Super Rugby preview – Round 14
25 May 2012
JON CARDINELLI and RYAN VREDE analyse the key match-ups and pick the winners at the weekend.
Cardinelli edged ahead with a string of accurate calls last week and Vrede is banking on win-calls for the Cheetahs and Stormers to get him back on track this week. They agree there’ll be more misery for the Lions in Perth and are both backing the Reds to win the massive Aussie derby in Canberra.
KEO.CO.ZA SUCCESS RATE
VREDE: 58/86 (67%)
JC: 60/86 (70%)
CHIEFS vs BULLS, HAMILTON, FRI 09:35
JC’S CALL: The Bulls desperately need this victory to complete a good tour and stay in touch with the Stormers at the top of the SA conference. The Chiefs need a win and more importantly an improved performance following shoddy showings against the Lions and Reds. Who will prosper? The Chiefs are coming off a bye, and the Bulls are into their fourth game of a taxing tour Down Under. They’ve received a boost with news that their two ailing flankers have recovered, but I still reckon that back row lacks balance and overall the pack may struggle to live with the Chiefs at the collisions. Scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow will also cause problems for the Bulls around the fringes, and once the Chiefs gather momentum, that inconsistent Bulls defence could be further exposed by Sonny Bill and co. Chiefs by 5
VREDE’S CALL: I think Francois Hougaard’s inability to deliver consistently good tactical kicks is going to be central to a Bulls defeat. Hougaard is undoubtedly talented and a force when given space to operate around the fringes or in open field. But with tactical kicking being so critical to the success of the Bulls’ game plan I don’t think Hougaard is the man to deliver the quality they need from the back of the ruck or scrum. In a contest with two evenly matched sides like this one is, a single score from a broken field situation can be decisive to the outcome and I think this will be the case in Hamilton. Chiefs by 7
Chiefs – 15 Andrew Horrell, 14 Lelia Masaga, 13 Jackson Willison, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Kane Thompson, 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6 Liam Messam, 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Craig Clarke (c), 3 Ben Afeaki, 2 Hika Elliot, 1 Toby Smith.
Subs: 16 Mahonri Schwalger, 17 Arizona Taumalolo, 18 Michael Fitzgerald, 19 Sam Cane, 20 Brendon Leonard, 21 Robbie Robinson, 22 Maritino Nemani.
Bulls – Zane Kirchner, 14 Akona Ndungane, 13 Johann Sadie, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bjorn Basson, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Francois Hougaard, 8 Pierre Spies (c), 7 CJ Stander, 6 Dewald Potgieter, 5 Wilhelm Steenkamp, 4 Flip van der Merwe, 3 Werner Kruger, 2 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 1 Dean Greyling.
Subs: 16 Willie Wepener, 17 Rayno Gerber, 18 Juandré Kruger, 19 Arno Botha, 20 Jano Vermaak, 21 Louis Fouché, 22 JJ Engelbrecht.
HURRICANES vs REBELS, WELLINGTON, SAT 07:35
JC’S CALL: The Hurricanes have thrown away handy leads in games against the Cheetahs and more recently against the Brumbies. It is therefore hard to back them with any certainty, even though they are playing against one of the weaker teams in the competition at home. The Rebels are yet to win overseas but will be buoyed by their recent showings. Their forwards are firing and the magic touches of Kurtley Beale and the prodigious boot of Mark Gerrard are potentially match-winning. I’m still expecting the Hurricanes to win, and I’m sure the reinstatement of Beauden Barrett will provide more stability. It should be one of those games where the lead changes hands many times, and this may please Canes coach Mark Hammett. If his side can’t shoot to a commanding lead, there is no danger of complacency. The Canes will want a more consistent effort, and I reckon they have enough across the board to deny the Rebels. Hurricanes by 7
VREDE’S CALL: The Rebels don’t have the personnel or tactical intelligence to force the Canes into the cavalier attacks that make them vulnerable to turnovers and counter-strikes against an unset defensive line. They’ve contested well at the gainline in recent weeks and built their success on this. But the best they can hope for is parity in this facet of play in Wellington, with playmaker Kurtley Beale’s ability to dictate affairs curtailed as a result. The Canes, with the impressive Beauden Barrett back, won’t have such trouble and provided they earn the right to play expansively, they should win comfortably. Hurricanes by 9
Hurricanes – 15 Andre Taylor, 14 Alapati Leiua, 13 Conrad Smith (c), 12 Tim Bateman, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Victor Vito, 7 Jack Lam, 6 Faifili Levave, 5 Jason Eaton, 4 Jeremy Thrush, 3 Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Ben May.
