Fourie set for Japanese stint
24 Oct 2011
Jaque Fourie has agreed a short-term deal with Japanese club the Panasonic Wild Knights.
There have been reports linking the Springbok and Stormers centre to a move to Japan over the last fortnight. After discussions between the player and the WP union, it has been decided that Fourie will be released to play for the Wild Knights for the duration of their domestic season.
The 28-year-old will return in time for the Stormers’ Super Rugby campaign, that kicks off on 24 February. However, with the Japanese domestic season only ending on 5 February, it means Fourie will head straight into Super Rugby preparations with no break after a busy 2011, which included an extended Super Rugby season, Tri-Nations and World Cup tournaments.
Fourie is the second Stormers player to be sent out on loan to a Japanese club. Flyhalf Peter Grant is currently playing in his second campaign for the Kobe Kobelco Steelers, and will also rush back into Super Rugby next year. Springbok and Bulls scrumhalf Fourie du Preez and lock Danie Rossouw have both signed two-year deals with Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath.
This site has it on good authority that there is an opportunity for Fourie to make a permanent transfer to Japan after Super Rugby. Fourie will have the opportunity to experience Japan and their domestic rugby from October to February, and could be open to a longer deal.
By Gareth Duncan
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24 Oct 2011, 16:28 pm
@John Galt(John Galt)-97: shadow and Spies playing for the Stormers … I like
24 Oct 2011, 16:28 pm
@John Galt(John Galt)-97: fark that….you sharkies can have him…
by the way…can we have 1 of your props? Prefreably Herbst or Van Staden?
24 Oct 2011, 16:28 pm
@puff(puff)-94:
Cant see Sharks winning it with Joubert, Stef and Odwa at 12,13,14.
Also, Sharks been too inconsistent throughout the CC. Lions have had the benefit of continuity throughout and it showed on Sat and will show vs the Sharks.
Thats not to say the Sharks will battle, I just think the Lions have been more consistent in their selections and approach to the game.
Will be a hummydinger though.
24 Oct 2011, 16:29 pm
@RL(RL)-101: please RL….you are farken ruining the friendship my man…
24 Oct 2011, 16:30 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-96:
look.
let’s cut to the chase.
it was in all probability an exceptional world cup.
probably amongst the most exceptional ever.
if not of all time.
certainly in the top 7.
24 Oct 2011, 16:31 pm
@grant10(grant10)-102:
Kitshoff, Malherbe, Smith brothers and Kritzinger (if he can stay injury free) – all quality.
24 Oct 2011, 16:32 pm
@RL(RL)-101:
Spies at centre – otherwise he shouldn’t bother.
I’m serious!
24 Oct 2011, 16:33 pm
@grant10(grant10)-104: Spies and Shadow on the wing of course … JDJ and Koster at centre
24 Oct 2011, 16:33 pm
@RL(RL)-101: me to
24 Oct 2011, 16:35 pm
@grant10(grant10)-102:
Jeez, Herbst and v Staden are crucial to next years S15 where depth is going to be key.
Would hate to lose either of them.
Stroeli ok at buying forwards. Kaaaaaaaaaaaak backs talent scout.
24 Oct 2011, 16:36 pm
@Gunther(gunther)-105: I would like to know what qualifies this as the best rwc everrrrrrrrrr, I thought the one we had was out standing, and i am sure every other one has been just as good as well.
So why is this the best one ? serious question.
24 Oct 2011, 16:37 pm
@puff(puff)-106: quality youngsters….yes..
Next years super 15 winners?
Not on your nelly…
24 Oct 2011, 16:37 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-91:
so what is your opinion on the subject…?
24 Oct 2011, 16:37 pm
@puff(puff)-107:
What makes you think he can play centre ? he does not understand running/defensive lines, can’t tackle(main ingredient for a centre) can’t step off both feet , no boet he will make a dismal centre, centre is a massively technical position and one that requires a huge appetite to tackle !!
24 Oct 2011, 16:38 pm
@John Galt(John Galt)-110: rassie great at buying wings….
kakkkkkkkkk at everything else!
24 Oct 2011, 16:38 pm
@John Galt(John Galt)-103: sharks don’t need centres, they have ALL the ball carriers they need in their pack, Bissy, Alberts, Deysel, Beast., Kanko!
24 Oct 2011, 16:42 pm
@justrugby(justrugby)-114: okes are farken insane here my man….insane…!
