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3 Feb 2013
Italy came from behind to beat France in Sunday’s Six Nations match in Rome.
France, unbeaten during the November internationals, were the pre-tournament favourites and Italy’s 23-18 win will have been a double boost to England and Ireland who got winning starts on Saturday.
France led 15-13 at half-time but could only manage one try in the second 40 minutes as the Italian defence held tight and the home crowd support did the rest.
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3 Feb 2013, 19:02 pm
Italian Stallion Dragons
3 Feb 2013, 19:04 pm
First dragon in absolutley ages!
Keo, even the picture of Percy has gone…Have you sacked him too??
3 Feb 2013, 19:04 pm
Mind you, Tank seemed a nice chap!
3 Feb 2013, 19:09 pm
BALOTELLI walks away from a car crash
unhurt and is found to be carrying £5,000 in
cash when questioned by police.
When asked why he had such a huge sum on
him, he utters the immortal response,
“Because I am rich”, in the most deadpan
way possible.
There’s only one Mario Balotelli.
3 Feb 2013, 19:27 pm
France, the country that brought us Inspector Jacques Clouseau.
And people take them seriously as a rugby side.
3 Feb 2013, 19:45 pm
Has to be that pathetic sharks pivot fckd the poor frogs can’t these useless Sharkishits keep their mediocre players at home instead of inflicting them on the NH international competition?
Frogs getting soft Italians toughening up year by year they beat France in Rome last year too.
3 Feb 2013, 19:49 pm
@skopdiekan-6:
That’s why the bumbling Froggies prefer to play for the Sharks Skop.
They fit right in because they can blow hot and cold and no one notices the difference.
3 Feb 2013, 20:06 pm
Really enjoyed this game. Italians moved the ball around plenty, France tried to be creative, and best of all, Nigel Owens just let them play rather then blowing the whistle every 30 seconds.
3 Feb 2013, 20:08 pm
loving the alliteration, guys.
how about; ‘Inspired Italians fry the fitful Frogs’..?..
this was a great game of rugby
i really enjoyed it.
3 Feb 2013, 20:45 pm
The Italians were robbed of their possession at least 6 times by Nigel Owen while the Frogs got away with quite a lot
3 Feb 2013, 20:52 pm
“France led 15-13 at half-time but could only manage one try in the second 40 minutes”
Try was worth 3 points 30 years ago, Keo.
3 Feb 2013, 22:30 pm
France will always break the hearts of those who believe in them … it’s the nature of genius to fire in unpredicatable bursts – well played Italy (two world-class players in their tighthead and No. 8, the rest gutsy triers) – who can begrudge them – good for the game, bad for the climactic battle at Twickenham?
4 Feb 2013, 01:34 am
Go Niners
4 Feb 2013, 01:40 am
France just been the French Hot and cold
4 Feb 2013, 01:57 am
Unless I missed the article I have not seen this on keo at all, love or hate him, he had a massive impact on SA rugby and I thought we would see something…
Lions mourn death of Luyt
2013-02-01 14:28
Cape Town – The Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) has expressed sadness at the death of one of its most iconic figures, Louis Luyt, who died in Durban on Friday at the age of 80.
“I would like to convey my deepest sympathies to Doc Luyt’s dear wife and children on behalf of myself and the Golden Lions Rugby Union,” GLRU president Kevin de Klerk, said via a statement released to the media on Friday.
“This union was always regarded as his home in rugby and we are saddened by the news of his passing.
“He was always a great mentor, for most of us involved in the game, and we always strive to attain the very high standards that he set. I will sorely miss him.”
The cause of Luyt’s death is still unknown but he had been suffering with heart ailments for some time.
In 1989 Luyt took over the presidency of the Transvaal Rugby Union, building it into a world class entity. During this time, he was elected as the President of the South African Rugby Football Union (SARFU).
During this period, he came under attack for his administration style and efforts to make the sport professional.
He was accused of nepotism, using bullying tactics, and of autocratic administration, according to SAPA.
In 1992, Luyt clashed with the African National Congress when he chose to play only the Afrikaans section of the national anthem at the Springbok rugby Test match against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Despite these problems, Luyt played a crucial role in ensuring the national squad’s re-entry into the international arena.
His major contribution was in 1995, to facilitate the Springboks’ capture of the Rugby World Cup.