Subs: 16 Motu Matu’u, 17 Reg Goodes, 18 James Broadhurst, 19 Brad Shields, 20 Chris Eaton, 21 Tusi Pisi, 22 Jayden Hayward.
Rebels – 15 Julian Huxley, 14 Mark Gerrard, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Lachlan Mitchell, 11 Cooper Vuna, 10 Kurtley Beale, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Gareth Delve (c), 7 Tim Davidson, 6 Luke Jones, 5 Hugh Pyle, 4 Cadeyrn Neville, 3 Jono Owen, 2 Ged Robinson, 1 Nic Henderson.
Subs: 16 Adam Freier, 17 Rodney Blake, 18 Al Campbell, 19 Tom Chamberlain, 20 Richard Kingi, 21 James Hilgendorf, 22 Stirling Mortlock.
BLUES vs HIGHLANDERS, AUCKLAND, SAT 09:35
JC’S CALL: The Highlanders have a fantastic opportunity. They recorded an important win against the Bulls last week, and a five-pointer against this Blues side would prove a massive boost to their play-off ambitions. Blues coach Pat Lam has benched his misfiring stars, but the new faces will still be under pressure to win at Eden Park. The pack will struggle against a hard-nosed Highlanders unit that excels at the counter-ruck and lives for the battle at close quarters. On the other hand, the Highlanders can be devastating when they shift ruck turnovers wide, with men like Ben Smith proving hard to put down. Highlanders by 12
VREDE’S CALL: The Blues’ season has reached a new low with a number of players struggling or ruled out through injury and their All Blacks trio of Ali Williams, Piri Weepu and Ma’a Nonu dropped to the bench (the official line is they are being rested). The Highlanders are superior in all facets of play and their abrasive forwards will create the platform for the backline to rip the Blues to shreds. Highlanders by 12
Blues – 15 Hadleigh Parkes, 14 David Raikuna, 13 Francis Saili, 12 Michael Hobbs, 11 Sherwin Stowers, 10 Gareth Anscombe, 9 Alby Mathewson, 8 Peter Saili/Luke Braid (c), 7 Luke Braid/Daniel Braid, 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Filo Paulo, 4 Liaki Moli, 3 Tevita Mailau, 2 James Parsons, 1 Tony Woodcock.
Subs: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Angus Ta’avao, 18 Ali Williams, 19 Daniel Braid / Peter Saili / Danny Pryor, 20 Piri Weepu, 21 Ma’a Nonu, 22 Lachie Munro.
Highlanders – 15 Ben Smith, 14 Kurt Baker, 13 Tamati Ellison, 12 Phil Burleigh, 11 Hosea Gear, 10 Chris Noakes, 9 Jimmy Cowan, 8 Nick Crosswell, 7 Tim Boys, 6 Adam Thomson, 5 Hoani MacDonald, 4 Jarrad Hoeata, 3 Ma’afu Fia, 2 Andrew Hore, 1 Jamie Mackintosh (c).
Subs: 16 Jason Rutledge, 17 Bronson Murray, 18 Josh Bekhuis, 19 Scott Fuglistaller, 20 Aaron Smith, 21 Mike Delany, 22 Kenny Lynn.