24 Oct 2011, 16:43 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-116:
Its by far the biggest frustration i have with the Sharks setup at the moment.
Big ball carrying forwards can only take you so far. If a team matches us there, there is no plan B.
Stef and Joubert are not going to create anything at the back and Odwa battles to run round flankers at the moment. Means its left up to Lambie, JP and Mvovo, if he plays, to do anything.
24 Oct 2011, 16:45 pm
@justrugby(justrugby)-114:
The same reason I believe Schalk Brits can play 8th man and Ricky Januarie can play prop
I’m not really serious – just winding some people up.
24 Oct 2011, 16:46 pm
@Treehugger(Treehugger)-111:
hugsy.
‘cos Blackie said so.
why don’t we slip into the hot tub and discuss it further?
24 Oct 2011, 16:46 pm
Go Sharks.
Go Lions.
The Best two Teams in the Currie Cup.
May the best team win.
24 Oct 2011, 16:46 pm
@ufo(ufo)-113: i don’t know or understand why some teams were allowed to impose/exhibit cultural practices on a rugby field when in a fair contest – imo – everyone should get their national anthem sung properly and then get on with the match. i don’t get why others are allowed to bring their ethnic heritage into it.
it’s there though and i quite like it and for me the french or any other team should be allowed to respond/accept the challenge in a manner they deem fit as long as it is not seen as over the top – keep the 10 or 15m distance.
24 Oct 2011, 16:47 pm
@puff(puff)-119:
Lol
Cool !!
24 Oct 2011, 16:49 pm
@grant10(grant10)-56: @grant10(grant10)-80:
Where I lead you will always follow afterwards, unfortunately years later.
At the start of the 2009 S14 season and the subsequent CC season I called Rassie(and all under him plus all the Stormer admin.) a coward for not being able to withstand the dictates of the Stellies moguls time after time after time. Their mere wish becomes Rassie’s command.
Your beloved Stormers has now been converted into Burgerville United.
Even now you do not see the connection between the Stormers, the buffoon ‘Boks and the settlement Saracens(if they still need and will feed(a reward) you when you are 64).
The next predictable progression in the logical equation of this sorry saga is clearly Skunk Burger for ‘Bok captain and that is soon. And you will just mildly continue to moan and groan but ultimately continue to support all their efforts.
24 Oct 2011, 16:50 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-121: speaking of tubs, what bubbly were the all blacks spraying after game? looked like the bottles were either clear or white.
24 Oct 2011, 16:51 pm
@ufo(ufo)-82: How does that work. Now he is there in Japan while WP prepare for the S15. He comes in and all of a sudden JDJ who is training the whole Dec/Jan with the boys needs to stand back because he wanted some extra dough. It’s stuff like this that discourage young players. Same goes for Peter Grant. Let him stay in Japan a fark him and invest in the future but old Province is doing it the other way around. JF is a Judas… JHB people know this already. Too much rugby? Only when their form drops.
24 Oct 2011, 16:51 pm
@justrugby(justrugby)-114: Mossie is going to break down, no doubt about that … if I were AC I will convert Koster into a 14. he has it all and is young enough to adapt to the defensive challenges at centre.
24 Oct 2011, 16:52 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-122:
I think the boks should be rocking some Ipi Tombi.
24 Oct 2011, 16:54 pm
@RL(RL)-127: 13.
24 Oct 2011, 16:54 pm
@Gunther(gunther)-128: whose ethinicity/culture is expressed in Ipi Tombi?
24 Oct 2011, 16:55 pm
stew – good observation. I meant M Steyn had no rest time since 2009
24 Oct 2011, 16:57 pm
@ET.(ET.)-124: I am terribly concerned about this endless wp and stormers fark up ET…..I am not sure what to do about it to be honest, except bit ch and moan….but we are bleeding here and losing talent head over foot….it is tragic….absolutely tragic…
24 Oct 2011, 16:58 pm
Sharks are overwhelming favourites to retain the Currie Cup and confirm themselves as the contemporary super power in domestic rugby with 3 trophies in 4 years!
24 Oct 2011, 16:58 pm
@Tuna(Tuna)-126: agree with you 100% mate….farken 100%!!
