Hore set for hefty ban
26 Nov 2012
New Zealand hooker Andrew Hore has been cited for an off-the-ball incident which subsequently hospitalised Wales lock Bradley Davies.
Hore hit Davies off the ball during the initial stages of last Saturday’s Test in Cardiff. The incident was missed by matchday officials, but Hore has now been cited and looks likely to receive a lengthy suspension.
The time and date of the hearing, before the IRB’s appointed independent judicial officer, have yet to be fixed.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen expects the hooker to be sidelined for some time. Hansen did not say as much, but has already called for a replacement ahead of the coming Test against England.
Dane Coles is expected to start at Twickenham.
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4 Dec 2012, 08:42 am
@Heavens Game-7547:
How do you know the judges were not bribed to give Nadia the perfect score?
4 Dec 2012, 08:42 am
@Heavens Game-7547:
Have you ever tried boxing?
Do you have any idea what it takes to go three rounds, never mind twelve?
Boxers are extremely fit.
4 Dec 2012, 08:44 am
And for you fools who reckon you know some Pugilistic prowess – The best Boxer the world has laid eyes on is
Sugar Ray Robinson
And no era will match Hearns, Leonard, Hagler, Duran… None.
4 Dec 2012, 08:46 am
@Heavens Game-7549:
You may be on to something with regard to playing Pakistan and a few others on the subcontinent but I think the recent Tests between SA, Aus and England have been some of the best cricket we’ve ever witnessed.
the sport was tainted by one of our very best but to think that doesnt happen in other sports is a bit naive.
Whether it be doping, matchfixing, backhanders or whatever. If you dig deep enough, there is a muff load of scandal going on in every sport.
4 Dec 2012, 08:47 am
Far be it for me to steer the talk back to rugby, but FYI here is the Rugby 365 team of the month of November (Internationals):
Our Team of the Month:
15 Israel Dagg (New Zealand)
He is clearly a cut above the rest, with his game-breaking ability backed up by excellent basics that make him a vital element of the All Black backline.
Bubbling under: Leigh Halfpenny (Wales)
14 Tommy Bowe (Ireland)
Although his team did not always have things their own way, Bowe remained a threat against all opposition by making the most of his pace and power.
Bubbling under: Wesley Fofana (France)
13 Conrad Smith (New Zealand)
The All Black midfield general marshalled the backline well on defence and managed to put the flyers on his outside in space consistently.
Bubbling under: Manu Tuilagi (England)
12 Ma’a Nonu (New Zealand)
His destructive approach gives the All Blacks a hard edge on both attack and defence, which makes him a handful in any conditions.
Bubbling under: Jean de Villiers (South Africa)
11 Julian Savea (New Zealand)
He has enjoyed a remarkable break-out season with his ruthless finishing ability earning him an impressive strike rate, and he looks set to enjoy a long career in the black jersey.
Bubbling under: Craig Gilroy (Ireland)
10 Frédéric Michalak (France)
Given a second chance in the playmaker role by coach Philip Saint-Andre and he has taken it in style, controlling things for his side behind a dominant pack.
Bubbling under: Dan Carter (New Zealand)
9 Maxime Machenaud (France)
He has made an impressive start to his Test career, providing Michalak with quality ball and providing a threat through his incisive running and tactical kicking.
Bubbling under: Kahn Fotuali’i (Samoa)
8 Kieran Read (New Zealand)
Continued his fine form on the international stage by delivering some polished performances at the back of the scrum, imposing himself on the opposition consistently.
Bubbling under: Duane Vermeulen (South Africa)
7 Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
The All Blacks skipper certainly earned his six month sabbatical by putting his body on the line and leading from the front in characteristic style.
Bubbling under: Michael Hooper (Australia)
6 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe (Argentina)
The Pumas captain played like a man posessed and inspired his team to secure their first away victory of the year. His move from No.8 to the flank was a huge success as he got in the faces of every side the Pumas met.
Bubbling under: Francois Louw (South Africa)
5 Nathan Sharpe (Australia)
The Wallaby veteran brought an end to his career by using his considerable experience to steer a youthful Australian side and showed his usual hunger for work to bow out in style.
Bubbling under: Sam Whitelock (New Zealand)
4 Eben Etzebeth (South Africa)
The young lock has enjoyed an incredible debut season, and topped it off by showing what a valuable asset he is in European conditions where his uncompromisingly physical approach was vital to getting the Boks on the front foot.