BRUMBIES vs REDS, CANBERRA, SAT 11:40
JC’S CALL: The words ‘cracking’ and ‘derby’ will never be used ahead of an all-Aussie contest. Nevertheless, this game should be closely contested with two well-coached teams jousting for a result that will hand them pole position in the Australian conference. The Brumbies welcome back scrumhalf Nic White, the fulcrum of their attack and kicking game. Both teams will fight for field position, but it is the Reds who may have the edge at the collisions. This should allow Liam Gill and Beau Robinson to enjoy more success at the breakdown, be it in the form of turnovers or slowing the opponent’s ball at ruck time. And when Will Genia and Quade Cooper receive the necessary platform, the Reds will dominate the kicking contest and eventually put points past the Brumbies. Reds by 6
VREDE’S CALL: I underestimated just how well coached this Brumbies team is when I called the Hurricanes to beat them last week, but Jake White has forged them into a highly efficient and formidable unit. I fear, however, that the loss of key strike runner Fotu Auelua will seriously undermine their ability to generate momentum at the gainline, while the absence of an accomplished tactical kicker will be terminal to their cause. The Reds will match them physically on defence and pin them in their half through tactical kicking, forcing errors and building their lead through penalties before their superiority shines through when the game opens up in the final quarter. Reds by 8
Brumbies – 15 Jesse Mogg, 14 Henry Speight, 13 Andrew Smith, 12 Pat McCabe, 11 Joe Tomane, 10 Zack Holmes, 9 Nic White, 8 Ben Mowen, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Peter Kimlin, 5 Scott Fardy, 4 Sam Carter, 3 Dan Palmer, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 Ben Alexander.
Subs: 16 Anthony Hegarty, 17 Ruaidhri Murphy, 18 Leon Power, 19 Ita Vaea, 20 Ian Prior, 21 Robbie Coleman, 22 Tevita Kuridrani.
Reds – TBC
FORCE vs LIONS, PERTH, SAT 13:40
JC’S CALL: Those who thought they had witnessed the worst of the worst when the Blues hosted the Lions are in for a nasty surprise. This will be the clanger of the competition. Will the Force’s hatred of their former mentor, John Mitchell, be enough to inspire a better performance? Will Mitchell’s inside information tell in how the Lions perform? The Mitchell factor may spice up what is a dour contest, but when that first whistle blows, the players will be left to their own devices, and let’s face it, accuracy and discipline hasn’t been their forte. The Lions have the better goal-kicker in Elton Jantjies, but the Force have the more settled set piece and their efforts at the collisions will nullify a player like Derick Minnie. Force by 9
VREDE’S CALL: Mitchell brings his travelling circus to familiar turf and they’ll suffer a familiar result. After a torturous tour the Lions players arrive in Perth in body alone, with their minds already cast to the trip home. I don’t believe they will rouse themselves to the level of performance needed to down the Force. Expect an error-laden match as both teams abandon structure in favour of an expansive brand. Whoever makes less handling errors and misses less tackles will set themselves up for the win. Cardinelli correctly highlights Jantjies’ goal-kicking as being superior to his counterpart’s, but it is the only area the Lions are ahead in. It will be painful to watch but thankfully we won’t be subjected to the garbage the Lions serve up on the road any longer. Wait, they’re useless no matter where they play. Anyway… Force by 7
Western Force – 15 Alfie Mafi, 14 Nick Cummins, 13 Will Tupou, 12 Rory Sidey, 11 Napolioni Nalaga, 10 Ben Seymour, 9 Brett Sheehan, 8 Ben McCalman, 7 David Pocock (c), 6 Matt Hodgson, 5 Nathan Sharpe, 4 Toby Lynn, 3 Salesi Ma’afu, 2 Nathan Charles, 1 Pek Cowan.
Subs: 16 Elvis Taione, 17 Salesi Manu, 18 Phoenix Battye, 19 Richard Brown, 20 Lachlan McCaffrey, 21 Josh Holmes, 22 David Harvey.
