Comments on: Schalk back to lead WP

By: I am a stormer(I am a stormer)

I am a stormer(I am a stormer) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:34:27 +0000

@ufo(ufo)-53: Thank you very much. The Bulls look at this and treat it as a shopping list.

By: munkiboi(munkiboi)

munkiboi(munkiboi) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:46:44 +0000

will be interesting to see how the bok outside backs plays with a decent flyhalf inside them

By: Sasuke(Sasuke)

Sasuke(Sasuke) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:22:59 +0000

@ufo(ufo)-57: Yes agreed this team need to win something. Yes glad to see everyone is committed. Our team is going to be very strong next season. We should top the S.A conference again next season. It is going to be very exciting next season. New Bok coach= new players.

By: Sasuke(Sasuke)

Sasuke(Sasuke) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:19:39 +0000

@captain fantail(captain fantail)-58: Agreed he was massive. Maybe because Boks did not make it far enough.

By: captain fantail(captain fantail)

captain fantail(captain fantail) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:29:19 +0000

I’m surprised that Schalk hasnt been nominated this year for the POYA, he had some blinders in RWC.

By: ufo(ufo)

ufo(ufo) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:11:04 +0000

@Sasuke(Sasuke)-56:

yeah… on the day of the awards…? wonder if he’s in the loop (or hoop) … but good spot like you say…

@Sasuke(Sasuke)-56:

yeah… we’re doing “okay” IMO it all counts for nought until we can start winning comps and trophies…

posted a while back that the senior WP/Stormers players had all committed to coming back and putting everything into trying to win the S15 title in 2012. although the last few days of habana and fourie had me worried my info was wrong… but glad to see they’re all back and now let’s see if they can produce the goods and go one better this year…

should be an interesting season coming up for us…

and also really existing from a bok perspective seeing who’s gonna be who in the new zoo…!!

By: Sasuke(Sasuke)

Sasuke(Sasuke) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:05:09 +0000

@ufo(ufo)-53: WP Rugby is very strong at the moment from U19 level right through to Senior Level. We just need to go one better and win something. That will be a watershed moment for WP and we can expect a golden era when that happens.

By: Sasuke(Sasuke)

Sasuke(Sasuke) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:01:44 +0000

@ufo(ufo)-54: Well spotted there by JackBill.

By: ufo(ufo)

ufo(ufo) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:59:11 +0000

JackBill should be please about Dillyn Leyds as the “Most Promising u19 player…

By: ufo(ufo)

ufo(ufo) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:53:50 +0000

WPRFU held its annual awards evening on Wednesday night at the Kelvin Grove Club. The event, held in conjunction with Die Burger, CTC Sport and DHL, recognises club performances within the Western Province, and DHL WP professional players who have performed well in 2011.
DHL WP loose forward Nick Koster walked away with the award for “DHL WP Best Forward”, whilst JJ Engelbrecht won the “Players’ Player of the Year Award”, an award, voted for by his peers.

The award for “DHL WP Best Backline player” went to Dewaldt Duvenage who, before injury, had a remarkable season, alongside Siya Kolisi, who was awarded the “Most Promising Senior player” trophy.

With both the Province u19 and u21 teams progressing to the semifinals of their respective tournaments, there was a lot of talent to choose from in the Junior Awards categories.

Youngster Rayn Smidt took the “DHL WP u19 Best Forward” award, with teammate Kobus van Wyk chosen as the “DHL WP u19 Best Backline player” and flyhalf Dillyn Leyds as the “Most Promising u19 player”.

In the u21 category, wing Tshotsho Mbovane was the well-deserved winner of the “Best Backline player” award, with flanker Reuben Johannes rewarded for a great season by being selected as the “Best Forward”. Province fullback Heinrich Steyl scooped the award for the “Most Promising u21 player”.

Demetri Catrakilis was recognised as the “Clubs’ Player of the Year”, whilst the “Women’s Player of the Year” went to Andrea Stubbs. Varsity Cup Champions UCT, were awarded the Grand Challenge for the first time since 1992. The DHL WP Disa and WP Amateur teams collected their trophies for winning their National competitions.

Allister Coetzee, commented,” Whilst the job is not quite done yet, this season has already been a remarkable one for WP Rugby at all levels, the team and our supporters. The structures are in place through the ranks and rugby in the province is strong and healthy. Congratulations to all of the winners here tonight.”

Tobie Titus, WPRFU President, added, “Congratulations to all that have achieved here tonight. Rugby in the WP is growing from strength to strength. Investment into the structures and careful foresight and vision will ensure returns into the future.”

By: ufo(ufo)

ufo(ufo) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:52:55 +0000

thanks JR…

that he certainly is…!

By: justrugby(justrugby)

justrugby(justrugby) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:49:16 +0000

@justrugby(justrugby)-50: Should read - Kolisi

By: justrugby(justrugby)

justrugby(justrugby) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:48:27 +0000

@ufo(ufo)-49: Xolisi - most promising

By: ufo(ufo)

ufo(ufo) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:45:11 +0000

heard partly on the radio WP held their awards last night…

duvies back line player of the year…

jj players player

koster forward of the year

katrakilis club player of the year…

anyone know who won overall player of the year…? and any other categories…?

By: stormer in a teacup(stormer in a teacup)

stormer in a teacup(stormer in a teacup) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:24:20 +0000

Pappie. What makes you think Oconut is in the Cape. He is only ever denigrating of Province players.if Einstein was from the Cape he would call him an idiot.

By: PapSak(papsak1)

PapSak(papsak1) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:18 +0000

Can’t believe that there are still people out there who can’t see how great a rugby player Schalla is! Why don’t you okes rather go support the Kings? We don’t need ‘mooiweer’ supporters like you lot here in the Cape! WP by 15+! Go province!

By: au revoir mon tout noirs, au revoir...(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)

au revoir mon tout noirs, au revoir...(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:55:40 +0000

@Loyal Lion(Loyal Lion)-45:

nice one…

By: Loyal Lion(Loyal Lion)

Loyal Lion(Loyal Lion) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:12:40 +0000

@au revoir mon tout noirs, au revoir…(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-37: Sorry...GLRU..

By: Loyal Lion(Loyal Lion)

Loyal Lion(Loyal Lion) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:09:39 +0000

@Tuna(Tuna)-36: Ye sure, but signing something and then wiggle yourself out of it does not show much of integrity..

By: OCO(OCO)

OCO(OCO) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:46:05 +0000

Hmm, so Burger is cited but walks away scott free so he can ‘lead’ Province.
Strange how some can moan about refs when there are obvious problems closer to home.