Comments on: Bakkies: I’m not done with Boks

By: optiplay(optiplay)

optiplay(optiplay) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:41:32 +0000

@Bouts(Bouts)-20: You should not give your opinion on rugby.It is emabarrassing

By: Big Hit(Big Hit)

Big Hit(Big Hit) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:31:38 +0000

@YoMama(YoMama)-36: Rolland definitely coached the ABs through the France game, of that there is little doubt. Regarding Botha, I think he under-estimates the length of the French season.

By: YoMama(YoMama)

YoMama(YoMama) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:20:51 +0000

How about Smit getting carded for trying to make an intercept.
How about the countless high tackles and punches that were not cited from the SA Samoa game.
If the All Blacks lose this world cup, it will be Paddy’s fault. The men in black leotards have never had to fight for an even game, for the past four years (to be exact). They have always been given an easy ride by referees and citing commisioners whenever things get tough. They don’t even know how to deal with adversity.
Imagine a bizzare senario that whomever the All Blacks face in the semi finals gets a fair referee. (It would have to be a rogish renegade who is willing to commit professional suicide) Both South Africa and Australia will put your boys away.
Even your press acknowledges the preferential treatment that your boys get:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/our-experts/4008427/Cards-stacked-in-All-Blacks-favour
O’Brien who is trying to arrange the cup for your boys can’t even take the truth:
http://www.3news.co.nz/Dwyers-bias-comments-upset-Paddy-OBrien/tabid/415/articleID/169226/Default.aspx
The best things that could ever happen to the All Blacks would be for someone to show Paddy the door and for the team to treated the same way as the other teams have been. This will develop the mental toughness that is always lacking in New Zealanders and might even empower them to win a World Cup.

By: YoMama(YoMama)

YoMama(YoMama) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:32:31 +0000

Time for SA Journos to mention this piece of controversy:

http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/151481.html

Apparently, the only errors made by refs at this world cup have been to South Africa’s benefit.

Once again, Paddy is out to get us.

By: Boksarenumber3(Boksarenumber1)

Boksarenumber3(Boksarenumber1) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:30:12 +0000

Bakkies good to hear.
We will always welcome you as a Bok as the strong man of world rugby

By: SpringbokSarah(SpringbokSarah)

SpringbokSarah(SpringbokSarah) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:39:14 +0000

It appears that Botha is smoking whatever P Divvy and John Smit are smoking

By: stew(stew)

stew(stew) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:07:39 +0000

Still disappointed we want to play against the best – victory will taste sweeter

By: >^..^< katman(katman)

>^..^< katman(katman) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:40:09 +0000

@stew(stew)-29: Taking nothing away from Richie Peace Be Upon Him, but a hurty toe is not quite the same thing.

By: Gunther(gunther)

Gunther(gunther) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:29:25 +0000

@stew(stew)-29: I think even with painkillers it's quite hard to run around on a ruptured achilles.

By: stew(stew)

stew(stew) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:24:08 +0000

All Blacks talisman Richie McCaw is to play through the pain barrier, surviving on painkillers and willpower for the rest of the World Cup rather than quit because of an agonising foot injury.

No wimping out like bakkies – very disappointed

By: Namblack(Namblack)

Namblack(Namblack) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:23:41 +0000

The Boks cannot afford to continue with the old guard of 2007. They have became too slow for the modern game.
It was already clear in 2010 when the AB`s ran them ragged and this year it was no different.
Enough good locks to replace him that can actually improve SA`s record between world cups.
Good locks get developed over long periods of time and its better to start now with the eye on the next WC.

By: Sonito(Sonito)

Sonito(Sonito) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:19:18 +0000

No 4 locks are a rare breed. No4 locks can easily play till they 36.

Go for it bakkies!!!

By: aylen(aylen)

aylen(aylen) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:41:53 +0000

If we look past the silly “Enforcer” tag thats developed, BB operated as the tight lock.I’m not sure the typical stats (tackles, rucks hit etc) adequately describe the contribution of a good tight forward….. I’d be interested in what people think are the primary requirements and how well he measured up.

By: willievz(willievz)

willievz(willievz) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:27:17 +0000

@Kietzphat(Kietzphat)-10: And don't forget Johan Ackermann. 37, I believe?

By: Mike H(Mike H)

Mike H(Mike H) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:02:18 +0000

@J.B. Cowper(J.B. Cowper)-22: Awesome. I'm still a massive Bakkies fan, yes he made some brain farts but his teamies love him and he gave his all for the boks and the bulls

By: Mike H(Mike H)

Mike H(Mike H) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:00:54 +0000

@Sasuke(Sasuke)-6: You do remember what happened to our second team inthe 3 nations? hey? Its going to be a tough start for the next coach

By: J.B. Cowper(J.B. Cowper)

J.B. Cowper(J.B. Cowper) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:57:33 +0000

To all the critics of Bakkies Botha will anyone ever say anything like this about you:

“He gave his heart to this country. His ability to bring the team together will be missed and live in our hearts forever.” (Habana on Bakkies)

By: RugbyRIP(RugbyRIP)

RugbyRIP(RugbyRIP) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:21:31 +0000

Bakkies Klierkop, still the biggest thing about him is his ego, then comes his disciplinary record.

He can thank Matfield for a lot, without him he does not amount to much more than undue risk.

I would have chosen Rossouw in any event.

By: Bouts(Bouts)

Bouts(Bouts) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:21:06 +0000

Bakkies should have withdrawn from (and prior to) the World Cup like Juan did. He was never going to be ready. Kept another player out of the squad.

But that’s Bakkies way. He’ll never act for the good of the team.

By: race of tan(race of tan)

race of tan(race of tan) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:01:56 +0000

rex – JDV is about 100kg and tall he should also be able to pass like Sonny etc!! He use to be a very verstile player, not too sure where the Pieter Muller crash ball game plan came into his life!!