Lions – 15 Andries Coetzee, 14 Deon van Rensburg, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Jaco Taute, 11 Michael Killian, 10 Elton Jantjies, 9 Tian Meyer, 8 Joshua Strauss (c), 7 Grant Hattingh, 6 Derick Minnie, 5 Ruan Botha, 4 Franco van der Merwe, 3 Pat Cilliers, 2 Callie Visagie, 1 CJ van der Linde.
Subs: 16 Martin Bezuidenhout, 17 JC Janse van Rensburg, 18 Cobus Grobbelaar, 19 Jaco Kriel, 20 Ross Cronje, 21 Ruan Combrinck, 22 James Kamana.
CHEETAHS vs WARATAHS, BLOEMFONTEIN, SAT 17:05
JC’S CALL: The Cheetahs have already begun that characteristic latter season descent into mediocrity, and they may come short against a limited Waratahs team as well. They haven’t been the same side since Johan Goosen was ruled out with injury with neither Sias Ebersohn or Riaan Smit capable of playing that crucial tactical kicking role. Piet van Zyl is another who prefers to run or pass rather than kick, and while the Waratahs defence will need to be on top form, they will hope the Cheetahs persist with expansive tactics. The Waratahs pack has the physicality to match that of the Cheetahs and in Berrick Barnes the visitors have a man capable of kicking them into good field positions. The Stormers escaped with a win against this Tahs side last week, the Cheetahs won’t be so lucky. Waratahs by 8
VREDE’S CALL: How sterile was the Tahs’ attack at Newlands last week? And while they won’t be confronted with a defence of the Stormers’ calibre I don’t believe they will make the attacking improvements they need to beat the Cheetahs. Expect Heinrich Brüssow to be more effective at the breakdown than he has been to date as the Tahs’ lack of attacking synergy sees runners isolate themselves. The Cheetahs will thrive in this loose environment and steal it with a couple of scores from broken field. Cheetahs by 5
Cheetahs – 15 Hennie Daniller, 14 Rocco Jansen, 13 Robert Ebersohn, 12 Andries Strauss, 11 Willie le Roux, 10 Riaan Smit, 9 Piet van Zyl, 8 Philip van der Walt, 7 Ashley Johnson, 6 Heinrich Brüssow, 5 Andries Ferreira, 4 Izak van der Westhuizen, 3 WP Nel, 2 Adriaan Strauss (c), 1 Coenie Oosthuizen.
Subs: 16 Hercu Liebenberg, 17 Trevor Nyakane, 18 Francois Uys, 19 Justin Downey, 20 Tewis de Bruyn, 21 Sias Ebersohn, 22 Philip Snyman.
Waratahs – 15 Bernard Foley, 14 Tom Kingston, 13 Rob Horne, 12 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 11 Drew Mitchell, 10 Berrick Barnes, 9 Brendan McKibbin, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Chris Alcock, 6 Dave Dennis, 5 Kane Douglas, 4 Sitaleki Timani, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 Benn Robinson (c).
Subs: 16 John Ulugia, 17 Jeremy Tilse, 18 Richard Stanford, 19 Lopeti Timani, 20 Sarel Pretorius, 21 Daniel Halangahu, 22 Tom Carter.
