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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26 Feb 2013, 11:28 am
1350 to go,
to reach 30,000.
Can we get there,
yes we can.
(Bob the Builder).
27 Feb 2013, 22:16 pm
RIP Dave Charlton (76) former multiple SA F1 champion
27 Feb 2013, 22:43 pm
seriously guys
are we still doing this?
28 Feb 2013, 00:07 am
28654 the number of the Hore
28 Feb 2013, 00:07 am
@papaown-28653: trying to get the last word in? you’re abot 2000 out
28 Feb 2013, 00:08 am
This is 1000 is very near the 29k
28 Feb 2013, 00:08 am
Dont go now
28 Feb 2013, 00:10 am
Its only us and 286578 friends
28 Feb 2013, 00:16 am
@shooter-28658: i post with my interntet access 28658 previous posts about rugby and a guy Hore
28 Feb 2013, 00:32 am
28888 is 229 away
28 Feb 2013, 01:35 am
Rugby in the US?
http://video.foxnews.com/v/2193530708001/a-rugby-craze-sweeps-the-us-/?intcmp=HPBucket&playlist_id=930909752001
28 Feb 2013, 01:42 am
@victoriabok-28661:
Good for them if they join Super Rugby
28 Feb 2013, 06:49 am
@Te Rangatira-28644:
@Te Rangatira-28645:
cheers TR, thanks for the update.
@shooter-28646:
hehehe
aspersies?
28 Feb 2013, 18:41 pm
Bakkies
Vir jou aandag
SA Rugby magazine
TOMORROW on http://www.sarugbymag.co.za: Gareth Duncan speaks to BAKKIES BOTHA about life in France
28 Feb 2013, 22:56 pm
Rugby stars to switch to 7s?
http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sevens/Rugby-stars-to-cross-to-sevens-20130228
The prospect of rugby sevens becoming an Olympic sport in 2016 will attract stars from the full version of the game to the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia, the supremo of world rugby said on Tuesday.
“I’m sure that not only the sevens specialists but also the classic rugby 15′s greatest stars will come to Moscow to battle for their countries.”
He did not detail names, but players of the calibre of Sonny Bill Williams, Liam Messam and league stand-out Benji Marshall have been cited as candidates to play for New Zealand in the Olympic sevens.
28 Feb 2013, 23:29 pm
28666
28 Feb 2013, 23:48 pm
28667
1 Mar 2013, 00:52 am
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1 Mar 2013, 06:59 am
@nortierd-28664:
thanks Nortie, really looking forward to reading the article.
am busy most of the day lately and dont have the time to post any comments.
1 Mar 2013, 07:10 am
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-28669:
Hi Bakkies
My last day of leave, so from Monday also will not have time to read and post too much.
Will not be online from later today so will be missing the Sharks v Stormers posts tomorrow, which will get quite heated if the last couple of days are anything to go by.
GARETH DUNCAN chats to former Springbok and Bulls lock Bakkies Botha about life in Toulon, facing old team-mates in Europe and when he plans on retiring.
How’s life in Toulon?
I’m really loving it here as the weather’s great. The sun even shines in winter. The only issue is the language barrier, which I’m still struggling with. It’s easy to understand what people are saying, but it’s very difficult to speak French.
Are you a popular figure in public?
The people in Toulon love their rugby, and there are many famous international players who are based here. So the lcoals do recognise me and the other guys. They are very friendly people and support the team passionately.
Who are the players who you spend most of your time with?
The whole squad gets along really well. I’m quite close with the likes of Matt Giteau, Simon Shaw and Carl Hayman. Playing at Toulon is like the experience you get at the Barbarians, because of all the different nationalities in the team. But there’s obviously a more serious approach to training. It’s interesting working with these guys because I played against most of them during my time with the Bulls and Boks. It’s really nice to see the great work ethic and dedication of a player like Jonny Wilkinson, who spends hours and hours on his goal-kicking.
Are you excited about the arrivals of Bryan Habana, Danie Rossouw and possibly John Smit next season?
I’ve read quite a lot about the players who are likely to arrive next season, and that’s quite exciting. Joe van Niekerk and I are the only South Africans here, so it would be great to get a couple of more okes who can help us braai for the team.
You recently recovered from a serious eye injury. What happened?
During our European Cup game against the Sale Sharks, I was chasing a kick-off. The opposition player jumped up to get the ball, and I stood my ground. I don’t remember much of what happened next, but his hip hit me in the face and I broke my eye socket in three places. I had to undergo surgery, and after a hour-long operation, I was sidelined for seven weeks. But I’ve recovered well and back on the field.
What are Toulon’s goals for the rest of the European season?
Our main goal was to book a home quarter-final in the European Cup, and we’ve managed to do that. We will host the Leicester Tigers on 7 April, which should be a great game. We also want to be a force in the French Top 14. We’re currently on top of the log, so that’s very good. But there’s not much between the top three teams, so we need to continue to work hard if we want to qualify for a home play-off and stand a strong chance to win the title.
In this weekend’s Top 14 fixture, Toulon face Toulouse, who have Gary Botha and Gurthro Steenkamp in their squad. Have you been in touch with your former Bulls team-mates?