Bubbling under: Pascal Pape (France)
3 Owen Franks (New Zealand)
The rock in the All Blacks front row, he does not give anything away and provided a solid platform for his team consistently.
Bubbling under: Census Johnston (Samoa)
2 Adriaan Strauss (South Africa)
Took the opportunity presented by Bismarck du Plessis’ injury well and seemed to grow in confidence in each game. The Springbok line-out was a major strength whilst he also keeps opposition defences busy with his hard running.
Bubbling under: Dimitri Szarzewski (France)
1 Yannick Forestier (France)
The French pack were in dominant form and he set the tone for them up front with some dominant displays on top of his hard work around the park.
Bubbling under: Alisona Taumalolo (Tonga)
4 Dec 2012, 08:48 am
@stormersboy-7555:
Hopefully Duane Vermeulen has shut up his critics on here.
4 Dec 2012, 08:49 am
@Robzim-7551: You are misfiring. Bribery? Bribery can compare to that of Cricket or even Boxing.
Nadia got the Perfect 10. She is also not the only Perfect 10 in Gymnastics history.
So you reckon Boxing is “purer” than Olympic Gymnastics?
Farkoff man or go and Wiki another sport that comes close…
4 Dec 2012, 08:49 am
@Heavens Game-7557: Should be bribery cant compare
4 Dec 2012, 08:49 am
@stormersboy-7555:
Very good side
4 Dec 2012, 08:50 am
@WP-Forever-7552: Er… Yes I have “tried” Boxing.
And enjoyed it.
4 Dec 2012, 08:54 am
@WP-Forever-7542:
personally, as far as combat sport goes i would say mma type rules more so than boxing.
4 Dec 2012, 08:58 am
@Heavens Game-7557:
In gymnastics the winning margins are so small that it is certainly possible for individuasl judges to “manipulate” results. Go and do some research on the sublect then you will see what I am talking about.
4 Dec 2012, 08:58 am
@WP-Forever-7556:
Was very good on this tour.
Then again he was always going to be good on the NH pitches. Suits his playing style perfectly.
Still think he’s more of a blind sider than an 8.
4 Dec 2012, 09:00 am
I went to a charity white collar boxing event a few weeks ago. I was really impressed with how some of the guys fought, quite a few in their ’40s and ’50s. 3 rounds of 2 minutes each. The guys kept going the whole time.
Even had 2 ladies going at each other. That wasn’t as much fun I must admit.
4 Dec 2012, 09:00 am
Are the guys trying to build a ‘keo ziggurat or tower structure’ here?
It seems that the drive is to go higher and higher? Or is the fear that we will never reach 1000 posts again?
4 Dec 2012, 09:01 am
@Heavens Game-7557:
There is a difference between debating and arguing the merits of what you perceive to be your favorite sport or athlete, and attacking anyone who might not agree with you.
Yes Hansie tainted himself and the sport, but he was punished with the highest sanction and paid dearly for it, but the whole world has moved on since then, maybe it’s time you did too. The man is dead and can’t harm anyone, so let him be.
Having an opinion that differs from some one else doesn’t make one right and one wrong, it merely means we are individuals.
4 Dec 2012, 09:01 am
@Heavens Game-7549: I feel pretty much the same.
4 Dec 2012, 09:02 am
@stormersboy-7564:
Ha ha, throw some mud or jelly in there and it’s a whole different story
4 Dec 2012, 09:03 am
I see there is a clown on sport24 blogs calling himself ‘sheriffff’
No relation. Don’t associate his views with mine.
You have been warned.
4 Dec 2012, 09:05 am
@stormersboy-7564:
The Armoury?
4 Dec 2012, 09:08 am
@stormersboy-7564:
women boxing makes me very uncomfortable.
it actually puts me off so much i have to look away/change the channel.
4 Dec 2012, 09:09 am
@nortierd-7568: Indeed. Those ring girls however……..
@WP-Forever-7570: They provided the event yes, the event was at Kelvin though.
What was quite entertaining was the boxers’ “handles”, like Johnny “Two Step” Van der Merwe.
The funniest was this guy who’s nic was “The Count of Monte Fisto”
Classic.
4 Dec 2012, 09:11 am
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-7571: That wasn’t particularly entertaining to be honest.