SHARKS vs STORMERS, DURBAN, SAT 19:10
JC’S CALL: Both teams have enjoyed a good run of results, but the results aren’t a definitive indicator of form. The Sharks have improved with each match while the punch-drunk Stormers are operating with a makeshift pack. They will travel to Durban determined to win the collisions and provide their backs with good go-forward ball, but may fail against superior physical exponents like Bismarck du Plessis, The Beast and Willem Alberts. Apart from their depleted back row, overplayed forwards like Andries Bekker and Steven Kitshoff have started to look tired in recent matches, which is not a good sign ahead of such a brutal battle. John Plumtree has picked a five-two bench which should ensure the Sharks maintain their physical intensity, and has also selected a backline with plenty of kicking and attacking options. Freddie Michalak has turned in some controlled displays at No 10 while Pat Lambie will vary his play from fullback. The Stormers may be hoping to expose a Sharks defence that is still not up to standard, but the Cape side may struggle for forward ascendancy and the fact that their own attack is misfiring does not inspire confidence. Sharks by 5
VREDE’S CALL: It won’t be pretty but the Stormers won’t care. Defence will win this one for them against a Sharks side who don’t have the attacking arsenal to erode their granitic defence. Certainly in Beast Mtawarira, Bismarck du Plessis and Marcell Coetzee the hosts have potentially destructive ball-carriers, but the Stormers have shown their capacity to keep a check on runners of their quality and will do so once more to deny the Sharks the attacking momentum they need to unleash their back division effectively. Frederic Michalak will struggle behind a bunch of heavies losing the collisions, while his side won’t have much joy at lineouts either. This leaves the scrums as their best launch but the Stormers will quell that threat easily. Their superior kicking game will pin the Sharks in their territory and force them into errors with their powerful phase play. Peter Grant’s boot will keep their score ticking over, with the odd trip across the whitewash helping to give the Stormers the win they so desperately need. Stormers by 7
Sharks – 15. Pat Lambie, 14. JP Pietersen, 13. Paul Jordaan, 12. Meyer Bosman, 11. Lwazi Mvovo, 10. Freddie Michalak, 9. Charl McLeod, 8. Keegan Daniel (c), 7. Willem Alberts, 6. Marcell Coetzee, 5. Anton Bresler, 4. Steven Sykes, 3. Jannie du Plessis, 2. Bismarck du Plessis, 1. Tendai Mtawarira.
Subs: 16. Craig Burden, 17. Wiehahn Herbst, 18. Pieter-Steph du Toit, 19. Ryan Kankowski, 20. Jacques Botes, 21. Odwa Ndungane, 22. Louis Ludik.
Stormers – 15 Gio Aplon, 14 Gerhard van den Heever, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean de Villiers (c), 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Peter Grant, 9 Dewaldt Duvenage, 8 Jebb Sinclair, 7 Rynhardt Elstadt, 6 Siya Kolisi, 5 Andries Bekker, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Brok Harris, 2 Tiaan Liebenberg, 1 Steven Kitshoff.
Subs: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Frans Malherbe, 18 De Kock Steenkamp, 19 Don Armand, 20 Nick Fenton-Wells, 21 Louis Schreuder, 22 Burton Francis.
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24 May 2012, 16:58 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-43: Just please stick around for the humble pie.
And the only donkey around here is you.
24 May 2012, 17:00 pm
It will be a cracker. I wouldn’t count my chickens on this one. Sadly, It will get ugly, and that will be disappointing for those who watch rugby for the right reasons.
24 May 2012, 17:02 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-45: That could backfire on AC playing Kolisi with a shoulder injury.
24 May 2012, 17:03 pm
@Puma(Puma)-53: Ja, let’s hope it’s ok. They need to spread misinformation to the Sharks about which shoulder it is
24 May 2012, 17:04 pm
But the Sharks were made strong
By the hand of the almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly
Won’t you help to sing
These songs of dynamite?
‘Cause all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds…
Yup… Free your minds Breezers… Shark redemption Saturday and a whole lotta hurt, revenge and karma coming your way all at the same time…
You just better pray that injuries are not too cattstrophic after the game… Because this could be the game that fubars your team beyond all recognition.
And before you know it.
POOF!
Season over for the Breezers.
24 May 2012, 17:04 pm
Sharks are jus like their women: Loose and washed up. It takes a Capey to slap these gintus into line.
24 May 2012, 17:05 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-55:
Chilompie Rasta
24 May 2012, 17:08 pm
@Puma(Puma)-53: Yup… It will not be pretty if this is the case… Feel sorry for the guy… He is a real talent…
Just hope he isnt a long term “was” after the weekend…
24 May 2012, 17:09 pm
@wpjoulekkading(wpjoulekkading)-54: hehe. Don’t worry Alberts won’t care which shoulder it is…………hehehe
Might only be a niggle, otherwise doubt he would have started. If it is worse than I think then AC is making a mistake starting him. Could cause a serious injury.