I gave Gary a call in the week, but he’s still struggling with an ankle injury and will not play. But Gurthro should start. I’ve bumped into so many South African players in France. I played against former Bulls team-mate Heini Adams in a tough game against Bordeaux, and he had a great match. Against Mont-de-Marsan, I realised I used to play with one of their front rankers, Pieter Grobler, during my days at the Valke, so it was great to catch up with him. You get to recognise so many South African faces during the European season.
Do you still keep an eye on South African rugby?
I have a Sky decoder at home, so I watch rugby whenever I can. I get to watch Super Rugby and Six Nations games and I’m really enjoying that. I also enjoy communicating with people on Twitter. I give my parents a call regularly, but Twitter allows me to catch up with my friends and fans back in sunny South Africa. I still have many belongings back home, and I can’t wait to return.
What are your thoughts on Eben Etzebeth?
He did really well during his first senior season last year. But I believe he’s injured, so he needs to manage himself carefully. Hopefully he can hit the ground running when he returns to action and continue his great form. He’s definitely one of the top locks in South Africa at the moment.
When do you plan on coming back home?
I’ve committed to Toulon until June 2015. Then that will be the end of Bakkies Botha and rugby. I told my kids that will be the last major move of my career and I won’t break that promise.
- See more at: http://www.sarugbymag.co.za/blog/details/sar-saffas-abroad-bakkies-botha-qa#sthash.LajaJb3G.dpuf
2 Mar 2013, 14:32 pm
@nortierd-28670:
yes, have read it, thanks
2 Mar 2013, 14:36 pm
our hore is dying…
3 Mar 2013, 15:01 pm
hello Hurri, i’m here
4 Mar 2013, 06:23 am
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-28673:
Houston you’re funny…
4 Mar 2013, 12:10 pm
I think this will be the last time I post this.
But it has to be done.
Least we forget.
Roll of Honour:
0001. Whatever.
1000, Willievz. (26/11/12).
2000. Shooter.
3000. Nortied.
4000. Nils. (29/11/12).
5000. WP-Forever.
6000. Treehugger.
7000. Rangerman.
8000. The sharkes ….etc……etc………………dog food.
9000. Shooter.
10,000 Stormersboy.
11,000 Nortied.
12,000 CharlesM.
12345. rugby1.
13,000 Shooter.
14,000 CharlesM.
15,000 Te Rangitira.
16,000 VictoriaBok.
17,000 UFO
18,000 CharlesM.
19,000 Nortied.
20,000 charlesM.
21,000 The Sharks rugby………….etc……dog food.
22,000 Transformation.
23,000 Transformation, (again).
24,000 Sheriff……………..(is this the same dude as The Sheriff).
25,000 Fintan.
26,000 cane.
27,000 Victoriabok.
28,000 Transformation.
I salute you all.
Including those who tried, but failed.
Without failures, we cannot have winners.
5 Mar 2013, 12:04 pm
And while Capo read a book on Marx
A quartet practiced in the park
And we sang dirges in the dark
The day……………………………………………………The Hore died.
(Don 1971)
5 Mar 2013, 22:34 pm
Why should it die?
5 Mar 2013, 22:35 pm
I will not rest untill it reach 30 000.
5 Mar 2013, 22:36 pm
Call me crazy if u like
5 Mar 2013, 22:37 pm
But theres something about the hore..
5 Mar 2013, 22:39 pm
But theres something about the a hore..
5 Mar 2013, 22:39 pm
@Theres something about stormers-28680:
28681 Strokes and she keeps going
5 Mar 2013, 22:40 pm
Cmon guys, almost there.
5 Mar 2013, 22:42 pm
I found life! Cmon stranger take me to your leader.
5 Mar 2013, 22:43 pm
I will pay you good money , guy with the strange name.
5 Mar 2013, 22:44 pm
Where there is life , there is hope.
5 Mar 2013, 22:55 pm
I will not let go.
5 Mar 2013, 22:56 pm
Trust me
5 Mar 2013, 23:03 pm
Iw involve now
5 Mar 2013, 23:05 pm
Im involve now
5 Mar 2013, 23:08 pm
Im a wp/stormers guy. We dont giue up. 30 000? Impossible is nothing
5 Mar 2013, 23:13 pm
11 years without a ccup. And we finally get it . Against the sharks nogal
5 Mar 2013, 23:14 pm
Where is heavens game, charles m, dawn, nortied, bakkies…
5 Mar 2013, 23:16 pm
Come back , please. theres a job to be done.
5 Mar 2013, 23:19 pm
O.k. Fine, but dont come with your lurking kuk. 29000 is mine. You hear me? Its mine! My own,
5 Mar 2013, 23:20 pm
my PRECIOUS!
5 Mar 2013, 23:23 pm
Dis laat en ek is vaak. Durf ek gaan slaap? Slaap AC al? Rol hy rond in sy bed? Gedagtes wat mekaar oorvleuei. Verdedig of aanval? Gio of hekkies?
5 Mar 2013, 23:24 pm
Tiaan of deon?
5 Mar 2013, 23:25 pm
Elstadt of steenkamp?
5 Mar 2013, 23:26 pm
28700
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