Luyt became infamous for his role in the court case involving President Nelson Mandela, when he was a hostile witness in a commission of inquiry into SARFU affairs.
Gradually, people – including his former son-in-law Rian Oberholzer, who was the SARFUMD – distanced themselves from him.
This resulted in Luyt quiting as SARFU president in May 1998.
Luyt then ventured into politics with the Federal Alliance (FA), which he personally financed. His stated purpose in forming the party was to protect the rights and integrity of Afrikaners.
The FA took part in South Africa’s first democratic election in 1999, and in 2000 it merged with the Democratic Party, which became the Democratic Alliance. However, Luyt later associated the party with the Freedom Front Plus.
Luyt served as a Member of Parliament for two years. He was also a member of the Judicial Services Commission.
In his book, Walking Proud, Luyt revealed that his birth name was Oswald Louis Petrus Poley, but that he took the surname of his stepfather Charles Luyt when his mother remarried, to become known as Louis Luyt.
He was married to Adri, and the couple has four children.
4 Feb 2013, 02:02 am
@Slartibartfast-15:
Yes agreed Not everyone liked him but l he did a lot of good for SA rugby
4 Feb 2013, 02:02 am
@CoachPete-13:
Howzit Coach, awful timing for me but yes, go Niners! I am taping the game and will try my best not to see/hear the result until I get home tonight…will watch it then
4 Feb 2013, 02:05 am
@Slartibartfast-17:
Ok I wont post scores I am alone here as always in the Keo nite owl time zone
4 Feb 2013, 02:06 am
@CoachPete-16:
Single handedly pulled Rugby into the professional era Coach. May he rest in peace.
4 Feb 2013, 02:07 am
@Slartibartfast-19:
Yes RIP LL
4 Feb 2013, 02:07 am
@CoachPete-18:
Yip, the night owls surely not as plentifull as a few years back. Had some of the best conversations at that time and still in contact with a few of the regulars from then.
4 Feb 2013, 02:10 am
@Slartibartfast-21:
Yes it may pick up with the start of the super 15
I do end up holding the saffa flags high against the kiwis who come in and give me a hard time
So is will keep doing that
4 Feb 2013, 02:11 am
Just added my vote to Italy to win…!
Who will win the Six Nations?
France 331
England 238
Wales 38
Ireland 32
Scotland 29
Italy 29
4 Feb 2013, 02:13 am
@Slartibartfast-23:
Surely not France? after this Sunday
I go with Ireland
4 Feb 2013, 02:14 am
@CoachPete-22:
Yip, one or two of them turned a little sour of late so I just tune out most of the time.
4 Feb 2013, 02:16 am
@CoachPete-24:
As much as I hate to admit it I would say england, those Irish blokes tackled their hearts out but I am not sure they will be able to keep it up for another 4 games. How good was O’Driscoll, best game I have seen him play in years?
4 Feb 2013, 02:16 am
@Slartibartfast-25:
Yeah I see I just try Humor them most of the time
i dont take this too seriously
4 Feb 2013, 02:19 am
@Slartibartfast-26:
I just think with their big guns back they are a different team
England looked good but Scotland not anything special
4 Feb 2013, 02:22 am
@CoachPete-28:
Some hard rugby overall and the Wallabies will have to be on top of their game when the Lions visit.
Ok, off to a meeting now Coach and then I will probably avoid the internet for the rest of the day. Enjoy the game and entertainment.
4 Feb 2013, 02:29 am
@Slartibartfast-29:
cheers
4 Feb 2013, 02:51 am
Also RIP Alan Read and Tommy Symons
4 Feb 2013, 05:59 am
@polaris-11: Well spotted, pilgrim!
4 Feb 2013, 06:18 am
Paul Gascoigne – tragic:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4776338/Tragic-Paul-Gascoigne-on-video.html
4 Feb 2013, 08:15 am
Go RAVENS!!! Super Bowl champions!!!
Ray Lewis finally got another ring for his service to the game, best MLB ever.
Most passion for any sport by an athlete I have seen, no matter what the code.
4 Feb 2013, 08:17 am
There was some slick handling by the Italians in that game…the knock-ons not nearly as habitual an occurrence as your average South African derby.
That’s what made the game that much more of a pleasure to watch. At the 60th minute it did get a little sloppy at times but at least it was not a continuous comedy of errors…like say for instance, the awful Vodacom Cup where adults can’t hang onto the ball for all their worth.