24 May 2012, 17:10 pm
@KeurboomPark(KeurboomPark)-56: Issit… Jouma se…
Daai toolbox dy.kes van Kaapstad af, are “hung like a doughnut”….
24 May 2012, 17:11 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-58: For sure Kolisi is playing great rugby. Doubt he will see the 80min though even if it is a niggle.
What you think of leaving Deysel out? Feel a bit disappointed he is not on the bench to be honest. Just can’t understand why he was left out, unless they needed lock cover with PSDT.
24 May 2012, 17:12 pm
@KeurboomPark(KeurboomPark)-56:
Let’s stick to rugby, KP.
24 May 2012, 17:12 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-49: Just a question. Are you happy about the fact that a team with what 14 bokke are just barely in the play offs right now?
That they throw away home games, have a captain who doesn`t take charge and select the worst center in SA on a regular basis? Okay I know Whitehead is injured so this weekend they haven`t really got a choice although Lambie at center and Ludik 15 would`ve been the safe option.
If you`re happy with all that then you`re probably satisfied with ” reaching the play-offs ” every year.
Not good enough for me I`m afraid.
I want results from what once was the most professional rugby union in the country.
24 May 2012, 17:14 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-60:
Tsek! You’s got nothing on Clifton on Boxing Day. Paradise my man. Saw Snor there last time, hitting a hookah
24 May 2012, 17:16 pm
OK. We can all play the game now
Keep the Cape in Shape!
24 May 2012, 17:16 pm
@Jinx2(Jinx2)-64: hahahaha. That was funny…
24 May 2012, 17:18 pm
Got my tickets for the game. I’ll be wearing a black Sharks t-shirt with the words “If it moves tackle it” if any Stormers fans want to take a liberty.
Got a driver to take us down and bring us back..schweeeeet! Dronk stories of note.
24 May 2012, 17:21 pm
@Original-Pierre(Original-Pierre)-63: When have we selected the worst centre (this year) on a regular basis? Plum tried out JPP with Whitehead and it never worked for JPP at 13 he eventually shifted him back to 14. This weekend we have no choice but much like I said on Sharksworld, if we gonna mess Lambie about by starting him at fb then I would rather have taken the chance with Lambie at 12 and Ludik at fb. You know that could still happen during the game. If Bosman don’t perform Lambie can be shifted to 12 with Ludik on the bench we are covered at fb.
You think Deysel was left out because we needed PSDT to cover lock? I would have liked to have seen Deysel this week on the bench again.
24 May 2012, 17:22 pm
@Great White Shark(Predawn)-67: Great man enjoy it.
24 May 2012, 17:22 pm
@Jinx2(Jinx2)-64:
You are rasist!
24 May 2012, 17:23 pm
@Puma(Puma)-61: Lock cover definitely. Du Toit obviously looking good and Plum is giving chaps in form an opportunity no matter the player’s rep… Eg Botes over Alberts last few games, Daniel over Kanko and Coetzee King of the Castle at the moment. Also Fred played farken well last week and the backs were zinging as a result… Best of both worlds if Fred can do a repeat and Pat at the back to really solidify the back 3 to counter the Stormers aerial skop skiet en donner.
I like his selection. Pity about Whitehead because he and Jordaan were looking like an awesome combo but I reckon a Fred/Bosman combo is not half bad especially if Bosman has something to prove… Those sweet passes of his out wide might make some good space for Jordaan and the back 3 too…
24 May 2012, 17:27 pm
@KeurboomPark(KeurboomPark)-56: hows your woman sonny?
you think talking like that is reasonable you fukking cnut, take your loose women comment and shove it up your loose a s s brokeback.
you sound like a rapist pig.
ah, much better now. lets all just try and be reasonable about this shall we?
24 May 2012, 17:30 pm
@Original-Pierre(Original-Pierre)-63: Season is not over… Sharks win this game on Sat and like magic they could be effectively ahead of the Stormers bearing in mind a bye still to come after the Internationals.
