 pm

@cane(cane)-206: @Gunther(gunther)-209:

Thanks for the advice, apologies if I crossed the line.

213.Tecumseh: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:46 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-203: go and read the article in the plymouth times or something like that my friend.apparently,according to the author,gang-rape is very common for that area otherwise he would have written an article on that…yet again.according to him the cheering masses,at least the following day,sheepishly went to the police with some info.in any cae you are the first world country .we are aware of our crime not trying to hide it from the world like you kiwis.

214.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:46 pm

@Couchcoach(GI POT)-205:

Good comment, just not sure the money is the greatest motivator all though obviously it plays a huge part. The ABs have tenaciously hung onto the pride in the jersey, long may it continue.

215.Gunther: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:46 pm

@Black Magic(Black Magic)-212:

no problems.

I would use both barrels on the little twatstick.

just in case…

216.Black Magic: Reply to this comment

19 Aug 2011, 15:47 pm

@Tecumseh(Tecumseh)-213:

Speaking of poodles.

217.cane:

19 Aug 2011, 15:51 pm

@Tecumseh(Tecumseh)-197:
“on expatexposed you can read some interesting stuff on cane’s perfect nz..asian girls getting raped in full view of cheering kiwis seems to be a national hobby in plymouth”.

Last time I looked at my Schoolboy Atlas, Plymouth was in England, and also one in Maine.

Not too many cheering Kiwi’s there I would think.

For a Poster who takes his Nik from General/President Grants middle name, I would expect more accuracy.

Or are you just a 2-Stroke.

218.ET.:

19 Aug 2011, 15:52 pm

When people know what they want they inevitably but strongly articulate THEIR needs. They too know their collective voice is more meaningful now, as the IOL article below intimates (READ and WEEP):

{{ ” WHY we SUPPORT the ALL BLACKS

THE rapturous welcome the All Blacks received at Port Elizabeth airport has reopened the controversy that surrounded the similar support enjoyed by the Crusaders when the Christchurch-based team twice visited Cape Town earlier this year.

The pictures of Port Elizabethans figuratively slitting their throats haka-style in exhibitions of raw passion as their overwhelmed heroes struggled through the arrivals hall to their team bus have prompted questions, mainly from white South Africans, as to why their coloured compatriots, two decades into democracy, still do not support the Springboks.

Old habits die hard is the reflex refrain, but having chatted to locals here and informed colleagues in Cape Town, the answer is more complex and in some ways not as sinister or controversial as many people think. And it includes the community feeling let down by the present-day South African Rugby Union, as well as the bare fact that the All Blacks play great rugby.

Of course there is the political aspect to it, dating back to the horrors initiated by Hendrik Verwoerd in the 60s. Naturally, the disenfranchised would support anyone but the sporting standard-bearers of apartheid, the Springboks, who better than anything reflected the white “elite”.

And blacks would certainly support the one team that gave the then world-beating Boks a hard time on the field, the All Blacks.

Nobody else could come near to rivalling the Boks in the amateur era (pre 1995).

And the young South Africans who hated the Boks in those days are now grandfathers, and the passion they had for the Kiwis has been passed on through generations and, if anything, has grown stronger.

Cory Jane, the All Blacks winger, described the airport reception thus: “It was crazy, but very cool. The channel that we were walking through got tighter and tighter as we got closer to the bus and people were trying to reach out and touch you.

“It was very special. It was very humbling to see what the black jersey means to them, and the way they were chanting ‘All Blacks, All Blacks’ was goose-bump stuff.”

But the political history is only part of it. The chairman of the Eastern Cape All Blacks supporters club, which has 3 000 registered members and plenty more unofficial members, is one Danville Felkers, and he sheds some interesting light.