4 Dec 2012, 09:17 am
@stormersboy-7573:
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-7571:
Check this clip of Laila Ali.
http://youtu.be/-Ko0Pwb_gu4
Maybe Ray Davies was thinking of her when he wrote his classis Lola. It could heve been Laila.
4 Dec 2012, 09:18 am
@nortierd-7566: I have my opinion and I have my reasons… I decide to air them on a blog. Like you do.
I also don’t have the need to get approval for my opinions or reasons like many here seem to want to…
Therefore my reasons and opinions are unmodified, truthful and untainted by PC or the crowd of opinion by many braindead dunces here masquerading as a moral authority on a farken anonymous rugby blog…
Dont like? Dont read… But you can’t because it is fascinating.
Yours truly
Keo.co.za’s Thought Leader
HG
4 Dec 2012, 09:18 am
I see poor fuckadilly was back looking for attention.
Like a little Vietnamese racing pig trying to squeeze through the catflap.
4 Dec 2012, 09:21 am
@Heavens Game-7575:
Lol, fair, but still doesn’t mean it’s right.
4 Dec 2012, 09:23 am
In other news it’s a concern that we seem to have drawn the moan thugs in our group for the 4 th World Cup in a row.
Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark.
4 Dec 2012, 09:26 am
@nortierd-7577: Of course its right… According to me
Which is the whole point of having an opinion, yes?
4 Dec 2012, 09:28 am
@Robzim-7574: She is great, but on an amateur level it’s just messy. Although I respect what they are doing immensely.
4 Dec 2012, 09:33 am
@stormersboy-7580:
I won’t be particulary keen to step into a ring with her
4 Dec 2012, 09:33 am
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-7571: Hah!
I can just imagine you covering your face with open hands and peeping through your fingers!
4 Dec 2012, 09:36 am
@stormersboy-7572:
Monte Fisto.
4 Dec 2012, 09:36 am
Okes still arguing who the greatest athletes are?
In terms of athleticism it had to be Roman Sebrle.
If one looks at the fighters, look no further than Anderson Silva
4 Dec 2012, 09:54 am
@Robzim-7574:
call me old fashioned but i just dont like seeing women do stuff like that.
really cannot stomach it.
4 Dec 2012, 10:02 am
@Robzim-7574:
having said that, i looked at a bit of the clip and i think its fair to say she wont be remembered as a ‘great’ or at least not as great as her father was.
has she beaten any top contenders for a title and did she have any?
4 Dec 2012, 10:03 am
@BrumbiesBoy-7582:
hehe
no, i dont like it.
4 Dec 2012, 10:05 am
@Dilligafrican-7584:
emilianenko
no contest.
4 Dec 2012, 10:10 am
I reckon this thread is in its death throes.
4 Dec 2012, 10:12 am
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-7586:
She was world champion in middleweight division and has never lost a fight 24-0 with 21 knock outs. I am also not really keen on woman boxing either i must admit.
4 Dec 2012, 10:12 am
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-7585:
Really?
I actually quite enjoy it…
4 Dec 2012, 10:14 am
I once knew this girl, she couldn’t wrestle to save her life but my goodness you should’ve seen her box.
4 Dec 2012, 10:15 am
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-7586:
Nobody can ever be like her father. In any sport. IMO.
4 Dec 2012, 10:17 am
@WP-Forever-7591: A lot of the ‘newer’ sports are amalgamations of several sporting disciplines, and definitely show the evolution of strength and fitness training through the years
2 personal favourites that come to mind, and are probably tougher than most, are Crossfit (combination of weightlifting, athletics, calisthenics) and MMA (combination of boxing, muay thai, wresting and braziian jiu jitsu)
4 Dec 2012, 10:19 am
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-7585: http://www.fighters.com/07/10/provocative-pics-from-ronda-rousey%E2%80%99s-espn-photo-shoot-hit-the-internet
4 Dec 2012, 10:21 am
@Atreides-7594:
Crossfit is main.
4 Dec 2012, 10:29 am
@Atreides-7595:
I am undone.
4 Dec 2012, 10:31 am
@Atreides-7594:
Triathlon was where it all started.
The “best” sportsmen/women are probably still in the traditional single sports – that is where the money is- it is mainly the all rounders who are not good enough to make it in a single discipline who move on to triathlons, MMA, etc.
4 Dec 2012, 10:34 am
7600?
4 Dec 2012, 10:34 am
Fokkit en nou?
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