Lions will be tough but they should win that one too…
And then what… What happens if the Sharks get a home semi… Pooh pooh but it is possible…
Then who will be the real Dumbtree, hey? Definitely not Plum, thats for sure… When that happens hopefully those treasonous little excuses for Sharks “fans” will go give themselves an excellent Poesklap for being the faithless dunces theyve shown themselves to be.
24 May 2012, 17:30 pm
@Puma(Puma)-69:
Where are you watching boet?
24 May 2012, 17:30 pm
@Jinx2(Jinx2)-64: LOL
24 May 2012, 17:31 pm
@KeurboomPark(KeurboomPark)-70:
Keurboom is lining himself up to be banned as well..keep on flaming and see where it gets you.
24 May 2012, 17:34 pm
@Puma(Puma)-68: Too right Pooms… And I actually wouldnt at all be surprised if Meyer tries the same thing at 13 with either of JJE, JPP or Taute…
6 wings, 4 FBs and only 4 centres named.
I reckon Bok 13 could be a real Heyneke Jack in the Box
24 May 2012, 17:35 pm
i founds jc’s little lament about injury in his prediction quite amusing given the fact that the stormers are allegedly playing kolisi with an injury?
as for ryans little fairytale, it was quite enlightening really.
sure, the stormers may well win this weekend and good luck to them (personally i think the sharks will edge a titanic battle) but it will not be for the following reasons listed by ryan:
1. Sharks side who don’t have the attacking arsenal to erode their granitic defence
2.Frederic Michalak will struggle behind a bunch of heavies losing the collisions, while his side won’t have much joy at lineouts either.
3.This leaves the scrums as their best launch but the Stormers will quell that threat easily.
4.Their superior kicking game will pin the Sharks in their territory and force them into errors with their powerful phase play
5.the odd trip across the whitewash helping to give the Stormers the win they so desperately need
cmon chaps, this is such a load of twaddle surely even dogboy will admit its like a 3 yr olds christmas wishlist?
but we can discuss these rugby points without insulting each other surely?
24 May 2012, 17:37 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-71: Bosman is playing better this year have to admit. Though Fred can have a great few games and then have a real bad one. Not consistent like Lambie is. I would have prefered Lambie at fh, to be honest. Lambie is always consistent and his defence is better than Freds. BUT if Freddie plays like last week then that would be great.
Yip I thought that could be the only reason Deysel is left out for PSDT to cover lock as well as flank. I personally may have left out Kanko and left Deysel on the bench against the Stormers.
Anyhow no matter what I am behind our boys, but really enjoyed the consistent selection. Consistentsy always brings success. Need rotation of course to stop the injuries, but we have only been consistent in selection a few times this year. Mostly due to injuries though.
24 May 2012, 17:38 pm
@rangerman(rangerman)-72: Howzit Ranger,
I just ignore fools like that, they just want a response. But well said anyhow bud.
24 May 2012, 17:41 pm
@Puma(Puma)-79: daft meant – consistency
24 May 2012, 17:42 pm
@Puma(Puma)-79: But Plum has been consistent… Especially since the chaps returned from tour – consistently rewarding performance…
Nothing motivates a player more than knowing he has a chance to stake a claim when he gets his chance… That is how I see Plums selections.
You mess up – youre out, especially if a competitor is playing well. You play well, if given a chance, and you stay… nothing wrong with that….
24 May 2012, 17:43 pm
@Puma(Puma)-79:
Definitely a big risk playing Freddie at 10 for this game. If I read it correctly though the The Sharks boffins are anticipating that the Stormers will be bombarding our fullback with up and unders. I’m expecting a lot of kicks by Grant.
This game is going to be like pingpong chess.
24 May 2012, 17:44 pm
ok, let me start then…
1. attacking arsenal seems a little ironic coming from a stormers fan?
(you all know why, dont make us sharkies spell it out for you, it isnt our fault ok?)