I hope and pray that time has been set aside by all our franchises to work on ball skills in the off season.
4 Feb 2013, 08:17 am
@Angostura-33: I have no time for people who throw talent away with drink and drugs.
The man dug his own grave.
4 Feb 2013, 08:22 am
It must really suck to be a French sports fan. The rugby team is more inconsistent than a bipolar schizophrenic and the soccer team has more drama than the Opera house. There are no real tennis stars on the horizon and they also have no reel golfers. Is there any French sportsman doing well at the moment?
4 Feb 2013, 08:42 am
@goodstuff-37:
Lets hope that the Boks have more consistency this year. A win over the All Blacks would be a nice start…
4 Feb 2013, 09:10 am
Awesome game this was! Be brilliant if Italy can maintain this for a couple more. Other sides will be more wary now though.
4 Feb 2013, 09:12 am
That ArgieTalian flyhalf had a great game, that pop pass to his prop was inspired as was that amazing break to create the first try.
4 Feb 2013, 10:39 am
I said before that Ireland always show up in a Lions year.
Next week Im going for France to beat Wales in Paris, Scotland to beat Italy in Edinburgh and Ireland to beat England in Dublin.
4 Feb 2013, 10:59 am
I think France have another bogey team. Most of ine Italians & Argies play in France so they know these players well.
4 Feb 2013, 11:56 am
@goodstuff-37:
Great analogy – “consistency of a bipolar schizophrenic” says it all – although French rugby is indeed enigmatic it’s not a hard concept to grasp – but so many on these people writing on this blog still adhere to the notion that there is such a thing as French form – when Sean Fitzpatrick and the higher levels of NZ and English rugby intelligentsia get it completely – “it all depends which French team turns up” – in a mid-90′s tour of SA les Bleurs lost FIVE provincial matches, including a 50-pointer defeat to Northerns – but went back home having won the series. Fitzpatrick gives tnem huge respect and the phrase they use is “when they come to play watch out”. From genius to diabolical – who knows what’s coming next?
4 Feb 2013, 13:19 pm
Some French Test side,,,
Fofana, Dusautoir, Ouedraogo, Ducalcon, Taofifenua and Bastareaudare are all no more ‘French’ than Tulagi or Vunipola are ‘Brit’,
4 Feb 2013, 13:51 pm
JB I know you’re a big fan of the Frogs but taking a big skelp once every 10 tests and then running around like headless chickens for the other 9 getting beaten by Italy doesn’t rate in my book
4 Feb 2013, 14:36 pm
@NZINCHINA-45:
I’d say one game in 10 is superb – five are variably ‘good enough’ – 3 are ‘bad wins’ – one is diabolical. I find very interesting. And then – every now they produce something quite out of this world which people talk about for years.
NZ are the Kings of Consistency and play the best technical rugby – but, from the moment the Haka starts, you always know what you’re going to get – academically they are less interesting than the French and I respect Sean, and Ari and Grant for their respect of them.
4 Feb 2013, 15:27 pm
The best foundation possible laid by Nick Mallet. A superb innings as coach.
4 Feb 2013, 15:50 pm
@J.B. Cowper-46:
As you know Fitzy got taught a good lesson very early on by the Froggies at home so that’s where that respect comes from, as for knowing what you are always going to get from the boys in black, boy we score the most beautiful tries from all over the park and plenty of them. The demolition of France in Lyon in 06′ was rugby no other nation could reproduce.
4 Feb 2013, 15:59 pm
@NZINCHINA-48:
Oh absolutely true – as close as you can come to ‘perfect rugby’ – no argument there mate, you’re on solid ground. But you know it’s always going to be good – but … I still say, and we’ll have to agree to disagree here, the French ON THEIR DAY play the most attractive rugby; the passion, flair and innovation are a joy to behold – the best to watch; and I say that as a HARDCORE, HARDCORE Bok fan.
4 Feb 2013, 16:12 pm
@J.B. Cowper-49:
Yip on their day they have plenty of what you have just mentioned but I’ll take the total demolition of the Frogs in Lyon 06′ or the Lions in Wellington 05′ total rugby but we both knew what I’d say that lol, good to see your old mate Juan Smith back they always talk about Botha being the enforcer but trust me this was the guy that worried the AB’s and their supporters the most.
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