24 Oct 2011, 17:01 pm
puff – i just hope we can see an extended run of Frans Steyn/Jaque Fourie as our centres. F Steyn completely transformed the Bok backline t the RWC, again!!! Lambie seem smore settled at fullback and i still reckon Morne Steyn has lots to offer the Boks!!
24 Oct 2011, 17:02 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-130:
easy pal.
I can dance to it in my living room.
It looks impressive.
hell it’s probably some mannifestation of neo- colonialism and culturual imperialism, full of steretypical condescension.
bleddy arch racists.
24 Oct 2011, 17:03 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-121:
Are you being so predictably and typically opportunistic again?
Did you not 10 days or so ago claim you were not interested in this Currie Cup season?
How did you enjoy your coward’s run to France these last few days?
Can you say you are seven for seven (and in heaven) in 2011 RWC KOs?
You got the Final wrong, one semi-final wrong, some quarter finals wrong yet you dare to call this code of sport “Heaven’s Game”?
24 Oct 2011, 17:04 pm
I recon we design a culturally diverse and inclusive ritual that incorporates all that is culturally rich and diverse about SA.
We start off with a Zulu Stick fighting dance, then move onto a more traditional “Lang Arm”, perhaps a “topless “virgin” parade and end off by pilfering the gold and silverwear in the front 2 rows, in honour of our great leaders….
Stone throwing optional. Toyi Toyi compulsory,
24 Oct 2011, 17:05 pm
….WP are and always will be the best in the world at ******** themselves.
Anyway, I think Spies will have a ripper of a season next year, all these new backrowers coming through at the bulls could well be the kick up the arse he needs.
24 Oct 2011, 17:06 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-125:
speaking of which, did you notice how weirdly reechee drank out of our bladdy cup?
he drinks with his tongue sticking quite far out of his mouth.
24 Oct 2011, 17:06 pm
@grant10(grant10)-80: commiserations to your team at the weekend, they tried their best but the Lions were really up for it. Who you picking for the final?
24 Oct 2011, 17:07 pm
@grant10(grant10)-132:
AC and Rassie’s eyes/focus/ambitions elsewhere…
24 Oct 2011, 17:08 pm
@grant10(grant10)-134: If Gumede did not pull out of the Lions deal JDJ would have been lost to Province. The thing is JDJ is looking at his options and he is on the radar. Look I’m no Province fan but this bs got to stop. Same with the Sharks with the Ross Cronje boy. Get a froggie from overseas rather than let this kid develop into something. Even Baas Staaldraad sang his praises but no let’s get JLP rather and a frog. Laughable….. like Spinnekop said this morning in another thread. That Hoskins is a softie because he allows this ****.
24 Oct 2011, 17:09 pm
puff – do you reckon AC & Rassie will both get the Bok job, similar to the kiwi coaches(3)?
24 Oct 2011, 17:09 pm
I would love to see the following bok line in action soon…..
15 Taute
11 MVOVO
13 JDJ
12 F STEYN
14 JPP
10 ELTON JANTJES
9 HOUGAARD
24 Oct 2011, 17:09 pm
Scratch that!
Rassie, Allister: We’re not available
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:19
No thanks: We don’t want Divvy’s job. (c) Gallo
The Western Province duo of Rassie Erasmus and Allister Coetzee have declared themselves unavailable for the Springbok coaching job and have no interest in the position at this time.
Erasmus and Coetzee were widely regarded as the frontrunners to take over from Peter de Villiers and become a new coaching team at the helm of the South African side.
Erasmus has been with the team as the technical advisor during the World Cup, but has stated that he only intended to stay with the side for the duration of the tournament and will continue to work as Western Province’s Director of Rugby.
Coetzee – who had a four-year stint with the Boks as one of Jake White’s assistant coaches – has indicated that he has another year to run on his contract with Western Province, which he intends to honour. Therefore, he has made it known that he is unavailable for the job.
24 Oct 2011, 17:10 pm
@Brigadier Van Zyl(Brigadier Van Zyl)-139:
I have been hearing that for 4 years now, has he ever had a “ripper” of a season ???
24 Oct 2011, 17:10 pm
@grant10(grant10)-132:
wow!
you are such a drama queen.
24 Oct 2011, 17:11 pm
Guess it’s up to Muir and Gold to fight it out.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Crying in my soup.
24 Oct 2011, 17:12 pm
@puff(puff)-146: have they caught wind it’s been given to someone else? very surprising development.
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