2.a bunch of heavies losing the collisions? which heavies are these that will be losing the collisions? is this oke a bit slow? the stormers backrow is as fragile as the skin on day old custard at the moment and if ryan thinks the sharks front row is poor, the bok front row bear in mind, then he needs a holiday. and bekker is also carrying an injury. and tiaan is ok at lineouts, deon is a scattergun lol.
3. “will quell that threat easily” wow! incisive, intelligent, brilliant! what a journalist, what a loadakuk.
4.superior kicking game? sure, joe p at the back was a great counterfoil to lambie but grant cant kick his way out of a bag. seriously.
5. any trip across the whitewash will indeed be odd based on the stormers season so far, who knows, maybe it all comes together on sat? or not?
it will be acracker
24 May 2012, 17:46 pm
@Great White Shark(Predawn)-74: From the Club boet. Would have gone to the game, but not the best seats available. I could have got seats in the front row right on the try line. Can’t see much there. Now heard it is fullhouse.
24 May 2012, 17:46 pm
@rangerman(rangerman)-78: Lol… Vrede can be a funnyfck… especially when he is trying to be a seriaas “tactical intelligence” expert…
24 May 2012, 17:47 pm
@Puma(Puma)-80: howdy bud, i probably just gave the sad little man what he wanted.
he must be the apple of his mothers eye talking like that.
anyways, i must head off to a braai, fight the good fight on this wp site ok?
SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
24 May 2012, 17:49 pm
@Puma(Puma)-85:
Ja it is going to be full. I am in the eastern corner. Was lucky to get that.
24 May 2012, 17:50 pm
@Great White Shark(Predawn)-83: I think that too. Remember we played a similar starting XV last year against the Bulls. We won that one playing just like that and off we went into the play offs.
Now not sure if that is the way to go. I myself would have prefered Lambie at fh. Anyhow we could still see him shifted there if Freddie is having off day and for that matter if Bosman is having a off day. Lambie could slot into 12 or 10. We covered with Ludik on the bench for fb.
24 May 2012, 17:51 pm
@Great White Shark(Predawn)-88: Lucky you. Enjoy it. Vibe gonna be awesome.
24 May 2012, 17:53 pm
@rangerman(rangerman)-87: hahahaha. Ja good you did. Enjoy the braai Ranger.
24 May 2012, 17:54 pm
Okay I am out of here too.
Cheers everyone.
GO SHARKSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
24 May 2012, 17:55 pm
@Puma(Puma)-90:
Was hoping for a 17:00 game to take the famdamily but now it’s just the boys. My daughters won’t make a late game..used to being in bed by 18:00 tops.
The mates I’m going with are all ex cops so I hope we don’t get into any fights. Aich!
24 May 2012, 17:57 pm
@Puma(Puma)-89: Puma, Lambie has been injured… Freddie played farken well last week… Lambie can play 15, and in fact is the probably the best FB in the country… I dont see what is wrong with Plum’s selection especially considering the kick/chase, territorial kicking game of the Stormers…
Actually this could be a very shrewd selection, and there is nothing to stop Lambie taking the ball to the advantage line in phase play either…
24 May 2012, 17:59 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-94:
Exactly. He is needed at fullback for this game.
24 May 2012, 18:06 pm
@Great White Shark(Predawn)-93: Shock hom!!
24 May 2012, 18:11 pm
@ 76
What’s wrong with you? Are you going to run off to the principal’s office and ask for bannings everyday now? jys mos ‘n piemper van formaat. this is a blog,not kindergarten.grow a farken pair because your threats are irritating.
24 May 2012, 18:11 pm
Bob Marley is turning in his grave
24 May 2012, 18:14 pm
Oppas
He is going with two hundred ex cops to the game
24 May 2012, 19:16 pm
whats with this keo crowd have they become that yellow bellied and toothless that they employed some apartheid riot squad cop to be their in house moderator all of a sardientjie here on this family style forum of sharkshit decorum
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